Monday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Joseph Young, conductor
Rossini Overture to La Gazza Ladra
Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
Stravinsky Firebird Suite

The evening begins with the co-winner of the 2025 Mercer University Concerto Competition, McDuffie junior Kathryn Fakeley, soloing on Elgar's deeply moving Cello Concerto, and ends in fireworks with the iconic Firebird Suite.

Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Robert McDuffie, violin
Mike Mills, bass guitar
Brahms Symphony No. 1
Mills Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and Orchestra

It's an evening of reunions, with the ever-popular Peter Oundjian returning to the podium to conduct the Brahms masterpiece, while R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills and violinist Robert McDuffie return to The Grand stage to perform Mills' exhilarating rock 'n' roll concerto.

Monday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Mei Ann Chen, conductor
Mahler Symphony No. 1
Songwriters from the Otis Redding Center for the Arts

The MMSO welcomes Mei Ann Chen to the podium, bringing her energy and passion to Mahler's first symphony, fittingly called Titan. We open the evening with a showcase of talented young songwriters from the Otis Redding Center for the Arts, exploring everything from the blues to hip-hop.
 
Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Yaniv Segal, conductor
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Concerto Competition Winner

We close the season with the winner of the 2026 Mercer University Concerto Competition and Shostakovich's dark, powerfully moving Symphony.