2018-2019 Friends University Fine Arts Brochure

FINE ARTS 2018-2019

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A NOTE FROM THE CHAIR

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DISCOVER THE FINE ARTS

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FACULTY PERFORMANCES

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VOCAL MUSIC

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

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THEATRE PERFORMANCE

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JAZZ MUSIC

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VISUAL ARTS

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BALLET PERFORMANCE

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TICKET INFORMATION

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2018-19 EVENT POSTER

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FACULTY & STAFF

Front cover and inside cover photos by June Trieb

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.

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, 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.

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 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.

from the desk of

DR. JOAN GRIFFING

FINE ARTS DIVISION CHAIR

Q& A What did your previous position entail?

At Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), I was chair of the music department for 22 years. In that capacity, I oversaw all the events of the collegiate department and our community music programs.

I taught violin and viola lessons and classes pertaining to strings.

I also coached string chamber music and conducted the EMU Orchestra.

Welcome to the 2018 -19 fine arts season at Friends University! The Fine Arts Division has a full calendar of exciting events planned. Our talented and hardworking students, coached and mentored by our outstanding faculty, are looking forward to sharing their gifts with you throughout the year. We promise another season of first-class productions, exhibits, concerts and shows. You will leave inspired!

The arts serve us in a myriad of ways, filling our souls with comfort and joy, and lifting our spirits. In his book Divine Beauty: The Invisible Embrace, Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donohue wrote, “The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere – in landscape, music, art, clothes, furniture, gardening, companionship, love, religion and in ourselves…

We feel most alive in the presence of the Beautiful for it meets the needs of our soul.”

Celebrating and sharing beauty is the hallmark of the arts at Friends.

Attending arts performances and shows in person adds a dimension to our lives not experienced in any other capacity. Friends’ students, faculty and staff are thrilled to have you join us for these events. You play an important role in our performances by providing laughter, applause, reaction and interaction with our young artists. Your partnership completes the learning experience for our students. Thank you for your attendance!

As the new chair of the Friends Fine Arts Division, I am thrilled to be leading and serving this exceptional university’s fine arts program. Our tradition of excellence continues to shine through our arts offerings for the community. I hope to meet you and learn what you love about the arts at Friends. Please introduce yourself to me at your next event. I look forward to meeting you!

Dr. Joan Griffing Division of Fine Arts Chair Friends University

What most excites you about working at Friends?

The long tradition of excellence in the arts at Friends made the university very attractive to me.

I have long been interested in how all the arts can interrelate to each and across disciplines.

I also am very excited about having ballet a part of the fine arts division because we did not have dance at EMU.

Why do you think investing in community is important?

The arts are about selfexpression. They enable us to connect with people. By sharing the arts with others in a whole host of ways, we can collectively bring about change in the broader society.

Contributing to the life of those around us enriches us all.

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oin us for any of the following events designed to acquaint prospective students with the outstanding Fine Arts programs at Friends University.

Show Me the Money Friday, Oct. 5

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 or art education.

Professional speakers, as well as current students and faculty, lead participants through the process.

Lunch will be provided. To register, please call 316-295-5548.

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Art Challenge

Fine Arts Showcase Days Friday, Jan. 25

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, visit with current students and faculty, and enjoy a free lunch. For more information, please call 316 - 295 - 5536.

Friday, March 22

Vocal

Friday, Oct. 19 Friday, Nov. 30

Sing It! Vocal Festival Thursday, Feb. 7

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.

Instrumental Theatre

26th Annual Jazz Festival Friday, Feb. 15 Saturday, Feb. 16

Riney Fine Arts Center Join the Friends University jazz department for two days of great music and learning.

Guest artists conduct master classes and work with student jazz groups from across the state. For more information, please call 316-295-5677.

Jazz

Visual Arts

Ballet

Art Challenge

Friday, March 1

Garvey Art Center Join the Friends University Art Department for the 14th 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 316-295-5548.

FACULT Y PE RFO RM A NCES “The superior teacher demonstrates” -William Arthur Ward

Faculty Fanfare

Thursday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Dr. James Knight Piano Recital

Tower Wind Quintet Recital

Sebits Auditorium Free

Sebits Auditorium Free

Monday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.

“Creatures and Critters” Thursday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.

DEPARTMENT STAFF Alyssa Whalen

Fine Arts Events Coordinator alyssa_whalen@friends.edu 316-295-5537

Robert Hett

Director of Technical Services bhett@friends.edu 316-295-5199

Robyn Mabe

Administrative Assistant maber@friends.edu 316-295-5548

Tamie Rains

Administrative Assistant tamie_rains@friends.edu 316-295-5877

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DR. MARK BARTEL Associate Professor of Music; Director of Choral Music; Singing Quakers Director

ROLAINE HETHERINGTON Assistant Professor of Music/Applied Voice; Concert Choir Director

DR. MATTHEW SCHLONEGER Assistant Professor of Voice

ADJUNCTS Charleen Ayers Cindy Blasdel Sean Hephner Holly Taylor Charles Turley

Symphony of Spring

Choir Singing Quakers Courtesy photos by Dr. Concert Joseph Myers

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he comprehensive vocal program at Friends University includes four choral ensembles, music theatre, opera productions, vocal jazz and choral-orchestral masterworks.

Friends University choirs are frequently invited to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association annual convention and to collaborate with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra.

Singing Quakers Alumni Choir Concert “Come and Worship” Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Each year, selected high school choirs are invited to the Sing It! Vocal 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 abroad, performing

Sing It! Vocal Festival Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring guest conductor Tesfa Wondemagegnehu

Eastminster Presbyterian Church Adults: $12 | Seniors & Students: $10

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Christmas Candlelight Concert

The Impresario by Mozart

Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13

The Secret Garden Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $11 | Seniors & Students: $8

Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium | Free

Singing Quakers Home Concert

Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13

Concert Choir

Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6

at professional music education conferences, and service-learning.

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, have also been featured on national television and have performed at the White House, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Jazz Vocal Ensemble Spring Concert Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Symphony of Spring A Broadway Showcase “A Wonderful World” Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13

Concert Choir Coffeehouse

Sunday, April 28, 7 p.m.

Casado Campus Center | Free

Musical Theatre Scenes Program

Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.

The Singing Quakers will travel to Italy and Austria on their June 2019 international tour!

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Sebits Auditorium | Free

Chamber ensembles include the Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir, Clarinet Quartet, Brass Quintet, Tuba Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet and String Ensemble. Instrumental ensembles regularly perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association annual convention.

Community Orchestra

Sinfonietta Orchestra

Sinfonietta Orchestra

“It’s a Celebration!

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Mozart, Coronation Mass with the Singing Quakers Sebits Auditorium Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6

Band Concert

Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Dr. Joan Griffing, violin Sebits Auditorium | Free

Monday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Robert Buckley, composer/conductor-in-residence

Monday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Irv Wagner, trombone

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Community Orchestra

Percussion Ensemble

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium | Free

Chamber Instrumental Ensemble

Thursday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium | Free

Band Concert

Band Concert

Tuesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring winners of the Miller Concerto Competition and the Wichita Area Piano Teacher League Competition

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6

INSTRUMENTAL

The Sinfonietta Orchestra, previously known as the Chamber Orchestra, primarily performs string literature and collaborates regularly with guest soloists. Friends University Community Orchestra includes students, faculty and community members and performs standard full orchestra compositions.

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nstrumental 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.

Monday, April 1, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Rachelle Goter, clarinet Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Percussion Ensemble Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium | Free

Outdoor Band Concert Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.

Featuring Earnest Alexander Rose Window Plaza | Free

DR. JOHN TAYLOR

Monday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium | Free

Professor of Music; Music Education and Band Director

DR. JAMES KNIGHT Assistant Professor of Piano

TONI LIBHART Sinfonietta Orchestra

ADJUNCTS

Community Orchestra

Kay Buskirk Randy Crow Catherine Everingham Howard Glanton Rachelle Goter Chelley Graves Dana Hamant Dr. Von Hansen Amy Hoffman Denise Kintzel

Assistant Professor of Music; Academic Recruitment Coordinator Gary Leopold LaVonna Loesch Susan Mayo Kirsten Moler Richard Roller Steve Slater Cindy Thompson Laurie Thorton Kimme Whittemore

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heatre productions offer a variety of opportunities to perform, collaborate, create and produce stage plays, musical theatre, improvisation and original scripts. At Friends, this means students can participate in performance or production leading to a theatre minor, which partners well with a

Frankenstein

Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m.

A new drama by Bo List. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley.

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $11 | Seniors & Students: $8

The Secret Garden

Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m.

A musical by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd. Sebits Auditorium Adults: $11 | Seniors & Students: $8

number of majors and academic paths. Students come to learn creative ways to solve their educational, vocational and artistic problems using critical thinking skills based upon solid work experience in theatrical performance and 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. A variety of annual productions and projects provide ample opportunity for students to perform, create and learn.

The Impresario

by Mozart

Musical Theatre Scenes Program

Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium | Free

Sebits Auditorium | Free

Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes

Thursday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m.

A new comedy by Jamie Robledo.

Produced by special arrangement with Stage Rights. Based upon characters by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Studio Theatre Adults: $11 | Seniors & Students: $8

Courtesy photos by Dr. Joseph Myers

KURT PRIEBE Assistant Professor of Drama and Media; Director of Media Communications

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The Mikado

The Mousetrap

Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring The Cherokee Maidens and Sycamore Swing with Jazz Ensemble I and JVE Sebits Auditorium Adults: $12 | Seniors & Students: $6

Jazz Ensemble II & Jazz Combos Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Greg Carroll, vibes Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Jazz Vocal Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble I

26th Annual Jazz Festival

Jazz Department Showcase

Friday & Saturday, Feb. 15-16 Riney Fine Arts Center Daytime events are free and open to the public

Jazz Festival Headliner Concert

Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring The Four Freshman, Brad Leali and The Friends University Alumni Big Band.

Crown Uptown Theatre Tickets: Call (316) 612-7696 or visit crownuptown.com

Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Mike Steinel, trumpet, and Rosanna Eckert, vocals Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Senior Night Jazz Concert Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Jazz Vocal Ensemble Spring Concert Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3

LISA HITTLE Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Jazz Program

THE FOUR FRESHMAN

Special Guests MIKE STEINEL & ROSANNA ECKERT

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Jazz Swings Western Style

all instruments. Each spring Friends University hosts a two-day festival featuring nationally known jazz artists.

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 in 2012 and Europe in 2008 and 2010 ).

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he 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 and four jazz combos.

Also offered are a jazz concentration performance degree, improvisation classes and private jazz lessons on

CRAIG CURRY Visiting Lecturer of Music; Composerin-Residence; Jazz Vocal Ensemble Director

GREG CARROLL

BRAD LEALI

ADJUNCTS Seth Carrithers Tyler Gauldin Bill Glenn Nicholas Schroeder Randy Zellers

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AIGA Student Portfolio Forum

Senior Show Reception Graeham Jarvis- Live Mural Painting

KAREN SCROGGINS

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Lifeboat Creative

major in the visual arts at Friends University allows students the opportunity to study studio art (drawing, painting, print making, sculpture, ceramics or

photography) and graphic 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-theclassroom learning.

Matt Miller Gallery Opening

Kevin Swinicki Gallery Opening

Karen Scroggins Gallery Opening

On display through Sept. 22 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free

On display through Jan. 19 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free

On display through April 20 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free

Friends Alumni Gallery Opening

Jordan Kirtley Gallery Opening

Student & Faculty Gallery Opening

On display through Oct. 20 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free

On display through Feb. 16 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free

On display through May 18 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free

Jim Simpson Gallery Opening

High School Teachers Gallery Opening

On display through Nov. 24 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free

On display through March 23 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free

Assistant Professor of Graphic Arts; Director of Visual Arts Program

AARON KRONE Assistant Professor of Art

ADJUNCTS Mark Bosworth Debra Cox Kelsy Gossett Dennis Ann Krone Lauren Miller Caitlin Penny Ellen Rife Charlotte Martin Art Gallery Director

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Friday, Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 28, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 25, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 22, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, March 29, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, April 26, 5-7 p.m.

Fall Ballet

The Nutcracker

Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13

Friday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13

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

Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.

Featuring Marlise McCormick, choreographer and The Friends University Concert Band Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13

BALLET

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.

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he 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.

Courtesy photo by Dr. Joseph Myers

ANDREA VAZQUEZ AGUIRRE Visiting Lecturer of Dance; Director of Ballet

ADJUNCT Joshua Larson Kelsea Wright

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TICKET INFORMATION Tickets go on sale August 20, 2018!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

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friends.edu/finearts

Phone

316-295-5677 Form located on next page

In-person Riney Fine Arts Center Office A2

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 and Performance Information

All programs, artists, ticket prices, dates and times are subject to change without notice.

Refunds & Exchanges

We cannot give refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

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 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.

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.

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.

All tickets must be paid for at the time of ordering.

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - noon 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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For questions or more information, please call 316-295-5677.

TICKETORDER FORM Season tickets are available beginning Aug. 20, 2018. Several packages are available, including Singing Quakers and “Pick 4� from all events. Take 10 percent off your ticket price to get the season ticket discount.

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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 7-15 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

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Seating

We will always choose the best seats available when your order is processed. For a detailed seating chart of Sebits Auditorium, please visit: friends.edu/finearts.

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.

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FINE ARTS EVENTS 2018-2019

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11/3: Singing Quaker Alumni Concert 11/5: Band Concert 11/7: Percussion Ensemble 11/9: Jazz Vocal Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble I 11/12: Chamber Instrumental Ensemble 11/15: Sinfonietta Orchestra 11/30: Fine Arts Showcase 11/30: Kevin Swinicki Gallery Opening 11/30-12/2: Christmas Candlelight 11/30-12/2: Christmas Candlelight 12/7-9; 12/14-15: Nutcracker

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1/25: Fine Arts Showcase 1/25: Jordan Kirtley Gallery Opening

2/1-2: The Secret Garden 2/7: Sing It! Vocal Music Festival 2/15-16: 26th Annual Jazz Festival 2/18: Band Concert 2/22: High School Teachers Gallery Opening

3/1: Art Challenge 3/7: The Impresario by Mozart 3/8-10: Spring Ballet 3/18: Dr. James Knight Piano Recital 3/20: Jazz Department Showcase 3/22: Fine Arts Showcase 3/23-24: Singing Quakers Home Concert 3/26: Community Orchestra 3/28: Tower Wind Quintet Recital 3/29: Karen Scroggins Gallery Opening 3/28 -31: Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes 4/1: Band Concert 4/4: Sinfonietta Orchestra 4/5: Senior Night Jazz Concert 4/9: Percussion Ensemble 4/11: Concert Choir 4/12: Jazz Vocal Ensemble Spring Concert 4/26: Student & Faculty Gallery Opening 4/26 -28: Symphony of Spring 4/28: Concert Choir Coffeehouse 5/4: Musical Theatre Scenes Program 5/5: Outdoor Band Concert

FACULTY & STAFF DR. JOAN GRIFFING Division Chair

joan_griffing@friends.edu 316-295-5849

DR. MARK BARTEL

Associate Professor of Music; Director of Choral Music (directs Singing Quakers)

bartel@friends.edu 316-295-5553

CRAIG CURRY

Visiting Lecturer of Music; Composer-in-Residence; Director of Jazz Vocal Ensemble

craig_curry@friends.edu 316-295-5857

ROLAINE HETHERINGTON

Assistant Professor of Music/Applied Voice (directs Concert Choir)

hetherington@friends.edu 316-295-5533

LISA HITTLE

Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Jazz Program

DR. MATTHEW SCHLONEGER

Assistant Professor of Voice

matthew_schloneger@friends.edu 316-295-5565

KAREN SCROGGINS

Assistant Professor of Graphic Arts; Director of Visual Arts Program (directs visual communications)

scroggins@friends.edu 316-295-5913

DR. JOHN TAYLOR Professor of Music (directs bands and music education program)

taylorj@friends.edu 316-295-5535

ANDREA VAZQUEZ AGUIRRE Visiting Lecturer of Dance; Director of Ballet

andrea_vazquez_aguir@friends.edu 316-295-5848

ROBERT HETT

Director of Technical Services

hittll@friends.edu 316-295-5616

bhett@friends.edu 316-295-5199

DR. JAMES KNIGHT

ROBYN MABE

knightjh@friends.edu 316-295-5532

maber@friends.edu 316-295-5548

AARON KRONE

TAMIE RAINS

kroneaa@friends.edu 316-295-5614

tamie_rains@friends.edu 316-295-5877

TONI LIBHART

ALYSSA WHALEN

Assistant Professor of Piano

Assistant Professor of Art

Assistant Professor of Music; Academic Recruitment Coordinator (coordinates scholarships and auditions)

libhat@friends.edu 316-295-5536

KURT PRIEBE

Assistant Professor of Drama and Media (directs media communications)

priebek@friends.edu 316-295-5601

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Fine Arts Events Coordinator

alyssa_whalen@friends.edu 316-295-5537

ADJUNCT FACULTY Charleen Ayers, Voice Performance Cindy Blasdel, Theory, Singing Quakers Accompanist Marc Bosworth, Printmaking Kay Buskirk, Viola, Director of Sinfonietta Seth Carrithers, Jazz Bass Debra Cox, Ceramics Randy Crow, Brass Methods Catherine Everingham, String Methods Tyler Gauldin, Jazz, Classical Saxophone, Jazz Band II Howard Glanton, Classical Guitar Bill Glenn, Drum Set Kelsy Gossett Dennis, Photography Rachelle Goter, Clarinet Chelley Graves, Violin Dana Hamant, Assistant Band Director Dr. Von Hansen, Percussion & Music History Sean Hephner, Concert Choir Accompanist, Opera Workshop & Musical accompanist

Amy Hoffman, Flute Denise Kintzel, French Horn Ann Krone, Aesthetic Experience Thru Visual Arts Joshua Larson, Related Dance Forms Gary Leopold, Trumpet LaVonna Loesch, Piano Class Susan Mayo, Cello Lauren Miller, Computer Print Technologies Kirsten Moler, String Bass Caitlin Penny, Sculpture Ellen Rife, Art History Richard Roller, Director of Community Orchestra Nicholas Schroeder, Jazz Brass Improvisation Steve Slater, Trombone Holly Taylor, Music Education, Aesthetics of Music Cindy Thompson, Oboe Laurie Thornton, Woodwind Methods Charles Turley, Voice Kimme Whittemore, Bassoon Kelsea Wright, Yoga Randall Zellers, Jazz Guitar For more detailed information on staff and faculty, please visit friends.edu/directory.

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