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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

Bernhardt to lead UTC Orchestra Tuesday

The UTC Music Department will present a special concert Tuesday featuring the UTC Orchestra with Maestro Bob Bernhardt as guest conductor, Clint Schmitt as guest saxophonist and Stuart Benkert, director.

The free concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St.

The program will include Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, conducted by Benkert; Ballade for Saxophone and Orchestra, conducted by Bernhardt and featuring Schmitt; and Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Marquez.

Bernhardt is music director emeritus of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera after serving as music director and conductor for 19 years.

Benkert is in his 12th year at UTC, where he is professor of music and director of bands.