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We at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings believe in training the next generation of musicians not just in music, but in all the skills they'll need to navigate through the music business. Being a subset of a larger University allows our students to take advantage of invaluable educational opportunities, including selecting a BM performance degree with elective studies in an outside field. The 21st century musician is creative, smart, capable, and innovative, and to foster the skills necessary to achieve our students' goals, a BM with Electives in Business has been specifically offered to and curated for the McDuffie Center student. The 21st century performing arts world is challenging to navigate, yet bursting with opportunity for the imaginative, entrepreneurial artist. A Unique Advantage: Bachelor of Music with Electives in Business Apply by December 1, 2023 Auditions February 25, 2024 Curriculum and Programs of Study The philosophy behind the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings in Mercer University's Townsend School of Music is that success in today's music profession requires skills beyond the major. September 3 – 4 Labor Day Festival Classes Monday, November 13 James Ehnes, violin Che-Yen Chen, viola Edward Arron, cello Tuesday, November 21 Robert Lipsett, violin Thursday, January 11 Astrid Schween, cello Monday, February 6 Tessa Lark, violin Paul Watkins, cello Monday, March 11 Matthew Lipman, viola Raphael Bell, cello Master Classes Students interact with and learn from talented guest artists in the Bell House Jennings Salon, 315 College St. 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 at 7 p.m. 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. Chamber Performances Chamber Music Marathon January 12 – 13 at 7 p.m. The annual 2024 Young Artist Chamber Music Marathon Gala program features "Influences and Inspiration," with works from Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Shaw, Sawchyn, Glimberg, and Aoki. SpringFest April 26 at 7 p.m. This chamber music concert features Young Artists in a concert celebrating the glory of spring and the end of the semester. See these conservatory students in full bloom! Chamber music is at the heart of the McDuffie Center. Each semester is a new adventure in exploration and discovery. Young Artist Concerts September 18 October 30 December 4 January 29 March 18 April 22