Ensemble Concert Sunday, Oct. 1 at 4:00 pm Symphony Orchestra; Featuring guest conductor Florin Totan and UT Piano Professor David Brunell performing Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor; James R. Cox Auditorium. Guest Recital Friday, Oct. 6 at 6:00 pm Takako Hayase, piano; Music Hall. Contact the School of Music at 865-974-3241 for more information.
The University of Tennessee Libraries invites all student artists to submit their work to the Student Art in the Library juried exhibition. The exhibit is open to all undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Only 2-dimensional works, such as drawing, graphic design, printmaking, photography, ceramics or painting, are featured. … Continued
Since 1982, he last week of September has been designated as “Banned Books Week.” The annual event reminds Americans not to take our precious democratic freedom for granted. Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) helps compile a list of the most challenged books–titles where there has been an attempt to remove or restrict the … Continued
October 3 The International Sweethearts of Rhythm broke all kinds of barriers as the most famous all-girl big band of the 1940s. They did the unthinkable by traveling through the Jim Crow South as a racially mixed group. They proved that women can play jazz as well as men–and in some cases, better. They paved … Continued
Want to gain access to research on topics like agriculture, hunger, poverty, and the environment all from one search engine? Now you can. The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research Virtual Library, also known as CGVLibrary, is a valuable new resource that allows you to discover new resources, go directly to thousands of full text … Continued
Faculty Recital Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 8:00 pm UT Jazz Faculty; Music Hall. Contact the School of Music at 865-974-3241 for more information.
On September 24th at 3:00 pm, join Donald Brown for “The Art of Improvising.” Bring your instruments or just yourself. Learn more about improvisation and the history of jazz in this hands-on/listening workshop. The workshop will be held at the East Tennessee Historical Center. For more information contact the Knox County Public Library at 215-8750
David Van Vactor Memorial Concert Sunday, Sept. 24 at 4:00 pm David Van Vactor was the Director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for over 25 years and he also founded the UT School of Music in 1947. This memorial concert will feature the UT Symphony Orchestra, School of Music Faculty, and more; James R. Cox … Continued
September 26: Sheryl Howard is another gifted jazz singer Knoxville audiences don’t get to hear often enough. She was a founding member of the vocal jazz ensemble, Just In Time and became known for her vocal improvisations. She is the music director at Trinity United Methodist Church, and in addition to directing, she composes and … Continued
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