Townsend School of Music's associate professor of collaborative piano Dr. Kyung-A Yoo and guest artist Dr. Minhae Lee, assistant professor of piano at Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music, introduce Rachmaninoff’s beautiful two piano suites. Students also will join Dr. Yoo to perform Rachmaninoff’s Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G Minor.

The memorable 17th season of the Fabian Concert Series brings the best of artists from around the globe in a fascinating look at chamber music, this performance featuring the world-renowned Ehnes Quartet: James Ehnes (violin), Che-Yen Chen (viola), Edward Arron (cello), and Mercer’s director of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, Amy Schwartz Moretti (violin).

The Mercer Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Monty Cole, will perform the music of Radiohead, Frank Zappa, Buddy Rich, and Marcus Miller. Dr. Marcus Reddick, associate professor of percussion, will be featured on drumset.

The Middle Georgia Harp Ensemble and the Middle Georgia Flute Choir, under the direction of Calista Anne Koch and the Middle Georgia Flute Choir conducted by Bastien Millo, will present music from a variety of periods.

Annual pre-Thanksgiving concert presented by the Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir and Mercer Singers, under the direction of Dr. Stanley Roberts, Arthur Lowndes Rich Professor of Choral Conducting and Townsend School of Music Associate Dean

The MMSO welcomes Filippo Ciabatti, winner of the 2020 American Prize in Conducting, in a program featuring one of the best known classical symphonies, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Then the symphony joins members of the cast of Theatre Macon’s 2022 production of The Color Purple back to the stage, in a reprise of hits from the musical with a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and blues.

The Brass Band and Wind Ensemble take the stage to perform major works in the repertoire. The Brass Band, the newest ensemble in the band area, will open the evening. The Wind Ensemble will perform James Barnes' Third Symphony, nicknamed "The Tragic," which explores the depths of despair then explodes with optimism and joy.

Under the direction of Townsend School of Music Dean Dr. Gary Gerber, the Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir continue this annual tradition. Tickets for all performances are $10.00 at the door, through the Choral Society at choralsocietymga.com or eventbrite.com/o/the-choral-society-of-middle-georgia-17823517340

Watch the stars of tomorrow for free today with free concerts and community programs by the McDuffie Center Young Artists at the historic Bell House. Concerts with our emerging artists are engaging, short programs that are a great introduction to classical music for any patron. By keeping these shows free and open to the public, the Center is on the threshold between curriculum and community.

Conducted by Mr. Kelly Via, the nationally acclaimed Mercer Flute Choir performs a program of exciting new compositions, along with many new holiday favorites.