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Friends UniversityMISSION STATEMENTFriends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.
PURPOSE STATEMENTSFriends University believes that it can fulfill its mission by adhering to the following purposes:
•To provide the opportunity for high-quality learning experiences
•To encourage exploration of values – personal, ethical, religious and professional – as enriched by the Christian faith
•To provide a liberal arts foundation that will prepare students for life in a diverse and changing world
•To provide liberal arts and professional offerings to a diverse population of students in delivery modes that are appropriate and varied
•To provide a learning environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, ethical standards and lifelong learning
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ARTS, SCIENCES AND EDUCATION offers students a traditional college experience with liberal arts and professional programs that represent a broad range of academic majors.
THE FINE ARTS DIVISION exists for the creation and study of the arts. We provide students educational and creative experiences that integrate professional artistic standards with the academic inquiry of the liberal arts, Christian tradition and our Quaker heritage. Students and faculty develop their craft and vocation while engaging audiences and serving the community. Dedicated faculty guide instruction in a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum, mentoring students to experience the transforming power of the arts and to excel in their profession.
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EXCELLENCE IN THE FINE ARTSThe Division of Fine Arts fosters a long tradition of excellence. We have had performing arts on our campus since 1900 and visual arts since 1917. This year marks the 25th year of our Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ballet as well. This heritage informs our 21st century model of providing outstanding educational and creative experiences through dedicated faculty/mentors, more than 20 guest musicians, choreographers and artists, and 150 concerts, performances, exhibits and events annually.
A commitment to creating out-of-the-classroom learning experiences and inviting guest artists to campus exposes our students and faculty to relevant, artistic creativity and innovation. It also serves as a valuable source of inspiration and a model for successful careers in the arts.
Excellence in the Fine Arts
Fine Arts Quick Facts•One-third of undergraduate students
participate in the performing and visual arts at Friends, resulting in a vibrant, creative culture.
•Faculty actively create and perform in and around Wichita.
•Recent performances include international touring and professional conferences: Costa Rica, Cuba, Jazz Education Network Conferences, American Choral Directors Association Conferences, and Kansas Music Educators Association Conferences.
•Partnerships with area graphics, marketing and performing arts organizations for internships and out-of-the-classroom learning opportunities for students.
•Student artists regularly exhibit in Wichita galleries.
•Jazz combos perform in Wichita venues.
•Student musicians and actors perform in Wichita churches, schools and concerts.
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Join us for any of the following activities designed to acquaint prospective students with the outstanding Fine Arts program at Friends University. For questions or more information, please call the Fine Arts Office at 316-295-5677.
FINE ARTS SHOWCASE DAYSOct. 23, 2015Dec. 4, 2015Jan. 29, 2016March 11, 2016Riney Fine Arts Center
Fine Arts Showcase Days are designed to allow you the opportunity to attend classes, sit in on rehearsals, take a lesson, audition for scholarships, have your portfolio reviewed and visit with current students and faculty. You will even get a free lunch! For more information, please call 316-295-5536.
SHOW ME THE MONEYOct. 2, 2015Garvey Art Center
This free event helps high school juniors and seniors prepare an art portfolio to apply for art scholarships. Students work on their portfolios in graphics, studio art, media, art education or computer graphics. Professional speakers, as well as current students, lead participants through the process. Lunch will be provided. To register, call 316-295-5656.
SING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL10th Anniversary of Choral Connections with Guest Conductor Dr. Janet GalvanFeb. 4, 2016Sebits Auditorium
The Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, and Jazz Vocal Ensemble will share the stage with some of Kansas’ top high school choirs for this day-long festival. For more information, please call 316-295-5677.
Discover the Fine Arts
23RD ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVALFeb. 19-20, 2016Riney Fine Arts Center
Join the Friends University Jazz department for two days of great music and learning. Guest artists perform master classes and work with student jazz groups from across the state. The Festival includes a jazz vocal concert Feb. 19 and a big band concert Feb. 20.
ART CHALLENGEMarch 4, 2016Garvey Art Center
Join the Friends University Art Department for the 12th Annual Art Challenge. This event consists of a juried art competition, professional artists’ workshops and hands-on competitions for students. The competitive exhibition is designed to recognize artistic talent at the high-school level (grades 9-12) within the state of Kansas and can even lead to scholarship offers. For more information, please call 316-295-5656.
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Faculty PerformancesEARLY AMERICAN MUSIC: THE YANKEE TUNES SMITHSept. 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium - FreeFeaturing several faculty members.
FACULTY FANFARESept. 22, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FreeFeaturing several faculty members.
JAZZ FACULTY QUINTETSept. 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FreeFeaturing several faculty members.
FACULTY BRASS QUINTET RECITALNov. 1, 2015, at 3 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FreeApril 14, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium - FreePerformance of standard works from theBrass Quintet literature.
DR. KNIGHT FACULTY PIANO RECITALFeb. 9, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FreeThis recital will feature personal piano favorites.
TOWER WIND QUINTET RECITALMarch 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FreeEnjoy the exuberant sounds of the Tower Wind Quintet as they perform a variety of repertoire, including a collaboration with Friends University’s piano professor Dr. James Knight.
DR. STEPHEN EAVESFine Arts Division Chair, Professor of [email protected]
DR. MARK BARTELAssociate Professor of Music, Choral [email protected]
ROLAINE HETHERINGTONAssistant Professor of Music, Choral [email protected]
LISA HITTLEAssistant Professor of Music,Jazz [email protected]
DR. JAMES KNIGHTAssistant Professor of [email protected]
AARON KRONEVisiting Professor of [email protected]
TONI LIBHARTAssistant Professor of [email protected]
DR. CHARLES PARKERAssociate Professor of [email protected]
KURT PRIEBEAssistant Professor ofTheatre and [email protected]
DAN RACERAssistant Professor of [email protected]
SHARON ROGERSAssociate Professor of [email protected]
STAN ROGERSAssociate Professor of [email protected]
KAREN SCROGGINSAssistant Professor ofGraphic [email protected]
DR. PAUL BRODENE SMITHAssistant Professor ofApplied Music/[email protected]
DR. JOHN TAYLORProfessor of [email protected]
ROBERT HETTDirector of Technical [email protected]
ROBYN MABE Administrative [email protected]
DEB MCKEDYAdministrative [email protected]
VALERIE SHANNON Fine Arts Events [email protected]
Fine Arts Faculty
Fine Arts Staff
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Visual ArtsA major in the visual arts at Friends University allows students the opportunity to study studio art (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics or photography) and graphics arts. Skilled faculty teach creativity and design as a foundation of the curriculum with an expectation that all students will create a professional portfolio as a result of their study and work. Students experience hands-on work in the studio or computer lab along with opportunities for out-of-the-classroom learning through international travel and exhibiting their work on campus and in area galleries.
GARY HORNAug. 17 - Sept. 11, 2015Reception: Aug. 28, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
BRITTANY SCHAARSept. 14 - Oct.16, 2015Reception: Sept. 25, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
MIKE MILLEROct. 19 - Nov. 13, 2015Reception: Oct. 30, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallerymikemillersculpture.com
TALLGRASS PRAIRIE PRESSNov. 16 - Dec. 11, 2015Reception: Nov. 20, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
ROBYN DUARTE SPECHTJan. 11 - Feb.12, 2016Reception: Jan. 29, 2016; 5–7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Galleryrobynbrianna.weebly.com/portfolio.html
MICHAEL LOUTHANFeb. 15 - March 11, 2016 Reception: Feb. 26, 2016; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
HALLIE LINNEBUR & MEGAN MILLERMarch 21 - April 15, 2016Reception: April 1, 2016; 5-7p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY FACULTY & STUDENT EXHIBITApril 18 - May 6, 2016Reception: April 29 2016; 5-7p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
“My class sizes are small enough that I get to know each and every person. Because we are so close, we are able to give and take constructive criticism extremely well. We all trust one another’s opinions, which in the long run, will only make us better artists.” - Mary Lebeda, Graphic Design
Artwork by Robyn Duarte-SpechtArtwork by Robyn Duarte-Specht
Artwork by Brittany Schaar Artwork by Michael Louthan
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BalletThe Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet degree is designed to foster excellence in preparation for a professional career in the world of ballet with opportunities for additional studies in teaching, administration and therapy. Each ballet degree plan can be uniquely designed for individual students depending on interest, ability and goals. A dance minor is offered for students seeking a major in another discipline.
Our goal is to offer a ballet education that creates talented performing artists so they may achieve their future goals and become confident leaders in their profession. Final projects are designed to propel students into creative, successful careers. A nurturing and supportive environment, combined with professional ballet training, enables dancers to reach their full potential physically as their passion for arts education increases.
Friends University’s ballet department involves a number of guest artists, teachers and choreographers each year. Our repertoire includes ballets by George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Dominic Walsh, Shawn Stevens and many others. We are committed to introducing our dancers to current artists in the world of dance at large.
FALL BALLET Music by Rich Mullins, Charles Ives and Ani DiFranco Oct. 16-17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
SPRING BALLET Firebird and new choreography by a guest choreographerMarch 4-5, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.March 6, 2016, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
THE NUTCRACKER Guest artists from The New York City Ballet and The Denver BalletDec. 11-12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 13, 2015, at 2 p.m.Dec. 18, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Dec. 20, 2015, at 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium$20 adults; $15 seniors; $15 students
This full-length production of The Nutcracker is an annual holiday favorite for all. It features local dancers and ballet majors from Friends University,as well as guest artists.
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Choral and Vocal MusicThe comprehensive vocal program at Friends University includes four choral ensembles, music theatre and opera productions, vocal jazz, choral-orchestral masterworks and national and international touring. Friends University choirs are frequently invited to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association annual convention and to collaborate with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. Each year selected high school choirs are invited to the Choral Connections festival to join forces with Friends University choirs to study and perform under the baton of internationally-renowned specialists in choral music. The choral and vocal faculty regularly offer out-of-the-classroom learning experiences through national and international touring, opera study experiences in Germany and performing at professional music education conferences throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Ensembles have performed across the United States and Canada, as well as Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Costa Rica. The Singing Quakers, the oldest musical organization at Friends University, has also been featured on national television and has performed at the White House, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York City.
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE IINov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT with Guest Conductor Joseph MartinNov. 14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Eastminster Presbyterian Church(1958 N. Webb Road)$12 adults; $10 seniors; $10 students* tickets only available at the door the night of the concert.
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERTDec. 4-5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 6, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
OPERA - Dido and Aeneas, An Opera in Three ActsJan. 29-30, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
SING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL10th Anniversary of Choral Connections with Guest Conductor Dr. Janet GalvanFeb. 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students
23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL JAZZ VOCAL CONCERTwith The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Jennifer BarnesFeb. 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SINGING QUAKERS HOME CONCERT Inner LightMarch 7, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERTApril 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT The Music of NatureApril 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
SINGING QUAKERS SYMPHONY OF SPRING Earth, Wind, Fire and RainApril 22-23 2016, at 7:30 p.m.April 24, 2016, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
CONCERT CHOIR COFFEEHOUSEApril 24, 2016, at 7 p.m.Casado Campus Center Atrium - Free
Instrumental Music
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Instrumental Music is a vibrant part of the division. Students from across campus, regardless of major, have an opportunity to learn and perform in a variety of wind or string ensembles. The Concert Bandcollaborates regularly with guest artists and composers to perform some of the greatest new and standard literature from the wind band repertoire. The Chamber Orchestra performs string literature and collaborates regularly with guest soloists and serves as the orchestra for opera productions bi-annually. Friends University Community Orchestra includes students and community members in large orchestra. Chamber ensembles - including the Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir and a number of quartets, quintets and trios - provide students another learning opportunity for great music. Instrumental ensembles regularly perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association annual convention.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERTOct. 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
CONCERT BAND CONCERT with Kevin BoboNov. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
CHAMBER INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLESWITH FLUTE CHOIRNov. 12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES CONCERTNov. 14, 2015, at 5 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERTNov. 17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
CONCERT BAND CONCERTwith Von HansenFeb. 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERTMarch 31, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
CONCERT BAND CONCERTwith David ShafferApril 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERTApril 6, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERTApril 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
OUTDOOR BAND CONCERT with Senseney Music Community BandMay 1, 2016, at 3 p.m.Rose Window Plaza - Free
Kevin Bobo - Guest Percussionist
“There is no better feeling than to make wonderful music with people who love and respect you.” - Jerome Porter, Health Sciences
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JazzThe jazz department is unique in the opportunities it provides for playing and studying jazz in a small university setting. Students participate in a variety of jazz ensembles, including two big bands, a jazz vocal ensemble, several jazz combos, jazz improvisation class and applied lesson faculty for all jazz instruments. Each spring Friends University hosts a two-day festival for school jazz ensembles and jazz choirs. Students from across Kansas come to work with leading jazz educators and hear outstanding jazz musicians in concert. Out-of-the-classroom learning experiences include working with nationally recognized guest artists, performing in venues throughout Wichita and international touring and travel (Havana Cuba Jazz Festival, 2012, Europe 2008, 2010).
JAZZ CONCERT with Cyrus Chestnut and vocalist Connaitre MillerOct. 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CASADO JAZZ NIGHT with Paul McKee Oct. 7, 2015, at 8 p.m.Casado Campus Center - Free
JAZZ MEETS BROADWAY with Jazz Ensemble I , Soulstice and Jazz Vocal EnsembleOct. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZENSEMBLE II CONCERTNov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
JAZZ CONCERT with Tanya DarbyNov. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL JAZZ VOCAL CONCERTwith The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Jennifer BarnesFeb. 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL HEADLINER CONCERT with The Edmond Jazz OrchestraFeb. 20, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CASADO JAZZ NIGHT with Brad Leali March 23, 2016, at 8 p.m.Casado Campus Center - Free
SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERTApril 1, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERTApril 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
“The opportunities I received while being a part of the Friends University Jazz Program have left an imprint on my life that has guided my future. To be able to meet such established musicians, travel great places most importantly be surrounded by a jazz family that will last a lifetime, has given me the support and foundation to continue my goals of a professional career in music.” - Andre Reyes Jr., G.’15, Music Performance with Jazz Concentration
Cyrus Chestnut, Piano Tanya Darby, Trumpet
Brad Leali, Saxaphone Paul McKee, Trombone
TheatreThe Bachelor of Arts in Theatre offers a broad-based program of study combining a liberal arts education with a generalist theatre curriculum.
At Friends this means that a theatre major normally chooses not to specialize in any one area of the art form, but prefers to keep education options open. Since the theatre environment can be quite competitive and strenuous, students come to learn creative ways to solve their educational, vocational as well as artistic problems using critical thinking skills based upon solid work experience in theatrical performance and/or production. This sets the stage for success in many areas of endeavor. Theatre at Friends means ensemble: working intimately with others toward creative ends. Theatre at Friends also means working independently: setting goals, becoming motivated and meeting deadlines. Theatre at Friends means good play joins good work in a fun and creative community.
Main stage productions and student-directed projects provide ample opportunity for students to perform or to manage or assist the technical production process.
THE RAIN GAME, OR, BAAL OUT, HE SAIDby Dr. Charles Parker Sept. 17-19, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20, 2015, at 2 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
WAIT UNTIL DARK by Frederich Knott (Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist’s Play Service).Oct. 22-24, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25, 2015, at 2 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
STUDENT ONE ACT PLAYSA showcase of student stage directing projects Nov. 20-21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 Free
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Newly Adapted by Wendy Kesselman. (Produced by special arrangement of Dramatist’s Play Service.)March 10-12, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.March 13, 2016, at 2 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
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Fine Arts Year At A Glance
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AUGUSTFINAL FRIDAY RECEPTIONGary HornAug. 28, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
SEPTEMBEREarly American Music: The Yankee Tunes SmithSept. 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium - Free
THEATRE - The Rain Game, Or, Baal Out, He SaidSept. 17-19, 2015, at 7:30 p.mSept. 20, 2015, at 2 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
FACULTY FANFARESept. 22, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
MICHAEL KIRKENDOLL Guest Pianist Sept. 24, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTIONBrittany SchaarSept. 25, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
JAZZ FACULTY QUINTETSept. 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
OCTOBERJAZZ CONCERT with Cyrus Chestnut with vocalist Connaitre MillerOct. 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CASADO JAZZ NIGHT with Paul McKeeOct. 7, 2015, at 8 p.m.Casado Campus Center - Free
FALL BALLET - Music by Rich Mullins, Charles Ives and Ani DiFranco Oct. 16-17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Oct. 18, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
JAZZ MEETS BROADWAY Jazz Ensemble I, Soulstice and Jazz Vocal EnsembleOct. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
THEATRE - Wait Until DarkOct. 22-24, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Oct. 25, 2015, at 2 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
CHAMBER ORCHESTRAOct. 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTIONMike MillerOct. 30, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
NOVEMBERFACULTY BRASS QUINTETNov. 1, 2015, at 3 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLES AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE II CONCERTNov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT with Guest Conductor Joseph MartinNov. 14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Eastminster Presbyterian Church(1958 N. Webb Road)$12 adults; $10 seniors; $10 students* tickets only available at the door
CONCERT BAND CONCERT with Kevin BoboNov. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 studentsCHAMBER INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES WITH FLUTE CHOIRNov. 12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLENov. 14, 2015, at 5 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERTNov. 17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
JAZZ CONCERT with Tanya DarbyNov. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
STUDENT ONE ACT PLAYS Nov. 20-21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6Free
ART RECEPTIONTallgrass Prairie PressNov. 20, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
DECEMBERCHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERTDec. 4-5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 6, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
THE NUTCRACKER Guest artists from The New York City Ballet and The Denver BalletDec. 11-12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 13, 2015, at 2 p.m.Dec. 18, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Dec. 20, 2015, at 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium$20 adults; $15 seniors; $15 students
JANUARYOPERA - Dido and Aeneas, An Opera in Three ActsJan. 29-30, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 studentsFINAL FRIDAY RECEPTIONRobyn Duarte-SpechtJan. 29, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
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FEBRUARYSING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL10th Anniversary of Choral Connections with Guest Conductor Dr. Janet GalvanFeb. 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students
CONCERT BAND CONCERT with Von HansenFeb. 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
DR. KNIGHT FACULTY PIANO RECITALFeb. 9, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL JAZZ VOCAL CONCERT with The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Jennifer BarnesFeb. 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL HEADLINER CONCERT with The Edmond Jazz OrchestraFeb. 20, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTIONMichael LouthanFeb. 26, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
MARCHSPRING BALLET Firebird and new choreography by a guest choreographerMarch 4-5, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.March 6, 2016, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
SINGING QUAKERS HOME CONCERT Inner LightMarch 7, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
THEATRE - The Diary of Anne FrankMarch 10-12, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.March 13, 2016, at 2 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theater, D-6$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
CASADO JAZZ NIGHTwith Brad LealiMarch 23, 2016, at 8 p.m.Casado Campus Center - Free
TOWER WIND QUINTET RECITALMarch 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERTMarch 31, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
APRILART RECEPTIONHallie Linnebur and Megan MillerApril 1, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERTApril 1, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CONCERT BAND CONCERT with David ShafferApril 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditroium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERTApril 6, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - Free
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERTApril 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT - The Music of NatureApril 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
FACULTY BRASS QUINTETApril 14, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium - Free
SINGING QUAKERS SYMPHONY OF SPRING - Earth, Wind, Fire and RainApril 22-23 2016, at 7:30 p.m.April 24, 2016, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
CONCERT CHOIR COFFEEHOUSEApril 24, 2016, at 7 p.m.Casado Campus Center Atrium - Free
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERTApril 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
FINAL FRIDAY - FRIENDS UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STUDENT EXHIBITApril 29, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
MAYOUTDOOR BAND CONCERT WITHSenseney Music Community BandMay 1, 2016, at 3 p.m.Rose Window Plaza - Free
One of the first things that attracted me to Friends was the choral/vocal program. In Singing Quakers, the music that we make is challenging, personally fulfilling, and God-glorifying. Another thing I love about Friends is the theatre program. I feel I can trust the professors’ production choices, and I don’t have to compromise my beliefs. All of the Fine Arts professors challenge me to work hard at my art form.” - Amy Shelden, English
Ticket Information
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TICKET AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATIONAll programs, artists, ticket prices, dates and times are subject to change without notice. For questions or more information about any of our policies or events, please call the Fine Arts Office at 316-295-5677.
PURCHASING TICKETSAll tickets must be paid for at the time of ordering. Individual tickets will go on sale beginning Sept. 1, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online at friends.edu/finearts, by submitting the form on the next page, in the Fine Arts Office during business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. - noon, 1-5 p.m.), by calling the Box Office at 316-295-5677 and at the door 45 minutes prior to a performance, as long as tickets are still available.
SEASON TICKETSSeason tickets are available for Singing Quakers or a “Pick 4” package. Each subscription will include one ticket to each performance in the package at a 10 percent discount. The Singing Quakers package will include all three Singing Quakers performances for the season. The “Pick 4” package will include any four performances of your choice during the season. Season tickets will go on sale Aug. 17, 2015, and can be ordered in the same way as individual tickets. Orders are processed in the order they are received, and the best available seats will be given to each customer. Guests wishing to sit together must order together.
PAYMENT METHODSWe accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All off-campus performances will only accept cash and checks at the door.
TICKET EXCHANGESWe cannot give refunds for purchased tickets. Tickets may only be exchanged one time for another performance of the same show. Tickets may not be exchanged for different seats once tickets have been purchased. Tickets must be exchanged at least four hours before the performance starts and may only be exchanged during regular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. - noon, 1-5 p.m.) either in the Fine Arts Box Office or by calling 316-295-5677.
PERFORMANCE TIMES AND GUIDELINESWe strive to start all of our performances on time as a courtesy for the artists and patrons. Seating after the start of any performance is at the discretion of the house manager, according to the wishes of the artists and director. No cameras or recording devices are permitted during a performance. Crying and noisy children are disruptive to the audience and the artists. Please promptly remove them from the auditorium. Please inquire when purchasing tickets if a performance is suitable for children. All children must have a ticket, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Friends University does not discriminate against academically qualified students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; www.ncahlc.org; 1-800-621-7440.
Ticket Order Form
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Season Tickets are available beginning Aug. 17, 2015. There are several packages available including Singing Quakers and “Pick 4” from all events. Take 10 percent off your ticket price to get the season ticket discount. Tickets may be ordered online at friends.edu/finearts, by filling out and mailing in this form, or by calling theFine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677.
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SeatingWe will always choose the best seats available when your order is processed.For a detailed seating chart of Sebits Auditorium go to friends.edu/ticket-information.
Please indicate any special seating needs or preferences that will assist us in filling your order, or circle areas of preference on the seating chart. We cannot guarantee particular seats, but will honor requests based on availability at the time of processing.
Delivery Method
Please mail payment and form to:Friends University Fine Arts Officec/o Box Office Manager2100 W. University Ave.Wichita, KS 67213
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Season Tickets - Available beginning Aug. 17, 2015.
Singing Quakers, Orchestra or Pick 4 (list selected 4 below)
Individual Tickets - Available beginning Sept. 1, 2015.
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7:30 p.m. Nutcracker (EXAMPLE)
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10% off for Season Tickets
Date
12/19/15
Back cover photo by Mickey Shannon Photography
Please hold my tickets at the Friends University Fine Arts Box Office.
Please mail my tickets. I have included a self-addressed, stamped envelope or I have added a $2 mailing fee to my grand total. I understand it may take seven to 15 business days for my tickets to arrive.
2100 W. University Ave. | Wichita, KS 67213 | friends.edu/finearts
