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.

Experience the 28th anniversary of this beloved Mercer tradition. Conducted by Townsend School of Music Associate Dean and Arthur Lowndes Rich Professor of Choral Conducting Dr. Stanley Roberts and featuring Mercer University Organist/Director of the Townsend-McAfee Institute of Church Music Dr. Jack Mitchener, Mercer Singers, Mercer Women's Chamber Choir, and Mercer Brass Choir.

The 2024 Young Artists Chamber Music Marathon Gala program features "Influences and Inspiration," with works from Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Shaw, and current McDuffie students River Sawchyn (violin), Moa Glimberg (double bass), and Elizabeth Aoki (violin),

Mercer alumnus Mr. Alvin R. Blount, newly-appointed Reference and Instruction Librarian at Georgia State University, will perform works by Florence Price, C. M. Widor, Marianne Kim, and Calvin Taylor.

The students of Mercer University Opera present a delightful collection of one-act operas including La Divina and The Beautiful Bridegroom. Directed by Martha Malone with Music Direction by Richard Kosowski. All operas are sung in English and accompanied by an orchestra.

The Townsend School of Music is pleased to host Dr. Alexander Wasserman as part of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) guest artist series. Dr. Wasserman, a Shigeru Kawai Artist, enjoys a distinguished career on both the concert stage and in the teaching studio. Please join us for an exciting performance by this accomplished concerto soloist and chamber musician. The concert is free and open to the public.