music

FSO presents Concerto Concert Feb. 13

The Furman Symphony Orchestra will present a concert Friday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus. A CLP event, the “Concerto Concert” is a biennial event showcasing Furman's finest...

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Rethinking classical

  The only thing older than most of the people tuning in to classical music these days is the music itself. Classical is the second most popular format on public radio stations, but nearly 71...

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Jazz Ensemble in concert Jan. 30 with special guest

The Furman Jazz Ensemble will present a concert Friday, Jan. 30, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. The concert is open to the public and features guest Bill Sears, Director of Jazz...

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Furman hosts annual Church Music Conference

Furman will host its 2015 Church Music Conference on campus Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22 and 23. Guest clinicians for this year's conference are Dan Bara, Professor of Choral Music at the University of Georgia;...

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Music and mentorship

Ann Shoemaker ’02 was 12 when she first saw the love of her life. She had a 12-year-old’s reaction. “I had no idea what (a bassoon) was,” she said. “My elementary school band teacher showed...

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Furman music professors in concert Jan. 16

The Furman Faculty Chamber Music Series will present a concert Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. Hosted by Dr. Laura Kennedy, “Small Ensembles” is open to the public, and...

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Organist David Higgs in concert Jan. 22

Furman University will present a concert with renowned American organist David Higgs Thursday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on campus. The event is part of Furman’s annual Church Music Conference. The...

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Kilstofte’s “Peace” to be aired on NPR’s “From the Top”

A musical work by Furman professor Dr. Mark Kilstofte will be aired on National Public Radio’s “From the Top” Monday, Dec. 22. The composition, “Peace,” was performed by the Cantus Chamber Choir from the South...

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Christmas @ Furman to be performed Dec. 5

The Furman Symphony Orchestra, Furman Singers and Chorales featuring five student soloists will present Christmas @ Furman Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors,...

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Chamber Wind Ensemble in concert Dec. 9

The Furman University Chamber Wind Ensemble will present a concert Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. Presented by the Department of Music, the concert is free and open to...

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The dreams you dare to dream

When singer and Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth appeared on NBC’s TODAY SHOW to promote her first live album and performed the classic “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” she was accompanied on piano by Furman graduate Mary-Mitchell...

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Parsons releases solo recording of Liszt’s works

Furman professor of piano Derek Parsons has always found inspiration in the otherworldly talent of Franz Liszt, but he’s never been quite ready to take on the challenge of recording music composed by someone considered...

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