CATHEDRAL CONCERT SERIES

The Cathedral Concert Series, a program of the Diocese of Knoxville Music Commission, is dedicated to providing the community with free/low-cost opportunities to experience local, regional, national, and international sacred and classical music ensembles in the effort to support the Arts and foster appreciation for Sacred Music in East Tennessee. For more information, please contact Glenn Kahler (865) 558-4113
The Diocese of Knoxville Music Commission represents all quarters of the Diocese and serves the Diocese of Knoxville’s laity and clergy. It provides support services and resource management of worship music at both the parish and Diocesan levels. The Commission also acts as a liaison between the office of the Bishop and the local parish musicians.
The Commission meets regularly and manages an active roster of activities with the following mission: To promote the Gospel message of Jesus to the glory of God the Father through the mastery of musicianship in service to the Church, to protect the Church’s great repository of sacred music, to preserve the musical traditions of the Church, and those grown organically from them in full accordance with the Liturgy Documents, to support the New Evangelization by fostering respect and appreciation for sacred music in East Tennessee with the mind toward the ecumenical, and to support and enrich the activities pertaining to worship, education, and service of all Diocese of Knoxville Music Ministers.

Upcoming Events

Cathedral Concert: Tennessee Wind Symphony: American Impressions

The Cathedral Concert Series is honored to host the Tennessee Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. John Culvahouse, presenting a patriotic-themed concert titled “AMERICAN IMPRESSIONS” dedicated to music arranged for a symphonic band. Featuring the music of  Roger Cichy  •  Ron Nelson  •  William Schuman  •   Robert W. Smith  •  John Philip Sousa  •  John Williams.

The TWS has performed in Washington, DC, London, England, and at Carnegie Hall, New York, and has received numerous awards and acclamations, including the 2007-2008 John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Silver Scroll, North America’s most prestigious award for community concert bands. The Tennessee Wind Symphony is dedicated to excellence in symphonic band performance and to providing quality band music to the people of Tennessee and the surrounding area. For more information about the TWS, please visit http://tnwindsymphony.org.

Cathedral Concert: Casavant Pipe Organ Opus 3927 – Dedication Concert

Through a generous gift from Alan and Sally Sefton, the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is honored to present the completion of Casavant Frères Pipe Organ Opus 3927 with a Dedication Concert by world-renowned organist Dr. Byongsuk Moon. Featuring musical selections from Copland, Bach, Eden, and Mussorgsky, specifically selected to showcase the versatility, depth, and breadth of this magnificent instrument and to display the unparalleled craftsmanship of Casavant Frères, Organ Builders since 1879. The Cathedral Concert Series is proud to host Dr. Moon, joined by Deacon Walt Otey (timpani) and Michelle Pokelwaldt (soprano), presenting the inaugural organ performance from the front of the sanctuary using a movable console designed specifically for concerts.

Admission is Free: Seating is Limited.(doors open 1 hour before the concert). Please Respect our Sacred Space: No Food/Drink/Gum.