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.”
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CAMERATA MEMBERSHIP PARTY
SEPTEMBER 17 AT 5:30PM
Each season begins not in the theatre, but among friends. On a late summer evening, the KO Camerata gathers at the historic Eugenia Williams Home to launch the 2026–2027 season—a free, members-only evening of operatic selections, food, and drink, and conversation with fellow opera lovers in one of Knoxville's most beautiful settings.
Reservations are free but required. Please note that membership alone does not serve as your RSVP, so be sure to reserve your spot by September 9.
2026/2027 SEASON
KNOXVILLE CAMERATA EVENTS
Membership Party
September 17, 2026
Couture Opera
November 6, 2026
Holiday Party
December TBA, 2026
Annual Opera Ball
February 27, 2027
March Membership Madness Party
March 30, 2027
Annual Croquet Tournament
May, TBD
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)