Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra

Symphony, redesigned with you in mind. From hip-hop to Haydn, Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra concerts are the place to be. Mercer University’s McDuffie Center Young Artists collaborate with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians 4 times a year, performing at Macon’s historic Grand Opera House. All shows 7:30 p.m. Join us for Make More Music Mondays.

Major funding for the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra is provided by the Peyton Anderson Foundation.

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Subscribers support these extraordinary programs, reserve their favorite seats in advance, and save more on enjoying a  season pass to Macon’s greatest evenings of music. Supporter level with premium seating $120 for all four shows. Patron level with regular seating $85 for all four shows. Mercer F/S and patrons under the age of 40 get a special discounted rate - email for the code!

2024-25 SEASON

Monday, October 21
Rei Hotoda, guest conductor 
Copland Fanfare for the Common Man and Lincoln Portrait
Hailstork Fanfare on Amazing Grace
Dvořák Symphony No. 8 in G Major

Macon Mayor Lester Miller will be joined by his predecessors, Robert Reichert and C. Jack Ellis, in Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, reading excerpts from some of the 16th president’s greatest speeches, including the Gettysburg address. BUY NOW

Monday, November 18
Thomas Wilkins, guest conductor 
Schmitz Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 1
Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major

Amy Schwartz Moretti, Director of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at Mercer University and a member of the acclaimed Ehnes Quartet, is the featured soloist on the program, performing composer and Townsend School of Music faculty Christopher Schmitz’s Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 1. The evening closes with Brahms’ masterpiece, the Symphony No. 2 in D Major. BUY NOW

Monday, February 24
Paul Watkins, guest conductor 
Elgar Enigma Variations
Beethoven Egmont Overture
Bartók Divertimento

Paul Watkins, conductor and cellist of the renowned Emerson String Quartet, takes the podium for an elegant evening of Elgar, Beethoven and Bartók, the latter of which the orchestra will have just performed at Carnegie Hall. It’s the next best thing to being in New York City! BUY NOW

Monday, March 31
Yaniv Segal, guest conductor 
Mercer University Concerto Competition Winner 
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Op. 35

Based on the main character in The Arabian Nights, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherezade takes the listener on a fantastic voyage through the Orient. The season concludes with the Mercer University Concerto Competition student winner. BUY NOW

MAKE MORE MUSIC MONDAYS: All shows are proudly presented at The Grand Opera House at 7:30 p.m. with single tickets ranging from $25-35 and students free with valid ID. Single tickets for the 2024-2025 season on sale beginning August 5, 2024.

UNDER 40? JOIN THE YOUNG PATRON’S CIRCLE

Joining the Young Patron's Circle will get you perks, discounted tickets, a dedicated socializing and cocktail space before the show, and a like-minded group of young professionals under 40 to network with at the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra. Young Patron’s perks for 2024-25 include a steeply discounted Young Patron’s subscription level - save almost 50% on your tickets! To get the promo code for the Young Patron’s subscription, click the button below.

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The Center is committed to making the symphony accessible and available for all. Substantial discounts, educational resources, and more are available for groups of 10+. We aim for our audience to be reflective of Macon’s rich community. Click below to email or call 478-301-5470 to reserve your musical memories.

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