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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016 51 Mercer Singers Dr. Stanley L. Roberts, conductor Townsend Family Weekend Gala Concert Saturday, September 17, 2 p.m. A gala concert of the Townsend School of Music, hosted by the Mercer Singers. Thanksgiving Song: Mercer Women's Chamber Choir and Mercer Singers Sunday, November 20, 3 p.m. Lessons and Carols Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3, 7:30 p.m. Jack Mitchener, organist; Mercer Brass Choir. Experience the 22nd Anniversary of this beloved Mercer tradition! St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. The Farewell Concert Saturday, April 22 Mad About Chamber Music I Friday, September 16 This annual tradition presented by Chamber Ensembles comprised from the Mercer University Wind Ensemble will offer up a program from every imaginable setting! Small groups from a woodwind quintet to a full brass choir will explore the variable palette of musical timbres available to these instrumentations. American Tales Tuesday, October 4 Special guest: First Presbyterian Day School Concert Band; Jonathan Baker, conductor Continuing in the tradition of sharing music across the region, this concert will join the Mercer Wind Ensemble with the FPD Concert Band at the beautiful Clark Fine Arts Center at First Presbyterian Day School, 5671 Calvin Drive, Macon. A program of all American composers will highlight this concert! Macon Music Across Middle Georgia Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 p.m. Special guest: Warner Robins High School Symphonic Band; Todd Howell conductor An evening of exciting band music will be presented at the Warner Robins High School Auditorium. Literature from many styles will usher in the month of November as both bands combine in "Macon-Music"! Warner Robins High School Auditorium, 401 S. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Macon Music II Monday, November 7, 6 p.m. Starr's Mill High School, 193 Panther Path, Fayetteville, GA 30215 Mad About Chamber Music II Friday, February 3 The second edition of this presentation of exciting chamber music performed from several small ensembles comprised of the Mercer University Wind Ensemble. Musical Flowers of Spring Tuesday, April 4 Special guest: Northside High School Symphonic Band; Chuck Herron, conductor Both the Northside and Mercer bands will present their own "musical flowers", the student musicians will combine into one large "musical bouquet" to conclude the concert. Northside High School Auditorium, 926 Green Street, Warner Robins. McCorkle Pops Saturday, April 22, 2 p.m. Spring is for Pops and this third annual concert will feature movie themes, marches, and favorites for every musical taste! McCorkle Band Room. Brass Choir Dr. Douglas Hill, conductor Bear Day Brass Friday, April 7, 10 a.m. The Bears will be donning their brass instruments for this special presentation of all brass works that show off every section of this family of instruments. Jazz Ensemble Dr. Monty Cole, director Weather Report Friday, November 11 The Mercer Jazz Ensemble explores the music of this dynamic ensemble. Jazz Combos Tuesday, November 29 Tuesday, April 18 Jazz Ensemble: Thad Jones Thursday, April 27 The Mercer Jazz Ensemble tackles the chop- busting charts of this enigmatic composer. Horace Silver Friday, February 17 The Mercer Jazz Ensemble celebrates the works of gifted pianist Horace Silver. Percussion Dr. Marcus Reddick, conductor Friday, October 21 Saturday, April 8 Come and hear traditional and non-traditional percussion music performed by the percussion ensemble and BEAR Steel! Flute Choir Kelly Via, conductor Festive Flutes Thursday, December 1 Mercer's nationally recognized Flute Choir presents a world premiere by our own Christopher Schmitz. Flute Fantasy Thursday, April 20 MUSIC.MERCER.EDU Mercer University Townsend School of Music University Ensembles Unless otherwise noted, all performances are free and will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Neva Langley Fickling Hall at the McCorkle Music Building. Mercer University Orchestra Ward Stare, conductor Friday, October 14 Thursday, December 8 Thursday, March 23 The Grand Opera House, Free and open to the public. Friday, April 28 Wind Ensemble Dr. Douglas Hill, conductor