College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education
Fine Arts | 2015-16
Friends University
MISSION STATEMENT
Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God
and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.
PURPOSE STATEMENTS
Friends 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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Cover photo by Joseph Myers
Excellence in the Fine Arts
EXCELLENCE IN THE FINE ARTS
The 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.
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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Discover the Fine Arts
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 DAYS
Oct. 23, 2015
Dec. 4, 2015
Jan. 29, 2016
March 11, 2016
Riney 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 MONEY
Oct. 2, 2015
Garvey 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 FESTIVAL
10th Anniversary of Choral Connections
with Guest Conductor Dr. Janet Galvan
Feb. 4, 2016
Sebits 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.
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23RD ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Feb. 19-20, 2016
Riney 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 CHALLENGE
March 4, 2016
Garvey 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.
Faculty Performances
EARLY AMERICAN MUSIC: THE YANKEE TUNES
SMITH
Sept. 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Auditorium - Free
Featuring several faculty members.
DR. KNIGHT FACULTY PIANO RECITAL
Feb. 9, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
This recital will feature personal piano favorites.
TOWER WIND QUINTET RECITAL
March 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
Enjoy 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.
FACULTY FANFARE
Sept. 22, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
Featuring several faculty members.
JAZZ FACULTY QUINTET
Sept. 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
Featuring several faculty members.
FACULTY BRASS QUINTET RECITAL
Nov. 1, 2015, at 3 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
April 14, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Auditorium - Free
Performance of standard works from the
Brass Quintet literature.
Fine Arts Faculty
DR. STEPHEN EAVES
Fine Arts Division Chair,
Professor of Music
stephen_eaves@friends.edu
316-295-5849
DR. MARK BARTEL
Associate Professor of Music, Choral
Director
bartel@friends.edu
316-295-5553
ROLAINE HETHERINGTON
Assistant Professor of Music, Choral
Director
hetherington@friends.edu
316-295-5533
LISA HITTLE
Assistant Professor of Music,
Jazz Director
hittll@friends.edu
316-295-5616
DR. JAMES KNIGHT
Assistant Professor of Piano
knightjh@friends.edu
316-295-5532
AARON KRONE
Visiting Professor of Art
kroneaa@friends.edu
316-295-5614
TONI LIBHART
Assistant Professor of Music
libhat@friends.edu
316-295-5536
DR. CHARLES PARKER
Associate Professor of Theatre
cparker@friends.edu
316-295-5577
KURT PRIEBE
Assistant Professor of
Theatre and Media
priebek@friends.edu
316-295-5601
DAN RACER
Assistant Professor of Music
dracer@friends.edu
316-295-5857
SHARON ROGERS
Associate Professor of Dance
rogerss@friends.edu
316-295-5408
STAN ROGERS
Associate Professor of Dance
rogersst@friends.edu
316-295-5848
KAREN SCROGGINS
Assistant Professor of
Graphic Arts
scroggins@friends.edu
316-295-5913
DR. PAUL BRODENE SMITH
Assistant Professor of
Applied Music/Voice
paul_smith@friends.edu
316-295-5565
DR. JOHN TAYLOR
Professor of Music
taylorj@friends.edu
316-295-5535
Fine Arts Staff
ROBERT HETT
Director of Technical Services
bhett@friends.edu
316-295-5199
ROBYN MABE
Administrative Assistant
maber@friends.edu
316-295-5548
DEB MCKEDY
Administrative Assistant
dmckedy@friends.edu
316-295-5877
VALERIE SHANNON
Fine Arts Events Coordinator
valerie_shannon@friends.edu
316-295-5537
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Visual Arts
A 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 HORN
Aug. 17 - Sept. 11, 2015
Reception: Aug. 28, 2015; 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery
BRITTANY SCHAAR
Sept. 14 - Oct.16, 2015
Reception: Sept. 25, 2015; 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery
MIKE MILLER
Oct. 19 - Nov. 13, 2015
Reception: Oct. 30, 2015; 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery
mikemillersculpture.com
TALLGRASS PRAIRIE PRESS
Nov. 16 - Dec. 11, 2015
Reception: Nov. 20, 2015; 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery
Artwork by Brittany Schaar
Artwork by Michael Louthan
ROBYN DUARTE SPECHT
Jan. 11 - Feb.12, 2016
Reception: Jan. 29, 2016; 5–7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery
robynbrianna.weebly.com/portfolio.html
MICHAEL LOUTHAN
Feb. 15 - March 11, 2016
Reception: Feb. 26, 2016; 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery
HALLIE LINNEBUR & MEGAN MILLER
March 21 - April 15, 2016
Reception: April 1, 2016; 5-7p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY FACULTY
& STUDENT EXHIBIT
April 18 - May 6, 2016
Reception: 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
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Artwork by Robyn Duarte-Specht
Artwork by Robyn Duarte-Specht
Ballet
The 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
choreographer
March 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 Ballet
Dec. 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 Music
The 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 II
Nov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT
with Guest Conductor Joseph Martin
Nov. 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.
23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
JAZZ VOCAL CONCERT
with The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz
Ensemble, Directed by Jennifer Barnes
Feb. 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SINGING QUAKERS HOME CONCERT
Inner Light
March 7, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
Dec. 4-5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6, 2015, at 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT
April 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
OPERA - Dido and Aeneas, An Opera in Three Acts
Jan. 29-30, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT
The Music of Nature
April 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
SING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL
10th Anniversary of Choral Connections
with Guest Conductor Dr. Janet Galvan
Feb. 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students
SINGING QUAKERS SYMPHONY OF SPRING
Earth, Wind, Fire and Rain
April 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 COFFEEHOUSE
April 24, 2016, at 7 p.m.
Casado Campus Center Atrium - Free
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Instrumental Music
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 Band
collaborates 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 CONCERT
Oct. 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT
March 31, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
CONCERT BAND CONCERT
with Kevin Bobo
Nov. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
CONCERT BAND CONCERT
with David Shaffer
April 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
CHAMBER INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
WITH FLUTE CHOIR
Nov. 12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT
April 6, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES CONCERT
Nov. 14, 2015, at 5 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
April 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Nov. 17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
OUTDOOR BAND CONCERT
with Senseney Music Community Band
May 1, 2016, at 3 p.m.
Rose Window Plaza - Free
CONCERT BAND CONCERT
with Von Hansen
Feb. 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
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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Jazz
The 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 Miller
Oct. 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT
April 8, 2016, 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 Ensemble
Oct. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ
ENSEMBLE II CONCERT
Nov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
Cyrus Chestnut, Piano
Tanya Darby, Trumpet
JAZZ CONCERT with Tanya Darby
Nov. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
JAZZ VOCAL CONCERT
with The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz
Ensemble, Directed by Jennifer Barnes
Feb. 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 Orchestra
Feb. 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
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SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT
April 1, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
Brad Leali, Saxaphone
Paul McKee, Trombone
“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
Theatre
The 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 SAID
by 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 PLAYS
A 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
AUGUST
FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION
Gary Horn
Aug. 28, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
SEPTEMBER
Early American Music: The Yankee
Tunes Smith
Sept. 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Auditorium - Free
THEATRE - The Rain Game, Or, Baal
Out, He Said
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
FACULTY FANFARE
Sept. 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 RECEPTION
Brittany Schaar
Sept. 25, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
JAZZ FACULTY QUINTET
Sept. 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
OCTOBER
JAZZ CONCERT with Cyrus Chestnut
with vocalist Connaitre Miller
Oct. 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
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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 Ensemble
Oct. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
THEATRE - Wait Until Dark
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
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Oct. 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION
Mike Miller
Oct. 30, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
NOVEMBER
FACULTY BRASS QUINTET
Nov. 1, 2015, at 3 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLES AND
JAZZ ENSEMBLE II CONCERT
Nov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI
CHOIR CONCERT with Guest
Conductor Joseph Martin
Nov. 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 Bobo
Nov. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
CHAMBER INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLES WITH FLUTE CHOIR
Nov. 12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Nov. 14, 2015, at 5 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
CONCERT
Nov. 17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
JAZZ CONCERT with Tanya Darby
Nov. 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-6
Free
ART RECEPTION
Tallgrass Prairie Press
Nov. 20, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT
CONCERT
Dec. 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 Ballet
Dec. 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
JANUARY
OPERA - Dido and Aeneas, An Opera
in Three Acts
Jan. 29-30, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION
Robyn Duarte-Specht
Jan. 29, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
FEBRUARY
SING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL
10th Anniversary of Choral
Connections with Guest Conductor
Dr. Janet Galvan
Feb. 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students
CONCERT BAND CONCERT
with Von Hansen
Feb. 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
DR. KNIGHT FACULTY
PIANO RECITAL
Feb. 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 Barnes
Feb. 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 Orchestra
Feb. 20, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION
Michael Louthan
Feb. 26, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
MARCH
SPRING BALLET Firebird and
new choreography by a guest
choreographer
March 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 Light
March 7, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students
THEATRE - The Diary of Anne Frank
March 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 NIGHT
with Brad Leali
March 23, 2016, at 8 p.m.
Casado Campus Center - Free
TOWER WIND QUINTET RECITAL
March 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT
March 31, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
APRIL
ART RECEPTION
Hallie Linnebur and Megan Miller
April 1, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT
April 1, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CONCERT BAND CONCERT
with David Shaffer
April 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditroium
$6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT
April 6, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium - Free
JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT
April 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT The Music of Nature
April 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students
FACULTY BRASS QUINTET
April 14, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Auditorium - Free
SINGING QUAKERS SYMPHONY OF
SPRING - Earth, Wind, Fire and Rain
April 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 COFFEEHOUSE
April 24, 2016, at 7 p.m.
Casado Campus Center Atrium - Free
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
CONCERT
April 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students
FINAL FRIDAY - FRIENDS
UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND
STUDENT EXHIBIT
April 29, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free
MAY
OUTDOOR BAND CONCERT WITH
Senseney Music Community Band
May 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 Godglorifying. 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
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Ticket Information
TICKET AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
All 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 TICKETS
All 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 TICKETS
Season 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.
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PAYMENT METHODS
We 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 EXCHANGES
We 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 GUIDELINES
We 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
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 the
Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677.
Season Tickets - Available beginning Aug. 17, 2015.
Qty.
Adults
Price
Qty.
Seniors
Price
Students
Qty.
Price
TOTAL
Singing Quakers, Orchestra or Pick 4 (list selected 4 below)
Individual Tickets - Available beginning Sept. 1, 2015.
Date
Time
Event
Qty.
12/19/15 7:30 p.m. Nutcracker (EXAMPLE)
2
Adults
Price
Qty.
Seniors
Price
Students
Qty.
Price
TOTAL
$40
$20
Ticket Subtotal $
Delivery Method
Mailing Fee $
Include $2 or a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
10% off for Season Tickets $
Please hold my tickets at the Friends University Fine Arts Box Office.
Additional Donation $
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.
General Information
Please mail payment and form to:
Friends University Fine Arts Office
c/o Box Office Manager
2100 W. University Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Seating
Email:
We 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.
Email
Mail
Stage
Main Floor
Ramp
Stairs
Mezzanine
Stairs
Back cover photo by Mickey Shannon Photography
How do you prefer to be contacted?
Ramp
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.
GRAND TOTAL $
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