{"id":43102,"date":"2026-09-01T12:10:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/?p=43102"},"modified":"2026-09-01T15:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:39:19","slug":"department-of-music-announces-fall-concerts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/department-of-music-announces-fall-concerts\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Music announces fall concerts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Furman Music Department Calendar of Events<\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Fall 2026<\/p>\n

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September<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept. 1
\nFaculty Showcase Recital
\n2:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept. 8
\nFaculty Showcase Recital
\n2:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 9
\nFaculty Recital: Tyler Goodwin-Souffront, horn
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 10
\nHartness Organ Recital: Sarah Wannamaker, organist
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel<\/p>\n

Monday, Sept. 14
\nGuest Artist Lecture\/Recital: Dr. Sonya Baker, soprano
\n\u201cFor Thee We Sing: The Historical Implications of Marian Anderson’s 1939 Easter Concert\u201d
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 16
\nGuest Artist Recital: Cory Mixdorf, trombone
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Monday, Sept. 21
\nFaculty Recital: Bronwen Forbay, soprano
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept. 22
\nGuest Artist\/Faculty Recital: Stephen Wadsack and Buddy Deshler, trumpets
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 25
\nGuest Artist Jazz Concert: Joel Frahm Quartet
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
\nAdmission: $15 suggested donation at the door<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 30
\nFaculty Recital: Anastasia Christofakis, clarinet
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

October<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 2
\nMarching Band Extravaganza
\n7:30 p.m., Lakeside Amphitheater (Rain location: McAlister Auditorium)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Oct. 6
\nFaculty Recital: Lisa Barksdale, soprano
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 8
\nFurman Symphony Orchestra presents \u201cThe Sacred and the Profane\u201d
\nFt. Bernstein\u2019s \u201cOverture to Candide\u201d and the Brahms \u201cSymphony No. 1 in C Minor\u201d
\n7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
\nTickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 16
\nFurman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Fall Concert
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
\nAdmission: suggested $5 donation at the door<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 23
\nHomecoming PRISM Concert, Celebrating Furman\u2019s Bicentennial
\n8 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
\nTickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student<\/p>\n

November<\/p>\n

Monday, Nov. 2
\nGuest Artist Recital: Caroline Hong, piano
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Nov. 3
\nFaculty Recital: Buddy Deshler, trumpet
\nThe Music of Jennifer Oliverio and Marcus Grant
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Nov. 4
\nGuest Artist Masterclass: Caroline Hong, piano
\n4:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Thursday, Nov. 5
\nBelle Voci and Furman Chamber Choir Fall Concert
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
\nAdmission: suggested $5 donation at the door<\/p>\n

Friday, Nov. 6
\nFurman Symphonic Band Fall Concert
\n7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 7
\nFurman University Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
\n6 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
\nAdmission: suggested $5 donation at the door<\/p>\n

Monday, Nov. 9
\nFurman Woodwind Chamber Recital
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Nov. 10
\nFurman Symphony Chamber Orchestra Concert
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
\nAdmission: suggested $5 donation at the door<\/p>\n

Thursday, Nov. 12
\nFall Honors Recital
\nFeaturing Jacob Bouchie, tenor; Joey Dagostino, piano; Anna (Moss) Darr, cello; Janie Hill, oboe; Bella Hynniman, mezzo-soprano; Max Moorehead, baritone; Juliet Swaim, violin
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 14
\nPiano for Young People Fall Recital
\n10:30 a.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel<\/p>\n

Monday, Nov. 16
\nFaculty Recital: Samuel Hunter, composer
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Nov. 17
\nSarah Reese Lyric Theatre Opera Scenes
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
\nAdmission: suggested $5 donation at the door<\/p>\n

Monday, Nov. 23
\nGuest Artist Recital: Tom Hicks, piano
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

December<\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 4
\nHoliday Concert
\nFt. Gerald Finzi\u2019s \u201cIn Terra Pax\u201d (\u201cOn Earth, Peace\u201d) and other Holiday Favorites
\nFurman Symphony Orchestra, Furman Oratorio Chorus, and Student Soloists
\n7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
\nTickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 6
\nGreenvillebillies, Furman Bluegrass Ensemble Fall Concert
\n3 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 6
\nFurman Jazz Combos Fall Recital
\n7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Monday, Dec. 7
\nFurman Brass Chamber Recital
\n8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 13
\nFestival of Lessons and Carols featuring the Furman Chamber Choir
\nDue to limited seating, a ticket is required for admission. You may request tickets from the Furman Music Department\u2019s Ludus Events site at https:\/\/furmanmusic.ludus.com<\/a> for Lessons and Carols, or call or email the music office at 864-294-2086 or furmanmusicadmin@furman.edu<\/a> after Oct. 1.
\nFirst service: 3 p.m., Second Service: 5 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
\nSuggested donation: $5<\/p>\n

Visit www.furman.edu\/academics\/music\/event-calendar\/<\/a> 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 furmanmusicadmin@furman.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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