In recognition of its 50th season, the Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association is celebrating Tchaikovsky, opening its season this weekend with the annual production of “The Nutcracker.”
The season will end in April with “Sleeping Beauty” and “Swan Lake.”
The University of Tennessee Chamber Orchestra will perform The Nutcracker this weekend with ORCBA.
“Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy ballet performed with a live orchestra,” the association said. [Read more…]
The Ridge City Ramblers will have a CD release party in Oak Ridge on Wednesday. Members of the band are, from left, Gary Coleman, Mary Tuskan, Scott Linn, Abbie Hoerner, Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan and Steve Reddick. (Submitted photo)
The Ridge City Ramblers will have a CD release party to celebrate their first CD from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab and Kitchen in Jackson Square.
“Ramblin’ on my mind” is the title of the band’s CD. The Ramblers draw their inspiration from bluegrass, blues, traditional, and Americana music, and the band’s musicians bring experience with a host of musical styles and performing groups.
An Oak Ridge band, the Ramblers will entertain the Razzleberry’s audience with songs from the CD and other selections. [Read more…]
The Oak Ridge Community Band/Wind Ensemble will present its next concert in the “Music for a Lifetime” series at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge.
The concert program will feature “Early 20th Century Music” with tunes from the Golden Age, the Roaring ’20s, the ’30s, and from the Big Band era. These will include some blues by W.C. Handy, some Gershwin from “Porgy and Bess,” and big band music: “A String of Pearls,” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Satin Doll,” and “Opus One.” Other songs on the program will be music from the “Grand Canyon Suite,” a John Philip Sousa march, and others. [Read more…]
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association is taking advance orders for holiday wreaths made from fresh evergreens.
A traditional symbol of the holiday season, the wreaths are made of Fraser Fir (Southern Balsam). Proceeds from the sale are used in ORCMA’s longstanding commitment to the funding of local music organizations.
The wreaths are made to order in sizes ranging from 14 inches to 32 inches and can be customized in larger sizes as wanted. Red or maroon velvet bows are also available by order. Prices for wreaths range from $17 to $30, and bows cost $7. [Read more…]
The Sound Company Children’s Choir is pictured above in a previous performance. (File photo)
Sound Company, Oak Ridge’s Children’s Performing Choir, will present a unique choral performance entitled “Just Sing!” this weekend, a press release said.
The Saturday show features The Nashville Singers. It will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Grove Theater at High Places Church.
The Sunday show begins at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
The “Just Sing!” shows will include these songs: [Read more…]
The Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet will play in Oak Ridge on Saturday. (Submitted photo)
The Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet will play Saturday evening at the New Hope Center in Oak Ridge.
The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the New Hope Center, which is on Scarboro Road near the front entrance to the Y-12 National Security Complex. It’s part of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association’s Chamber Concert Series.
A press release said the guitarists consistently play to sold-out houses worldwide. [Read more…]
Join the Friends of the Clinton Public Library as they host Jeff Bianchi to perform an hour-long classical guitar concert at 6 p.m. Monday.
The date is part of Bianchi’s fall performance schedule, which includes concerts in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Bianchi’s skill has earned him performances at the Rantucci International Guitar Festival, the Ithaca Guitar Festival, and a special concert in conjunction with the National Old Time Fiddlers’ Competition, a press release said. [Read more…]
Members of the Ridge City Ramblers, who will play at the Reach Out Music Festival at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday, are, from left, Gary Coleman, Mary Tuskan, Scott Linn, Abbie Hoerner, Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan and Steve Reddick. (File photo/submitted)
Grace Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge has its 8th annual Reach Out Music Festival on Sunday.
The community is invited to enjoy the 3 p.m. concert at the church, which is located at 131 West Gettysburg Ave., a press release said. The festival will feature local bluegrass and Americana group, the Ridge City Ramblers, who have been picking together since 2010.
Two choirs will also be performing: Grace Lutheran under the direction of Paula Smith, and Church of the Resurrection under the direction of Ruben Weaver. Audience participation is encouraged, but not required, the release said. [Read more…]
New Oak Ridge Chorus Director Seth Maples is pictured above. (Photo courtesy Oak Ridge Civic Music Association)
The Oak Ridge Chorus has an All Saints Day concert at 7:30 pm today (Saturday) at First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge.
It’s a special concert under the direction of new conductor Seth Maples. Musical selections include “Where Your Bare Foot Walks” by David Childs, “When I Hear Music” by Michael Martin, “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by Peter Wilhousky, and “Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal,” arranged by Alice Parker.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for young adults and youth. [Read more…]
The Knoxville Guitar Ensemble will present a free program of classical guitar music at the New Hope Center on Friday. (Submitted photo)
The Knoxville Guitar Ensemble will present a free program of classical guitar music at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the New Hope Center.
Ensemble members David Hickman, Tyler Jordan, John Wade, Travis Halloway, and Andy LeGrand will play music from Spain, South America, and original compositions.
The New Hope Center is at the front entrance at the Y-12 National Security Complex at 602 Scarboro Road in Oak Ridge. [Read more…]
Dan Allcott, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association director, is pictured above.
Violinist Wei Tsun Chang and cellist Wesley Baldwin will join forces for a performance of the Brahms double concerto with the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.
Additional music will honor the 200th anniversary of the birthday of Wagner and Verdi with performances of La Forza Del Distino and Renzi overtures.
The concert is presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association. Tickets are available from the ORCMA office at (865) 483-5569.
A Coffee Concert at First Presbyterian Church this evening will feature Ilia Steinschneider and Sean Claire on violin, Eunsoon Corliss on viola, and Eunsook Jung on piano.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and it will feature music by Beethoven, Chopin, Sarasate, Toselli, and Mozart. It’s been organized by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association.
First Presbyterian Church is at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge.
