Middle Georgia State University Music Program

10/15/2026

Join us for our Music Open House at Middle Georgia State University on Tuesday, October 27, from 6:00–8:00 PM!

Come explore our facilities, learn more about our music program, and enjoy a live performance by our incredible Commercial Combo!

We’d love to see you there!

10/15/2026

MGA representing at the open jam session at Grant’s Lounge! Our students are amazing.

10/02/2026

Yesterday, our amazing MGA Commercial Combo kicked off its performance season at the annual Alumni Brew & Barbecue!

I’m incredibly proud of the work these students put in, not only in preparing for the performance, but in delivering such a strong set. They sounded great and represented the MGA Music program wonderfully.

And we’re just getting started! We have plenty more music coming this semester, and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming performances!

08/21/2026

MGA Music shares their space with the Georgia Film Academy on Fridays. Imagine, you could major in music production or music performance at MGA and couple it with a minor in film from the top Film school in the state. All for about $20K out the door. Graduated.

08/20/2026

Professor Gerald Ricks comes to MGA with a wealth of experience, most recently with the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. where he worked as an arts administrator. We are thrilled to have him join our music faculty!

08/19/2026

Music senior Bryonna Stephens ready to put the final touches on her degree! Have a great semester, Bryonna!

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Dr. Lanning’s music history class traveled back in time to compose early music by candlelight. They each created their own musical notation system and shared their process with the class.

04/30/2026

Big night of music at MGA!
Join us for an evening of great performances:
Jesús Calvillo presents his senior recital in the rehearsal hall at 5:30 PM, followed by the Commercial Combo’s final spring concert in the theater at 7:00 PM.
Come out and enjoy a fantastic night of music!

04/29/2026

We extend our heartfelt condolences to our friends at Mercer University on the passing of Ian Altman.

He was a remarkable presence in our community whose impact reached far beyond the stage and classroom. His contributions to the music community will not be forgotten, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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The Townsend School of Music is grieving the passing of Dr. Ian Altman, associate professor of piano at the School of Music. Dr. Altman was retiring at the end of this school year, after 52 years of dedicated service to Mercer.

Dr. Altman was passionate about teaching and cared deeply for his students. He taught most of the music majors who entered the halls of the McCorkle Music Building and Ware Hall before it, and he will be greatly missed by the faculty, staff, and students.

We will post service details as soon as they are available.