Lauded as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and “a pianist of sterling artistry” by Gramophone, GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann is one of the most sought-after artists of her generation. Recent engagements include appearances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal de São Paulo. In 2024, she was named the inaugural Christel DeHaan Artistic Partner of the American Piano Awards.

In the words of Michelle Cann: "As a pianist, I am deeply inspired by the incredible contributions of Black female composers who shaped the cultural landscape of Chicago’s Black Renaissance. This program, "The Women of Chicago's Black Renaissance," celebrates the voices of pioneering composers who created powerful and evocative music. From Nora Holt’s Negro Dance to Florence Price’s Fantasie Nègre and Margaret Bonds’ Spiritual Suite, each piece is a testament to the resilience and creativity of these women. By sharing…

The Mercer Jazz Combo digs into the repertoire of the Jazz Messengers.

Straight from New York, enjoy a vocal recital featuring Hyunju Song, a voice faculty member of the Manhattan School of Music, pre-college division. The artists will showcase a diverse program of songs from Strauss and Chausson, offering a rich and engaging musical experience.

The Mercer Harp Ensemble presents a concert that showcases the vast variety of techniques, genres, and styles that make the harp such a unique instrument. From arrangements of orchestral works to popular standards, there will be something for everyone!

Recitals are held in the Bell House Jennings Salon, 315 College Street, at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

"Mood Indigo," "Red Clay," "Blue in Green"... an evening of colorful masterworks from Duke Ellington, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis and more.

Mercer Women's Chamber Choir presents their annual spring concert, The Voices of Spring.

Yaniv Segal, Director of Orchestral Training at McDuffie, leads the orchestra as we close out the season. The evening features the winner of the 2026 Mercer University Concerto Competition and Shostakovich’s intensely dark symphony.

The Mercer University composition studio will present several new and exciting works to the public. Enjoy a variety of sonic adventures for vocal, instrumental, and electronic media