Monte Knutson

Monte was a Life Member of our Local. Born November 15, 1927 in Stamford, Texas, he began studying the cello at North Side High School in Fort Worth. He attended TCU, and then received a scholarship to study with Maurice Eisenberg in New York. He joined the Fort Worth Symphony by the mid-60’s, and also played with the Dallas Symphony, Casa Manana, and many other groups. He toured to places like Carnegie Hall, Spain, and China. He also taught at TCU for more than 20 years, and did many recording sessions in the area. He co-designed the Musical Notes Wind Chimes with Peter DeLeon. He died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of July 31, 2026.