Oak Ridge Chorus

10/15/2026

🎹 Please welcome Brandon Coffer, the new Accompanist for the Oak Ridge Chorus! 🎶

Brandon won the position through auditions. He’s a Knoxville native and works as a collaborative pianist, music director and educator. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Carson-Newman University, where he later served as staff pianist.

Brandon is well known across East Tennessee. He has worked with Knox County Schools, Roane State, Encore Theatre Company, River & Rail Theatre Company, and more. He has been with Marble City Opera throughout its 13-year history, serving as music director for many productions and world premieres. He is currently Music Director and Organist at Central United Methodist Church and a staff pianist at UT Knoxville and Pellissippi State.

Off the bench, Brandon is the proud father of four: Adrien, Hendrix, Harlow, and Holston.

We’re thrilled to have his versatility, musicianship, and collaborative spirit with the Chorus. Welcome to the ORCMA family, Brandon! Come hear him with the Oak Ridge Chorus this season.

10/07/2026

Something magical is coming to Oak Ridge!

10/03/2026

Tonight! SAT Oct 3
https://www.orcma.org/concerts-and-events

A full evening, you don't want to miss!

Join us for Principals Showcase - Farewell to Summer — Friday, October 3 · 6:00 PM · Pollard Auditorium. This Chamber Series concert features a conversational music set led by our principal players — Hunter Collins (oboe), Emi Kagawa (piano), and Jeff Womack (bassoon) — bidding a musical farewell to summer.

Then keep the music going at the Sweet Encore Reception — immediately following the concert, enjoy one beverage, an array of tapas & bonbons from Fire and Salt, and continued entertainment from two of our principal singers, Joel Brown and Shauntina Collins, performing jazz. Mingle with tonight's trio, other ORSO musicians and patrons. Cash bar available.

Concert: included with season pass or purchase a ticket here — $20
https://www.orcma.org/concerts-and-events/principals-showcase

🥂 Reception: $25
https://www.orcma.org/concerts-and-events/sweet-encore-reception

Get your tickets: https://www.orcma.org/concerts-and-events/principals-showcase

10/03/2026

Dont miss the Principals Showcase Tonight
Oct 3rd @ The Pollard
https://www.orcma.org/concerts-and-events/principals-showcase

Then upgrade your ticket and stay for the Encore Reception featuring 2 of our Principal Singers.
https://www.orcma.org/concerts-and-events/sweet-encore-reception

10/03/2026

09/10/2026

It’s great to be singing together again! ✨ Next rehearsal is Monday, September 14th at the ORCMA office— email to [email protected] to join!

08/25/2026

Kind of chic trading a regular Monday night for a room full of neighbors, harmony, and a director who makes it feel effortless.

Monday nights with the Oak Ridge Chorus.
No audition required — just show up ready to sing.

First rehearsal is August 31st. @ the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association office @ 106 Randolph Road Oak RIdge

📧 Email [email protected] to join us.

08/20/2026

JOIN THE OAK RIDGE YOUTH CHOIR!

Rehearsals kick off September 1st, and we'd love for your singer to be part of it!

The Oak Ridge Youth Choir is a wonderful opportunity for young voices to grow, perform, and be part of a supportive musical community. All singers will take part in a listening and placement on the first day to find the perfect fit within the choir.

📝 Register now: www.orcma.org/oak-ridge-youth-choir

We can't wait to hear your voice this season! 🎼✨

07/30/2026

Ever wonder what it's really like to sing with the Oak Ridge Chorus?

It's community. It's connection. It's the joy of blending your voice with 40+ neighbors to create something bigger than any one of us. Under the direction of Sarah Henrich, we rehearse, we grow, and we perform together.

Curious what a rehearsal feels like?
Come find out — first rehearsal Monday, August 31st.
ORCMA office 106 Randolph Rd at 7pm
DM us or email us for more details:
📧 [email protected]

06/07/2026

Fantastic Evening at the Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge Chorus concert! Thank you to everyone who came out to support.