The annual collaboration between the Tennessee Valley Players and the University of Tennessee College of Music Choral area returns for its twenty-first year! Eight Performances over two weeks from June 04-14. Luck Be A Lady Tonight!!!! Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser with such classics as A Bushel and a Peck, Adelaide's Lament, If I Were a Bell, Take Back Your Mink, Luck Be a Lady, Sue Me, and Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat you'll be tapping your toes right down the theatre aisles!

The annual collaboration between the Tennessee Valley Players and the University of Tennessee College of Music Choral area returns for its twenty-first year! Eight Performances over two weeks from June 04-14. Luck Be A Lady Tonight!!!! Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser with such classics as A Bushel and a Peck, Adelaide's Lament, If I Were a Bell, Take Back Your Mink, Luck Be a Lady, Sue Me, and Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat you'll be tapping your toes right down the theatre aisles!

Founded in June of 2022, the Ursus String Camp offers a one-week advanced precollege program for advanced violinists, violists, and cellists, aged 12-18, on the beautiful University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus each June.With a small enrollment cap, students will be assured significant access to our world-class string faculty. During the day students will have scale and technique class, single instrument ensemble rehearsals, mini lessons during a 2-hour practice time block each morning, afternoon sight singing classes, and master class/seminars each afternoon. Regular faculty and student recitals throughout the week cap each day. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Founded in June of 2022, the Ursus String Camp offers a one-week advanced precollege program for advanced violinists, violists, and cellists, aged 12-18, on the beautiful University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus each June.With a small enrollment cap, students will be assured significant access to our world-class string faculty. During the day students will have scale and technique class, single instrument ensemble rehearsals, mini lessons during a 2-hour practice time block each morning, afternoon sight singing classes, and master class/seminars each afternoon. Regular faculty and student recitals throughout the week cap each day. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Founded in June of 2022, the Ursus String Camp offers a one-week advanced precollege program for advanced violinists, violists, and cellists, aged 12-18, on the beautiful University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus each June.With a small enrollment cap, students will be assured significant access to our world-class string faculty. During the day students will have scale and technique class, single instrument ensemble rehearsals, mini lessons during a 2-hour practice time block each morning, afternoon sight singing classes, and master class/seminars each afternoon. Regular faculty and student recitals throughout the week cap each day. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Founded in June of 2022, the Ursus String Camp offers a one-week advanced precollege program for advanced violinists, violists, and cellists, aged 12-18, on the beautiful University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus each June.With a small enrollment cap, students will be assured significant access to our world-class string faculty. During the day students will have scale and technique class, single instrument ensemble rehearsals, mini lessons during a 2-hour practice time block each morning, afternoon sight singing classes, and master class/seminars each afternoon. Regular faculty and student recitals throughout the week cap each day. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Founded in June of 2022, the Ursus String Camp offers a one-week advanced precollege program for advanced violinists, violists, and cellists, aged 12-18, on the beautiful University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus each June.With a small enrollment cap, students will be assured significant access to our world-class string faculty. During the day students will have scale and technique class, single instrument ensemble rehearsals, mini lessons during a 2-hour practice time block each morning, afternoon sight singing classes, and master class/seminars each afternoon. Regular faculty and student recitals throughout the week cap each day. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Founded in June of 2022, the Ursus String Camp offers a one-week advanced precollege program for advanced violinists, violists, and cellists, aged 12-18, on the beautiful University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus each June.With a small enrollment cap, students will be assured significant access to our world-class string faculty. During the day students will have scale and technique class, single instrument ensemble rehearsals, mini lessons during a 2-hour practice time block each morning, afternoon sight singing classes, and master class/seminars each afternoon. Regular faculty and student recitals throughout the week cap each day. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Founded in June of 2022, the Ursus String Camp offers a one-week advanced precollege program for advanced violinists, violists, and cellists, aged 12-18, on the beautiful University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus each June.With a small enrollment cap, students will be assured significant access to our world-class string faculty. During the day students will have scale and technique class, single instrument ensemble rehearsals, mini lessons during a 2-hour practice time block each morning, afternoon sight singing classes, and master class/seminars each afternoon. Regular faculty and student recitals throughout the week cap each day. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Guest Artist performance by Dieter Hennings (guitar) and Paul Vaillancourt (percussion). Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Composer and bassist Alejandro Rutty is best-known for his distinctive mix of South American styles, lyrical melodies, meticulous rhythmic detail, and exotic textures. His recent output includes solos, duos, trios and quartets for extended-range electric bass, which he performs by himself or with other bassists. Rutty’s compositions and arrangements have been performed by the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Argentina, National Symphony Orchestra of Brazil, Montevideo Philharmonic, Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra and numerous chamber ensembles. Recordings of his music have been released by Navona, Capstone, Albany, Arizona University Recordings, and other labels. Why Bass? II is a release with original music for a solo bass, no overdubs. The recording is available on all streaming platforms Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us for a guest artist recital featuring contemporary classical saxophone repertoire, including several works that were recently recorded for his debut album. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Members of the cello studio willl perform etudes and caprices by David Popper and Alfredo Piatti from memory in this annual event. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us for our Viola Mini-Celebration! Participants will enjoy opportunities such as masterclasses and collaborative ensembles, culminating in a miniature concert. We hope to see you there! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Julia Mortyakova and Valentin Bogdan are professors at the Mississippi University for Women. They will present a a piano duet recital with a program featuring women composers. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Stay tuned for more information! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Stay tuned for more information! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Stay tuned for more information! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Euphonium and tuba students perform solos and chamber music. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Tuba and euphonium students perform solos and large-ensemble music. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us in beautiful Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall for our Fall Woodwind Chamber Music concert featuring the fantastic students of UT Woodwinds! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

The faculty brass quintet from the Universrity of Southern Mississippi plays and engaging program beautiful brass music. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us for a Senior Recital featuring Lydia Dodd, percussion! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

This honors brass quintet performs a variety of music. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us for a joint Junior Recital featuring Grace Estes, horn, and Lara O'Neal, horn! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Prentiss Hobbs, Principal Trombone of the Chattanooga Symphony, Huntsville Symphony, and several others, is one of the regions most active professional trombonists. He is a visiting artist presenting a solo recital of a variety of music for UTK brass students and the general public. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Student brass chamber groups perform a wide variety of music. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

In this recital, members of the UT cello studio will perform works from the cello concerto repertoire. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Celebrate the artists that make up UT Oboes in their final recital of the fall semester. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

In recognition of a generous gift from the Laffont family, the Met’s nationwide vocal competition—known since its founding in 1954 as the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions—begins a new chapter as the Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. The Competition discovers promising young opera singers and assists in the development of their careers. Hundreds of volunteers from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico fundraise, operate, and support the efforts of the Competition and its singers. Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

A native of Elgin, Illinois, Mike Anderson is a professional musician and educator in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mike currently serves as Principal Tuba for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Brass Quintet, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, and has appeared with the Illinois Brass Band, Lexington Brass Band, Blue Lake Festival Band, Varna International Muzika! Festival Orchestra, and Tallahassee Community Chorus Orchestra. Mike has also garnered success in multiple competitions, including winning the 2023 International Tuba and Euphonium Conference Mock Band Competition.In addition to his orchestral work, Mike is an adjunct instructor of tuba at Tennessee Tech University. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a master's degree in performance from Florida State University. His primary teachers included Dr. Matthew Hightower, Daniel Perantoni, and Scott Tegge. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Members of the UT cello studio play music for cello ensemble. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Stay tuned for more information! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Stay tuned for more information! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Stay tuned for more information! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Stay tuned for more information! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

The Tennessee Cello Workshop (TCW) is a three-day exploration and celebration of cello playing and music making. The Tennessee Cello Workshop encourages cellists of any age and proficiency level to participate. The unifying characteristic of all registrants is a great love for the instrument. The TCW tradition of having outstanding cellist pedagogues on its roster continues with our 2027 faculty roster, which will be announced later this fall. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

All event descriptions for the Tennessee Cello Workshop can be found at Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

Stay tuned for more information! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

All event descriptions for the Tennessee Cello Workshop can be found at Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

The Tennessee Cello Workshop (TCW) is a three-day exploration and celebration of cello playing and music making. The Tennessee Cello Workshop encourages cellists of any age and proficiency level to participate. The unifying characteristic of all registrants is a great love for the instrument. The TCW tradition of having outstanding cellist pedagogues on its roster continues with our 2027 faculty roster, which will be announced later this fall. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

The Tennessee Cello Workshop (TCW) is a three-day exploration and celebration of cello playing and music making. The Tennessee Cello Workshop encourages cellists of any age and proficiency level to participate. The unifying characteristic of all registrants is a great love for the instrument. The TCW tradition of having outstanding cellist pedagogues on its roster continues with our 2027 faculty roster, which will be announced later this fall. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

All event descriptions for the Tennessee Cello Workshop can be found at Note: This event will not be livestreamed.

A brass extravaganza!Participants will hear the brass faculty and our guest artist perform, play in warm-up classes, and attend a masterclass taught by our guest artist. No fee to register, but registration is required. Lunch is supplied. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Wesley Baldwin, UT cello professor, is joined by guest artists Jennifer Muniz, Zofia Glashauser, Luis Vargas, and Mark Portolese for a chamber music program featuring the piano quintet of Arne Oldberg. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Euphonium and tuba soloists and the University of Tennessee Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

The UT Contemporary Music Festival is a yearly celebration of new music through performances, workshops, and lectures hosted and presented by the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music. More information will be released later this fall at Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Euphonium and tuba soloists and chamber ensembles. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

The UT Contemporary Music Festival is a yearly celebration of new music through performances, workshops, and lectures hosted and presented by the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music. More information will be released later this fall at Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us for our Viola Mini-Celebration! Participants will enjoy opportunities such as masterclasses and collaborative ensembles, culminating in a miniature concert for general audiences. We hope to see you there! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us for our Viola Mini-Celebration! Participants will enjoy opportunities such as masterclasses and collaborative ensembles, culminating in a miniature concert. We hope to see you there! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Our honors brass quintet performs a variety of music. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us for a Junior Recital featuring David Hernandez, bass trombone! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join faculty members Jaren Atherholt and Ryan Yamashiro for UT’s Double Reed Day! It will be a day of performances, reed making, masterclasses, community and music making. Calling students of all ages passionate about the oboe and the bassoon, this event promises a jam-packed schedule designed to elevate your skills and ignite your creativity. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Members of the UT cello studio perform works for cello from composers from around the world. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Brass students perform a variety of chamber music. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Join us Nov. 11th at 7:30pm in beautiful Powell Hall for our Fall Woodwind Chamber Music concert. Featuring works by Hindemith, Taffanel, Dring and Ravel! Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

World renowned cellist Colin Carr and pianist Wan-Chi Su present all five sonatas for cello and piano by Beethoven, commenorating the 200th anniversary of the composer's death. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.

Celebrate the artists that make up UT Oboes in their final recital of the spring semester. Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch virtually via our livestream.