Music This Week: March 23 - March 29

We’ve made it halfway through the semester—you know the drill by now! This is a sampling of upcoming events in Knoxville, as well as Maryville and/or Oak Ridge. Other concertgoing tools: Facebook events, my Twitter lists, and the Do's and Don'ts of Concert Attendance.

Check back throughout the week because I constantly update the blog as I learn of events. All events without specific ticket information are FREE.

Monday, March 23

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Shin-Wen Twu, piano
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Tuesday, March 24

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Studio recital: New Sound Concert Series
New music from the UT composition studio.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:00 p.m. Maryville College: Student Repertoire Recital
A performance featuring Maryville College music majors. Free and open to the public.
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble event: UT Chamber Singers and Concert Choir
The UT Chamber Singers and Concert Choir in their annual spring concert.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building - 1408 Middle Drive, 37996

Wednesday, March 25

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Peter Trigiani, jazz saxophone
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Studio recital: UT Cello Studio Recital
UT Cello Studio recital featuring works for cello by composers from underrepresented groups.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Thursday, March 26

I will add events as I learn of them.

Friday, March 27

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK): The 24-Hour Composition Challenge Concert
This concert is the finale to the SCOUT-sponsored, 24-hour composition challenge! In this challenge, composers worked to write for a randomly selected set of players for the ensemble sizes they chose. After 24 hours, the composers gave their completed work to the performers to rehearse and play on this concert. Come join us as we watch the hard work put into such a short time! Donations will go to the Student Composer Organization at UT. For Composers and Performers interested in this event, go to tiny.utk.edu/24hcc to sign up!
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:00 p.m. Maryville College Theatre Department Presents: “Shrek: The Musical”
Directed by Doug James.
TICKETS: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 60 and older), theatre alumni, area students (under 18) and college students with ID. For tickets, please visit the Clayton Center Box Office online or call 865-981-8590.
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Logan Campbell, bass-baritone
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Saturday, March 28

2:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Cortney Morley, flute
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

2:00 p.m. Maryville College Theatre Department Presents: “Shrek: The Musical”Directed by Doug James.TICKETS: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 60 and older), theatre alumni, area students (under 18) and college students with ID. For tickets, please visit the Clayton Center Box Office online or call 865-981-8590.Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Angela Lois, viola
Angela Hois performs an evening of Hindemith, Clarke, and Bach.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Sunday, March 29

2:00 p.m. Maryville College Theatre Department Presents: “Shrek: The Musical”
Directed by Doug James.
TICKETS: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 60 and older), theatre alumni, area students (under 18) and college students with ID. For tickets, please visit the Clayton Center Box Office online or call 865-981-8590.Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Senior recital: Clara Prinston, violin
Join Clara for her senior recital as she will not only be celebrating great composers, but also her time at UTK.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Music This Week: March 2 - March 8

Time for another concert list! Get those concert reports done sooner rather than later. This is a sampling of upcoming events in Knoxville, as well as Maryville and/or Oak Ridge. Other concertgoing tools: Facebook events, my Twitter lists, and the Do's and Don'ts of Concert Attendance.

Check back throughout the week because I constantly update the blog as I learn of events. All events without specific ticket information are FREE.

Monday, March 2

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Joint junior recital: Emily Drexler, violin and Erin Johnson, soprano
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Shin-Wen Twu, violin
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Tuesday, March 3

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Jonathan Parker, jazz bass
Jonathan Parker provides the University of Tennessee a night of music! A one hour jazz bass concert featuring music from jazz legends Ron Carter, Rufus Reid, Joe Henderson and many more. Come join us to celebrate a night of great music!
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Faculty Recital: David Brunell, piano
In celebration of 250 years since Beethoven's birth in 1770, pianist David Brunell will present a concert exploring three of Beethoven's greatest piano sonatas, including one from each of his three musical periods: the Pathétique, Op. 13, the Waldstein, Op. 53, and his penultimate sonata, the great Op. 110. Assisted by a PowerPoint presentation, Brunell will not only perform, but will also examine how each sonata communicates so powerfully and richly exemplifies Beethoven's continually evolving and compelling style.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Wednesday, March 4

I will add events as I learn of them.

Thursday, March 5

12:30 p.m. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Performance 1 of 4)
Come enjoy this musical production from the Middle and Upper Schools of Grace Christian Academy!
TICKETS: $8 for 18 and older, $5 for under 18. They can be purchased at the door.
Grace Baptist Church - 7171 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931

6:00 p.m. Maryville College Senior Recital: Krista Jeffers '20
Maryville College senior Krista Jeffers ’20 (alto) will present her senior vocal recital, which is free and open to the public.
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

7:00 p.m. Pellissippi State: Student Honors Recital
A showcase of the talented music students at Pellissippi State Community College.
Clayton Performing Arts Center - 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, 37932

7:00 p.m. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Performance 2 of 4)
Come enjoy this musical production from the Middle and Upper Schools of Grace Christian Academy!
TICKETS: $8 for 18 and older, $5 for under 18. They can be purchased at the door.
Grace Baptist Church - 7171 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931

Friday, March 6

12:30 p.m. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Performance 3 of 4)
Come enjoy this musical production from the Middle and Upper Schools of Grace Christian Academy!
TICKETS: $8 for 18 and older, $5 for under 18. They can be purchased at the door.
Grace Baptist Church - 7171 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Derek James Stull, baritone
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

7:00 p.m. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Performance 4 of 4)
Come enjoy this musical production from the Middle and Upper Schools of Grace Christian Academy!
TICKETS: $8 for 18 and older, $5 for under 18. They can be purchased at the door.
Grace Baptist Church - 7171 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931

7:30 p.m. Knoxville Jazz Orchestra (KJO): Sherman Irby with the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra - Live at Lucille's
Sherman Irby is the lead alto saxophonist and a principal composer/arranger for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis. He has served in this role since 2005 and has contributed dozens of works to the Orchestra's vast library. Irby joins the entire Knoxville Jazz Orchestra for a debut Live at Lucille’s performance that is guaranteed to be soulful, energetic and incredibly entertaining!
TICKETS: $15 and up
East Tennessee PBS Studio - 1611 East Magnolia Avenue, 37917

7:30 p.m. Inversion Vocal Ensemble
More information at inversionsings.com.
St. John's Cathedral - 413 Cumberland Ave, 37902

8:00 p.m. Joby Bell, organ
Free child care provided!
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 6500 Northshore Dr, 37919

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Graduate recital: Emily Deyton, soprano
Featuring works by Messiaen, Strauss, and more.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Saturday, March 7

7:30 p.m. Trillium Spring Concert
The Maryville College Division of Fine Arts will present Trillium, an ensemble of strings and piano. The members of the trio are: Alison Maerker Garner, violin; Alicia Randisi-Hooker, cello and adjunct faculty at Maryville College; and Robert Bonham, piano and professor emeritus at Maryville College. Maryville College alumna Laura Atkinson '05 will perform as a guest soloist. 
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts - 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 37804

12:00 p.m. Knoxville Jazz Orchestra (KJO): UT Jazz Festival Performance
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

6:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK): UT Jazz Festival Concert
The festival's jazz concert with featured guest and the UT Jazz Big Band.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

Sunday, March 8

2:30 p.m. Young Pianist Series: Tianxu An
Pianist Tianxu An, from Beijing, China, is a sought-after young pianist in China, Russia and the United States. Highlights of his 2019–20 season include performances with the Mariinsky Orchestra under Valery Gergiev in St.Petersburg, and with the China Philharmonic Orchestra under Xia Xiaotang as part of the International Mariinsky Far East Festival, solo recitals at the Mariinsky Theatre and Shanghai Grand Theater, and a concert with the China NCPA Orchestra under Jia Lü at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, among many others.
TICKETS: $25 for adults, FREE for students with valid ID
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996

4:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Ensemble concert - UT Symphony Orchestra: Concerto Concert
Featuring the winners of the 2020 School of Music Concerto Competition.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building - 1408 Middle Drive, 37996

8:00 p.m. UT School of Music (LINK) Guest artist recital: Brandon Smith, tuba
Professional tubist and UT alum Brandon Smith presents a varied program of engaging music for solo tuba.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L Haslam Music Center - 1741 Volunteer Boulevard, 37996