For two decades a group of amateur and professional musicians volunteer their time to gather weekly to rehearse music that is challenging, new, and diverse. Their dedication and performance is of the highest quality.
Whether they've played it every day since they first started as a child, picked it up as an adult, or took a thirty-year break in between, Room to Play investigates how a group with such talent and purpose came and stayed together. Going behind the scenes, the musicians and staff share stories of how the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra has been a catalyst for so many friendships, families, and new fans of symphonic music.
“I just wish that for a minute you could sit in my chair and know what it’s like to hear the sound all around you.”
-Tibby Christenberry, Flute
About the Nashville Philharmonic
The Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra (NPO), an all-volunteer community orchestra featuring amateur and professional players from throughout Middle Tennessee, is proud to play its part in enriching the already vibrant Nashville arts community. Our mission is to offer area orchestral musicians opportunities to perform while providing high-quality symphonic music free of charge to a wide variety of audiences.
Learn more at www.nashvillephilharmonic.org
Upcoming Concerts
Festive Tunes and Film Favorites
December 15, 2:00pm
Plaza Mariachi
3955 Nolensville Pk
Nashville, TN 37211
December 17, 7:00pm
Casa de Dios USA
3030 Dickerson Pk
Nashville, TN 37207
Join the NPO in December to learn more about the instruments of the orchestra, then hear them all in film & holiday music!
El Salon México – Aaron Copland
Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra – Benjamin Britten
Tribute to the Film Composer – arr. John Williams
Three Holiday Songs from “Home Alone” – John Williams
Gabriel’s Oboe from “The Mission” – Ennio Morricone
Cinema Paradiso: Love Theme – Ennio Morricone
Chanukah Suite – Jeff Tyzik
Christmas Festival – Leroy Anderson
About the Filmmakers
Room to Play was directed by Joe Gomez and produced by Vanita Joines. partners and founders of Cerulean, a production company that specializes in short and long form documentary. See more of their work and get in touch at hellocerulean.com
Credits
Directed by Joe Gomez
Produced by Vanita Joines
Production Coordinator Yurina Yoshikawa
Featuring the musicians of the 2022-2023 season of The Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra
Cinematography by Joe Gomez
Camera Operators Cooper Brown, Luke Prins, Will Baldwin, Ash Summerford, Grace Takacs
Original Score by Grant Pittman and Chelsea McGough
Performed by Darrell Merryman, Glen Trew, Katelyn Berg, Chelsea McGough, Grant Pittman
Art Direction by Lasso Studio, Allen and Lindsey Laseter
Performance Recording by Walter Everton
Post Sound Mix by Brad Bass
Thanks to Glitch, Osprey Media, Contrast Visuals, Gear Seven, Demetria Kalodimos / The Filming Station, St. George’s Episcopal, The Porch, Belmont University
This Film would not be possible without the support of Leslie and Frank Dinella and The Tennessee Arts Commission
