School of Music
Degrees and Programs
The Townsend School of Music fosters excellence in musical learning within the context of a comprehensive university environment. Undergraduate and graduate studies prepare musicians for careers in performance, music education, church music and musical scholarship.
School of Music
Latest News
Mercer News
Four Mercer students selected for competitive national Intercollegiate Band ensemble
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Accomplished violinist elevates strings education at Mercer
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Mercer University Wind Ensemble performs with high school honor bands for “Bands at The Grand” festival
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Viral a capella group Voctave comes to Macon with Disney and Broadway hits
Discovery and Innovation
Mercer music students, faculty and alumni to perform at Carnegie Hall
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Historic Skinner Organ Opus 190 to be installed in Willingham Hall
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Research project examines mental health of revived music festival community
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GRAMMY®-winning ensemble Imani Winds opens Jubilee Artists Series season
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Professor provides harp instruction at Italian music festival
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Alumnus lends viola talents to TV, film and other projects — including ‘Bridgerton’
Life at Mercer
Journey to France: 80 years later, a new generation reflects on Normandy
Mercer News
Mercer Center for Strings founder Robert McDuffie receives honorary degree from Emory
Admissions
The Townsend School of Music on the Macon Campus offers undergraduate and graduate professional music studies in a comprehensive university environment. Learn more about how you can apply.
School of Music
Upcoming Events
Mercer Music in Atlanta: An Evening of Musical Excellence
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
Arts
Faculty Artist Recital: Red Light, Green Light
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall
Arts
Harp Ensemble: Animated
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall
Arts
Faculty Artist Recital: Strings and Pipes
5:30pm
Christ Church
Arts
Fabian Concert Series
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall
Arts
Mercer Jazz Ensemble: South of the Border
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fickling Hall
Arts
The Voices of Spring: Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fickling Hall
Arts
McDuffie Young Artist Concert
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bell House Jennings Salon
Arts
Outside the Classroom
Enrich your education and hone your skills outside the classroom by participating in one of our instrumental ensembles or community music programs.
Centers and Institutes
Dive deep into your chosen area of study, learning not only from expert faculty but also professionals in the field.
Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff are composed of highly talented musicians who will prepare you for a successful career in music.
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