music

Black History Month: Jamarcus Gaston seeks out the stories that define our community

Gaston, a music and communication studies alumnus, is making a name for himself as the Upstate's storyteller.

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Furman University stages classic favorite ‘Pirates of Penzance’

Furman's Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre presents a Gilbert and Sullivan classic. Paul Hyde of Greenville Journal gives a preview of the crowd favorite, which takes place Friday, Feb. 17, and Sunday, Feb. 19. It's free...

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Reception showcases the work of faculty

Faculty members delivered four-minute speed talks describing their work during the annual Faculty Scholarship Reception.

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Gaston serves as emcee at Bell Tower Ball

Furman alum Jamarcus Gaston '07, master of ceremonies at the Bell Tower Ball, reconnects with friends and fellow alumni at the event.

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Greenville boutique plant shop switching sides on Augusta Street

Greenville native and vocal performance alumna Leyly Bagherof '18 speaks to The Post and Courier about her entrepreneurial journey and store residents Rosie, Mike and Fergie. (Spoiler: They are plants.)

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Furman’s David Gross, soloist for Greenville Symphony Orchestra

Greenville Symphony concerts Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 at the Peace Center feature Furman's David Gross, professor of piano. FOX Carolina and Greenville Journal promo the event.

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Furman announces fall 2022 dean’s list

Congratulations are in order for members of the 2022 fall semester dean's list. Learn more about the high achievers who hail from near and far.

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Department of Music announces spring concert lineup

Guest artists and Furman faculty and students present recitals, concerts and master classes in 2023. All Department of Music events are open to the public. Most are free of charge.

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Best-selling education author Eddie R. Cole to speak at MLK Breakfast

For his talk, Cole will draw from his book, “The Campus Color Line: College Presidents and the Struggle for Black Freedom.”

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Furman President Davis opines on the ‘well’ campus in book chapter

Elizabeth Davis describes what it takes to navigate the complex changes that are often a necessary step toward becoming a successful modern university while also respecting the culture and history of the campus.

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Kilstofte’s a cappella compositions earn vocal acclaim

Two compositions by Mark Kilstofte, composer in residence in Furman’s Department of Music, are receiving recognition in concert and on the festival circuit.

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Music alumnae connect developing artists with rare experiences

College roommates. Best friends. Business partners. Voice majors Katherine Sandoval Taylor and Heather McKenzie (Carson) Patterson have been busy performing, raising families and launching their own studios since graduating from Furman in 2004.

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