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

John Philip Sousa Foundation’s: National Community Band

The Cathedral Concert Series is proud to present John Philip Sousa Foundation’s: National Community Band, performing in the CATHEDRAL HALL (located behind the Cathedral). THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY BAND is administered by Gerald Guilbeaux, a Past President of ACB with many years of experience organizing musicians from around the country. Colonel John Bourgeois, Director Emeritus of the United States Marine Band will again conduct the ensemble which will be hosted by The Tennessee Wind Symphony of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cathedral Concert: Grit & Glitz – String Quartet

The Cathedral Concert Series proudly presents the Album Release Performance: “Grit and Glitz” by violinist William Shaub and Friends. Featuring the string music of Carlos Simon, Dosia McKay, Felix Mendelssohn, and Astor Piazzolla.