About TPO
World Class Musicians in Murfreesboro
The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) was founded in 1981 by esteemed conductor and musician, Dr. Laurence Harvin. Originally known as the University Community Ensemble, the TPO has grown substantially in size, diversity, and in the scope of its audience, now serving the entire Middle Tennessee region.
Throughout the ensemble’s many successful years, it has had the privilege to perform with such prestigious musicians as Angela Cheng, Boots Randolph, and Chris Young, among others.
In recent years, the TPO has created education programs celebrating students and has increased its community outreach to include performances at the Stones River Battlefield, outdoor appearances at the Fountains, Cannonsburgh Village, Murfreesboro City Square, City Plaza, Farmer’s Market, and multiple other local venues.
The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to be fully professional and operating in the black.
Our Mission
Improve the quality of life through awareness of the arts by encouraging community involvement in presenting sound programs that entertain and inspire us to learn
Our Values
Strengthen our community and foster harmony by helping to create diverse musical experiences and opportunities to educate and entertain people of all ages
Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Directors 2023-2024
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
SINGER, RAY
Semi-Retired, Yrs on Board – 6
Ray.singer@tnphil.org
Treasurer
WAKHAM, JOE
VP & Controller National Health Investors, Yrs on Board – 3
joe.wakham@tnphil.org
BOARD MEMBERS
COLLETTE ,Dr. ANN
Education MTSU, Yrs on Board – 4
Ann.collette@tnphil.org
HAWKINS, DWAYNE
Retired, Yrs. On board – 2
Dhawk1@me.com
WARD, PAT
Piano Teacher, Yrs on Board – 11
pat.ward@tnphil.org
PAYNE, STEVEN
Retired Doctor, Yrs on Board – 2
paynemed@aol.com
SEVIER, DAVID
Educator, Yrs on Board – less than 1
dgsevier@gmail.com
BISHOP, ROBIN
Retired, Yrs on Board – less than 1
Rbuntin724@gmail.com
LAMB, BRAD
Mortgage Lender, Yrs on Board – less than 1
bradlamb@comcast.net
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR TO THE BOARD
CURL, RICHARD
Retired Businessman, Yrs on Board – 16
Dick.curl@tnphil.org
HARVIN, Dr. LAURENCE
Founder, Retired, Yrs on Board – 4
Laurence.harvin@tnphil.org
TPO Staff
McNULTY, JANE CEO
Owner, Piano for Pleasure
Jane.mcnulty@tnphil.org
Director of Operations
LAWSON, STEPHANIE
stephanie.lawson@tnphil.org
Project Director
NORBERG, KEN
ken@tnphil.org
Orchestra Manager
LAWSON, GREG
Greg.lawson@tnphil.org
Musicians Representative
WEHOFER, DONNA
Donna.Wehofer@tnphil.org
Guild President
TAYLOR, RUTH
eddytaylor@comcast.net
Guild
REYNOLDS, CAROLE
sonny.reynolds@comcast.net
“I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well.”
J.S. Bach