Concerts & Events
The School of Music at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville offers more than 150 recitals and concerts per year.
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are FREE and open to the public. Most concerts/events will be in one of the three performance halls in the Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the campus of the University of Tennessee. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) Please be sure to check the location.
You may also hear listings on the School of Music Concertline at (865) 974-5678. If you need additional information or assistance call (865) 974-8935.
*For individual or small group performances, please check our website or Concertline the day of an event for updates or cancellations.
April 2012
- UT School of Music Open House
Prospecitve students please see http://www.music.utk.edu/openhouse for additional information
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Douglas Bowling, guitar
Junior jazz recital
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 210, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Saxophone class recital
Students of Jay Romines; solo and chamber music; classical
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Michael Peng, baritone; Christina Marcenkus, soprano
Joint junior recital, classical; assisted by Cathy Whitten, piano
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Kevin Richard Doherty, baritone; Shinyoung Kim, collaborative piano
Joint graduate recital;assisted by other graduate voice students
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Viola Studio Recital
Violists from Hillary Herndon's studio will perform solo works.
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Amanda Lovell, mezzo-soprano
Junior recital; assisted by Judith Bible, piano
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Anileys Bermudez, violin
Graduate recital; assisted by Cathy Witten
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Bradley Legg, flute
Junior recital
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Daniel Shifflett, string bass
Senior recital, jazz
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 210, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Ning An, piano; Janet Sung, violin; Wesley Baldwin, cello
Internationally renown guest artists Ning An and Janet Sung join with UT Professor of Cello, Wesley Baldwin; performing Piano Trio in B major by Brahms and Duo for violin and cello by Ravel.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Ashley Holt, percussion
Junior recital; performing a variety of percussion literature. Assisted by Billy Prosise, Liz Soflin, Shanna Wallace
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg
- Evan Headrick, trumpet
Junior recital, classical
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Jenny Jiang, piano
Graduate recital, classical
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- David Miller, percussion
Junior recital; performing a variety of percussion literature. Assisted by Ashley Holt and Lawrence Montgomery
Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg
- Clarinet Studio Recital
Monday, April 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Spring String Chamber Music Recital
Student Chamber Music from the String area
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Drew Mullican, tenor saxophone
Junior recital; jazz
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 210, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Graham Waldrip, acoustic and electric bass
Senior jazz recital; assisted by Chuck Mullican, saxophones; Jonathan Keeney, guitar; & other performers
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 210, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Wind Ensemble Concert
Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Holly Ownby, mezzo-soprano
Junior recital; assisted by Cathy Whitten, piano; classical
Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Jeffrey Brannen, violin
Graduate recital; classical sonatas and suites by Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Stravinsky; assisted by Cathy Whitten, piano
Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Thomas Isacc Collins, tenor
Senior recital; assisted by Jared Cotter, piano
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Kristopher Herron, baritone
Graduate Recital; classical
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Showcase 2012: Soundsation!
An evening of live music, fine dining and auctions to benefit UT School of Music scholarship fund. Bid on personal musical performances by artists of the School of Music at your home or other location. Reservations and minimum donation of $150/per person required.
Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, 37916
Visit www.music.utk.edu/soundsation or call the School of Music at 865-974-3241 or 865-974-8935.
- Handel's Messiah Community Sing
The Messiah, Parts One, Two and Three; UT Chamber Singers and Concert Choir with UT Chamber Orchestra; Dr. Angela Batey, conducting. Limited number of scores at the door ($20). Proceeds to UT School of Musicscholarship fund. How Does a Community Sing Work? - Common FAQs
Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Woodwind Chamber Recital
Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Lance Drane, bassoon
Junior recital, assisted by Dustin Lin, piano
Monday, April 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- UT Jazz Big Band Spring Concert
Monday, April 16, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Eric Greenep, clarinet
Senior recital; assisted by Peggy Hinkle, piano; performing works by Weber, Poulene, Milucci, Khachaturian, and Schultz.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Trombone Night
The ever-famous Semesterly Trombone Night featuring members of the UT Trombone Studio. Included are solos, quartets, and the UT Trombone Choir. You can never get enough trombone!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Crystal Muckle, Bb Clarinet; Jacquelynn Webb, clarinet
Joint Junior recital
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Jonathan Keeney, guitar
Junior jazz recital
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 210, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Jared Cotter, piano
Graduate recital; performing works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Lutoslawski for violin and cello
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- UT Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
Ensemble Concert
Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Steven Stokes, violin
Junior recital, classical
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Andrew Morehead, organ
Graduate recital
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- UT Opera Theatre presents
The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart's only opera about ELVIS according to UT Opera Theatre Director, James Marvel; conducted by Kevin Class, UTOT Music Director. Prices and more information at www.music.utk.edu/figaro
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Carousel Theatre (next to Clarence Brown Theater)
1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville TN 37996
- UT Flutes Spring Class Recital
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Small Jazz Ensembles
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 210, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Brotherhood Recital
Monday, April 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Carrie Thompson, flute
Graduate recital; assisted by Judith Bible, piano
Monday, April 23, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Jeremy Brooksbank, baritone
Junior recital, classical; assisted by Judith Bible, piano
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Symphonic Band & Concert Band Concert
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Thomas Ryland Pope, baritone
Graduate recital; assisted by Judith Bible, pianist; performing art songs and concert aria
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Violin Night
Performances from the violin class of Dr. Miroslav Hristov
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Spring UT Cello Night
Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Flute Recital
Graduate solo and ensemble performances
Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- "Music From the Living"
Composition Studio Recital
Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Nathan Sheppard, trumpet
Senior classical recital; assisted by Eileen Downey, piano
Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Bobby Showalter, trombone
Junior recital; classical; assisted by: Karen Miller, piano and The Dark Slide Quartet: Bobby Showalter, Chris Sharpe II, Nik Hatmaker, John Couter
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Valerie Reese, clarinet
Graduate recital
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
- Eriko Takezawa & Christoph Sisckka, piano duo
Guest artists, classical; American premiere of internationally renowned piano duo, Takezawa-Sischka, who enjoy rediscovering lost or forgotten works featuring concertante four-hand playing. The duo has been cited on the Year's Best List of the Neue Musikzeitung and recommended by magazines likePiano News, Fono Forum and Stereoplay.
Friday, April 27, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
*For individual or small group performances, please check our website or Concertline the day of an event for updates or cancellations.
Calendar of Events
2011-2012 Events
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The University of Tennessee
School of Music
2438 Dunford Hall
915 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4040
Phone: 865-974-3241
Fax: 865-974-1941
Email: music@utk.edu