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The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has announced a three-day series of free, family-friendly community concerts this May in Maryville, Morristown and Knoxville.

KSO Resident Conductor James Fellenbaum will lead the KSO in the trio of concerts featuring a wide array of works, including “Stars and Stripes” by John Philip Sousa, “The Man I Love” by George Gershwin and more.

“I am excited to join the KSO in concerts throughout our community,” Fellenbaum said. “We have wonderful music to share, from famous light classics to Gershwin to Broadway. I hope everyone will come out to see this fantastic orchestra!”

Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. In cases of light rain, the concerts will take place as scheduled.

In cases of cold temperatures or thunderstorms, the concerts will be postponed.

The Maryville concert will take place Wednesday, May 10, at 7:30pm, at Theatre in the Park on the Maryville Greenbelt. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Morristown concert will take place Thursday, May 11, at 7:30pm, at the Citizen Tribune/Jefferson Federal Amphitheatre at Cherokee Park.

The concert is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by KaTom Restaurant Supplies, Inc and Colortech.

The Knoxville concert will take place Friday, May 12, at 7:30 pm at World’s Fair Park Tennessee Amphitheater. The concert is free and open to the public.