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A New Vision for the Stage: James Kenon Mitchell Leads UT Opera into Its Next Act
Meet James Kenon Mitchell, the new Director of Opera Theatre at the UT Natalie L. Haslam College of Music. On November 14 – 16, UT Opera Theatre will be performing its first opera performance…
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UT Music Professors featured at Grand Teton Festival
Each summer, the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, brings together some of the finest classical musicians from around the world. Among the world-class artists performing at this year’s festival were two…
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UT Music Professor Renee Tatum to headline Knoxville Opera’s “Carmen”
Renee Tatum, acclaimed mezzo-soprano and faculty member at the University of Tennessee’s Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, will take center stage in Knoxville Opera’s 2025–26 season opener, performing the title role in Bizet’s…
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UT Music Professor Leads Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
James Fellenbaum, associate professor and director of orchestras at the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, was invited this summer to conduct at the Hollywood Bowl for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. The Hollywood…
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UT Music Alumna Maria Natale Honored with UT Alumni Promise Award
Maria Natale, acclaimed Italian American soprano and alumna of the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, has been named one of just six recipients of the prestigious UT Alumni Promise Award. Granted by the…
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UT Music Professor’s Albums Reach No. 1, Remain Strong on Amazon Latin Jazz Charts
The music of Juan Carlos “JC” Quintero, director of music business and communications in the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, continues to resonate with listeners worldwide. Two of his albums recently reached the…
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UT String Project Makes Music Accessible to Knoxville Schoolchildren
The UT String Project runs first-, second-, and third-year classes on campus for Knoxville children during fall and spring semesters. The classes consist mainly of elementary-age children, with some middle school students in private, upper-level…
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Professor Hillary Herndon Honored with UT’s Thomas Jefferson Prize
Hillary Herndon, professor of viola at the University of Tennessee Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Prize, one of the highest faculty honors bestowed…
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UT Music Student Avery Noe named recipient of the Presser Foundation’s Undergraduate Scholar Award
The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is proud to announce that Avery Noe, a senior double majoring in musicology and history with minors in music theory and…
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UT Wind Ensemble Makes Historic Debut at National Conference
For the first time in the University of Tennessee Band Program’s 155-year history, the UT Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Conference on March…
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UT Music Professor’s Albums Chart on Amazon’s Best Sellers List
The music of Juan Carlos “JC” Quintero, director of music business and communications in the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, is making waves in the Latin Jazz world once again. His latest album,…
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Behind the Music: A Look Inside the Akropolis Reed Quintet Residency
For one unforgettable week, the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music welcomed the internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet for a dynamic residency in February 2025, immersing students in the artistry, collaboration, and innovation…
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Auditions Open for Community-Based Tennessee Honor Percussion Ensemble
Andy Bliss, associate professor of percussion at UT, serves as the director of the new community-based ensemble.
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UT Music Launches Distinguished Artist/Lecturer Residency Series with Grammy-Nominated Akropolis Reed Quintet Residency
There’s something truly special about having world-class artistry come to campus—especially when it’s part of a multi-year commitment to elevate student learning and engage the community. The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music at…
