Directory of Local Organizations
http://www.knoxvillesongwritersassociation.com/ (opens in new window)
PO BOX 5583
Knoxville, TN 37928
567-7180
Contact: Robert Johnston, President
Phone: 567-7180
Email: bobbyjohnston@hotmail.com
Second Contact: Rick Irwin Vice President
Email: Trblmkrmusic@comcast.net
Phone: 310-0807
Subjects: PROFESSIONAL, SONGWRITING, MUSIC
Comments: Entertainment showcases at public events; seminars on the craft and the business of songwriting; meets at the Fountain City Library Wednesdays-- Jam starts @ 5, meeting 6 - 8pm
Last Updated: October 17, 2018
Jubilee Community Arts (Jubilee Community Arts)http://www.jubileearts.org (opens in new window)
1538 Laurel Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916-2016
522-5851
Contact: Brent Cantrell, Executive Director
Phone: 522-5851
Email: info@jubileearts.org
Second Contact: Ms. Toby Koosman, Concert Mgr.
Phone: 522-7521-ticket
Subjects: APPALACHIA, ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE, STORYTELLING
Comments: Traditional music, dance, storytelling, folk arts, concerts
Last Updated: January 26, 2018
Knoxville Symphony League (Knoxville Symphony League)http://www.knoxvillesymphonyleague.org (opens in new window)
789-3332
Contact: Peggy Wilson, VP for Membership
Phone: 789-3332
Email: pmwilson2@knology.net
Second Contact: Edie Volk
Email: edievolk39@gmail.com
Phone: 719-3114
Affiliation: American Symphony Orchestra League
Subjects: CIVIC, MUSIC
Comments: Support and encourage the development of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Informational services to schools, fund raising
Last Updated: October 23, 2017
Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. (Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc.)http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com (opens in new window)
PO BOX 360
Knoxville, TN 37901
291-3310 X300
Location, if other than mailing address: 100 S. Gay Street, Ste. 302
Contact: Rachel Ford, Executive Director
Phone: 291-3310 X300
Email: rford@knoxvillesymphony.com
Second Contact: Jennifer Barnett Harrell, Ed. & Community Partnerships Director
Email: jennifer@knoxvillesymphony.com
Phone: 291-3310 X305
Affiliation: League of American Orchestras
Subjects: CIVIC, MUSIC
Comments: Performs ticketed classical, chamber and pops concerts; free concerts and educational programs throughout the community
Last Updated: December 5, 2018
Knoxville Music Teachers Association (Knoxville Music Teachers Assn.)http://kmta.org (opens in new window)
Knoxville, TN Email: kmta88@gmail.com
Affiliation: Music Teachers National Assn.
Subjects: PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATION, MUSIC, TEACHERS
Comments: Public recital of student audition winners, scholarship to rising freshman chosen by audition. Meetings held at Bill Jones Music, 10412 Kingston Pike, on the third Friday at 11:00 AM of the month./
Last Updated: April 13, 2018
Tuesday Morning Musical Club (Tuesday Morning Musical Club)https://www.facebook.com/Tuesday-Morning-Musical-Club-183103138439631/?fref=nf (opens in new window)
584-5394
Contact: Paul Barrette, President
Phone: 584-5394
Email: barrette@utk.edu
Second Contact: Linda Wise, 1st Vice President
Email: lindawise@comcast.net
Phone: 776-3191
Email: celloarh@tds.net
Affiliation: National And Tennessee Federation Of Music Clubs
Subjects: HOBBY, PROFESSIONAL, MUSIC
Comments: Scholarships, competitions, recitals. Performances by members at monthly programs September through May. Programs open to the public. Scholarships open to students of area music teachers.
Last Updated: June 15, 2018
Knoxville Choral Society (Knoxville Choral Society)http://www.Knoxvillechoralsociety.org (opens in new window)
P. O. Box 52976
Knoxville, TN 37950
250-3242
Contact: Richard Davis, President
Phone: 250-3242
Email: president@knoxvillechoralsociety.org
Second Contact: Membership Chair
Email: membership@knoxvillechoralsociety.org
Subjects: MUSIC, SINGING, CHORAL MUSIC
Comments: An auditioned symphonic chorus of more than 150 voices, offering excellence through professional choral performances, the commissioning of new works, the promotion of music education, & cultural outreach; new member auditions are held in Aug and Feb.
Last Updated: January 22, 2018
Epworth Old Harp Singers (Epworth Old Harp Singers)http://www.oldharp.org (opens in new window)
TN 673-5822
Contact: Claudia Dean, Moderator
Phone: 673-5822
Email: claudiadean0@gmail.com
Second Contact: Tina Becker
Email: loudsinger@gmail.com
Phone: 982-7777
Subjects: HOBBY, MUSIC, SINGING
Comments: Harp singing (shape note singing) on most of the 2nd Sundays of the month at 6:30 PM at Laurel Theatre. Call Claudia to confirm it's happening on a particular date.
Last Updated: September 21, 2018
Knoxville Opera Company (Knoxville Opera Company)http://www.knoxvilleopera.com (opens in new window)
612 East Depot Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
524-0795 X231
Contact: Brian Salesky, Executive Director and Conductor
Phone: 524-0795 X231
Email: bsalesky@knoxvilleopera.com
Affiliation: Opera America
Subjects: CIVIC, MUSIC
Comments: Non-profit producer of live opera; 100 annual educational outreach events
Last Updated: October 16, 2018
Bijou Theatre Center (Bijou Theatre Center)http://www.knoxbijou.com (opens in new window)
PO BOX 1746
TN 37901
522-0832
Contact: Tom Bugg, General Manager
Phone: 522-0832
Email: info@knoxbijou.com
Second Contact: Courtney Bergmeier, Director of Development
Email: courtney@knoxbijou.com
Phone: 522-0832
803 S Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37901-1746
Subjects: THEATER, ARTS, MUSIC, DRAMA
Comments: Historic theater that hosts musical and dance performance and lectures; flexbile venue for meetings; gallery space for art exhibits
Last Updated: May 22, 2018
Trollkretsen Scandinavian Dancers (Trollkretsen Scandinavian Dancers)Knoxville, TN 37919
522-0515
Contact: William D. Gooch, Jr.
Phone: 522-0515
Email: goochbill@bellsouth.net
Third Contact: Jubilee Community Arts
Phone: 522-5851
Subjects: DANCE, MUSIC, SCANDINAVIA, ETHNIC, SPORTS AND RECREATION
Comments: Group interested in dance and music of Scandinavia. Dances on Tuesdays, 7:30-10:00. Newcomers welcome. Instruction included.
Last Updated: March 20, 2018