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Oak Ridge Philharmonia presents two free concerts in August

Posted at 5:37 pm July 17, 2024
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Philharmonia will present two free POPS concerts in August in Oak Ridge and Knoxville.

“We hope you can join us for a generous portion of very enjoyable and inspiring music,” a press release said.

Musical performances will include:

  • Aaron Copland: Variations on a Shaker Melody (from “Appalachian Spring”)
  • Jeff Cranfill: American Folk Song Portrait (Medley)
  • Hoagy Carmichael: Stardust
  • George Gershwin: Medley
  • Cole Porter: Medley
  • Elvis Presley: Love Me Tender
  • Louis Armstrong: “Satchmo” Medley
  • Jersey Boys: Medley
  • Beach Boys: Medley
  • Journey: Medley

The concerts are scheduled as follows:

  • Saturday, August 10, at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge
  • Sunday, August 11, at 4 p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

“As always, the concert is provided with free admission, but we certainly appreciate donations that can be given at the concert or through our wonderful website,” the press release said.

You can visit the Philharmonia website and read about the orchestra at https://www.oakridgephilharmonia.org.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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