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54 MACONMAGAZINE.COM Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir Stanley L. Roberts, conductor "Requiem" John Rutter Sunday, November 13, 4:00 p.m. Choral Society of Middle Georgia, Mercer Singers, Mercer University Choir and Mercer University Orchestra This much-celebrated Requiem for choir and orchestra is a masterful weaving of the traditional Latin texts of the funeral mass with settings from the Psalms. The melodies and harmonies are quintessential John Rutter. Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry Street. Tickets $10 Handel's Messiah Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 7:30 p.m. Handel's Messiah continues as a long-standing tradition in our community. Come and hear why it is so popular around the world. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. $10. Voices of Spring: Aaron Copland's America Sunday, April 30, 4:00 p.m. Featuring the Mercer Women's Chamber Choir American composer Aaron Copland achieved a distinctive musical characterization of American themes in an expressive modern style. This concert will celebrate his work and the American choral tradition. Tickets $10. Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry St. Mercer University Youth Choirs Richard Kosowski, conductor Kadar Jones, assistant conductor Sing and Rejoice! Saturday, December 10, 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 300 S. Davis Dr. Warner Robins. Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m. Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave. Macon. A joyous concert featuring music and readings for the season. Tickets $10 / $40 family. Songs for a Spring Day Sunday, May 14, 4:00 p.m. The Mercer University Youth and Children's Choir closes its 12th season in an afternoon of gorgeous sacred and secular song. Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave. Macon. Free event, donations are appreciated. Guest Choir Washington and Lee Choir Tuesday, February 21, 3 p.m. Neva Langley Fickling Hall The Washington and Lee University Singers continue to be recognized as one of the finest a cappella choirs in the region. Under the direction of award-winning conductor Shane M. Lynch, the University Singers tour nationally or internationally every year, performing a wide variety of literature at major venues across the globe For Tickets Call (478) 301-5470 or Visit TICKETS.MERCER.EDU. McCorkle Music Building 1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, Georgia 31207 music.mercer.edu Mercer University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Community Performances