Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra
The ensemble is comprised of area high school and select Mercer University students. They perform three to four times in the academic year, including a "side by side" performance with the MSO. Kei Harada is the director of the group; call (812)340-5115 or email mmsyouthorchestra@gmail.com for more information. Find out more about the Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra at their website.
Junior Strings Ensemble
The Junior Strings Ensemble is a training program for the youth orchestra. The program includes private and group lessons for younger and beginning students. Call (812)340-5115 or email at mmsyouthorchestra@gmail.com for more information.
Macon Symphony Orchestra/Mercer Jazz Arts Big Band
This is a new program designed to expose high school students to the only true American art form - jazz. The ensemble is directed by Dr. Monty Cole of Mercer University. Call 478-301-4134 for more information.
String Development Program
This program is a source of scholarship support for deserving, young string musicians. Scholarships are awarded based on need and talent.
Georgann Blum Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was named to honor Georgann for her many years of work as chairman of the Youth Activities Committee. The named scholarship was created to raise funds to support string development, paying for private lessons. Please call 478-301-5503 to learn more about how you can enhance the musical education of an aspiring young musician.
Artists in the Classroom
A string trio travels to all of the elementary schools in Bibb County and presents instructional programs about the string family instruments. The trio covers half of the schools one year, and then the other half the next year.
Concerto Competitions
Each year the MSO holds two concerto competitions, one for high school and one for college students. The winners of both competitions receive a scholarship provided by Georgia Music and the opportunity to perform their concerto with the MSO. Call 478-301-5300 for audition requirements and guidelines or download the forms below.
Youth Orchestra “Instrument Petting Zoo”
- Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Sunday April 6, 2008
- 1:00 - 5:00 pm
- 4182 Forsyth Road
Macon , GA 31210
Young People's Concerts
- Friday October 26, 2007
- Friday March 14, 2008
- 10 am & 11:30 am
Available for public and private schools as well as home schooled children to enjoy and learn for free. Please call Jane Bickley at (478)967-2252 for more information.
