With the music profession shifting at such a rapid pace, conservatories owe it to their students to provide a comprehensive music and liberal arts curriculum that will prepare the entrepreneurial musician for the real world. This is the reason I started the McDuffie Center for Strings. We will always be faithful to the idealism and beauty of music making, while making sure our students are positioned for artistic and economic success after graduation.

— Robert McDuffie

Click here to read the transcript of Robert McDuffie's 2011 convocation address to students of the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.

Click here to read a testimonial from one of our recent graduates!

The Robert McDuffie Center for Strings educates exceptionally gifted student musicians and builds programs of international merit with the generous help of individuals, foundations and corporations. Be a part of our students' success stories by contributing financially and designating your gift to the McDuffie Center for Strings. Please call (478) 301-2748 for more information. Gifts are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

Robert McDuffie Center for Strings

Townsend School of Music

Mercer University

McCorkle Music Building

1400 Coleman Avenue

Macon, Georgia 31207

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