music

Furman graduates recognized at reception

Furman University graduated nearly 30 students in December as the newest members of the class of 2019. While most of the newly minted graduates will likely walk at formal commencement in spring 2020, a small...

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A concert like no other

If you wander near a mall or large shopping center during the holidays, you'll likely see the  familiar red Salvation Army donation kettle attended by a crimson-clad, bell-ringing volunteer. What you don't often see is...

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FSO and Oratorio Chorus present Handel’s ‘Messiah’

The Furman Symphony Orchestra (FSO) and Oratorio Chorus will present Handel’s “Messiah” Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus. The event is open to the public and is...

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Furman Jazz Combos present concert Dec. 8

The Furman Jazz Combos will present a concert Sunday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. Presented by the Furman Department of Music, the concert is free and open to the...

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Moravian Love Feast Dec. 8

Furman’s Office of Spiritual Life presents its annual Love Feast, Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel. Based on shared feast traditions that date to the early church, the Love Feast celebrates...

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Faculty Chamber presents concert Nov. 8

The Furman Faculty Chamber will present a concert Friday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. A Sound Quality Series concert, the event is open to the public and is presented...

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Furman Percussion Ensemble presents concert Nov. 2

The Furman Percussion Ensemble will present a concert Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. Directed by Associate Professor of Percussion Omar Carmenates, the concert is open to the public...

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Band director’s passion for music rubs off on students

Furman University alumnus Graham McBride '15 has served as band director at League Academy in Greenville for five years. A music education graduate, McBride chose to become an instructor after getting the chance to teach...

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Guitarist Marina Alexandra presents recital Oct. 16

Furman Professor of Music Marina Alexandra will present a recital of guitar music Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. The concert, which is free and open to the public,...

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Pianist Mac McClure presents Spanish music concert Oct. 8

Mac McClure, associate professor of piano at National University in Bogotá, Colombia, will present a concert of Spanish music Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. [caption id="attachment_40814" align="alignright" width="300"] McClure will...

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Center director David Mariner reflects on 20 years in Washington

When David Mariner first began working at The DC Center for the LGBT Community, he had an operating budget of around $2,000. Now, The DC Center serves the community with nearly half a million. Mariner,...

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Grammy-winning Juilliard organist Paul Jacobs in concert Oct. 1

Paul Jacobs, professor of organ at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, will open the 2019-20 Hartness Organ Series with a recital Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel...

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