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Furman Department of Music announces slate of fall events


Last updated October 4, 2021

By Tina Underwood

The Furman Department of Music has announced its lineup of events for the fall semester. All events are open to the public, and virtually all are free of charge. Face coverings are required. For the most up-to-date schedule information and more details, visit the Furman Music Calendar. Or contact the Department of Music at 864-294-2086, and FurmanMusicAdmin@furman.edu.

Furman Department of Music Fall 2021 Events

October

Thursday, Oct. 7
Faculty Recital: Andrew Carlson, violin
A mix of music from Beethoven to Bluegrass
8-9:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Friday, Oct. 15
Furman Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
Concert honors Furman Professor Emeritus Thomas Joiner who retired in 2021.
8-9:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium, free

Thursday, Oct. 21
Voice Master Class with Jacqueline Stucker, soprano
7-8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Saturday, Oct. 23
Alumni Recital: Matthew Storie ’18 and the Simply This Quintet
8-9:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Tuesday, Oct. 26
Hartness Organ Recital
Caroline Robinson
8-9:30 p.m., Chapel Main Sanctuary, free

Thursday, Oct. 28
Fall Choral Concert
Furman Singers and Belle Voci (Women’s Chorale) Fall Concert
8-9:30 p.m., Chapel Main Sanctuary, free

Saturday, Oct. 30
Furman Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
3-4:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

November

Monday, Nov. 1
Guest Artist Recital: Eva Polgar, piano
8-9:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Tuesday, Nov. 2
Guest Artist Masterclass: Eva Polgar, piano
7-8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Friday, Nov. 5
Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert
8-9:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, $5 adults and $3 students, at the door

Sunday, Nov. 7
Furman Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
3-4 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Sunday, Nov. 7
Guest Artist: Transient Canvas (Amy Advocat, bass clarinet, and Matt Sharrock, marimba)
7-9 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Monday, Nov. 8
Phi Mu Alpha American Music Concert
8-9 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Thursday, Nov. 11
Guest Artist/Faculty Recital: Kathryn Knauer, soprano, and James Demler, baritone
8-9:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Friday, Nov. 12
Furman Symphonic Band Concert
7-8:30 pm, McAlister Auditorium, free

Tuesday, Nov. 16
Opera Scenes Recital
8-9 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Wednesday, Nov. 17
Senior Tuba Recital: Jonathan Martz
8-8:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Thursday, Nov. 18
Senior Clarinet Recital: Miranda Thomas
8-8:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Friday, Nov. 19
Junior Violin Recital: Ashlyn Athey
7-7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Friday, Nov. 19
Senior Violin Recital: Chandler Klotz
8-8:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Saturday, Nov. 20 (TBD: pending COVID restrictions)
Piano for Young People Fall Recitals
3-7 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Monday, Nov. 22
Senior Voice Recital: Emma Mehigan
8-8:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

December

Friday, Dec. 3
Handel’s Messiah Part I
Features the Furman Chamber Orchestra, Oratorio Chorus, and student soloists
8-9:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium, admission TBA

Sunday, Dec. 5
Furman Jazz Combos Fall Concert
8-9 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Monday, Dec. 6
Senior Bass Clarinet Recital: Ian Fonseca
8-8:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Tuesday, Dec. 7
Senior Horn Recital: Rachel Shealy
7-7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Wednesday, Dec. 8
Senior Horn Recital: Nick Wilson
8-8:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Thursday, Dec. 9
Senior Percussion Recital: Matthew Sandridge
8-8:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free

Saturday, Dec. 11
PMA & SAI Christmas Benefit Concert
8-9 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, free, donations for a local charity (TBD) accepted at the door

Sunday, Dec. 12
Service of Lessons and Carols
Furman Chamber Choir and Readers
3-4 p.m. and 5-6 p.m., Chapel Main Sanctuary, free

Due to limited seating, a ticket is required for admission. To request tickets, call or email the music office at 864-294-2086 or furmanmusicadmin@furman.edu after Oct. 1. Or visit this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lessons-and-carols-tickets-182666348967 .

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