Music Department announces fall concerts

The Furman University Department of Music has announced events for the fall 2025 semester. All concerts are open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, concerts are free of charge.

September

Tuesday, Sept. 9
Faculty Showcase Recital
2:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Friday, Sept. 12
CELLObration Guest Artist Recital
Featuring Eric Kutz (University of Maryland) and Seth Russell (South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities), with Christopher Hutton (Furman), cello
8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Tickets: $20 adult, $10 student

Saturday, Sept. 13
CELLObration Showcase
5:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Tuesday, Sept. 16
Guest Artist Horn Masterclass: Lanette Lopez Compton
7 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, Sept. 25
Guest Artist Trumpet Recital: The Calla Project
7:30 p.m., Daniel Chapel

Friday, Sept. 26
Jazz Guest Artists: Ari Hoenig Trio
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Tickets: $15 adult, $10 senior, $5 student

October

Thursday, Oct. 2
Faculty Recital: Craig Price, bass/baritone
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Friday, Oct. 3
Marching Band Extravaganza
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Monday, Oct. 6
Faculty Recital: Derek Parsons, piano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, Oct. 9
Furman Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student, https://furmanmusic.ludus.com

Thursday, Oct. 16
Hartness Organ Recital: Renee Anne Louprette, guest organist
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Thursday, Oct. 23
Belle Voci and Chamber Choir Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
Suggested donation: $5

Monday, Oct. 27
Guest Artist Piano Recital: Sandra Shen
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 28
Guest Artist Recital: James Currence, horn
7:30 p.m., Herring Music Pavilion, Harper Hall

Wednesday, Oct. 29
Guest Artist Piano Masterclass, Sandra Shen
4:30-6:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, Oct. 30
Furman Singers Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
Suggested donation: $5

Friday, Oct. 31
Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Suggested donation: $5

November

Monday, Nov. 3
Faculty Recital: Grant Knox, tenor, and David Gross, piano
“Die schöne Müllerin”
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Thursday, Nov. 6
Faculty Recital: Buddy Deshler, trumpet
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Friday, Nov. 7
Furman Symphonic Band Fall Concert
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
Suggested donation: $5

Saturday, Nov. 8
Furman Honor Band Concert
4 p.m., McAlister Auditorium

Sunday, Nov. 9
Furman University Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
6 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Suggested donation: $5

Monday, Nov. 10
Furman Woodwind Chamber Recital
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 11
Furman Symphony Chamber Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel
Suggested donation: $5

Thursday, Nov. 13
Fall Honors Recital
Featuring Jacob Banasiewicz, saxophone; Joey Dagostino, piano; Anna Darr, cello; Hayley Glenn, soprano; Evan Golden, trumpet; Charlie Sanderson, baritone; Georgia Thomas, soprano
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Friday, Nov. 14
Guest Artist Guitar Recital: Gordon Kreplin
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Saturday, Nov. 15
Piano for Young People Fall Recital
10:30 a.m., Daniel Memorial Chapel

Monday, Nov. 17
Faculty Recital: “Matt Olson and Friends: A Classical Saxophone Recital”
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 18
Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre Opera Scenes
7:30 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall
Suggested donation: $5

December

Friday, Dec. 5
Fall Oratorio Concert: Handel’s “Messiah”
Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus with Student Soloists
7:30 p.m., McAlister Auditorium
Tickets: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student, https://furmanmusic.ludus.com

Sunday, Dec. 7
Greenvillebillies, Furman Bluegrass Ensemble Fall Concert
3 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall

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

Sunday, Dec. 14
Festival of Lessons and Carols featuring the Furman Chamber Choir
Due to limited seating, a ticket is required for admission at https://furmanmusic.ludus.com, or contact the music office at 864-294-2086, or [email protected] after October 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].