Winterglow – A Baroque Celebration
November 23, 2025, 4:00pm
Madison Street United Methodist Church
(319 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040)
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J.S. Bach | Orchestral Suite No. 3
Antonio Vivaldi | Gloria in D (RV589)
Edmund Angerer | Toy Symphony
Traditional | Alepun (Spanish Carol)
arr. Nancy Grundahl/orch. G. Scott | Estrella Brilliante
Daniel Kantor | Night of Silence
Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Jacob Aaron Schnitzer, 2025-2026 Music Director
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Gateway Chorale
Tim Sharp, Music Director
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Clarksville Children’s Chorus
Michael Chandler, Music Director
In a beloved annual tradition, Gateway Chamber Orchestra ushers in the holiday season in collaboration with the Gateway Chorale, Clarksville Children’s Choir, and Madison Street United Methodist Church at Winterglow – a Baroque Celebration. This year’s winter baroque concert, led by GCO’s new Music Director Jacob Aaron Schnitzer, features timeless classics like Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major (you might know its famous “Air on the G String”) and Vivaldi’s Gloria. We celebrate our holiday cheer with the Clarksville Children’s Chorus, Madison Street’s glorious organ, and toy instruments… dare we say it… there will be fun for all!​​
​​​​​Homegrown Holidays
Clarksville’s Kids in Concert
December 14, 2025, 4:00pm
George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall
(266 Marion St, Clarksville, TN 37040)
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P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. I. Farrington | Nutcracker Suite
Leopold Mozart | Sleigh Ride
Morton Gould | Serenade of Carols
Lucas Richman | Reindeer Variations
Leroy Anderson | Sleigh Ride
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Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Jacob Aaron Schnitzer, 2025-2026 Music Director
Clarksville Youth Orchestra
Zenas Alexander, Conductor
Classic Steps II
Mandy Smith, Director
Mattie Lyn, singer/songwriter
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Join us at Homegrown Holidays, a new holiday concert that brings together Clarksville's performing arts students with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra for a joyous event of seasonal spirit and community pride. A spotlight on Clarksville’s next generation of performers, this special event features The Nutcracker with dance students from Classic Steps II, a side-by-side performance with the GCO and the Clarksville Youth Orchestra, and an acoustic set by Clarksville’s emerging singer/songwriter Mattie Lyn. This is the perfect family-friendly event to ring in the holiday season. 60 minutes with no intermission. ​
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HeartStrings
February 14, 2026
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
(200 S 2nd St, Clarksville, TN 37040)
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​Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the most romantic way—with beautiful music performed by a string quartet from the Gateway Chamber Orchestra. Whether you’re planning a dreamy date night or a heartfelt evening with friends, HeartStrings sets the perfect mood with timeless melodies, passionate harmonies, and intimate artistry. Stay tuned for details!
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Power Up: Video Games in Concert
A Family & Education Concert
March 8, 2026, 4:00pm
George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall
(266 Marion St, Clarksville, TN 37040)
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Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Jacob Aaron Schnitzer, 2025-2026 Music Director
Andrew Dunn, Curator & Cellist
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​Discover the art of video game music in this immersive and educational concert featuring the Gateway Chamber Orchestra and its studio musicians who record for some of the most beloved video game franchises.
Co-curated by GCO cellist Andrew Dunn (Destiny 2, Call of Duty, Fortnite, FIFA 19, Reigns: Game of Thrones) and Music Director Jacob Aaron Schnitzer (Power Up: The Art of Video Game Music), Power Up: Video Games in Concert includes music from established and emerging video game titles including Octopath Traveler, Chained Echoes, The Baby In Yellow, Walkabout Mini Golf, and more–all accompanied by visuals, videos, and gameplay. Lasting 60 minutes, this family-friendly concert is created for children ages 10-18 and video gaming enthusiasts of all ages.
Bourbon & Branden+Burgers
Details to be Announced!​​
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Taste the music of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra at Bourbon ‘n Brandenburgers, an intimate exploration of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti with a multi-course gourmet (Branden)burger menu. A spinoff of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s popular BBQ, Brews, & Beethoven series, this one-night-only brings you up-close and personal with the distinct musical flavor of the GCO’s fine musicianship–best experienced with a handful of truffle fries.
