Samuel Hunter

Samuel Hunter is an Adjunct Professor of Music Composition and Composer in Residence at Furman University's Fine Arts Center in Greenville, South Carolina. He also serves as an Instructor in Music Theory and History. His primary affiliations include Furman University and the Fine Arts Center, alongside roles as Principal Orchestrator for Frances Pollock's opera Stinney: An American Execution.

Education:

• M.M. (Master of Music), University of Houston
• B.M. (Bachelor of Music), Furman University

Research interests focus on chamber music composition, vocal works, and orchestration. His compositions have been commissioned by institutions such as Houston Grand Opera’s HGOco, Vox Cordis, and Anglican church choirs. Notable performances include works by Coro Città di Roma and the Meridian Symphony Orchestra. His orchestration expertise extends to collaborations with renowned operatic projects.

Awards:

• Sarofim Composition Competition Winner
• Sarofim Graduate Commission
• Pi Kappa Lambda Membership

Advising and grants: No formal advisees listed, but his role as Composer in Residence and orchestrator implies collaborative projects. Grants may relate to commissions but are unspecified.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Fine Arts Center’s music programs and collaborates with Frances Pollock on operatic projects.