Marilyn Mason turns 90

A party was held on June 28 at the Ann Arbor home of Marilyn Mason, to celebrate her 90th birthday. When Dr. Mason retired in 2014 as chair of the University of Michigan Organ Department in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, she was the longest serving faculty member in the history of the university.

In her teaching career of 67 years, Marilyn Mason’s first priority was always the welfare of her students, and this was evidenced by the great affection shown to her by the many students and friends who attended the birthday celebration. The party was beautifully organized and catered by Mason’s son, Christian, and his wife Margie.