Furman Music Department announces Sound Quality Concert Series
September 30, 2019
Open to the public, the 11 featured events include performances by the Furman Symphony Orchestra under the baton of two esteemed guest conductors; the Furman Symphonic Band conducted by Director of Bands Sue Samuels; Hugh Ferguson Floyd and the Furman Singers as they prepare for their European Tour; smaller chamber groups including the Jazz and Percussion ensembles; as well as guest organist Paul Jacobs and many of Furman’s own music department faculty.
Tickets for individual events are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 60 and up and $5 for students. Prices are significantly lower when the entire set is purchased prior to Oct. 1. Season tickets are now on sale at 30-50 percent off.
In addition to the Sound Quality Series, the music department presents dozens of other concerts showcasing the talents of faculty, special guests and students. A full listing of upcoming music department events may be found here.
The 2019-20 Sound Quality Series calendar follows:
Furman University Department of Music
Sound Quality Series
2019-2020
October
1 – Hartness Organ Series
Paul Jacobs, guest artist
Tuesday, 8 p.m., Daniel Chapel, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
25 – Furman Symphony Orchestra
John Y.S. Concklin, guest conductor
Friday, 8 p.m., McAlister Auditorium, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
November
8 – Faculty Chamber Recital
Benjamin Dobbs, emcee
Friday, 8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
December
6 – Handel’s “Messiah”
Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus
Hugh Ferguson Floyd, conductor
Friday, 8 p.m., McAlister Auditorium, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
January
24 – Faculty Chamber Recital
Benjamin Dobbs, emcee
Friday, 8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
February
14 – Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos
Mike Kocour, jazz piano guest artist
Friday, 8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
28 – Furman Symphony Orchestra
Charlie Vernon, trombone, guest artist
David Glover, guest conductor
Friday, 8 p.m., McAlister Auditorium, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
March
16/17 – Furman Singers Tour Concert
Hugh Ferguson Floyd, conductor
Monday/Tuesday, 8 p.m., Daniel Chapel, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
April
4 – Percussion Ensemble
Omar Carmenates, conductor
Saturday, 8 p.m., Daniel Recital Hall, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
17 – Furman Symphonic Band
Conducted by Sue Samuels and Jay Bocook
Friday, 8 p.m., McAlister Auditorium, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
23/25 – Furman Lyric Theatre – “Cinderella” by Jules Massenet
Grant Knox, director
Keith Chambers, guest conductor
Furman Symphony Orchestra
Thursday/Saturday, 8 p.m., McAlister Auditorium, $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students/youth
For more information, contact the Furman Music Office at 864-294-2086, and [email protected].
