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Furman University

Overview

Region

United States

Faculty

Anita Burroughs-Price

Program summary

The harp program includes performance in harp ensemble, chamber music, orchestra, band, wind ensemble, and pit orchestra for musical theater and opera. Studio class includes training in major repertoire, pedagogy, arranging, freelancing, and an introduction to the use of the harp in therapeutic settings.

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program details

Type of school

University

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

Yes

Number of school harps

2

Space provided for personal harps?

Yes

Furman University

This program is best suited for students who:

"desire engaging musical experiences in a liberal arts community."

What sets this program apart from others is:

"that many students double major in music and another field."

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"careers of impact and purpose in many fields."

The three words that best describe this school's environment are:

"challenging, supportive, innovative."

All students, not only music majors,  are eligible to play in the orchestra.  There are opportunities for mentorships, internships and community engagement. Furman’s study away program in Arezzo, Italy offers instrumental and vocal training in a stunning setting.

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