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Mercer University Opera Presents “9 to 5”

2.12.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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$10 – $20

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!

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Mercer University Opera Presents “9 to 5”

2.13.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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$10 – $20

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!

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Mercer University Opera Presents “9 to 5”

2.14.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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$10 – $20

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!

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Mercer University Opera Presents “9 to 5”

2.15.26 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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$10 – $20

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!

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Faculty Recital: Nathan Gay

2.18.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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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!

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Mercer Jazz Ensemble Featuring Matt Miller

2.20.26 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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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.

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Bands at The Grand Honor Band Festival

2.27.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street
Macon, 31201
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Friday night will be the first of two concerts in the Bands at the Grand Honor Band Festival hosted by Mercer University Bands. The Mercer University Wind Ensemble will perform an exciting program on the lighter side of classical. Dr. Nathan Gay will be performing Salt of the Earth Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble by Andy Scott.

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Bands at The Grand Honor Band Festival

2.28.26 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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The Saturday afternoon concert concludes the Third Annual Bands at the Grand Honor Band Festival. Top middle and high school students auditioned and traveled from around the state to participate in this 3-day festival full of masterclasses, performances, and community building.

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Jubilee Concert Series: Michelle Cann, Piano

3.13.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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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.

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Mercer Jazz Combo: Close Your Eyes!

3.20.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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The Mercer Jazz Combo digs into the repertoire of the Jazz Messengers.

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BeautyFull Reconnection: Journey Together Alone

3.27.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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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.

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Mercer Harp Ensemble Facets

3.31.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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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!

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McDuffie Young Artists Concert

4.6.26 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bell House Jennings Salon, 315 College Street
Macon, 31201
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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.

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Mercer Jazz Ensemble: Mood Indigo

4.10.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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"Mood Indigo," "Red Clay," "Blue in Green"... an evening of colorful masterworks from Duke Ellington, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis and more.

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Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir: The Voices of Spring

4.12.26 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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Mercer Women's Chamber Choir presents their annual spring concert, The Voices of Spring.

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Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra

4.13.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street
Macon, 31201
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$25 – $35

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.

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Student Composition Recital

4.14.26 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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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

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Mercer Percussion Ensemble

4.17.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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Come and hear traditional and non-traditional music performed by the Percussion Ensemble and BEAR Steel!

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Mercer Opera Presents “A Gala Evening of Arias and Song”

4.18.26 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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The students of Mercer University Opera and the Vocal Studies Area present "A Gala Evening of Arias and Song" featuring gorgeous operatic arias and beloved small ensembles and contemporary musical theatre songs celebrating the work of Stephen Sondheim. One night only!

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Mercer Wind Ensemble Presents “Myths and Mysteries”

4.20.26 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street
Macon, 31201
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$10

This is sure to be a stunning season finale. The Wind Ensemble will perform Jocelyn Hagen’s Medusa which is a theatrical work for soprano and wind ensemble based on the famous Greek myth. This concert will also feature the winner of the Townsend Concerto Competition for Winds, Percussion, Piano, and Voice.

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Mercer Flute Choir

4.23.26 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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Celebrate the joy and beauty of spring with a lively repertoire performed by the Mercer Flute Choir.

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Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Young Artists Spring Chamber Music Concert

4.24.26 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Young Artists present Spring Chamber Music Concert

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Mercer Singers Farewell Concert

4.25.26 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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Join Mercer Singers for their final concert of the year!

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Celebrating 50 Years of Choral Society

4.26.26 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, 31207
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Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir celebrate the 50th year of the Middle Georgia Choral Society.

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