FMU Fine Arts

Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

Francis Marion University Theatre Director: Prof. A. Glen Gourley A one-woman show filled with delightful Nunsense humor and audience participation segments, Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class requires only a blackboard, a desk and a piano. Sister Robert Anne and her musical accompanist “teach” her “class” how to put together a cabaret act. Interspersed are some of the best […]

Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

Francis Marion University Theatre Director: Prof. A. Glen Gourley A one-woman show filled with delightful Nunsense humor and audience participation segments, Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class requires only a blackboard, a desk and a piano. Sister Robert Anne and her musical accompanist “teach” her “class” how to put together a cabaret act. Interspersed are some of the best […]

Quentin Baxter Trio: Music of Abdullah Ibrahim

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

RESCHEDULED! Quentin Baxter Jazz Trio: Music of Abdullah Ibrahim Demetrius Doctor, piano Timothy Khayat, bass Quentin E. Baxter, drums Abdullah Ibrahim (b. 1934), is a South African pianist and composer. His music reflects many of the musical influences of his childhood in the multicultural port areas of Cape Town, ranging from traditional African songs to the gospel […]

South Carolina Chamber Music Festival – Heidi Lucas, horn

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

"Tales Unfold," including a world premiere of a work by A.J. Perry Heidi Lucas, horn Paolo Gualdi, piano   In addition to extensive teaching and chamber music experience including residencies and tours throughout the United States, England, Brazil, Germany, Austria, Australia, Russia, and Panama, Dr. Lucas serves as hornist with the Sunderman Wind Quintet. She […]

South Carolina Chamber Music Festival – ViMaDeAn Duo

Gately Gallery 142 N. Dargan Street, Florence, SC

ViMaDeAn Duo, violin and percussions "Dancing on the Edge" Founded in 2010 at the Yale School of Music, ViMaDeAn Duo has premiered music, conducted masterclasses, and worked with numerous composers and artists bringing new compositions to diverse audiences on five continents. The Duo’s performance highlights include appearances at music festivals in the United States, Brazil, […]

South Carolina Chamber Music Series – Eurasia Trio “Majestic Brahms”

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

Eurasia Trio and friends, featuring the monumental Piano Quintet by Brahms Qiao Solomon, violin; Bryan Hall, violin; David Johnson, viola; Martin Gueorguiev, cello; Paolo André Gualdi, piano Tickets are available to FMU students, faculty, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10, as space allows. The […]

Petronel Malan, piano

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

“Formidable…dizzying…magical.” These words from New York reviewer Harris Goldsmith vividly illustrate pianist Petronel Malan’s uniquely captivating style. Indeed, as a multiple Grammy® nominee and gold medalist of several international piano competitions, Petronel continues to enthrall audiences worldwide. Petronel maintains a full performance schedule as recitalist, orchestral soloist and chamber musician in major venues throughout the world. […]

FMU Concert Band

Mainstage 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

The Francis Marion University Concert Band will be performing its fall concert at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. The Francis Marion University Concert Band is composed of FMU students as well as community members from the Pee Dee region. Community members include professional area music educators, band directors, choir directors, ministers of […]

Eduardo Monteiro, piano

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

Considered one of the great pianists on the Brazilian scene, Eduardo Monteiro gained international recognition after winning first prize, and special jury award for best performance of Beethoven, at the 1989 Cologne International Piano Competition in Germany. He was also a prize winner at the Dublin International Piano Competition in 1991 and at the Santander International Piano […]

FMU Jazz Combo

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

The FMU Jazz Combo allows students in a small group setting to learn and hone improvisational skills within the the jazz idiom. Works have been selected from music by Corea, Glasper, Shorter, and more. Tickets are available to FMU students, faculty, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general […]

FMU Percussion Ensemble

Blackbox Theatre 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC

The Francis Marion University Percussion Ensemble is a contemporary chamber ensemble that explores the world of percussion from an improvisation-based approach. We model our performance methodology and musical ideology on the performance practice of drummer/composer Max Roach’s percussion ensemble M’Boom, especially in their focus on jazz and non-Western musical cultures as a touchstone for aesthetic […]