music

Furman Department of Music announces slate of fall concerts

The Music Department presents nearly 30 concerts this fall featuring guest artists and Furman ensembles. All are open to the public. Most are free of charge.

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Alexandra Valdovinos ’25 seeks to bridge sustainability and Latino community

Alexandra Valdovinos ’25 offered a personal, collegiate view on the importance of Latino conservation during a 15-minute presentation during the Latino Conservation Week Environmental Education Webinar.

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Music educators give lessons in perspective, success and longevity

Led by Sue Samuels ’87, Furman’s director of bands and music education coordinator, several undergraduates have been spending Summer 2023 getting to know 50 of the most respected figures in the field.

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Furman’s ‘Music By The Lake’ series a gift to the community

Director of Bands Sue Samuels reminds WYFF viewers it's not too late to catch live, free concerts at Furman's amphitheater, a tradition for more than 50 years at the university.

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Timeline chronicles pivotal moments in LGBTQIA+ history

Jeffrey Makala of Special Collections leads effort to document significant moments in LGBTQIA+ history at Furman. The timeline spans five decades.

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Furman Pride Alliance welcomes students’ authentic selves

For three decades, the university has supported a community where students can be their authentic selves.

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Faculty promotions and tenure approved by Furman University Board of Trustees

The Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and tenure for a number of faculty members during its spring meeting on May 12, 2023.

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Students and faculty honored during Commencement

Student and faculty awards and honors were handed out at the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 6, by Furman University President Elizabeth Davis, assisted by Interim Vice President for Academic...

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Isaiah Ives ’23 makes some ‘noise’

For nearly half his life, Isaiah Ives was going blind, a condition that enhanced his passion for sound. Artificial lenses now allow him to see and more fervently pursue his love for making noise. FOX...

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Furman earns No. 12 spot for ‘making an impact’ in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’

Furman is listed among the top 20 private schools "making an impact" in The Princeton Review's 2023 "Best Value Colleges" guide.

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Legacy honor societies combine ranks, elect new members

Quaternion and Senior Order merge to form QSO. Selection to the society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Furman students.

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Kilstofte’s compositions to be performed near and far

Mark Kilstofte's compositions will be performed across the U.S. and beyond. Three performances benefit relief efforts in Ukraine and Uganda.

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