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52 | M A C O N M A G A Z I N E A U G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 For More Information (478) 301-5751 or MUSIC.MERCER.EDU Unless otherwise noted, all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Neva Langley Fickling Hall at the McCorkle Music Building and admission is free and open to the public. August 2017 Tuesday, August 29 Townsend All-Faculty Gala Concert September 2017 Monday, September 4, 3 p.m. Robert McDuffie Labor Day Festival Concert Thursday, September 7 Faculty Artist Recital Martha Malone, soprano; Carol Goff, piano Tuesday, September 12 Faculty Brass Quintet Friday, September 15 Mercer Wind Ensemble "Mad About Chamber Winds I" Monday, September 18, 7 p.m. McDuffie Student Concert Bell House Jennings Salon Saturday, September 23 Georgia Brass Band Monday, September 25 McDuffie Center Master Class with Paul Watkins Tuesday, September 26 Fabian Concert Series Dvorak Viola Quintet in E Flat Major, Op. 97; Rebecca Albers, viola; Lawrence Dutton, viola; Annie Fullard, violin; Paul Watkins, cello; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Elizabeth Pridgen, piano. Tickets $15; Mercer ID free Thursday, September 28 Mercer University Orchestra Ward Stare, conductor September 29 - October 1 Mercer University Opera Presents Goldilocks; Children's one-hour matinee Fri-Sat at 6:00p.m. Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m. Tickets $10; Children grades K-8 and all students free; free with Mercer ID. Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m. Mercer Singers Family Day Concert October 2017 Monday, October 2, 4 p.m. Townsend Master Class Uriel Tsachor, piano Tuesday, October 3 Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series Uriel Tsachor, piano Tuesday, October 10 Fabian Concert Series Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50; Cortona Trio, Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Julie Albers, cello; Elizabeth Pridgen, piano Tickets $15; Mercer ID free Monday, October 16, 7 p.m. McDuffie Student Concert Bell House Jennings Salon Tuesday, October 17 Mercer Wind Ensemble presents "American Tales"; Mary Persons High School Concert Band; Eric Thompson, conductor. Monroe County Schools Fine Arts Center, 27 Brooklyn Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029 Friday, October 20 Guest Artist Recital: Ken Medema Mercer Singers and Mercer University Youth Choirs Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. Dedication of Medema Collection in Tarver Library and Luncheon in President's Dining Room. RSVP required. Please call Gwendolyn Jenkins 478.301.2960. Tuesday, October 24 Guest Artist Recital Adam Estes, saxophone Tuesday, October 31 Guest Artist Recital Jonathan Johnson, tenor; Craig Terry, piano November 2017 Wednesday, November 1, 3 p.m. Townsend Master Class Jonathan Johnson, voice Craig Terry, piano Thursday, November 2 Mercer University Orchestra Concert Ward Stare, conductor Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. TSM Kaleidoscope Concert Sunday, November 5, 4 p.m. Joan Stockstill Godsey Series Jack Mitchener, organ 2045 Vineville Ave, Macon Monday, November 6, 7 p.m. McDuffie Student Concert Bell House Jennings Salon Tuesday, November 7 Instrumental Showcase featuring the Mercer University Chamber Ensembles, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, Bear Steel Drum Band, and the Woodwind Quintet. "Macon-Music Across Middle Georgia" Friday, November 10 Mercer Jazz Ensemble Sunday, November 12, 4 p.m. Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir present "All Angels Cry Aloud" Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Macon. Tickets $10 Monday, November 13 McDuffie Center Master class with Andrew Armstrong Tuesday, November 14 Fabian Concert Series Beethoven Sonata for Violin and Piano: Cycle 1, Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Andrew Armstrong, piano Tickets $15; Mercer ID free Friday, November 17 Mercer Percussion Ensemble Sunday, November 19, 3 p.m. Thanksgiving Song: Mercer Women's Choir Tuesday, November 28 Mercer Jazz Combos December 2017 Friday, December 1 Mercer Singers: Lessons and Carols St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St, Saturday, December 2 Mercer Singers: Lessons and Carols St. Joseph's Catholic Church Monday, December 4 Fabian Concert Series Beethoven String Quartet in C major, Op. 59, No. 3; Ehnes Quartet; James Ehnes, violin; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Richard O'Neill, viola; Edward Arron, cello Tickets $15; Mercer ID free Tuesday, December 5 McDuffie Center Master Class with Ehnes Quartet Thursday, December 7 Mercer Flute Choir December 9 - December 10 Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir present Messiah by G.F. Handel St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Tickets $10 Friday, December 15 Mercer University Youth Choirs, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 300 S. Davis Dr. Warner Robins. Tickets $10. Family $40. Saturday, December 16 Mercer University Youth Choirs, Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry Street, Macon. Tickets $10. Family $40. January 2018 Friday, January 12 Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Beethoven Student Chamber Concert Saturday, January 13, 3 p.m. Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Beethoven Student Chamber Concert Monday, January 15, 7 p.m. Mercer Jazz Ensemble MLK Elegy Concert, 651 Mulberry St, Macon Monday, January 22 McDuffie Center Master Class with Borromeo String Quartet Tuesday, January 23 Mercer Singers GMEA Preview Concert Townsend 2017–2018 Calendar Join our Facebook Page Please visit the TSM Facebook Page for any changes or news related to our concerts and events: Facebook.com/TownsendSchoolofMusic or Facebook.com/McDuffieCenter Giving to Townsend Townsend School of Music educates gifted student musicians and builds programs of international merit with the generous help of individuals, foundations and corporations. Play an instrumental role in our success by contributing financially and designating your gift to the Townsend School of Music or the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. 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