Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir Present "Messiah" by G. F. Handel
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon, 31201
Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir present Messiah by G. F. Handel with conductor Gary G. Gerber, Dean of the Townsend School of Music

Winter Artist Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | McEachern Art Center, 332 2nd Street, Macon, 31201
We are thrilled to announce our third annual Winter Artist Market at the McEachern Art Center this year. Last year, we had over 25 talented vendors that showcased a variety of work that brought excitement to the local Macon Community. We look forward to seeing our returning vendors along with new faces for this holiday season!

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon, 31201
Organist Jack Mitchener, Mercer Singers, Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir, and Mercer Brass Choir. Experience the 28th anniversary of this beloved Mercer tradition!

Jubilee Artists Series: The Tallis Scholars
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon, 31201
Over five decades of performance and a catalog of award-winning recordings for Gimell Records, Peter Phillips and The Tallis Scholars have done more than any other group to establish sacred vocal music of the Renaissance as one of the great repertoires of Western classical music. They have sought to bring Renaissance works to a wider audience in churches, cathedrals and venues on every continent on the planet except Antarctica! $20 General admission, Student ID free.

Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Young Artists Chamber Music Marathon
2026-01-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
McDuffie Center Young Artists perform in Fickling Hall in a two-for-one evening of music with a break for refreshments in between – come to one, or both!

Fabian Concert Series
2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Curated by Artistic Director Amy Schwartz Moretti, the Fabian Concert Series continues to present chamber music at its highest level in the intimate setting of Fickling Hall. Internationally renowned guest artists play side-by-side with McDuffie faculty and students, bringing life to contemporary works as well as that of the old masters.

Faculty Recital: M. Isaac Ripple, Oboe
2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
M. Isaac Ripple, oboe
Jazmyn Barajas-Trujillo, bassoon
Kyung-A Yoo, collaborative piano

Faculty Recital: Unseen Horizons: The Depths of Love, Longing and Disappointment
2026-01-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Faculty recital featuring Richard Kosowski and Timothy McReynolds.

Alumni Recital: Caroline Cooke, Soprano
2026-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Soprano Caroline Cooke is an alumna of the Eastman School of Music, where she earned her Master’s degree in vocal performance and literature. Favorite past roles include Musetta (La bohème), Zerlina (Don Giovanni), Stella (Le dernier Sorcier), Meg March (Little Women: The Musical), and Belinda (Dido and Aeneas). She appeared in Eastman Opera Theatre’s recent productions of Dido and Aeneas (First Witch), Dialogues des Carmélites (Soeur Anne de la Croix), and Florencia en el Amazonas. While completing her bachelor’s degree at Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music, Caroline was featured in comedic roles in Guys and Dolls (Hotbox Dancer/Mimi) and Viva La Mamma! (Luigia). A native of Macon, Georgia, Caroline performs regularly in the Southeastern United States, both on the operatic and concert stage. Her career has also taken her to the West Coast, singing roles such as Musetta in La bohème, and performing scenes as Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro) and Zerlina (Don Giovanni) with Source/Filter Music Collective, a company dedicated to bringing new, exciting interpretations of opera to Southern California.

Mercer Singers Prelude to GMEA Concert
2026-01-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Join Mercer Singers for an evening of choral music as they prepare to perform at the Georgia Music Educators Association 2026 Conference.

Tinsley Ellis
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Capricorn Sound Studios, 530 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Tinsley Ellis will perform two back-to-back shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at Capricorn Sound Studios. Buy tickets.

Fabian Concert Series
2026-02-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Curated by Artistic Director Amy Schwartz Moretti, the Fabian Concert Series continues to present chamber music at its highest level in the intimate setting of Fickling Hall. Internationally renowned guest artists play side-by-side with McDuffie faculty and students, bringing life to contemporary works as well as that of the old masters

Jubilee Concert Series: Seraph Brass
2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Now in its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for their “beautiful sounds” (American Record Guide), “fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura).

Guilty Pleasures by Brittany Coburn
2026-02-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-07 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-20 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-21 16:00 - 20:00 | McEachern Art Center, 332 2nd Street, Macon, 31201
The MAC presents Guilty Pleasures by Brittany Coburn, an exhibition that explores the vices, comforts, and coping mechanisms we carry with us as we navigate the complexities of living in the world we love. Functioning both as a new body of work and a retrospective of Coburn’s ongoing research into mental health, Guilty Pleasures examines how seemingly indulgent habits—often dismissed as weaknesses—can instead serve as tools for survival, self-soothing, and resilience. Content Advisory: This exhibition includes mature imagery involving tobacco, drugs, medicine, and related themes. Viewer discretion advised.

Collectively: All About Collaborative Piano
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
This program will take you on a journey to learn more about the wonderful world of collaborative piano. Join us and support the students and faculty that make up the collaborative piano studios.

Mercer University Opera Presents "9 to 5"
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Inspired by the 1980 movie, the musical 9 to 5 follows the story of three female co-workers who, pushed to the boiling point by their lying, egotistical boss, concoct an outrageous plan to even the corporate playing field in this hilarious musical adaptation! With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, this is a splendid, toe-tapping Valentine’s date night story of friendship, revenge, empowerment, and even a touch of love!

Faculty Recital: Nathan Gay
2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Nathan Gay, accompanied by Kyung-A Yoo, will be performing a variety of works for euphonium and tuba. Come out and enjoy the sonorous sounds of both the euphonium and tuba!

Mercer Jazz Ensemble Featuring Matt Miller
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Guest Artist and Mercer alum Matt Miller returns to front the ensemble in an evening of beautiful music swinging from cool jazz to sophisticated bebop.
