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Townsend School of Music invests in the lives of children in our community. Community arts programs help aspiring musicians to sing in a first-level choir, take private lessons from university and community professionals, and learn the basics of music reading and composition.
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Founded in September of 2005, the Mercer University Children's Choir is a community arts initiative of the Townsend-McAfee Institute Graduate Studies in Church Music at Mercer University's Townsend School of Music. The Mercer University Children's Choir involves 65 singers in two auditioned choirs. The Preparatory Choir (ages 7 - 9) is a training choir that performs a limited number of concerts in Middle Georgia, and helps young singers develop healthy singing and performance skills. The Touring Choir (ages 9-15) is a performance choir that sings throughout Georgia and conducts an annual out-of-state concert tour. The singers learn to read music, use proper vocal technique, develop creativity, form healthy relationships, and give an artistic gift to the community.
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Auditions for 2009-10 academic year
Auditions for the 2009-10 year are closed.
Additional Information
- Rehearsals are at the McCorkle Music Building every Thursday from 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. (5:30 p.m. for the Preparatory Choir).
- Cost – Tuition for the Touring Choir is $150 per semester. Tuition for the Preparatory Choir is $125 per semester. The MUCC is committed to music making for every child. Scholarships funds are limited and available on a need basis. Scholarship forms will be available at the audition.
- The Touring Choir conducted a concert tour to New York City in June of 2008 (pictured above, the choir performs with internationally renowned violinist Robert McDuffie at The Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City).
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Dr. John Simons, Artistic Director of the Mercer University Children's Choir, at
(478) 301-4012 or simons_je@mercer.edu
Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra
Dedicated to providing talented young musicians with opportunities for personal and artistic growth, the MMSYO offers students a challenging rehearsal and performance experience in a professional environment. In addition to making musical training available for young people, this vital arts organization serves the community by encouraging participation in and a greater understanding of music.
Benefits to MMSYO players include complimentary tickets to Macon Symphony Orchestra concerts, participation in sectional rehearsals conducted by professional musicians of Macon Symphony Orchestra and Mercer University Faculty, and also an opportunity to perform in a concert side-by-side with Macon Symphony Orchestra Players.
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