Booklet 2014 email

College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education

Fine Arts | 2014-15

Friends University Mission We 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.

Vision Friends University will become a regional university with national programs and an international presence.

College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education The 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.

Spring Ballet, 2014

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Art DOG, 2014

Jazz Concert, 2013

About the cover photo: Taken by Tat Hidano, Singing Quaker’s Tour 2013, Kansas City Cathedral.

Excellence in the Fine Arts Fine Arts Guest Artists We 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.

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.

• 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.

• The Fine Arts has more than 50 concerts, performances, theatre productions and art exhibits annually.

• Student musicians and actors perform in Wichita churches, schools and concerts.

• More than 20 guest musicians, choreographers and artists visit campus annually to perform and create with students and faculty.

“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

Concert Band Concert, 2013

The Wakefield Mysteries, 2014

Singing Quaker Tour, 2014

Community Orchestra, 2014

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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. 24, 2014 Dec. 5, 2014 Jan. 30, 2015 March 13, 2015 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’ll even get a free lunch! For more information, please call 316-295-5536.

SHOW ME THE MONEY Sept. 26, 2014 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, 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 CONNECTIONS Feb. 5, 2015 Sebits 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.

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22ND ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Feb. 20-21, 2015 Riney 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 CHALLENGE March 6, 2015 Garvey 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

Faculty Performances FACULTY FANFARE Sept. 4, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Featuring several faculty members.

FACULTY TRIO RECITAL Sept. 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium The String Trio will perform a variety of music.

FACULTY BRASS QUINTET RECITAL Nov. 9, 2014, at 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium April 19, 2015, at 3 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium 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. KNIGHT FACULTY PIANO RECITAL Nov. 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium This recital will feature personal piano favorites.

DR. SMITH FACULTY VOICE RECITAL March 23, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium This recital will feature sacred pieces from oratorios, cantatas and operas.

TOWER WIND QUINTET RECITAL March 26, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium 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.

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

DR. JAMES KNIGHT Assistant Professor of Piano knightjh@friends.edu 316-295-5532

STAN ROGERS Associate Professor of Dance rogersst@friends.edu 316-295-5848

TED KRONE Professor of Art krone@friends.edu 316-295-5657

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 SHERRIE ANDERSON Administrative Assistant anderss@friends.edu 316-295-5877 MACKENZIE HARTING Fine Arts Events Coordinator mackenzie_harting@friends.edu 316-295-5537 ROBERT HETT Director of Technical Services bhett@friends.edu 316-295-5199 DEB MCKEDY Administrative Assistant to the Division Chair dmckedy@friends.edu 316-295-5548

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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.

Artwork by Rachel Scribner

Artwork by Amy Warfield

MICKEY SHANNON Aug. 11 - Sept. 12, 2014 Reception: Aug. 29, 2014; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery mickeyshannon.com

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY ART FACULTY AND STUDENTS EXHIBIT April 20 - May 8, 2015 Reception: April 24, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY 2014 ALUMNI ART EXHIBIT Sept. 15 - Oct. 10, 2014 Reception: Sept. 26, 2014; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery

CHARLOTTE MARTIN May 11 - Aug. 7, 2015 Reception: June 26, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery cmartinsart.com

RACHEL SCRIBNER Oct. 13 - Nov. 14, 2014 Reception: Oct. 31, 2014; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery rachelscribner.wordpress.com STAN K. ROGERS Nov. 17 - Dec. 19, 2014 Reception: Dec. 5, 2014; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery HEATHER POWELL Jan. 12 - Feb. 13, 2015 Reception: Jan. 30, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery heatherpowellpainting.com TARA HUFFORD-WALKER Feb. 16 - March 13, 2015 Reception: Feb. 27, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery taralynn13.wix.com/tara-hufford-walker

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AMY WARFIELD March 16 - April 17, 2015 Reception: March 27, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery

Photography by Mickey Shannon

“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

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.

Spring Ballet, 2014

Dominic Walsh

James Wallace

“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 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

SPRING BALLET - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM March 6-7, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

March 8, 2015, 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.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a lavish ballet based on the classic comedy by William Shakespeare with music by Felix Mendelssohn.

THE NUTCRACKER WITH GUEST ARTISTS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET Dec. 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

CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE May 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - FREE This performance highlights our ballet seniors.

Nutcracker, 2013

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.

Photo credit for Dominic Walsh: Gabriella Nissen, photography

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Symphony of Spring, 2014

Choral and Vocal Music

Choral 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 SINGING QUAKERS CONCERT Oct. 4, 2014, at 7 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - FREE JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Nov. 7, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT Nov. 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 WORKS Nov. 22, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - FREE CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERT Dec. 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 WITH guest conductor Dr. Kevin Fenton Feb. 5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students

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JAZZ VOCAL INVITATIONAL CONCERT WITH THE DENA DEROSE TRIO Feb. 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 AND FOUND MUSICAL TREASURES March 31, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT April 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students SYMPHONY OF SPRING - TAKE FLIGHT April 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 COFFEEHOUSE April 26, 2015, at 7 p.m.

Casado Campus Center - FREE “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 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.

CONCERT BAND CONCERT WITH Gary Leopold Nov. 3, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students

Chamber Orchestra Concert, 2014

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT March 27, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium - FREE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT April 7, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT Nov. 6, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium - FREE

CONCERT BAND CONCERT WITH paula crider, conductor-in-residence April 13, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT Nov. 18, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students CHAMBER BRASS AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES CONCERT Nov. 13, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - FREE

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT April 16, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - FREE

CONCERT BAND CONCERT WITH steve ticknor, alto saxophone soloist Feb. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students

OUTDOOR BAND CONCERT WITH SENSENEY MUSIC COMMUNITY BAND May 3, 2015, at 3 p.m.

Rose Window Plaza - FREE

“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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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).

Clay Jenkins

JAZZ CONCERT WITH JANE BUNNETT AND MAQUEQUE Sept. 16, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students JAZZ ENSEMBLE I CONCERT Oct. 3, 2014, at 8 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students CASADO JAZZ NIGHT WITH ALLEN CARTER Oct. 15, 2014, at 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center - FREE

Allen Carter

Dena Derose

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE II CONCERT Nov. 7, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students JAZZ CONCERT WITH DARMON MEADER Nov. 24, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students JAZZ VOCAL INVITATIONAL CONCERT WITH THE DENA DEROSE TRIO Feb. 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 TRIO Feb. 21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students

Darmon Meader

CASADO JAZZ NIGHT WITH CLAY JENKINS March 25, 2015, at 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center - FREE JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT April 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT April 10, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque

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“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

Theatre

The Wakefield Mysteries, 2014

The 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 selfstarter 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 COMEDY

by 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 STEPS adapted 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

“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

GOOD NEWS - A 1920’S MUSICAL COMEDY Book 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 man

by 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

Snoopy!!!, 2013

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 2013

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Fine Arts Year At A Glance AUGUST Mickey Shannon Final Friday Reception Aug. 29, 2014, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free SEPTEMBER Faculty Fanfare Sept. 4, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Faculty Trio Recital Sept. 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Jazz Concert with Jane Bunnett and Maqueque Sept. 16, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students Leaving Iowa - A Comedy Sept. 25-27, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students Friends University 2014 Alumni Final Friday Reception Sept. 26, 2014, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free OCTOBER Jazz Ensemble I Concert Oct. 3, 2014, at 8 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students 90th Anniversary Singing Quakers Concert Oct. 4, 2014, at 7 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Casado Jazz Night with Allen Carter Oct. 15, 2014, at 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free

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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

Chamber Brass and Percussion Ensembles Concert Nov. 13, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

The 39 Steps - A Slapstick Comedy Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students

Community Orchestra Concert Nov. 18, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students

Rachel Scribner Final Friday Reception Oct. 31, 2014, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free

Inspired by Shakespeare - Opera Scenes Based on Shakespeare’s Works Nov. 22, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

NOVEMBER Concert Band Concert with Gary Leopold Nov. 3, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students

Jazz Concert with Darmon Meader Nov. 24, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students

Chamber Orchestra Concert Nov. 6, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium Free Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Jazz II Concert Nov. 7, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students Singing Quakers Alumni Choir Concert Nov. 8, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Eastminster Presbyterian Church (1958 N. Webb Road) $12 adults; $10 seniors; $10 students Faculty Brass Quintet Recital Nov. 9, 2014, at 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Dr. Knight Faculty Piano Recital Nov. 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

DECEMBER Stan K. Rogers Artist Reception Dec. 5, 2014, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free Christmas Candlelight Concert Dec. 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 Ballet Dec. 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 JANUARY Good News - A Musical Comedy Jan. 29-31, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students Heather Powell Final Friday Reception Jan. 30, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free

FEBRUARY Choral 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 soloist Feb. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students Jazz Vocal Invitational Concert with The Dena Derose Trio Feb. 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 Trio Feb. 21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students Tara Hufford-Walker Final Friday Reception Feb. 27, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free MARCH Spring Ballet - A Midsummer Night’s Dream March 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 Drama March 12-14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students Dr. Smith Faculty Voice Recital March 23, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Casado Jazz Night with Clay Jenkins March 25, 2015, at 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free

Tower Woodwind Quintet Recital March 26, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Faculty Brass Quintet Recital April 19, 2015, at 3 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium Free

Amy Warfield Final Friday Reception March 27, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free

Singing Quakers Symphony of Spring - Take Flight April 24-25, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

April 26, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students

Chamber Orchestra Concert March 27, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium Free 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 Treasures March 31, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students APRIL Jazz Vocal Ensemble Concert April 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students Community Orchestra Concert April 7, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students Senior Jazz Night Concert April 10, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students Concert Band Concert with Paula Crider, conductor-in-residence April 13, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students Percussion Ensemble Concert April 16, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Friends University Art Faculty and Students Final Friday Reception April 24, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free Concert Choir Coffeehouse April 26, 2015, at 7 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free MAY Outdoor Band Concert with the Senseney Music Community Band May 3, 2015, at 3 p.m.

Rose Window Plaza Free Choreography Showcase May 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free JUNE Charlotte Martin Final Friday Reception June 26, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery Free

“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

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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, 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 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. 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.

The Nutcracker, 2013

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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. 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 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, 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.

Chamber Orchestra, 2014

Opera Workshop, 2013

Concert Choir, 2014

KU Jazz Festival, 2014

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. 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 the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677.

Season Tickets - Available beginning Aug. 11, 2014.

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, 2014.

Date

Time

Event

Qty.

12/19/14 7:30 p.m. Nutcracker (EXAMPLE)

2

Adults Price

Qty.

Seniors Price

Students Qty. Price

TOTAL $40

$20

Ticket Subtotal $

Delivery Method

Mailing Fee $

o Please hold my tickets at the Friends University Fine Arts Box Office.

Include $2 or a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

10% off for Season Tickets $

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 Office c/o Box Office Manager 2100 W. University Ave. Wichita, KS 67213

GRAND TOTAL $

General Information 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.

How do you prefer to be contacted? o Email o Mail

Stage Ramp

Main Floor

Ramp

Stairs

Mezzanine

Stairs

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.

Additional Donation $

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