Classroom Qs

Classroom Qs brings live chamber music directly to students through interactive performances by a KSO String Quartet or Woodwind Quintet. Designed for students in grades 3–12, these in-school visits introduce young audiences to orchestral instruments and the excitement of live performance.

Programs are available October through April each season and serve public schools, private schools, libraries, preschools, and homeschool co-ops throughout Knox County and surrounding East Tennessee communities.

The Classroom Q request form for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Click below to bring Knoxville Symphony Orchestra musicians to your classroom!

What to Expect

• Informal performances by professional musicians of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
• Interactive, age-appropriate presentations designed for students who may be new to classical music
• A general introduction to orchestral instruments and how they work together
• A question-and-answer session with musicians about their instruments, training, and careers

Pricing

Inside Knox County

• Knox County Public Schools, Libraries, and Preschools: Free
• Knox County Private Schools, Preschools, and Homeschool Groups: $150

Outside Knox County (within 30 miles of downtown Knoxville)

• Public Schools, Libraries, and Preschools: $200*
• Private Schools, Preschools, and Homeschool Groups: $250*

*-May include additional travel charges based on mileage.

Outside Knox County (more than 30 miles from downtown Knoxville)

• Public Schools, Libraries, and Preschools: $200, plus additional travel charges based on mileage.
• Private Schools, Preschools, and Homeschool Groups: $250, plus additional travel charges based on mileage.

If cost is an issue for your school, please contact Erin Gonzalez, KSO Education & Community Partnerships Coordinator.

Sponsored by

Angel Howard

Alan and Sally Sefton