Department of Music announces spring calendar of events

The Furman University Department of Music has announced its calendar of events for spring semester 2024. The calendar includes performances by Furman ensembles, faculty and guest artists. All events are open to the public, and most are free of charge. For the latest information and updates, visit the Music Department’s calendar at: https://www.furman.edu/academics/music/event-calendar/

Furman Music Department Calendar of Events
Spring 2024
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted

January

January 16-18
Furman Church Music Conference
With guest clinician Tom Trenney and guest artist Ariel Merivil
Register for free at www.furman.edu/ChurchMusicConference

January 18
Church Music Conference – “The Big Sing”
6 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

January 19
Guest Jazz Ensemble in Concert: David Ambrosio’s Civil Disobedience
Featuring David Ambrosio, bass; Jason Palmer, trumpet; Bruce Barth, piano; Victor Lewis, drums
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students at the door

January 20
Faculty Recital: Anastasia Christofakis, clarinet
8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

January 22
National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Musical Theatre Masterclass
6 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

January 26
Furman Collage Concert
Featuring the ensembles, chamber music and soloists of the Furman Music Department
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

January 29
Guest Artist Vocal Masterclass: Martin Katz
4 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

February

February 1
Faculty Recital: Craig Price, bass-baritone, and Hailey Anthum Hunter, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

February 8
Guest Artist Recital: Miami String Quartet
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

February 16
Furman Symphonic Band Winter Concert
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

February 18
Hartness Organ Recital
Charles Tompkins, organist
3 p.m., First Baptist Church, Greenville (847 Cleveland St.)

February 19
Guest Artist Recital: Catacoustic Consort
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

February 23
Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Winter Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: $5 suggested donation at the door

February 27
Furman Symphony Orchestra Concerto Concert
Featuring Harrison Gelber, percussion; Juliet Swaim, violin; Sahid Palacios, violin; Christian Casiano, violin (alternate)
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

February 29
Faculty Recital: Derek Parsons, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

March

March 14
Furman Singers Home Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

March 15
Furman Symphonic Band Spring Concert
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

March 17
Furman Singers Home Concert
5 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

March 18 (Cancelled)
Guest Artist Recital: Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, 
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

March 20
Guest Artist Masterclass: Alexandre Dossin, pianist
4 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

March 24
Furman Chamber Choir: Palm Sunday Service
3 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel (Time changed from 5 p.m.)

March 24
Guest Artist Recital: Alexandre Dossin, pianist
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

March 26
Belle Voci and Furman’s String Quartets in Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

April

April 3
Guest Artist Recital: Deborah Bish, clarinet; Shannon Thomas, violin; and Stijn DeCock, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

April 6
Percussion Ensemble Concert
6 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: $5 suggested donation at the door

April 12
Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Spring Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Admission: $5 suggested donation at the door

April 13
Piano for Young People Spring Recital
10:30 a.m., Daniel Recital Hall

April 13
Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre presents
“Orpheus in the Underworld” by Jacques Offenbach
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

April 14
Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre presents
“Orpheus in the Underworld” by Jacques Offenbach
2 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

April 16
Spring Honors Recital
Performers are Colleen Allard-Smith, mezzo-soprano; Anna Berkes, cello; Harrison Gelber, percussion; Rohan Halloran, jazz guitar; Kendra Lund, soprano; Gayle Rhodes, soprano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

April 17
Furman Honor String Quartet Recital
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

April 18
Sigma Alpha Iota Women in Music Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

April 20 (Cancelled)
Furman Symphonic Band Pops Concert
2 p.m., Amphitheater

April 21
Hartness Organ Recital
Nathan Laube, organist
3 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

April 21
Furman Jazz Combos Spring Recital
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

April 24
Greenvillebillies Student Bluegrass Concert
7:30 p.m., Harper Hall

Visit www.furman.edu/academics/music/event-calendar/ for updates and a complete list of music department events, including undergraduate recitals. For more information, please contact the Department of Music at furmanmusicadmin@furman.edu, and 864-294-2086.