Department of Music announces fall concerts

The Furman University Department of Music has announced events for the fall 2026 semester. All concerts are open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, concerts are free of charge.

Fall 2026

September

Tuesday, Sept. 1
Faculty Showcase Recital
2:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, Sept. 8
Faculty Showcase Recital
2:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Wednesday, Sept. 9
Faculty Recital: Tyler Goodwin-Souffront, horn
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, Sept. 10
Hartness Organ Recital: Sarah Wannamaker, organist
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Monday, Sept. 14
Guest Artist Lecture/Recital: Dr. Sonya Baker, soprano
“For Thee We Sing: The Historical Implications of Marian Anderson’s 1939 Easter Concert”
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 16
Guest Artist Recital: Cory Mixdorf, trombone
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Monday, Sept. 21
Faculty Recital: Bronwen Forbay, soprano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, Sept. 22, Cancelled
Guest Artist/Faculty Recital: Stephen Wadsack and Buddy Deshler, trumpets
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Friday, Sept. 25
Guest Artist Jazz Concert: Joel Frahm Quartet
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: $15 suggested donation at the door

Wednesday, Sept. 30
Faculty Recital: Anastasia Christofakis, clarinet
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

October

Friday, Oct. 2
Marching Band Extravaganza
7:30 p.m., Lakeside Amphitheater (Rain location: McAlister Auditorium)

Tuesday, Oct. 6
Faculty Recital: Lisa Barksdale, soprano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, Oct. 8
Furman Symphony Orchestra presents “The Sacred and the Profane”
Ft. Bernstein’s “Overture to Candide” and the Brahms “Symphony No. 1 in C Minor”
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student

Friday, Oct. 16
Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: suggested $5 donation at the door

Friday, Oct. 23
Homecoming PRISM Concert, Celebrating Furman’s Bicentennial
8 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student

November

Monday, Nov. 2
Guest Artist Recital: Caroline Hong, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 3
Faculty Recital: Buddy Deshler, trumpet
The Music of Jennifer Oliverio and Marcus Grant
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Wednesday, Nov. 4
Guest Artist Masterclass: Caroline Hong, piano
4:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, Nov. 5
Belle Voci and Furman Chamber Choir Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
Admission: suggested $5 donation at the door

Friday, Nov. 6
Furman Symphonic Band Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Saturday, Nov. 7
Furman University Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
6 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: suggested $5 donation at the door

Monday, Nov. 9
Furman Woodwind Chamber Recital
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 10
Furman Symphony Chamber Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
Admission: suggested $5 donation at the door

Thursday, Nov. 12
Fall Honors Recital
Featuring Jacob Bouchie, tenor; Joey Dagostino, piano; Anna (Moss) Darr, cello; Janie Hill, oboe; Bella Hynniman, mezzo-soprano; Max Moorehead, baritone; Juliet Swaim, violin
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Saturday, Nov. 14
Piano for Young People Fall Recital
10:30 a.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Monday, Nov. 16
Faculty Recital: Samuel Hunter, composer
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 17
Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre Opera Scenes
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: suggested $5 donation at the door

Wednesday, Nov. 18
Jazz Ensemble in concert
7:30 p.m., Poe Mill Music
$10 suggested donation at the door

Monday, Nov. 23
Guest Artist Recital: Tom Hicks, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

December

Friday, Dec. 4
Holiday Concert
Ft. Gerald Finzi’s “In Terra Pax” (“On Earth, Peace”) and other Holiday Favorites
Furman Symphony Orchestra, Furman Oratorio Chorus, and Student Soloists
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student

Sunday, Dec. 6
Greenvillebillies, Furman Bluegrass Ensemble Fall Concert
3 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Sunday, Dec. 6
Furman Jazz Combos Fall Recital
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Monday, Dec. 7
Furman Brass Chamber Recital
8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Sunday, Dec. 13
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 the Furman Music Department’s Ludus Events site at https://furmanmusic.ludus.com for Lessons and Carols, or call or email the music office at 864-294-2086 or [email protected] after Oct. 1.
First service: 3 p.m., Second Service: 5 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
Suggested donation: $5

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