Contributed photo / Mathew Miller, left, executive director of the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra, receives a $10,000 donation from Dr. Brian Dickenson of Animal Medical Professionals.The East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra recently received a special donation from Dr. Brian Dickenson of Animal Medical Professionals as the nonprofit organization restarts its annual Independence Day Concert on July 1 with performance times to be announced.
The Collegedale-based, all-volunteer orchestra will resume outdoor performances at The Commons, located at Swinyar Drive in Collegedale. The event is free.
Mathew Miller, orchestra executive director, says the organization is thankful to the numerous donors and supporters that help the orchestra fulfill its commitment to the community.
“We are excited and honored to be able to reunite the Collegedale and neighboring communities through music after being apart for the past year,” Miller said. “Our volunteer musicians have missed having the opportunity to perform for the public. We look forward to the camaraderie and hope that this event – done safely – will serve as a great reunion for us all.”
Nea Logan