Furman Music Department announces fall events

The Furman University Department of Music has announced events for the fall 2024 semester. The events include symphony works, band performances, opera productions, chamber music and special guest artists. All concerts are open to the public, and nearly all are free of charge. For the latest details, schedule changes, and additional recitals not listed here, visit the Furman Music Department Calendar of Events.

Furman University Department of Music
Calendar of Events
Fall 2024
All events are free except where noted

September

Tuesday, September 10
Faculty Showcase Recital
2:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Sunday, September 15
SC Bach: From Bach to Bluegrass
Featuring Furman Music Faculty: David Gross, Matt Dingledine and Andy Carlson and guest Keith Morris
4 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
Admission: $20 suggested donation at the door

Monday, September 23
Faculty Recital: Matt Olson, saxophone
“The Music of Keith Davis”
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, September 24
Guest Artist Recital: Chuck Owen and ReSurgence
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for students

Friday, September 27
Marching Band Extravaganza
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

October

Thursday, October 3
Furman Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Monday, October 7
Guest Artist Recital: Logan Skelton, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Wednesday, October 9
Guest Artist Masterclass: Logan Skelton, piano
4 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, October 17
Staff Recital: McKenzie Rybka, mezzo-soprano, and Jessica Elliott, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Monday, October 21
Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre presents Opera Scenes Recital
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, October 22
Belle Voci and Furman Chamber Choir Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Thursday, October 24
Guest Artist Masterclass: Dr. Christian Bester, baritone
3 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Friday, October 25
Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: $5 suggested donation at the door

Monday, October 28
Faculty Recital: Bronwen Forbay, soprano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, October 31
South Carolina Music Teachers Association recital: performers to be announced
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

November

Tuesday, November 5
Fall Honors Recital
Featuring Kelsie Barrineau, voice; Christian Casiano, violin; Kelsie Hoffmann, flute; Will Jordan, voice; Hannah Palmer, voice; Ethan Ropp, bass; Saveyah Smith, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Wednesday, November 6
Woodwind Chamber Recital
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, November 7
Hartness Organ Recital
Featuring Charles Tompkins, organ, and Bronwen Forbay, soprano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Sunday, November 10
Furman University Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
7 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: $5 suggested donation at the door

Tuesday, November 12
Furman Singers Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Thursday, November 14
Voice Performance Topics Recital
7 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Friday, November 15
Furman Symphonic Band Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Saturday, November 16
Piano for Young People Fall Recital
10:30 a.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Saturday, November 16
Furman Honor Band Symposium Closing Concert
4 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Tuesday, November 19
Faculty Recital: Grant Knox, tenor, and David Gross, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, November 21
Furman Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Monday, November 25
Belle Voci Concert: Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols”
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

December

Friday, December 6
Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors”
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Sunday, December 8
Greenvillebillies Fall Concert: Furman’s new Bluegrass Ensemble
3 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Sunday, December 8
Furman Jazz Combos Winter Recital
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Sunday, December 15
Festival of Lessons and Carols featuring the Furman Chamber Choir
Due to limited seating, a ticket is required for admission. You may request tickets from Furman’s Eventbrite page for Lessons and Carols or contact the music office at 864-294-2086 or [email protected] after October 1.
First service: 3 p.m., second service: 5 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Visit www.furman.edu/academics/music/event-calendar/ for updates and a complete list of music department events. For more information, contact the Department of Music at 864-294-2086.