The KJYO is pleased to present guest artist Ryan Middagh for its February 12 concert at Pellissippi State Community College, Hardin Valley campus, in the Clayton Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m..  This concert is free and open to the public and supported by the Mark Hulsether McKee Memorial Jazz Endowment Fund (see more below).

Middagh will perform with the group and the program will also feature his arrangements and compositions. This performance is part of the Spring 2026 PSCC Music Department Concert Series. 

Middagh’s work and performance with the Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra is made possible by a generous gift from the Mark Hulsether McKee Memorial Jazz Endowment Fund. Mark was a trumpet player and member of the KJYO and the endowment honors his memory and love of jazz music. Click here to make a contribution to the endowment. Your gift supports a professional musician educating and performing with the KJYO annually.