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.

“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.”

2025/2026 SEASON
KNOXVILLE CAMERATA EVENTS

Membership Party
September 25, 2025

Couture Opera
November 7, 2025

Holiday Party
December 4, 2025

Annual Opera Ball
February 28, 2026

March Membership Madness Party
March 31, 2026

Annual Croquet Tournament
May 17, 2026

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)

Gibson Smith (2025)