The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra is launching its 38th season with a new name and a new conductor. “Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra – TPO – is reclaiming its roots. We are returning to our original name, but at the same time we are branching out to the entire Middle Tennessee area,” said Jane McNulty, president of the board of directors of the philharmonic. The decision to return to our original name was made after a year of discussions.
The TPO desires to reach music lovers in the entire region surrounding Murfreesboro. “Based on feedback we have received from other towns, there is definitely an audience for timeless, classical music. The name change better reflects our vision for the future.” said McNulty. Many of our ticket holders come from outside our city and county, so this is a natural progression for our organization. Plans are being made for future events in surrounding communities, and they will be announced once finalized.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to work with the TPO in their 38th season.”
Dan Allcott
Over the past three years, the orchestra has had guest conductors throughout the seasons. We now have a full-time conductor, Maestro Dan Allcott, whom many concert goers will recognize as one of the guest conductors. “I am very excited about the opportunity to work with the TPO in their 38th season,” said Alcott. For the past quarter century, he has built a reputation for conducting daring collaborations, and orchestrating outstanding symphonic concerts. He has also worked with internationally known stars in many opera and ballet productions. Maestro Allcott’s dynamic and engaging personality will certainly make him a fan favorite with our concert attendees. He will quickly become a TPO timeless treasure.
The 38th “Timeless Treasure” season will open on September 26th with our first concert entitled, “Time Travel – Music You Didn’t Know You Knew.” It will take a journey through the timeline of familiar classic cartoons, ring tones and jingles. The audience will be amazed to learn the history of how so many of these familiar songs and sounds originated. The season will also include a November Veterans concert, December Christmas concert, February jazz concert and finish with the April, “Showtime on Broadway” finale. All mainstage concerts will be held at the First United Methodist Church on 265 W. Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro.