A COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC LOVERS
The Knoxville Opera Camerata is a community of passionate music lovers dedicated to celebrating and enriching Knoxville’s cultural landscape.
Camerata members experience the joy and power of opera, fostering a love for the arts with every performance and social event.
EARLY ACCESS
Get early access to season programming, special events, VIP experiences, and more.
BENEFIT THE ARTS
Take a front-row seat in the planning and presentation of community events that directly support arts and education in Knoxville.
EXCLUSIVE INVITES
Join the Knoxville Opera creative team at behind-the-scenes events and invitation-only socials.
SUPPORT ARTISTS
Expand the horizons of talented young artists by organizing and supporting the Tennessee District Competition for the Met Opera Laffont Competition.
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE LEADING LADY
March Membership Madness is back, and voting is now open!
This year, we celebrate the power, charm, passion, and heartbreak of our favorite leading ladies from the world's most famous operas.
Each week, we will tally the votes until we reach the Final 4, and select arias from each character will be performed at our exclusive March Madness showcase for Camerata members.
“What could be better than being able to contribute to Knoxville’s cultural life in a meaningful way while also participating in fun activities and enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded folks.”
2024/2025 SEASON
KNOXVILLE CAMERATA EVENTS
Membership Party
September 24, 2024
Couture Opera
September 27, 2024
Bubbles & Bravos
October 25, 2024
Holiday Party
December 5, 2024
Bubbles & Bravos
January 31, 2025
Annual Opera Ball
February 15, 2025
Favorite Leading Ladies: March Madness Performance
March 25, 2025
Annual Croquet Tournament
May 18, 2025
RECOGNIZING EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE
The Happy Booker Award is presented annually to recognize a member of the Camerata who has exhibited extraordinary serve to further the goals of the Camerata and arts in Knoxville.
Mark Hill (1998)
Jacqueline Ball (1999)
Joanne Mounger (2000)
Ann Exum (2001)
Theresa Stone (2002)
Frankie Hulett (2003)
Susana Esrequis (2004)
Audrey Duncan (2005)
Robert Gibson (2006)
Jim Stiegler (2007)
Margaret Bull (2008)
John Butler (2009)
Phyllis Driver (2010)
Kathy Krohmer (2011)
Audrey Duncan (2012)
Susana Esrequis (2013)
Kimberly Henry (2014)
L. Caesar Stair, III (2015)
G. Mark Cramolini (2016)
Evelyn Hopp (2017)
Robin Gold (2018)
Eden McNabb Bishop (2019)
Trey Coleman (2020)
Dr. Catherine Elise Braunstein (2021)
Natalie Dowling (2022)
Julia Mullaney (2023)
Francine Marasco (2024)