Summer Music Programs at Furman

Summer 2010


Music by the Lake
Thursday evenings May - August

2010 Schedule available in the Spring

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm. Relax in the lakeside amphitheater and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, International, Contemporary, Marches and Orchestral favorites. The cost will also be music to your ears – All concerts are FREE. Restrooms and handicap parking available. Rain location:  McAlister Auditorium.  Read our HISTORY.



Band & Orchestra Camp

2010: June 13 - 18   Sun - Fri


LEARN MORE  Applications available January 2010

For students ages 12-18 with appropriate concert band and orchestral string instrument experience. Students participate in large ensembles, small ensembles, master classes and sectionals supplemented by daily recreational and social activities. Private lessons are available for an additional fee. 


Summer Keyboard Institute
2010: June 20 - 25   Sun - Fri


LEARN MORE  Applications available January 2010

For students ages 12 - 18 performing standard piano or organ repertoire at an intermediate level. Students may attend as residents or commuters. Students select primary and secondary areas of study, participating in small group classes, master classes, student recitals, faculty recitals and special topic sessions supplemented by daily recreational and social activities.

Private lessons with the institute faculty are available for an additional fee.


South Carolina Suzuki Institute
 2010: July 11 - 16 

LEARN MORE  Applications available January 2010

The South Carolina Suzuki Institute offers an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to observe, study and improve their knowledge of and skills in the Suzuki music instructional method.  For: Suzuki-trained string students, from Twinkle through Advanced. Parents attend all sessions with their student.
Ages 13+ may wish to consider attending the Furman Band and Orchestra Camp.

SSA certified teacher workshop and training sessions available. Certification details available at Suzuki Association of the Americas <http://www.suzukiassociation.org/ >.