Middle Georgia State University Music Program

Dolan Suggs describes himself as a returning Middle Georgia State University student. But he’s a bit more than that. At 74, he is the oldest student pursuing... the University’s Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Musicianship. He is likely the only current degree-seeking student who can say he attended the Macon Campus way back in the day, when it was a small, newly opened junior college on the outskirts of town. Read his story: https://www.mga.edu//10/age-no-barrier-to-music-student.php

Dolan Suggs. A legend in his own time. How lucky are we!!!

We are so proud of Jahmar! Did you know that the retention rate of Music students is the best at MGA? #WeAreFamily.

The #MGA music department's percussion ensemble put on a terrific sunset show in the Student Life Center amphitheater on the Macon Campus. The "Music for the So...ul from the SOAL" (School of Arts & Letters) series continues at 5:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 21 with the jazz ensemble and chamber music groups. See more

What would #MGA Music be without our own Miguel Castro? Middle Georgia State University #Music: it's all that.

It continues, Middle Georgia State University! This week--the visually and aurally thrilling percussion ensemble. Weather for Wednesday at 5:30? 80*. Bring a snack, bring a friend. Enjoy, #MGA! Middle Georgia State University - School of Arts & Letters

What an incredible delight to hear LIVE music at #MGA this evening! The music faculty did an amazing job. If you missed it, don't fret. There will be a concer...t in the SLC amphitheater in Macon every Wednesday at 5:30 during the month of October. Next week features percussion! // Let music bring back your joy with SOAL@MGA. See more

It all begins tonight at 5:30! See you soon, Middle Georgia State University! #MGA Music: it's all that.

Middle Georgia State University student Ly'Asia Henderson has been in choir as long as she can remember, but it was Michael Jackson's music that really lit her musical fire. "I am currently enrolled in #MGA's new Music Industry program. "I intend to be a great musician, a singer, and a song writer for the best artists. I want to use my platform to shine a light on Macon and the many talented musicians who live here or are from here." MGA #Music: it's all that

"As a 'returning' piano student from the days when MGA was Macon Junior College, in 1970 I've had a truly wonderful life. After leaving MJC and heading to UGA I was pulled away to NYC, where I tried to break in as accompanist for Off-Broadway. Unfortunately and fortunately I returned to Georgia where I had a career of over 30 years in the Lumber/Transportation field in Atlanta. After retiring I moved back to my hometown of Warner Robins. I accidentally discovered that as a ...senior citizen over 62 I could go back to college with tuition waived and thought,' ah now at 74 I can try to get a degree.' And it was one the best decisions I’ve ever made. Although I’ve been playing for all these many years with churches and freelancing, I wanted to go back and get a music degree and I’m going to make that happen (sooner or later). Under the leadership of Dr. Lanning, and piano lessons with Dr. Kim, and theory with Mr. Cantwell it’s a sure thing. I am enjoying myself to the nth degree and what is making it otherwise so exciting is how welcoming all the ‘young’ students have made me feel. I’m looking forward to walking with my class and flipping the tassel on my cap!" Dolan Suggs is a student of Dr. Christian Kim. Middle Georgia State University #Music: it's all that! See more

Middle Georgia State University #Music is proud of Gini Dart, from Warner Robins, GA. Gini has been making music for as long as she can remember, playing the euphonium, mellophone, trumpet, french horn, percussion and singing! This semester, she is coupling her euphonium lessons with guitar lessons. After a few years off, she is back at #MGA to finish her degree and she is doing it with style! It is a pleasure to help students complete their studies. Never give up! Be like Gini! Gini is a euphonium student of Mr. Jonathan Baker. MGA Music: it's all that.

Middle Georgia State University #Music is putting the spotlight on Freshman, Julianna English, from East Cobb. She has written/directed/performed in community theater and school productions and has been a choir member since her elementary school days! She managed and was lead singer of a rock and blues cover band based out of Decatur. "My post-college goal is to write and perform contemporary rock and blues music (hopefully with a new band). I am excited to meet new people and gain a different kind of understanding and perspective of what it takes to be a vocalist through studying music!" #MGA Music: it's all that.