MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The irresistible sounds of big-band jazz come to downtown Mount Vernon on Saturday, November 5, as the Woodward Opera House welcomes the Knox Community Jazz Orchestra for an evening of swinging, soothing, sizzling – and highly danceable – music.… Read full story
Category: Concerts
Knox County Symphony Final Concert of the Season
The Knox County Symphony will present its final concert of the season on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in Rosse Hall Auditorium on the campus of Kenyon College. The main portion of the concert is a performance of the “Requiem in D Minor” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, featuring the ninety-voice Kenyon Community Choir and four student soloists.
65th Annual Tops ‘N’ Pops Concert
The Mount Vernon Music Department will present its 65th annual Tops ‘N’ Pops Jazz Concert on Friday, April 29 at the Mount Vernon Middle School Commons. The concert will begin at 7 pm and will feature the MVMS Jacket Jazz under the direction of Mrs.
… Read full story Knox County Symphony Winter Concert February 12
The Knox County Symphony will present its winter concert on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in Rosse Hall Auditorium on the campus of Kenyon College. This concert features the winners of the Symphony’s annual Young Musicians Competition which was held last October.
Bryden String Quartet in Concert
The Music Department presents the Bryden String Quartet in concert on Sunday, January 30, at 4:00 p.m. in Thorne Performance Hall. Dr. Juan Carlos Ortega, MVNU music adjunct faculty, is a member of the quartet. The concert will also feature special guest Dr.… Read full story
Thalea String Quartet to Perform at the Memorial Theater
Pronounced TA’lia, the Greek origin means “to flourish, to blossom” and also refers to one of the nine muses of Greek mythology, presiding over comedy and pastoral poetry.
The Community Concert Association is proud to bring this talented quartet to Mount Vernon.
MV Orchestras’ Fall Performance
The Mount Vernon Orchestras are excited to perform together in the High School Theater on October 13 starting at 6:30 pm.
If you cannot join us in person, you can stream the concert for free through our Facebook page: MVCSOrchestras.
… Read full story If you cannot join us in person, you can stream the concert for free through our Facebook page: MVCSOrchestras.
Mount Vernon Yellow Jacket Showcase
The Musical Pride of MVHS will be hosting a showcase of bands September 25th at 7:00 pm in the Yellow Jacket Stadium
Featured bands will include:
Danville
East Knox
Fredericktown
Lakewood
Northridge
West Holmes
Mount Vernon
$5 Adults and $3 Students/Seniors
Hope to see you there!!
… Read full story Knox County Symphony “Musical Treasure Hunt” Concert
Directed by Dr. Benjamin Locke, the Knox County Symphony will make its first public appearance of the season with the annual free Children’s Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Schnormeier Event Center at Ariel-Foundation Park.
With a theme of “Musical Treasure Hunt,” the concert will feature a potpourri of music, on a treasure hunt for classical melodies!
Let’s Rock Broadway Starring The Diamonds
Our first concert of the 2021-22 season features The Diamonds, performing their classic harmonies in a brand new program – Let’s Rock Broadway! This program will feature hits from your favorite Broadway musicals, such as – Jersey Boys, Grease, Mamma Mia, and Motown.
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