ABOUT THE ARTIST Mason Stroop, Percussion
Mason Stroop is a senior music performance major at West Chester University. He is involved heavily in the Swope community through various ensembles and organizations. He has had the privilege to be a part of the WCU Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Latin Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and various Jazz Combos for most of his time at West Chester. Mason also plays drums in the band Marquette, where he gets to play at local restaurants and for weddings. Through his time with the WCU Wind Ensemble, Mason has been a part of two commercial album recordings; Bright Shadows (2024), and The Road is Life (2025). The Ensemble has also had the opportunity to play for various occasions, most recently being the Presidential Inauguration of Dr. R. Lorraine Bernotsky, 16th President of West Chester University. During the summers, Mason has played drums at Kings Dominion Amusement Park in Virginia (2022-2023), and at Dorney Park in Allentown PA (2024). He would like to thank Windish Entertainment for giving him the opportunity to learn and create music with so many talented musicians from all over the world. While attending West Chester, Mason has joined many different clubs and organizations. He has served as the treasurer for the Percussion Club for the last two years. Mason is also a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, where he served as historian (2023-2024) and President (2024-2025). Mason will be continuing his work with the brotherhood upon graduation while serving as West Chester’s chapter Alumni Relations Officer, and as all of Central and Eastern Pennsylvania’s chapters as the Assistant Province Collegiate Representative for the National Fraternity. Mason has also been involved with the WCU Rock Climbing Team and Outdoor Adventure Group. Outside of school, Mason is a Firefighter for the West Chester Fire Department. Mason served with the Fame Fire Company for two years, and now serves with the Good Will Fire Company as one of their Live-In Firefighters. Upon graduation, Mason will continue his work with the Good Will Fire Company as he attends EMT school in May. Mason hopes to continue learning and creating music locally while he continues schooling for emergency medical services.