Join the students and faculty of the Knoxville Jazz Workshop at their semester-ending performance and jam session.

Free and open to the public.

Join our Youth Bands for their year-end performance at The Emporium Center downtown.

Free and open to the public.

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.

Join us for an evening of lively music when the Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra under the direction of Tom Lundberg and the KJO Middle School Band under the direction of Valerie Sanders perform a free concert at the Emporium Center.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra under the direction of Tom Lundberg presents a free concert. Details on the program and featured guest will be posted soon.

This event is made possible with support from the Mark Hulsether McKee Memorial Jazz Endowment Fund. Mark McKee played in the KJYO under the direction of Don Hough and was an outstanding musician. Through this endowment, Mark’s family and friends hope to provide an annual enrichment experience for students discovering a passion for jazz in the KJYO.  

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra will play a set of music in the lobby prior to the KJO’s Swingin Christmas concert at the Tennessee Theatre. This is a ticketed performance.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra under the direction of Tom Lundberg presents a free concert.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra under the direction of Tom Lundberg and the KJO Middle School Band under the direction of Valerie Sanders perform their Fall concert. Free and open to the public.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra will present a free concert for residents and guests at Trustwell Living Center.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra will present a free concert at Ijams Nature Center. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music in a lovely natural setting.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra will present a set of music as part of the Rossini Festival. This is a free concert at the South Stage in the parking lot across from the Bijou Theatre.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Tom Lundberg, will perform a concert featuring Dr. Matthew Niess. Dr. Niess is a Washington, DC based cross-over Edwards Trombonist and Summit label recording artist. He served in The U.S. Army Band “Pershing's Own” as lead trombone with The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble and trombonist with The U.S. Army Brass Quintet. He is currently a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

He began his teaching career as Director of Bands at Calvert High School and has since taught at Towson, West Chester, and George Mason Universities. In 2021 he became Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Trombone at Shenandoah Conservatory. He is the founder and director of The Capitol Bones, The National Jazz Workshop, and has appeared as a soloist, clinician, and adjudicator at numerous schools venues throughout the United States.

This event is made possible with support from the Mark Hulsether McKee Memorial Jazz Endowment Fund. Mark McKee played in the KJYO under the direction of Don Hough and was an outstanding musician. Through this endowment, Mark’s family and friends hope to provide an annual enrichment experience for students discovering a passion for jazz in the KJYO.  

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra will perform in the lobby of the TN Theatre prior to the KJO’s Swinging’ Christmas concert.

Free concert by the Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra and KJO Middle School Band perform their Fall concert. Free and open to the public.

Guitarist Steve Peplin joins the Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra for an evening of music at the Clayton Performing Arts Center on the campus of Pellissippi State Community College. Free admission.

This event is made possible with support from the Mark Hulsether McKee Memorial Jazz Endowment Fund. Mark McKee played in the KJYO as a high school student and later studied jazz with our guest, Steve Peplin. Through this endowment, Mark’s family and friends hope to provide an annual enrichment experience for students discovering a passion for jazz in the KJYO.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra will perform a brief set of music in the lobby of the TN Theatre prior to the KJO Swingin’ Christmas concert. Tickets available here.

Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra concert. Free and open to the public.

The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Tom Lundberg, will perform a concert featuring jazz pianist Bill Carrothers. An acclaimed educator, performer and recording artist, Carrothers has performed and recorded with artists such as Dave Douglas, Gary Peacock, Bill Stewart and many others. He currently serves on the faculty of Lawrence University in Wisconsin.

This event is made possible with support from the Mark Hulsether McKee Memorial Jazz Endowment Fund. Mark McKee played in the KJYO as a high school student and later studied jazz with our guest, Bill Carrothers. Through this endowment, Mark’s family and friends hope to provide an annual enrichment experience for students discovering a passion for jazz in the KJYO.  

Free concert open to the public.

Opening set of holiday music in the lobby of the TN Theatre prior to the KJO Swingin’ Christmas concert.

Free and open to the public.

Free concert featuring both of the KJO’s student honors bands!

Free outdoor concert at Market Square Mall. Bring a chair, or sit on the patio of one of the restaurants lining the square.