CONDUCTOR LEVIN RETIRES AFTER 28 YEARS
"After conducting close to 800 rehearsals and concerts, sharing my love of orchestral music with wonderful student musicians, parents and audience members, and working day to day with excellent faculty and staff, it is time for me to step down and pursue other interests, to enjoy music from the other side of the baton. It has been a great joy to share this journey with you." -- Andrew Levin |
Dr. Leslie W. Hicken, CUSO Conductor |
Leslie W. Hicken will be a Visiting Professor at Clemson University and serve as conductor of the Symphony Orchestra for the 2021-2022 academic year. Dr. Hicken taught at Furman University from the fall of 1993 until his retirement in 2019, and he is Professor Emeritus and a Charles E. Daniel Professor of Music. Within the music department, his responsibilities included the directorship of the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble; professor of music education and instrumental conducting; and Assistant Director with the Marching Band. He was also the Director of the Furman Music by the Lake Concert Series and the Lakeside Concert Band. Currently, Dr. Hicken is the Artistic Director of the Carolina Youth Symphony and Co-Director of the Poinsett Wind Symphony.
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