Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music, the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings and the Townsend-McAfee Institute for Graduate Studies offer undergraduate and graduate professional music studies in a comprehensive university environment. Townsend is nationally recognized for its outstanding faculty, award-winning students, performance ensembles and state-of-the-art facilities. The Townsend School of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

The McDuffie Center, a special institute within the Townsend School of Music, is a highly selective program that prepares string students for success in the real world. Students study with some of America’s most renowned string musicians, receiving music instruction of conservatory quality.

Explore the Townsend School of Music to discover its many programs, performace opportunities and events. For additional information please call (478) 301-5751.