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Classically Jazzed

March 7, 2026 | 7:30PM

Macon City Auditorium

🎶 A Bold Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

Join us for Classically Jazzed on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the historic Macon City Auditorium. Macon Pops blends the elegance of classical music with the energy and spontaneity of jazz for an evening that’s anything but traditional.

At the center of the program is Three Shades of Blue, a groundbreaking concerto for violin, jazz trio, and orchestra by Artistic Director and Conductor Matt Catingub. Blending classical, jazz, and Latin influences, the work delivers a fresh, electrifying musical experience.

Commissioned by Amy Schwartz Moretti and Steve Moretti, Three Shades of Blue premiered with Macon Pops ten years ago and has since captivated audiences across North America and Japan. Now, we bring it home to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of innovation and inspired music-making.

🎟️ Seating Options: Tables and floor seating are now on sale! Both premium and standard tables and individual seats are available on the Macon City Auditorium floor for an up-close concert experience, and balcony seating is available as well.

✨ No outside drinks permitted. Concessions and beverages available onsite (cashless venue).

Prefer to avoid online fees when purchasing a table/table seats? Let us know you're coming at info@maconpops.com and mail a check (payable to Macon Pops) to:
PO Box 6295, Macon, GA 31208

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Featured Artist

Violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti is a celebrated violinist, chamber musician, and educator who has made Macon her home for nearly two decades. During that time, she has built Mercer University’s McDuffie Center for Strings into one of the nation’s premier training programs for gifted young string players. She serves as the Caroline Paul King Chair in Strings and Professor of Violin and founded the community-enriching Fabian Concert Series.

A dynamic soloist and collaborative artist, Schwartz Moretti performs on major stages across North America, Europe, and Asia and is a member of the acclaimed Ehnes Quartet. Earlier in her career, she served as concertmaster of the Oregon Symphony and The Florida Orchestra.

Her recordings have earned international recognition, including multiple Juno Awards and a nomination for a Gramophone Award. Most recently, she recorded the Schmitz Violin Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Schwartz Moretti is recognized for her expressive artistry and collaborative leadership. She performs on an 1874 Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume violin. More information is available at amyschwartzmoretti.com 

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Macon Pops is an innovative, high-energy, and world-class orchestra bringing together the most talented studio and orchestral musicians from around the southeast and across the country. Consider becoming a Macon Pops Sponsor today and help us bring more music, more innovation, more FUN to a stage near you! Learn how to support your Macon Pops HERE.

But rest assured, we are no traditional orchestra.  At our concerts, instead of formal attire, tight-lipped audiences, and staying in your seat the entire time, get ready to have an exciting time dancing, having fun with friends, and experiencing some of the most popular music there is performed by an energetic orchestra led by Grammy award-winning musicians! 

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Matt Catingub

Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Macon Pops in Macon, GA

Steve Moretti

President & CEO, Co-Founder of Macon Pops in Macon, GA

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