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Fine Arts | 2014-15
Friends UniversityMissionWe are informed by the Quaker heritage of Friends University. We also are rooted both in the liberal arts tradition and in the Christian intellectual tradition. Because of these roots, we insist that our students learn, inside and outside the classroom, to integrate their intellectual lives with their social and spiritual lives in ways that will improve the world. In doing our work authentically, we prepare our students to adapt to change and to make a difference.
Values• We believe that the underlying mission of all higher education is the search for truth. Grounded in the Christian intellectual tradition and our Quaker heritage, we affirm that truth is of and from God, and that our search is lifelong.
• We insist that the search for truth be characterized by excellence and informed by integrity. Excellence demands that our best is always becoming better, and integrity means that we are honest with ourselves and with others. In our practice of excellence and integrity, we each take responsibility for what we do and say.
• As searchers and learners, we support curiosity and research, and assign great value to diversity of experience. As people who value such diversity and openness, we approach new situations and people with good will and humility. We believe in equity and in the dignity of all people.
• As a community, we accept and cherish our responsibility to care for one another in our learning and working relationships. We understand that a part of that care must be to become better stewards of what we have been given. We take care of the future as if we already are there.
VisionFriends University will become a regional university with national programs and an international presence.
College of Business, Arts, Sciences and EducationThe 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 and Christian intellectual traditions. 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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Spring Ballet, 2014 Art DOG, 2014 Jazz Concert, 2013
About the cover photo: Taken by Tat Hidano, Singing Quaker’s Tour 2013, Kansas City Cathedral.
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Fine Arts Guest ArtistsWe bring a variety of guest musicians, choreographers and artists to work and perform with our students and faculty. The Ballet program has brought dancers from the New York City Ballet and the Houston Ballet, as well as guest choreographers like Nick Blaylock and Dominic Walsh. Some of the jazz guest performers have included The New York Voices, Matt Wilson, Bobby Watson, and the Count Basie Orchestra. We host guest artists like Steven T. Johnson on our campus and invite local and regional artists to exhibit their work in our art galleries. Conductors such as Dr. Joshua Habermann and Elena Sharkova have worked with our choral students. Our instrumental students have been able to work with conductors-in-residence such as Robert Sheldon and Sean O’Louglin. A commitment to invite guest artists to campus exposes our students and faculty to creativity and innovation that is occurring in the Arts today. It also serves as a valuable source of inspiration and a model for student success in the Arts.
Excellence in the Fine Arts
The Wakefield Mysteries, 2014
Singing Quaker Tour, 2014
Concert Band Concert, 2013“I love the many Fine Arts opportunities and scholarships that Friends offers to all students no matter what their major is. Thanks to the Fine Arts staffs’ wonderful work in carefully scheduling events, students can be involved in a wide variety of activities. I’ve been able to be involved in theatre, choir, piano performance and accompaniment, vocal jazz, and even a little percussion performance. Some of my favorite aspects of Friends’ Fine Arts are its fabulous choral program along with our highly respected jazz and ballet programs. Most importantly, all of the professors are fully invested in sharing the beauty of music, dance, art and theatre with their students - their passion is inspirational!”— Amy Shelden, English literature major
Community Orchestra, 2014
Fine Arts Quick Facts• One-third of undergraduate students participate in Friends University’s Fine Arts, resulting in a vibrant, creative culture.
• Recent performances at the Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba, the Jazz Education Network Conference in Atlanta, the Kansas Music Educators Association Conference and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra provide a variety of performance experience.
• The Fine Arts has more than 50 concerts, performances, theatre productions and art exhibits annually.
• More than 20 guest musicians, choreographers and artists visit campus annually to perform and create with students and faculty.
• Faculty actively create and perform in and around Wichita.
• Partnerships with area graphics, marketing and performing arts organizations for internships and out-of-the-classroom learning opportunities for students.
• Student artists 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. 24, 2014Dec. 5, 2014Jan. 30, 2015March 13, 2015Riney 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’ll even get a free lunch! For more information, please call 316-295-5536.
SHOW ME THE MONEYSept. 26, 2014Garvey 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, journalism, 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.
CHORAL CONNECTIONSFeb. 5, 2015Sebits Auditorium
The Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Chamber 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
22ND ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVALFeb. 20-21, 2015Riney Fine Arts Center
Join the Friends University Jazz department for a day of great music and learning. Guest artists perform masterclasses and work with student jazz groups from across the state. The Festival also includes a Jazz Vocal Invitational concert Feb. 20. The festival ends with the headliner concert in Sebits Auditorium Feb. 21.
ART CHALLENGEMarch 6, 2015Garvey Art Center
Join the Friends University Art Department for their 11th 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.
“The Fine Arts programs helped tremendously in my transition into Friends University. Being around teachers and conductors that genuinely care about each individual and care about making music enjoyable is such a blessing. You can see yourself grow a lot throughout the year musically, but the greatest thing about Fine Arts here at Friends is being part of a giant, loving, crazy musical family.” — Kelli Henderson, marketing major with a
minor in graphic design
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Faculty PerformancesFACULTY FANFARESept. 4, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFeaturing several faculty members.
FACULTY TRIO RECITALSept. 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumThe String Trio will perform a variety of music.
FACULTY BRASS QUINTET RECITALNov. 9, 2014, at 3 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumApril 19, 2015, at 3 p.m.Alumni AuditoriumPerformance of standard works from theBrass Quintet literature.
DR. KNIGHT FACULTY PIANO RECITALNov. 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumThis recital will feature personalpiano favorites.
DR. SMITH FACULTY VOICE RECITALMarch 23, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumThis recital will feature sacred pieces from oratorios, cantatas and operas.
TOWER WIND QUINTET RECITALMarch 26, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumEnjoy 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]
TED KRONEProfessor 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]
SHERRIE ANDERSONAdministrative [email protected]
MACKENZIE HARTINGFine Arts Events [email protected]
ROBERT HETTDirector of Technical [email protected]
DEB MCKEDYAdministrative Assistant tothe Division [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.
MICKEY SHANNONAug. 11 - Sept. 12, 2014Reception: Aug. 29, 2014; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallerymickeyshannon.com
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY 2014 ALUMNIART EXHIBITSept. 15 - Oct. 10, 2014Reception: Sept. 26, 2014; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
RACHEL SCRIBNEROct. 13 - Nov. 14, 2014Reception: Oct. 31, 2014; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Galleryrachelscribner.wordpress.com
STAN K. ROGERSNov. 17 - Dec. 19, 2014Reception: Dec. 5, 2014; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
HEATHER POWELLJan. 12 - Feb. 13, 2015Reception: Jan. 30, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Galleryheatherpowellpainting.com
TARA HUFFORD-WALKERFeb. 16 - March 13, 2015Reception: Feb. 27, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallerytaralynn13.wix.com/tara-hufford-walker
AMY WARFIELDMarch 16 - April 17, 2015Reception: March 27, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
Photography by Mickey Shannon
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY ART FACULTYAND STUDENTS EXHIBITApril 20 - May 8, 2015Reception: April 24, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallery
CHARLOTTE MARTINMay 11 - Aug. 7, 2015Reception: June 26, 2015; 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts Gallerycmartinsart.com
Artwork by Rachel Scribner
“I enjoy being able to bounce ideas off of other artists who share a passion for making quality work. The environment of the department forces us to rely on each other for growth and the development of our talents.”— Madison Tucker, art major
Artwork by Amy Warfield
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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 Oct. 17-18, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Oct. 19, 2014, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
Guest choreographers James Wallace from Boulder, CO, and Dominic Walsh from Houston, TX, along with director Stan K. Rogers, will put together a new ballet for our dancers.
THE NUTCRACKER WITH GUEST ARTISTS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY BALLETDec. 12-13, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 14, 2014, at 2 p.m.Dec. 19, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 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 from The New York City Ballet.
SPRING BALLET - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMMarch 6-7, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.March 8, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a lavish ballet based on the classic comedy by William Shakespeare with music by Felix Mendelssohn.
CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASEMay 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FREE
This performance highlights our ballet seniors.
Spring Ballet, 2014
“I love all of the faculty and staff associated with Friends Fine Arts, because they are very encouraging, caring and are extremely knowledgeable at what they do!”— Abby Kalivas, ballet major
Visual Arts
Nutcracker, 2013
Dominic Walsh
Photo credit for Dominic Walsh: Gabriella Nissen, photography
James Wallace
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Choral and Vocal MusicChoral music has been at the heart of the Fine Arts program at Friends University since the University’s inception. Choral ensembles include students from all disciplines and are part of a comprehensive vocal program which includes music theatre and opera productions, choral-orchestral masterworks, and national and international tours. 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 and New Zealand. 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.
90TH ANNIVERSARY SINGINGQUAKERS CONCERTOct. 4, 2014, at 7 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FREE
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE IINov. 7, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERTNov. 8, 2014, 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.
INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE - OPERA SCENES BASED ON SHAKESPEARE’S WORKSNov. 22, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FREE
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERTDec. 5-6, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 7, 2014, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
CHORAL CONNECTIONS WITHGUEST CONDUCTOR DR. KEVIN FENTON Feb. 5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students
JAZZ VOCAL INVITATIONAL CONCERT WITHTHE DENA DEROSE TRIOFeb. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
HOME CONCERT - VENIMOS CANTEMOS! (COME LET US SING)March 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.March 29, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT - LOST ANDFOUND MUSICAL TREASURESMarch 31, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERTApril 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SYMPHONY OF SPRING - TAKE FLIGHTApril 24-25, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.April 26, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
CONCERT CHOIR COFFEEHOUSEApril 26, 2015, at 7 p.m.Casado Campus Center - FREE
Symphony of Spring, 2014
“The Fine Arts department at Friends has been integral to my development and growth as a musician. Being a member of the Singing Quakers has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my college experience. The faculty members completely invest themselves in their students, and the opportunities offered in the Fine Arts program are accessible to music majors and non-music majors alike.” — Brandon Ellis, music and Christian
spiritual formation major
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.
CONCERT BAND CONCERT WITH GARY LEOPOLDNov. 3, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERTNov. 6, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium - FREE
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERTNov. 18, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
CHAMBER BRASS AND PERCUSSIONENSEMBLES CONCERTNov. 13, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FREE
CONCERT BAND CONCERT WITHSTEVE TICKNOR, ALTO SAXOPHONE SOLOISTFeb. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERTMarch 27, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium - FREE
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERTApril 7, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
CONCERT BAND CONCERT WITHPAULA CRIDER, CONDUCTOR-IN-RESIDENCEApril 13, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERTApril 16, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium - FREE
OUTDOOR BAND CONCERT WITHSENSENEY MUSIC COMMUNITY BANDMay 3, 2015, at 3 p.m.Rose Window Plaza - FREE
Chamber Orchestra Concert, 2014
“The instrumental music department has not only challenged me as a musician, but also provided me with the opportunity to work and perform with local and world-renowned guest artists. Every year the faculty seems to find another inspiring artist or teacher to enhance our learning and understanding of our craft.”— Austin McFarland, music education major
Paula Crider Steve Ticknor
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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).
JAZZ CONCERT WITH JANE BUNNETTAND MAQUEQUESept. 16, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
JAZZ ENSEMBLE I CONCERTOct. 3, 2014, at 8 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CASADO JAZZ NIGHT WITH ALLEN CARTEROct. 15, 2014, at 8 p.m.Casado Campus Center - FREE
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZENSEMBLE II CONCERTNov. 7, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
JAZZ CONCERT WITH DARMON MEADERNov. 24, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
JAZZ VOCAL INVITATIONAL CONCERTWITH THE DENA DEROSE TRIOFeb. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
22ND ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL HEADLINER CONCERT WITH THE DENA DEROSE TRIOFeb. 21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CASADO JAZZ NIGHT WITH CLAY JENKINSMarch 25, 2015, at 8 p.m.Casado Campus Center - FREE
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERTApril 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERTApril 10, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque
“The difference that I’ve personally had between success and failure within the Friends University Jazz department often comes down to making intelligent choices: when to practice, when to study, being prepared for all classes, lessons, and rehearsals, playing various gigs for experience, and making time for exercise and sleep. A tired mind and body cannot learn effectively!” — Jeren Francois, political science major with a
minor in music
Darmon Meader
Dena Derose
Clay Jenkins
Allen Carter
TheatreThe Bachelor of Arts in Theatre offers a broad-based program of study combining a liberal arts education with a general theatre curriculum.
Typically, a theatre major chooses not to specialize in any one area of the art form, but prefers to keep educational options open. The theatre environment can be quite competitive and you will learn to solve problems using critical thought processes in creative ways. Theatre means you’re working with others intimately and independently, you are goal oriented, a self-starter and you have respect for deadlines. But above all, you have fun!
Four main stage productions and several student-directed projects provide ample opportunity to be involved performing on stage or assisting backstage.
LEAVING IOWA - A COMEDYby Tim Clue and Spike Manton (THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, IL.)Sept. 25-27, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
THE 39 STEPSadapted by Patrick Barlow; Novel by John Buchan; Movie by Alfred Hitchcock; Licensed by ITV Global, Entertainment, Ltd.; Original concept by Nobby Dimon and Simon Corble. (Samuel French, Inc.)Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
GOOD NEWS - A 1920’S MUSICAL COMEDYBook by Laurence Schwab and B.G. DeSylva; Music and lyrics by Ray Henderson, B.G. DeSylva, Lew Brown and Frank Mandel; Revised version, 1993, by Wayne Bryan and Mark Madama. (TAMS-WITMARK Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022, USA.)Jan. 29-31, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
THE ELEPHANT MANby Bernard Pomerance; Suggested by the life of John Merrick and recounted in “The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences” by Frederick Treves. (Samuel French, Inc.)March 12-14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
“The Fine Arts at Friends University are really high caliber. The teachers work with students personally to help achieve the student’s own goals and to broaden their artistic views.”— Andy Denton, theatre major
The Wakefield Mysteries, 2014
Snoopy!!!, 2013
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 2013
Fine Arts Year At A Glance
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AUGUSTMickey Shannon FinalFriday ReceptionAug. 29, 2014, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
SEPTEMBERFaculty FanfareSept. 4, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Faculty Trio RecitalSept. 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Jazz Concert with Jane Bunnettand MaquequeSept. 16, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
Leaving Iowa - A ComedySept. 25-27, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
Friends University 2014 AlumniFinal Friday ReceptionSept. 26, 2014, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
OCTOBERJazz Ensemble I ConcertOct. 3, 2014, at 8 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
90th Anniversary SingingQuakers ConcertOct. 4, 2014, at 7 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Casado Jazz Night with Allen CarterOct. 15, 2014, at 8 p.m.Casado Campus CenterFree
Fall BalletOct. 17-18, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Oct. 19, 2014, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
The 39 Steps - A Slapstick ComedyOct. 30-Nov. 1, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
Rachel Scribner FinalFriday ReceptionOct. 31, 2014, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
NOVEMBERConcert Band Concert withGary LeopoldNov. 3, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
Chamber Orchestra ConcertNov. 6, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni AuditoriumFree
Jazz Vocal Ensemble andJazz II ConcertNov. 7, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
Singing Quakers AlumniChoir ConcertNov. 8, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Eastminster Presbyterian Church(1958 N. Webb Road)$12 adults; $10 seniors; $10 students
Faculty Brass Quintet RecitalNov. 9, 2014, at 3 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Dr. Knight Faculty Piano RecitalNov. 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Chamber Brass and Percussion Ensembles ConcertNov. 13, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Community Orchestra ConcertNov. 18, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
Inspired by Shakespeare - Opera Scenes Based on Shakespeare’s WorksNov. 22, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Jazz Concert with Darmon MeaderNov. 24, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
DECEMBERStan K. Rogers Artist ReceptionDec. 5, 2014, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
Christmas Candlelight ConcertDec. 5-6, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 7, 2014, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
The Nutcracker with Guest Artists from the New York City BalletDec. 12-13, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 14, 2014, at 2 p.m.Dec. 19, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$20 adults; $15 seniors; $15 students
JANUARYGood News - A Musical ComedyJan. 29-31, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
Heather Powell FinalFriday ReceptionJan. 30, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
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FEBRUARYChoral Connections with Guest Conductor Dr. Kevin Fenton Feb. 5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students
Concert Band Concert with Steve Ticknor, alto saxophone soloistFeb. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
Jazz Vocal Invitational Concertwith The Dena Derose TrioFeb. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
22nd Annual Jazz Festival Headliner Concert with The Dena Derose TrioFeb. 21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
Tara Hufford-Walker FinalFriday ReceptionFeb. 27, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
MARCHSpring Ballet - A MidsummerNight’s DreamMarch 6-7, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.March 8, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
The Elephant Man - A Modern DramaMarch 12-14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
Dr. Smith Faculty Voice RecitalMarch 23, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Casado Jazz Night with Clay JenkinsMarch 25, 2015, at 8 p.m.Casado Campus CenterFree
Tower Woodwind Quintet RecitalMarch 26, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Amy Warfield Final Friday ReceptionMarch 27, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
Chamber Orchestra ConcertMarch 27, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Alumni AuditoriumFree
Singing Quakers Home Concert - Venimos Cantemos! (Come Let Us Sing)March 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.March 29, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
Concert Choir Spring Concert - Lost and Found Musical TreasuresMarch 31, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
APRILJazz Vocal Ensemble ConcertApril 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
Community Orchestra ConcertApril 7, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
Senior Jazz Night ConcertApril 10, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
Concert Band Concert withPaula Crider, conductor-in-residenceApril 13, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
Percussion Ensemble ConcertApril 16, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
Faculty Brass Quintet RecitalApril 19, 2015, at 3 p.m.Alumni AuditoriumFree
Singing Quakers Symphony of Spring - Take FlightApril 24-25, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.April 26, 2015, at 2 p.m.Sebits Auditorium$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
Friends University Art Faculty and Students Final Friday ReceptionApril 24, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
Concert Choir CoffeehouseApril 26, 2015, at 7 p.m.Casado Campus CenterFree
MAYOutdoor Band Concert with the Senseney Music Community BandMay 3, 2015, at 3 p.m.Rose Window PlazaFree
Choreography ShowcaseMay 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.Sebits AuditoriumFree
JUNECharlotte Martin FinalFriday ReceptionJune 26, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.Riney Fine Arts GalleryFree
“The Fine Arts professors care about your growth both as a performer and as an individual. The support from the directors both on and off the stage has been one of the main reasons I remain involved and passionate about the fine arts program.”— Lisa Paine, theatre and English
literature major
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, 2014. 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. 11, 2014, and can be ordered in the same way as individual tickets. Orders are processed in the order they’re received, and the best available seats will be given to each customer. Guests wishing to sit together should 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. These may only be exchanged during regular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. - Noon, 1-5 p.m.) or by calling the Box Office at 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, noisy and fussy 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.
The Nutcracker, 2013 Chamber Orchestra, 2014 Opera Workshop, 2013
KU Jazz Festival, 2014Concert Choir, 2014
Ticket Order Form
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Season Tickets are available beginning Aug. 11, 2014. 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 Methodo Please hold my tickets at the Friends University Fine Arts Box Office.
o 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 10 business days for my tickets to arrive.
Please mail payment and form to:Friends University Fine Arts Officec/o Box Office Manager2100 W. University Ave.Wichita, KS 67213
General Information Name:
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Season Tickets - Available beginning Aug. 11, 2014.
Singing Quakers, Orchestra or Pick 4 (list selected 4 below)
Individual Tickets - Available beginning Sept. 1, 2014.
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7:30 p.m. Nutcracker (EXAMPLE)
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10% off for Season Tickets
Date
12/19/14
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