The Furman University Bands offer a range of opportunities for students across campus creating an environment of excellence in music-making. Whether it’s in one of our outstanding concert ensembles, the Paladin Regiment Marching Band, Jazz Ensembles, Basketball Pep Band, or one of our chamber groups, there is a place for YOU within the Furman Bands. All ensembles are open to all Furman students, regardless of major!
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I'd like to tell you more about what makes our program exceptional. We will be your musical home--where you will be known, challenged, and valued. Be part of one of the best organizations on campus!
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Interested in joining the band? Tell us more about your musical interests.
Meet our Faculty!
Meet our team of directors and learn more about our fabulous faculty!
Academics & Band
Participants in the Furman Bands have a wide variety of major areas of study–yes, we have terrific music majors--but we also have many wonderful musicians in our program who major in sciences, business, computer science, engineering, and virtually all majors offered on campus.
Symphonic Band
Our Symphonic Band brings together musicians from across all majors on campus to perform some of the finest wind band literature available.
Marching and Pep Bands
The Paladin Regiment Marching Band boasts powerful and entertaining performances for Furman football games at home and select away games. As the musical ambassadors for the University, the Paladin Regiment represents Furman at various community events and parades both on and off campus. Membership is open to any Furman student instrumental musicians, dancers, colorguard members, or twirlers.
Jazz Studies & Ensembles
Jazz is about musical interaction, flexibility and team-work. You will perform not only on-campus, but in multiple local venues alongside your teachers and regional professional musicians.
Spirit Wear
Super-soft hoodies, sweatshirts and T-shirts!
Furman University Band Day
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Register here by August 18 for the 2025 Furman University Band Day! The game day experience includes a rehearsal, meal, and the opportunity to perform for the pre-game pep rally, in the stands, and at halftime during the game against Charleston Southern University.
Whether you wish to grab an instrument and perform on the field with the Paladin Regiment or to cheer on your fellow musicians from the stands, we invite you to join us and experience Homecoming 2025 in community with your fellow Furman Bands Alumni. Even if you no longer play an instrument, we have a place for you!
Registration will open in August!
Nominations opening soon!
Important Dates:
- through Sept. 15 | Band director online nomination forms collected
- Sept 25 | Band directors/students notified of acceptance and video audition info
- Oct 15 | Students will submit video recordings of their placement auditions
- Oct 30 | Band/chair placements notification and music available
- November 7 and November 8 | Furman Honor Band Symposium!
Learn more about last year’s Furman Honor Band Symposium here!
VIDEOS: 2019 Honor Band with Alfred Watkins and Leslie Gilreath, conductors
A community ensemble, the Furman Summer Concert Band performs at six of the Music By the Lake Thursday evening events. Adults and skilled youth welcome! Sight-read on Tuesday night, perform on Thursday night. Conducted by Sue Samuels, PhD., Furman Director of Bands. The Music by the Lake Summer Series runs from the last Thursday night in May through the first Thursday night in August.
Schedule available in April.
Thank you to all who attended 2025 Band & Orchestra Camp! Stay tuned for details about Summer 2026. Registration for camp will open February 1, 2026.
One of the oldest and most distinguished summer music camps in the country, the Furman Band and Orchestra Camp is a one week intensive event for middle school and high school concert band and orchestral string students. Approximately 250 students attend each summer as either commuters or residential boarding students. Participants perform in one of four large ensembles (a full symphony orchestra, a string orchestra, and two concert bands). Campers are placed into chamber groups via a recorded audition and elective sign-up process. Private lessons also available.