Sunrise Mass: Mercer University Singers and Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at Carnegie Hall

Experience the excellence of Mercer University's prestigious music programs on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7PM at Carnegie Hall. Mercer University Singers, Alumni, and Friends, alongside the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings will take the stage to enrich audiences with a thrilling repertoire presented by Distinguished Concerts International (DCINY). 

Mercer University's Stanley L. Roberts and Amy Schwartz Moretti collaborate on a program highlighting classical and contemporary compositions in collaboration with guest conductor Paul Watkins from The Emerson Quartet. The ensemble includes 130 singers from the Mercer University Singers, alumni, faculty, and friends, and 51 string players, including members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Minnesota Orchestra.

This evening's highlight is the enchanting Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo, a four-movement work for choir and strings. The Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, directed by Amy Moretti Schwartz, will perform Bartók's Divertimento for String Orchestra conducted by Paul Watkins. The concert will mark the World Premiere of Mack Wilberg's new piece From the Frontier - Three American Folk Tunes.

As world-class music programs, Mercer University and the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings host some of the world's best faculty and students. This concert is a testament to the dedication of these prestigious educational institutions in nurturing the next generation of musicians offering audiences a profound musical experience.