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 four times a year, performing at Macon’s historic Piedmont Grand Opera House. All shows 7:30 p.m. Join us — and bring a friend! — for Make More Music Mondays.
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Subscribers support these extraordinary programs, reserve their favorite seats in advance, and save more with 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 faculty and students, and patrons under the age of 40,
get a special discounted $60 rate - email for the code!
Major funding for the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra is provided by the Peyton Anderson Foundation.
2025-26 SEASON
Monday, September 22
Joseph Young, guest conductor
Rossini Overture to La Gazza Ladra
Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
Stravinsky Firebird Suite
The evening begins with the co-winner of the 2025 Mercer University Concerto Competition, McDuffie junior Kathryn Fakeley, soloing on Elgar's deeply moving Cello Concerto, and ends in fireworks with the iconic Firebird Suite. BUY NOW
Monday, November 17
Peter Oundjian, guest conductor
Mike Mills, bass guitar
Robert McDuffie, violin
Brahms Symphony No. 1
Mills Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and Orchestra
It's an evening of reunions, with the ever-popular Peter Oundjian returning to the podium to conduct Brahms' masterpiece, while R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills and violinist Robert McDuffie return to perform Mills' exhilarating rock-n-roll Concerto. BUY NOW
Monday, February 23
Mei Ann Chen, guest conductor
Mahler Symphony No. 1
Songwriters from the Otis Redding Center for the Arts
The MMSO welcomes Mei Ann Chen to the podium, bringing her energy and passion to Mahler's first symphony, fittingly called "Titan". We open the evening with a showcase of talented young songwriters from the Otis Redding Center for the Arts, exploring everything from the blues to hip-hop. BUY NOW
Monday, April 13
Yaniv Segal, guest conductor
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Concerto Competition Winner
We close the season with the winner of the 2026 Mercer University Concerto Competition and Shostakovich's dark, powerfully moving Symphony. BUY NOW
MAKE MORE MUSIC MONDAYS: All shows are proudly presented at the Piedmont 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 2025-2026 season on sale beginning August 5, 2025.
UNDER 40? JOIN THE YOUNG PATRON’S CIRCLE
Join like-minded young professionals on Monday nights at the Symphony! Young Patron's Circle perks include a dedicated space for networking, socializing and cocktails before each concert, and a steeply discounted subscription level -- save almost 50% on your tickets! Click the button below for the promo code.
