The Furman Department of Music’s Sound Quality Series will present the Furman Symphony Orchestra on Friday, February 28, at McAlister Auditorium.
Open to the public, the Sound Quality Series 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.
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 on the Furman University website.
The 2019-20 Sound Quality Series calendar follows:
Sound Quality Series 2019-2020 Schedule
February
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
16 – 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].
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