At the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, music is more than performance; it’s a community. With world-class facilities, award-winning ensembles, and a central role in Knoxville’s thriving arts culture, our college is where sound meets soul.
The Natalie L. Haslam Music Center includes:
- 400-seat Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall
- George F. DeVine Music Library
- Electronic Composition Lab
- W.J. Julian Band Room
- Orchestra Rehearsal Room
- Choral Rehearsal Room
- Chamber Music Rehearsal Rooms
- 45 Practice Rooms
- 8 Technology-enhanced Academic Classrooms
Alumni Memorial Building – Cox Auditorium
Located in the Alumni Memorial Building, the James R. Cox Auditorium is one of the University of Tennessee’s primary performance venues. It hosts recitals, ensemble and chamber performances, lectures, and serves as the main stage for the UT Concert Bands.
Knoxville’s Creative Core
The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music is deeply integrated into Knoxville’s cultural landscape. From the historic Bijou Theatre to the contemporary Tennessee Theatre, our students and faculty often perform, collaborate, and curate programs across the city.
Bijou Theatre Collaborations
The historic Bijou Theatre serves as a vibrant venue for a wide array of performances, including our University of Tennessee Opera Theatre productions. Nestled in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the Bijou’s rich heritage and stunning architecture provide an inspiring setting for live performance. Whether it’s music, theatre, or interdisciplinary collaborations, students and faculty bring artistry and innovation to the stage, creating memorable experiences that connect performers and audiences alike. At the Bijou, tradition and creativity meet in every performance.
Community Festivals
We proudly partner in several signature events that enrich Knoxville’s cultural landscape:
- Big Ears Festival: A celebration of boundary-breaking music and avant-garde performances held across downtown venues.
- Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival: A lively street festival transforming Market Square with free opera, jazz, dance, and community artistry.
- Dogwood Arts Festival: A vibrant springtime tradition showcasing regional art, music, and culture through exhibitions, live performances, and outdoor markets that celebrate East Tennessee’s creative spirit.
Experience the Sound of UT
Whether you’re a concert-goer, aspiring artist, or supporter of the arts, we invite you to experience music at UT. Explore upcoming events, attend masterclasses, or take a tour of our facilities.
Come hear what Knoxville sounds like.
Building Hours
Music Students
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
General Public
Monday-Friday: 7:15 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The building is completely locked down to the general public on home football game days.