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 $112 for all four shows. Patron level with regular seating $78 for all four shows.

2023-24 SEASON

Monday, Oct. 16
Roderick Cox, guest conductor 
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
Copland Appalachian Spring

We toast the opening of the MMSO season and Macon’s 200th birthday with a thrilling opening led by native son Roderick Cox. Beethoven’s Eroica is a boundary-breaking symphony that ushered in the Romantic era, while Copland’s Appalachian Spring will be the backdrop for "Macon Portrait," a special staged documentary play written to honor Macon's legacy and future by Andrew Silver for Macon200. BUY NOW

Monday, Nov. 20
Filippo Ciabatti, guest conductor 
Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Concert version of THE COLOR PURPLE

The MMSO welcomes Filippo Ciabatti, winner of the 2020 American Prize in Conducting, in a program featuring one of the best known classical symphonies, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Then the symphony joins members of the cast of Theatre Macon’s 2022 production of The Color Purple back to the stage, in a reprise of hits from the musical with a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and blues. BUY NOW

Monday, Feb. 12
Keitaro Harada, guest conductor 
Verdi La forza del destino: Overture
Takashi Yoshimatsu Atom Hearts Club Suite No. 1
Ginastera Four Dances from “Estancia,” Op. 8a
Arturo Márquez Danzón No. 2
Ravel Boléro

Welcome back Mercer alumnus Keitaro Harada, artistic director of the Savannah Philarmonic and winner of the 2023 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, for the most romantic date in town before Valentine's Day. Swoon over an eclectic international program, with Maestro Harada leading the MMSO through pieces from Italian, French, Mexican, Japanese, and Argentinean composers including Ravel's unforgettable dance piece Boléro. BUY NOW

Monday, Apr. 15
Jeffrey Turner, conductor 
Mercer University Concerto Competition Winner 
Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition

The season concludes with the Mercer University Concerto Competition student winner, as well as the artistic suite, "Pictures at an Exhibition." Ravel's arrangement for large orchestra is the model of technical brilliance, creative vision, and thoughtfulness for Mussorgsky's original intent for the great piano work. BUY NOW

MAKE MORE MUSIC MONDAYS

The symphony is back in Macon! 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.

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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. Stay tuned for Young Patron’s perks for 2022-2023, including a steeply discounted Young Patron’s subscription level - save almost 50% on your tickets!

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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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