Centennial Park Conservancy’s ECHO Chamber Music Series at the Parthenon returns for its sixth season this winter with five concerts, kicking off Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 with the return of the SONUS Choir’s holiday classic “All is Calm.”

ECHO features composers and contemporary ensembles performing chamber and choral music selected or arranged for the unique reverb of the Parthenon Naos and performed in front of the 42-foot statue of Athena.

“The ECHO Chamber Music Series at the Parthenon is truly one of the most unique musical experiences in Nashville in one of the most magical settings,” said Justin Tam, Centennial Park Conservancy’s Vice President of Development and Park Partnerships. “This series presents live chamber music that is chosen specifically for the 5-second echo decay time caused by the Parthenon’s tall ceilings and hard surfaces.”

About SONUS

The modern a cappella choir from Nashville returns to ECHO for a holiday tradition of “All is Calm.” Blending contemporary choral works with timeless seasonal favorites, the ensemble showcases its signature straight-tone sound that fills the space with warmth and clarity. Renowned for their engaging and uplifting performances, SONUS envelops audiences in a transcendent soundscape where many voices merge as one. This holiday program will feature works by many esteemed composers, such as Ola Gjeilo, Eric Whitacre, Ēriks Ešenvalds, and John Tavener, in addition to well-known holiday favorites.

Remaining Concerts in the ECHO Chamber Music Series

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., The Tennessee State University Meistersingers, the university’s premier chamber choral ensemble, will make their ECHO debut. The ensemble performs a wide variety of literature, from Renaissance to current popular music genres.

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., The Nashville Chamber Music Series, a nonprofit collective of composers, performers and music lovers who wish to develop Nashville’s communal passion for classical and jazz music, will return to ECHO for their second performance.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., Lockeland Strings returns to ECHO by popular demand. This global music collective is a community arts organization that showcases local artists accompanied by string quartet.

Ticket info

General admission tickets for all ECHO concerts are $25 each. Patron tickets are available for $65 each and include two complimentary beverages and reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased now at conservancyonline.com/echo.