Music Through The Mind’s Eye of A Young Artist With Autism

By Ray Bassett

Published September 28, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT

(Aired Tues 9/22/26)

As the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera prepares for its season premiere on Thursday, the artwork for the new season is the creation of one local artist.

His name is Jeremiah.

Jackie Sands is his mother.

Ilya Ram is music director for the CSO.

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