Community
Mount Vernon, Ohio, offers a vibrant musical landscape that our students and families enjoy. The historic Woodward Opera House and Knox Memorial Theater feature everything from intimate acoustic sessions to jazz and musical theater. Nearby Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Kenyon College offer classical selections from choral to orchestral including the Knox County Symphony and the annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. During the summer, the energy moves outdoors for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival and the Summer Front Porch Series featuring the sounds of bluegrass, rock, and country.
Local Music Venues
Woodward Opera House - America's oldest 19th century theater
Music Organizations & Ensembles
Community Band of Mount Vernon
Community Concert Association of Knox County
Local Music Festivals & Traditions
Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival
Mount Vernon Summer Front Porch Concert Series
MVNU presents Handel's Messiah