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Middle Georgia’s Community Choir Since 1975

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An Amateur Choir With a Professional Approach

Originally founded as the Macon Civic Chorale in 1975, Choral Society of Middle Georgia is a community organization of singer-musicians from all over Central Georgia.

With four major concerts each year, the choral society explores a diverse selection of musical styles while being dedicated to performing choral and orchestral works for our audiences. The Choral Society of Middle Georgia delights our communities throughout the year with a fall concert, spring concert, and an annual performance of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah in December.

Some Recent History

Since the beginning of the Macon Civic Chorale, the chorus has been fortunate to have outstanding artist leadership. During the last 15 years, the Choral Society of Middle Georgia has been led by Dr. John Dickson, Dr. David Keith, and Dr. Stanley Roberts. Dr. Roberts helped the chorus attain a greater level of musical success with a marked increase in membership, community interest, and concert attendance. Under his direction, the chorus performed John Rutter’s Requiem in Carnegie Hall in 2017 along with other Mercer University choirs. In 2019, the Choral Society of Middle Georgia accepted an invitation to perform Robin Nelson’s Atlantic Odyssey with the Swindon Choral Society in Swindon, England.

Unique to the Choral Society of Middle Georgia is its collaboration with Mercer University and other community organizations. The chorus frequently performs at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, and Fickling Hall at Mercer University. During the 2022-23 concert season, Dr. Roberts and the Dean of Mercer’s Townsend School of Music, Dr. Gary Gerber, served as co-directors. In the fall of 2023, Dr. Gerber began his tenure as artist director of the chorus.

Choral Society of Middle Georgia maintains a healthy partnership with Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music, which provides community members and college students a unique opportunity to blend their voices with a wide range of ages while performing selections of choral music written for large choruses. Throughout the concert season, Dr. Gerber reaches beyond the score of teaching for performances to include education about choral techniques. This additional insight helps members to have a greater experience and opportunity to improve their voices.

Meet Our Artistic Leadership

Dr. Gary Gerber

Artistic Director

Gary G. Gerber, conductor, serves as Dean of the Townsend School of Music at Mercer University. A native of Texas, Dr. Gerber holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He received two degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Music degree in choral conducting in 1990, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in choral conducting in 1993.

Dean Gary Gerber

A Word From the President

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Choral Society of Middle Georgia, I am thrilled to welcome you to join us as we embark on a new era of music-making for our 51st concert season. Building on the historic milestone of last year’s golden anniversary, our focus this season is on expanding the joy of choral music deep into the Middle Georgia community and its schools.
Whether you are a longtime patron, an aspiring singer, or a first-time visitor exploring our page, we are glad you are here. The Choral Society of Middle Georgia is a truly special group, one that strives for musical excellence while fostering friendship, belonging, and joy through song. Our partnership with the Mercer University Choir continues to add a unique, multi-generational richness to our sound and spirit, reminding us that music connects us across ages and experiences. Together, we continue to build community through song, which is at the very heart of who we are.
As we look toward the future and step into our next half-century, we are thrilled to expand our mission through dynamic new venues of outreach. This season, we are launching initiatives specifically designed to champion and support choral programs in our local middle and high schools, as well as the broader community.
If you are looking for a place to belong—a community built through song and the love of music, where all are welcomed, valued, and celebrated—I invite you to explore our upcoming events and get involved. Come sing with us, come listen to an upcoming performance, or partner with us in our new outreach efforts as we share the music that continues to bring people together.

DeWayne Moore

President

Meet Our Board of Directors

Leadership for the Choral Society of Middle Georgia is provided by a board of directors. From the board of directors, officers include President, Vice President, Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The choral director also serves on the board.

2026-2027

DeWayne Moore

President

Jane Antoine

Vice President

Susan Pavoni

Treasurer

Donna Hellwig Rocker

Past President

Janice Morales-Hill

Maggie Alley

Jeff Whatley                               

Cookie Brewer

Carla Dennis

Peter Dennis

Susie Hill

Katherine Hudson

Lee Beaudet-Love

Nomsa Sibeko-Brown

Partners and Donors

Choral Society of Middle Georgia is proud to partner with organizations, institutions, and supporters throughout the region so that we may bring our choral performances to the public.

If you would like to become a partner, contact us at choralsocietymidga@gmail.com!

Partnerships and Collaborations

2026-2027 Donors

  • Josephine Phelps Fabian Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia
  • Texas Roadhouse – Macon & Warner Robins