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 Choral Music at Mercer
Townsend School of Music offers three performing collegiate choirs and one community children's choir. Mercer's choirs are recognized for their excellence. In adition to excellent undergraduate preparation in music performance and education, the choral area offers a master's degree in choral conducting and a masters degree in church music with an emphasis in choral conducting.
Mercer Singers
The Mercer Singers -- composed of 40 auditioned student voices -- is the primary touring vocal ensemble of the University. They perform a wide range of choral music, spanning from the Renaissance to works written by contemporary composers, and have performed throughout the United States and Europe. The group appears in more than 30 performances each year and has sung on programs for the Music Educators Association and the Georgia Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. This talented group of students also represents the Townsend School of Music during special University events on Mercer's Macon and Atlanta campuses and in a variety of other venues throughout the community.
The Singers have made four recordings -- the latest, Sing Me A Song, was just released in June 2002.
Mercer University Women's Choir
The Mercer University Women's Choir consists of 45 auditioned female voices. They perform a wide range of choral music and are known for their sensitivity to texts, musicianship, and choral blend. The group gives an average of three performances per semester, travels regionally, and represents Townsend School of Music at university events.
Mercer University Men's Choir
Established in 2006, the Mercer University Men's Choir consists of 30 auditioned male voices. They perform a wide variety of men's choral music, sing at Mercer University sporting and student events, and travel regionally. The choir is known for their energy, connection with an audience, and passion. The group performs an average of three times per semester. The mercer University Men's Choir motto is: Tradition, Excellence, Brotherhood.
Mercer University Children's Choir
Founding in September 2005, the Mercer University Children's Choir is a community arts initiative of the Townsend-McAfee Institute for Church Music Studies of Townsend School of Music, Mercer University. The Mercer University Children's Choir involved 75 singers in two auditioned choirs. The Preparatory Choir (ages 7-9) is a training choir performing a limited number of concerts in Middle Georgia, and helping young singers develop health 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. |