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
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

Mercer News
Historic Skinner Organ Opus 190 to be installed in Willingham Hall

Mercer News
Research project examines mental health of revived music festival community

Mercer News
Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra season opener focuses on Macon mayors through Aaron Copland’s music

Mercer News
GRAMMY®-winning ensemble Imani Winds opens Jubilee Artists Series season

People
Professor provides harp instruction at Italian music festival

People
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

People
Alumna creates studio to help students make music they love

Mercer News
Mercer to confer degrees to more than 2,200 graduates at five commencements in May

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
Fabian Concert Series: Carnegie Hall Preview
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fickling Hall
Arts
Jubilee Artists Series Presents: Voctave — The Corner of Broadway and Main Street
7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Piedmont Grand Opera House
Arts
Mercer Music at Carnegie Hall
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Carnegie Hall – Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Arts
Bands at The Grand Honor Band Festival Opening Night
7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Piedmont Grand Opera House
Arts
Bands at The Grand Honor Band Festival: High School Bands
3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Piedmont Grand Opera House
Arts
Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra, Guest Conductor Paul Watkins
7:30pm - 9:00pm
The Piedmont Grand Opera House
Arts
Mercer Jazz Ensemble Presents “1959! A Pivotal Year in Modern Jazz”
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fickling Hall
Arts
Faculty Artist Recital: “Tubonium”
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fickling Hall
Arts
Mercer Jazz Combo Presents “Agua de Beber (Water to Drink)”
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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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