Carnegie Choir

Trio of Rutherford County Schools students selected to perform at Carnegie Hall

Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters recalled her Carnegie Hall debut as “one of the most exciting, perfect evenings of my life.” Peters had already acted on Broadway, network television and the silver screen. A trio of Rutherford County students — Isabella Kinard, Robin Houghton and Aubrey Redhair — have been selected for the 2022…

Aalia Hanif

2 RCS alumni to perform with Nashville Symphony

Two Rutherford County Schools alumni are set to perform with the Nashville Symphony in an upcoming concert titled, “Next Generation of Classical Musicians.” Aalia Hanif (Central Magnet School, Class of 2019) will perform Borne’s Fantaisie Brillante from Bizet’s Carmen on Flute, and Bernard Ekwuazi (Blackman High School, Class of 2020) will perform Larsson’s Concertino for…

The Battle of the Bands at Stones River National Battlefield

The Battle of the Bands at Stones River National Battlefield

On Saturday October 16, 2021, living history musicians playing the brass and percussion instruments of the period will present a series of concerts at Stones River National Battlefield. This special event will commemorate the December 30, 1862, Battle of the Bands that took place on the eve of the Battle of Stones River. As the…

Tenille Townes engages Stewarts Creek Middle music class using power of music

Tenille Townes engages Stewarts Creek Middle music class using power of music

Shortly after turning 14, Tenille Townes made her first trip to Nashville with her parents and on the drive back up to Canada she “just got to dreaming.” Then, seven and a half years ago, the singer-songwriter moved to Music City having already written a series of ballads that led to her most recent single,…

MTSU Friday Night Live

MTSU co-sponsors Sept. 3 ‘Friday Night Live’ concert downtown to wrap up 2021 series

The final 2021 “Friday Night Live” concert series in downtown Murfreesboro will include some True Blue flavor and participation. Middle Tennessee State University, in collaboration with Main Street Murfreesboro, is co-sponsoring the free Friday, Sept. 3, event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the Rutherford County Courthouse square. Featured performance will be by the band…