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64 maconmagazine.com | April/May 2026 Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series The Beauty of Earth and Country Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. First Baptist Church of Christ 511 High Pl. The chorus will explore songs expressing the beauty of the earth's magnificent landscape and the heritage of our nation. Choral Society of Middle Georgia & Mercer University Choir Gary G. Gerber, conductor Tickets for all performances are $15 at the door or through choralsocietymga.com G. F. Handel's Messiah Dec. 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church 830 Poplar St. Handel's Messiah continues as a long- standing tradition in Central Georgia. Come to this concert and hear why it is so popular around the world, especially in the Christmas season. Coronation: Music for Kings and Heroes Sunday, Apr. 25 at 4 p.m. First Baptist Church of Christ 511 High Pl. Includes Coronation Anthems 1 and 2 written for King George II's coronation in 1727 alongside the great Lord Nelson Mass by Haydn celebrating Lord Nelson's victory at Trafalgar. BeautyFull Collaboration: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of McCorkle Music Building Kyung-A Yoo, piano Nicholas Zehao Bai, piano Chenny Gan, piano Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate 25 years with an evening of dazzling music for two pianos, featuring brilliant, uplifting, festive, and fun works by Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, Mozart, and Milhaud. From sparkling virtuosity to playful charm and joyful energy, this special anniversary concert promises an unforgettable celebration of friendship, artistry, and the excitement of music for two pianos. BeautyFull Reconnection: Crossing Paths, Then and Now Kyung-A Yoo, piano Samantha Mishima Friedman, mezzo-soprano Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. This program brings together mezzo-soprano Samantha Mishima Friedman and pianist Kyung-A Yoo in celebration of their friendship and the 25th anniversary of the McCorkle Music Building. Reconnecting after first meeting years ago, the two artists now join as faculty members of the Townsend School of Music in a program of masterpieces for mezzo-soprano and piano. Spanning themes from a woman's journey through life and love to reflections on longing, memory, and the American experience, the recital offers an evening of expressive and deeply human storytelling through music. COLLECTIVELY: All About Collaborative Piano Kyung-A Yoo, producer Students and faculty from the Townsend School of Music Tuesday, Mar. 16 at 7:30 p.m. This program features talented students from the Townsend School of Music and showcases the diverse repertoire they explore throughout their studies. Guided and supported by dedicated faculty members and staff, these young artists bring passion, artistry, and energy to the stage. Join us for a wonderful evening of inspiring performances and vibrant music-making. All concerts ee and take place at Mercer University, which became an All-Steinway School through the generosity of Mercer's chancellor, Dr. R. Kirby Godsey. With the establishment of the Joan Stockstill Godsey Center for Keyboard Studies, the School of Music features Steinway & Son pianos for all teaching, rehearsals and performances. e gi, which recognized Joan Godsey's many contributions to Mercer, and in particular her love of and commitment to music, enabled the School of Music to join the nation's other premier music programs as an All-Steinway School. e gi provided for 37 new pianos and created an endowed fund to support the care and upkeep of the pianos. e Joan Stockstill Godsey Center for Keyboard Studies hosts an annual Concert Series that features leading international performing keyboard artists. BeautyFull Collaboration: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of McCorkle Music Building Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate 25 years with an evening of dazzling music for two pianos, featuring brilliant, uplifting, BeautyFull Reconnection: Crossing Paths, Then and Now This program brings together mezzo-soprano Samantha Mishima Friedman and pianist Kyung-A Yoo in