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Friends University Fine Arts

2011-12 Calendar of Events

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to another superb Fine

Arts season at Friends University! Our tradition of excellence lives on Dr. Stephen R. Eaves

with an exciting and inspiring offering of exhibitions, shows, concerts

and recitals for 2011-2012. Fresh, innovative visual art, exciting dance and stellar singing only begin to describe the many affordable Fine Arts performances and exhibits this season. You will be inspired and entertained by our impressive students, faculty and guest artists.

Your attendance and support of our annual season allows us to create a rich environment of performance, creativity and learning that cultivates future young artists. Attending Fine Arts events at Friends University is a “two for one” experience---inspiring entertainment and support of emerging young artists. What a bargain!

As the new Chair of the Division of Fine Arts, I am excited about leading the region’s most exceptional Fine Arts program. I personally invite you to review this brochure and reserve your tickets for any and all of our Fine Arts performances and exhibits at Friends University. If you have attended events in the past, plan to include several additional dates this year! If you have never attended a Fine Arts event at Friends make this the year you treat yourself! Experiencing the Fine Arts in person truly enriches and adds depth to our daily life. It compels us to think, feel and see anew. Make the effort to join us; you will not be disappointed!

Stephen R. Eaves, Chair Division of Fine Arts Friends University

Brochure Design By: Bree Renner

Friends University Junior

Kendall Ens

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Christa Chapin

Friends University Fine Arts Events Coordinator Riney Fine Arts Center

Garvey Art Center

Choral Music

Jazz Vocal Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble II Concert

November 11, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students Craig Curry leads the Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Lisa Hittle directs the Jazz Ensemble II in this concert highlighting both vocal and instrumental jazz classics.

Singing Quakers Alumni Choir Concert

November 12, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Eastminster Presbyterian Church 1958 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS $12 adults, $10 seniors/students From classics and spirituals to hymns and folk songs, the Singing Quakers Alumni Choir presents “A Concert of American Music” directed by Dr. Cecil J. Riney and featuring guest conductor Dr. Kevin Fenton (G’84), Professor of Choral Conducting and Ensembles at Florida State University.

Friends University Community Orchestra Concert with Choirs November 15, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $10 adults, $8 seniors/students

America’s rich musical traditions flow from a variety of sources, including folk songs, spirituals, hymns and symphonic music. Come and explore a bit of our nation’s musical heritage as the orchestra joins forces with the 200-voice Friends University Choral Union in a concert entitled, “Made in the U.S.A.”

Christmas Candlelight Concert December 2-3 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

December 4, 2011 @ 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

Celebrate the message of Christmas with this beloved tradition. Christmas Candlelight features the Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, Madrigals, Kantorei and the 200-voice Choral Union, and will close with the premiere performance of a brand new work by composer Craig Curry.

Choral Connections Concert

Broadway, classical, world music and more! Known for stirring performances at home and abroad, the sounds of Friends University choirs range from the intimacy of the Jazz Vocal Ensemble to the majesty of the 200-voice Choral Union. Under the leadership of Dr. Mark Bartel, Rolaine Hetherington, Craig Curry, and special guest conductors, the voices of Friends University are sure to inspire you!

Concert Choir Spring Concert

March 27, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students “The aim and final end of music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”

-J.S. Bach Join the Concert Choir for their spring musical offering: The Heart and Soul of Music. Exploring the many emotions of mankind, the choir will perform selections which give expression to the outpouring of the heart in the form of music, bringing refreshment to the soul.

February 3, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students The Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and Jazz Vocal Ensemble will share the stage with some of Kansas’ top high school choirs.

Highlighting spirituals and gospel music, the concert features special guest conductor, Dr. Keith Hampton, and gospel singer and distinguished Friends University alumnus, Earnest Alexander.

Singing Quakers Home Concert March 10, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

March 11, 2012 @ 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

Throughout the 10th anniversary year of 9/11 the Singing Quakers will commemorate the tragedy of that day through music. Seeking to give voice to that which is beyond words, the choir will perform songs of mourning and remembrance as well as songs which offer comfort, redemption and hope for the future.

Concert Choir Coffeehouse April 22, 2012 @ 7 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free

What event combines songs, snickerdoodles, coffee and college students?

The Concert Choir Coffeehouse! This annual fund-raiser is an anticipated event every spring as choir members share their talents and favorite cookies. It’s different each year so you won’t want to miss this year’s offering of music, skits, juggling and who knows what else. We’ll also have coffee mugs available to sip java from while enjoying the performance, so... on with the show!

Symphony of Spring

April 26-28, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

April 29, 2012 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

Candlelight 2010

Jazz Vocal Ensemble Concert April 5, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students

Enjoy an evening of tight harmonies and energetic swing as our Jazz Vocal Ensemble takes the stage. Featuring fresh arrangements of jazz standards as well as challenging new vocal jazz literature, they’re bringing new life and energy to vocal jazz.

From moving ballads, to up-tempo dance numbers, and the majesty of full orchestra and chorus, the Singing Quakers present Symphony of Spring.

This Broadway showcase is just one of the full range of performing arts at Friends University.

Symphony of Spring 2011

Ballet The Friends University Ballet program has established itself as a regional leader and outstanding program of excellence. Under the direction of Stan K. Rogers, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ballet is one of only a handful in the nation. Come and enjoy the traditions of our Fall and Spring Ballets and our annual production of The Nutcracker.

Fall Ballet

October 7-8, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

October 9, 2011 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students The Fall Ballet will include two new ballets and two ballets that have been favorites in the past.

Misty RasconSmith, Los Angeles choreographer, created a Jazz Ballet specifically for the Friends dancers.

Misty has worked with Christina Aguilera, Pink, Britney Spears and Snoop Dogg. A new ballet by James Wallace, Artistic Director of the Denver based David Taylor Dance Theatre, will also be showcased. His company is one of the best contemporary ballet groups in the Midwest. The Fall Ballet will also include an encore performance of “Solace” by Melonie Buchanan which premiered last Spring as well as a revival of the beloved Bizet ballet, “Carmen Suite”, with choreography by Friends University Ballet Director, Stan K. Rogers. This is sure to be an exciting performance.

The Nutcracker 2008

The Nutcracker

December 10, 2011 @ 2 & 7:30 p.m.

December 11, 2011 @ 2 p.m.

December 16-17, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

December 18, 2011 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students Friends University and Wichita Ballet Theatre present the full-length holiday favorite The Nutcracker, featuring local dancers and ballet majors at Friends University.

The guest artists for December 9-11 will be Melody Herrera and Connor Walsh from Houston Ballet.

December 16-18 performances will feature guest artists Wendy Whelan and Tyler Angle, principal dancers with The New York City Ballet.

Solace 2011

Spring Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

March 2-3, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

March 4, 2012 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students A new and lavish ballet production of the classic comedy by William Shakespeare with new scenery and costumes. Director, Stan K. Rogers, will direct and choreograph this beloved story with music by Felix Mendelssohn. The comic love plot is wrought by fairies and magic. The fairies maneuver the events in a human love story while they, at the same time, are engaged in difficulties of their own. A classic tale for all ages.

The Great Plains 2011

Spring Ballet 2011

Choreography Showcase May 4, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

The ballet seniors will showcase their own choreographed pieces. The numbers are a combination of two semesters of dance composition and choreography.

Jazz

Revel in the sounds of the Friends University big bands and jazz combos. The 2011-12 jazz season includes appearances by worldclass guest artists that you will not want to miss! Under the direction of Lisa Hittle, the student jazz groups will entertain and amaze you with their talent and passion for playing the music of the jazz greats.

Four Freshmen with the Jazz Friends Community Big Band

September 19, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $25 adults, $20 seniors/students Reserved Seating

Jazz Concert with Everette DeVan

October 10, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students This great Kansas City jazz organist will be swingin’ on his Hammond B-3 along with the Friends University Jazz Ensemble I and Soulstice. This will be a great night celebrating Kansas City jazz!

Casado Jazz Night with Ron McCurdy

October 19, 2011 @ 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free Come hear the great trumpet player, Ron McCurdy, now at the University of Southern California, as he joins the Friends University jazz combos in the relaxed coffeehouse setting of Casado.

Free food, free jazz, and free fun!

The Jazz Friends Community Big Band celebrates its 20th year by presenting the group you’ve been asking for the fabulous FOUR FRESHMEN! The Freshmen will do a self-contained set, and then the Jazz Friends Community Big Band will join them to play the great charts of the Stan Kenton Band.

You don’t want to miss this concert!

Four Freshmen

The Green Chemistry Project and John D’Earth and Company November 21, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $10 seniors/students

Trumpeter John D’Earth and saxophonist Jeff Decker, from the University of Virginia, will bring John’s suite for big band titled the “Green Chemistry Project” to Friends University. A pre-concert talk on the Green Chemistry movement will set the tone for this great night of jazz with Friends University’s Jazz Ensemble I.

19th Annual Jazz Festival Headliner Concert

February 18, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students Matt Wilson, 2011 Jazz Journalists winner for best drummer, will be here with his New York based quartet.

Also on the headliner concert will be Jennifer Barnes, University of North Texas vocal jazz director. The headliner concert will be a great mix of vocal and instrumental, small group and big band, and contemporary and old standards jazz – something for everyone!

Matt Wilson

Ron McCurdy

Jazz Vocal Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble II Concert

November 11, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students Craig Curry leads the Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Lisa Hittle directs the Jazz Ensemble II in this concert highlighting both vocal and instrumental jazz classics.

Seth Binford, Senior

Casado Jazz Night with Glenn Holmes

March 14, 2012 @ 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free We welcome back to Wichita the great bassist, Glenn Holmes, as he plays with the Friends University jazz combos in the relaxed coffeehouse setting of Casado. Free food, free jazz, and free fun!

Jazz Vocal Ensemble Concert April 5, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students

Enjoy an evening of tight harmonies and energetic swing as our Jazz Vocal Ensemble takes the stage. Featuring fresh arrangements of jazz standards as well as challenging new vocal jazz literature, they’re bringing new life and energy to vocal jazz.

Jazz Concert

April 13, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students Join us for the last jazz concert of the school year where we feature and honor our graduating seniors.

The Concert Band concerts feature renowned guest artists and some of the greatest new and standard literature from the wind band repertoire. The Friends University Community Orchestra includes students and community members in full orchestra. Chamber ensembles, including the Percussion Ensemble and the Chamber Orchestra offer more opportunities for great music.

Friends University Community Orchestra Concert 2011

Instrumental

Chamber Orchestra Concert

November 7, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $5 adults, $3 seniors/students

Chamber Winds & Strings Play and Munch

Concert Band Concert

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Larry Clark, renowned band composer and conductor, is appearing as the 2011 Composer and Conductor-InResidence and will lead the band in several of his own compositions.

Join Ginger Zyskowski and the Friends Percussion Ensemble for an exciting evening of Fascinatin’ Rhythm!

Friends University Community Orchestra Concert with Choirs November 15, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $10 adults, $8 seniors/students

America’s rich musical traditions flow from a variety of sources, including folk songs, spirituals, hymns and symphonic music. Come and explore a bit of our nation’s musical heritage as the orchestra joins forces with the 200voice Friends University Choral Union in a concert entitled, “Made in the U.S.A.”

Chamber Orchestra & Brass Ensembles Concert

November 17, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

November 28, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Concert Band Concert

February 12, 2012 @ 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $5 adults, $3 seniors/students Harry Waters, trombone soloist with the United States Army Band, will perform with the Friends University Concert Band.

Friends University Community Orchestra Concert February 21, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $10 adults, $8 seniors/students

This concert, titled “Taste of Italy,” will open and close with music from Italy including Rossini’s delightful overture to The Barber of Seville and Tchaikovsky’s stirring Capriccio Italien.

Performances by the Friends University Miller Solo Competition and the Wichita Area Piano Teacher’s League Concerto Competition winners will also be featured, creating a musical fare that is sure to satisfy... think of it as an Italian sandwich!

March 15, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

March 29, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Center Gallery Free

This recital features a variety of student chamber ensembles surrounded by art, food and fun. Come out and enjoy refreshments while listening to wonderful musical performances!

Concert Band Concert

April 2, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $5 adults, $3 seniors/students This annual Standards Concert will feature great literature from the standard wind band repertoire.

Band Concert 2011

Friends University Community Orchestra Concert April 10, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $10 adults, $8 seniors/students

In this concert, titled “Music Through the Ages,” the audience will experience 300 years of music history as the orchestra performs works from each of the historical periods of western music. Hear Toccata by Frescobaldi, The Marriage of Figaro: Overture by Mozart, Symphony No. 8 in G Major by Dvorak, The Pumpkin Eater’s Little Fugue by Robert McBride, and a work from our present century!

Chamber Brass Ensembles Concert April 12, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Percussion Ensemble Concert April 16, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Concert Band and Senseney Band Concert April 29, 2012 @ 5 p.m.

Rose Window Plaza Free

Celebrate the end of the school year with an outdoor concert featuring the Friends University Concert Band and Senseney Music Community Band.

Earnest Alexander will be the featured soloist, and a free-will offering will be taken for Youth Horizons. Please bring folding chairs or blankets for seating.

The Pirates of Penzance

October 21-22, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

October 23, 2011 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students Ladies and Gentlemen, beware!

Pirates! Where? Not those of the Caribbean, nor even of Somalia, nor the brazen buccaneers of Borneo. We mean those roving, rootless privateers from the drifting, derelict dunes far from safety and security of sweet civilized society. Could we mean the--?

No! Yes! We do! Those peerlessly predacious PIRATES OF PENZANCE immortalized in the unfailingly flawless lyrics of W. S. Gilbert and blissfully unblemished tunes of Arthur Sullivan.

Nicest Kids in Town

October 28-29, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students Join us for our third annual studentled showcase. This event will feature music, theatre and dance starring kids who’ll make you feel glad you came.

Theatre

The Friends University Theatre Department presents an assortment of shows each season to entertain audiences of all ages. Come enjoy a theatre or music theatre production in our main Sebits Auditorium or in the historic Alumni Auditorium.

Pilgrim’s Progress

November 17-20, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students A new comic adaptation by Patrick Dorn of the poignant 17th century classic, originally penned by John Bunyan. Told through a provoking dream with humor and conviction, many of the iconic characters and settings appear in this contemporary allegory. Come follow the story of a passionate traveler in his flight from destruction to find the promised land. First presented by Denver’s “The Troupe” in 2008, this Kansas premiere is shared by ACTS of FAITH in celebration of their 15th anniversary of outreach to our regional community.

March 29-April 1, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students With the rise of the Third Reich during World War II, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was impelled to join the Resistance Movement against the Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler. Witness the account of a dutiful clergyman, government spy and national martyr who was willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice to help overthrow the powerful Nazi regime from the inside out. Recently revived at Taproot Theatre in Seattle, this insightful and award winning play by Douglas Anderson is presented through special permission of Baker’s Plays, Ltd.

God’s Favorite 2010

Harvey

January 27-28, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

January 29, 2012 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students Who wouldn’t want a six-foot white rabbit for a best friend? Mr. Dowd’s family wouldn’t, that’s who! It’s awkward and embarrassing to even speak of such things. Mr. Dowd would be better off taking his fanciful imaginings to a mental hospital.

However, that might only complicate things when others meet Mr. Dowd and his friend. For decades this hilarious and insightful Pulitzer Prize play, by Mary Chase, has been an audience delight.

Steel Magnolias 2010

The Beams are Creaking

Damn Yankees 2011

Fine Arts Faculty Fanfare

September 15, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium & Gallery Free Come sample the diverse sounds and radiant artwork of the talented faculty in the Friends University Division of Fine Arts.

Geoffrey Benzing

September 19-October 14, 2011 Reception: September 30

Night Ride by G. Benzing

Multi-media professional artist Geoffrey Benzing will exhibit new paintings.

For more information about the artist, please visit: http://www.benzingart.com/

October 17-November 18, 2011 Reception: October 28 Lawrence artist Elizabeth Rowley works primarily in encaustic and oil. Her bold, thick applications, whether abstract or evoking Kansas landscapes call forth strong emotional responses from the viewer. For more information about the artist, please visit: http://www.signsoflifegallery.com

Aaron Frondorf

November 28-December 18, 2011 Reception: December 9 Aaron Frondorf is an intaglio printmaker from Kansas and will be exhibiting current works. For more information about the artist, please visit: http://aaronfrondorf.weebly.com

Tara Hufford-Walker

January 9-February 10, 2012 Reception: January 27 Tara Hufford-Walker has been painting for over 40 years, but her first love is teaching art at North High School in Wichita, Kan. She’ll be exhibiting new works.

The Riney Fine Arts Gallery is conveniently located between Sebits Auditorium and the Fine Arts Office. Stop by the gallery anytime because the 2011-12 schedule is filled with a wide variety of artists who are sure to challenge you through their visual interpretations.

Final Friday receptions are scheduled for each art show on the last Friday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Art Gallery

Martha Wherry

February 13-March 16, 2012 Reception: February 24

Painting Class 2011

Martha Wherry, nationally recognized artist, has collected works currently showing in regional juried shows as well as private collections. For more information on the artist, please visit: www.marthawherry.com

Christopher Gulick

March 19-April 13, 2012 Reception: March 30 Christopher Gulick is a kinetic mobile sculpture artist who traditionally works in metal. In this rare exhibition Christopher Gulick will display his drawings. For more information about the artist, please visit: http://www.christophergulick.com

Department of Art: Annual Student & Faculty Art Exhibition April 16-May 4, 2012 Reception: April 27

This exhibition will include new works of current Friends University Department of Art faculty and their students.

Untitled by C. Gulick

Midwest landscape painter Debra Clemente will exhibit her vivid paintings. For more information about the artist, please visit: http://www.artistdeb.com/

Elizabeth Rowley

Kansas Farmland #2 by E. Rowley

August 23-September 16, 2011 Reception: August 26

Allegory by A. Frondorf

Debra Clemente

Department of Art: Summer Invitational

May 7-August 17, 2012 Reception: May 25 This exhibition will be an invitational group exhibition of diverse regional artists.

Faculty Performances One strength of the Division of Fine Arts at Friends University is the impressive faculty. This series features several of our talented faculty who bring a wide variety of styles. You can enjoy all of these events free of charge!

Faculty Recital Dr. Taylor, Tuba Quartet

August 30, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Dr. Taylor, Friends University Professor of Tuba, will be joined by Blair Martin, Dr. Timothy Shade and Robert Tierney to present an evening of Euphonium-Tuba Quartet music. This concert will also feature solos by Dr. Taylor and Dr. Shade with selections from Renaissance madrigals to contemporary compositions.

November 13, 2011 @ 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Tower Wind Quintet Recital November 29, 2011 @ 7 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Fine Arts Faculty Fanfare

September 15, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium & Gallery Free

Bring your whole family to kick off the holiday season with the Tower Wind Quintet! There’s something for everyone in this recital that includes holiday music, storytelling, and standards in the wind quintet repertoire. A reception will follow. The recommended age for this concert is three and up.

Come sample the diverse sounds and radiant artwork of the talented faculty in the Friends University Division of Fine Arts.

Faculty Recital Susan Mayo, Cello

September 17, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

The Fisch Haus 524 S. Commerce St., Wichita, KS Free

Dr. John Taylor

Faculty Brass Quintet Concert

This recital will feature the regional premiere of Paul Elwood’s, “Clean Cut,” the only music piece in the world that combines power tools and cello. Other works will include a choreographed rendition of Bach’s Suite #1 for Solo Cello, Debussy’s Cello Sonata, with Dr. James Knight on piano, and the band “ZMF,” featuring, John Harrison, violin, Randy Zellers, guitar, Susan Mayo, cello, and special guest, Paul Elwood, banjo.

Dr. James Knight

Faculty Recital Dr. James Knight, Piano

November 3, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free This recital celebrates the bicentennial of Franz Liszt’s birth, October 22, 1811. Musicians all over the world are programming his works in honor of the occasion and even the Budapest Ferihegy International Airport has been renamed the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. This recital will include selections from the three books of the Années de Pèlerinage and what is thought of as his greatest piano piece, the Sonata in B Minor.

Tower Wind Quintet

Discover the Fine Arts Join us for any of the following activities that are designed to acquaint you with the outstanding Fine Arts program at Friends University. Whether you’re a prospective student, alum, regular attender or community member, we hope you’ll take advantage of any or all of these “Discover the Fine Arts” events.

Paul Elwood Composition Workshop

September 17, 2011 @ 1 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Center, Room C-6 Free The composition workshop will explore the philosophical and creative aspects of composing music on a basic level on which even non-musicians will be able to participate.

Show Me the Money

Fine Arts Showcase Days

October 21, 2011 December 2, 2011 January 27, 2012 March 9, 2012 Riney Fine Arts Center & Garvey Art Center Are you looking for an outstanding Fine Arts program? Would you or someone you know like to become a student at Friends University? 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 art portfolio reviewed and visit with current students and faculty.

You’ll even get a free lunch! For more information, please call (316) 295-5536.

September 30, 2011 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, and lunch is provided. To register, please call (316) 295-5656.

March 2, 2012 Garvey Art Center Please join Friends University’s Art Department, as they host the Sixth Annual High School 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 senior high level (grades 9-12) within the state of Kansas, and can even lead to scholarship offers. For more information, please call (316) 295-5656.

Concert Hour

Each Tuesday, from 1-1:50 p.m., the Division of Fine Arts hosts a number of enriching seminars. Whether it’s student performances, a lecture from a guest speaker or a group discussion, feel free to join us in Sebits Auditorium. These programs are free and open to the public.

Art Challenge

Art Challenge 2010

Choral Connections

February 3, 2012 Riney Fine Arts Center

Tack Flute Competition

The Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and Jazz Vocal Ensemble will share the stage with some of Kansas’ top high school choirs for this day-long festival. Highlighting spirituals and gospel music, the concert features special guest conductor, Dr. Keith Hampton, and gospel singer and distinguished Friends University alumnus, Earnest Alexander.

For more information, please call (316) 295-5677.

Sponsored by the George B. Tack Memorial Flute Committee, this competition is for high school and middle school students. The “Award for Excellence in Flute Performance” and “Middle School Flute Showcase” are open to the public and held on the Friends University campus. For more information, please call (316) 295-5677.

Choral Connections 2010

Keith Hampton

April 21, 2012 Alumni Auditorium & Riney Fine Arts Center

Performance Policies 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.

Seating

The Firebird 2010

Ordering Tickets

All tickets must be paid for at the time of ordering. You may purchase tickets by phone with a valid American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa credit card. You may also purchase tickets in the office or use our order form to order by mail with a credit card or check made payable to Friends University. Please do not send cash. If you order by mail, please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope or include $2 for a mailing fee and allow 7-10 business days for delivery. Your tickets may be held for pickup in the Fine Arts office or at the door.

How Orders Are Filled

Tickets are processed in the order they are received. Singing Quakers Season Tickets will go on sale beginning August 3, 2011 and receive priority seating. Season Ticket holders may not receive the same seats for each performance, but are seated in the best available location for each event.

Individual Tickets will go on sale beginning August 15, 2011. Individual Tickets will be assigned on a best available basis. Guests wishing to be seated together should order together.

We will always choose the best seats available when your order is processed. When ordering your tickets, please notify us of any special seating needs or general areas of preference.

We cannot guarantee particular seats but will honor requests based on availability at the time of processing.

To view a more detailed seating chart of Sebits Auditorium please go to www.friends.edu/ticket-information.

Accessibility & Special Seating

We have limited availability for special seating accommodations, including wheelchairs, and making adjustments at the time of the performance is difficult. Please let us know when placing your order if you need space for a wheelchair, have limited mobility, cannot climb stairs, need an aisle seat, or have any other special needs.

For more information, please call the Friends University Fine Arts Office at (316) 295-5677. We will be happy to help you.

Ticket Refunds & Exchanges

Tickets may be exchanged one time and only for a different performance of the same show. Tickets may be exchanged during regular business hours. All exchanges must take place at least 24 hours in advance of the date on your ticket. Refunds will be given only if the show is cancelled.

Parking

Free parking is available in the lots to the north and northwest of the Riney Fine Arts Center. There is also free street parking on the east side of the building, but spaces are limited. Due to other events on campus and the size of our audience, please plan to arrive early for the best available parking.

Performance Times

As a courtesy to the artists and patrons, we strive to start all performances on time. Seating after the start of any performance is at the discretion of the house manager, according to the wishes of the artists and director.

Children

Children who are able and interested in watching with the rest of the audience are most welcome. Crying, noisy or fussy children are disruptive to the audience and to artists and must be removed promptly from the auditorium. Due to the length and content of performances, we recommend most of our events for ages six and over. All children, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the performance. Please call us at (316) 295-5677 to determine whether a particular show is appropriate for children. We will be happy to discuss our shows and help you make a decision about age suitability.

Photography & Recording

For the safety and consideration of our performers and audience, please refrain from using cameras or recording devices.

Inclement Weather & Cancellations

Cancellation of our events is rare. If you are concerned about the weather and want to know if a performance is cancelled, please call the Fine Arts Office at (316) 295-5677. This message will be immediately updated to reflect any cancellations. If there is no mention of a cancellation, the performances are planned as scheduled. Decisions to cancel are usually made by 4 p.m. Due to calendar restrictions, we may not be able to reschedule all cancelled events.

Off-campus Performances

Please note only cash and checks will be accepted at the door for off-campus performances.

Band Concert 2011

Ticket Information

Singing Quakers Season Tickets - Singing Quakers Season Tickets are the perfect way to enjoy all of your favorite events at a discounted price. Season Tickets

are available beginning August 3, 2011, and may sell out, so don’t delay! Complete the form on the next page to order your tickets.

• Adults: $35 each • Senior Citizens/Students: $30 each Singing Quakers Season Tickets include a ticket to each of the three main Singing Quakers concerts: Christmas Candlelight Concert, Singing Quakers Home Concert and Symphony of Spring. Please select one date for each concert. An * indicates that seating is limited for that performance.

Candlelight Christmas Concert

(choose one of three performances) o *Friday, December 2, 2011 7:30 p.m. o Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:30 p.m. o *Sunday, December 4, 2011 3 p.m.

Singing Quakers Home Concert

(choose one of two performances) o Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:30 p.m. o *Sunday, March 11, 2012 3 p.m.

Symphony of Spring

(choose one of four performances) o Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:30 p.m. o *Friday, April 27, 2012 7:30 p.m. o Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:30 p.m. o Sunday, April 29, 2012 2 p.m.

Individual Tickets - Beginning August 15, 2011, you can buy Individual Tickets to your favorite Fine Arts events. There may be limited seating for Singing Quakers events, because Singing Quakers Season Tickets are processed first. We also have many events that do not require tickets. Please see the calendar on the next page for a complete listing of Fine Arts events.

2011 Events o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Four Freshmen w/Jazz Friends Community Big Band Fall Ballet Fall Ballet Fall Ballet Jazz Concert w/Everette DeVan The Pirates of Penzance The Pirates of Penzance The Pirates of Penzance Nicest Kids in Town Nicest Kids in Town Concert Band Concert Jazz Vocal Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble II Concert Singing Quakers Alumni Choir Concert University Community Orchestra Concert w/Choirs Pilgrim’s Progress Pilgrim’s Progress Pilgrim’s Progress Pilgrim’s Progress Green Chemistry Project & John D’Earth & Company Christmas Candlelight Concert Christmas Candlelight Concert Christmas Candlelight Concert The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker The Nutcracker

Date

Sept. 19 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Nov. 7 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 15 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 10 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Dec. 18

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2012 Events o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Harvey Harvey Harvey Choral Connections Concert Concert Band Concert 19th Annual Jazz Festival Headliner Concert University Community Orchestra Concert Spring Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Spring Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Spring Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Singing Quakers Home Concert Singing Quakers Home Concert Concert Choir Spring Concert The Beams are Creaking The Beams are Creaking The Beams are Creaking The Beams are Creaking Concert Band Concert Jazz Vocal Ensemble Concert University Community Orchestra Concert Jazz Concert Symphony of Spring Symphony of Spring Symphony of Spring Symphony of Spring

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Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Feb. 3 Feb. 12 Feb. 18 Feb. 21 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 10 March 11 March 27 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 April 5 April 10 April 13 April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29

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Ticket Order Form

Please carefully read the performance policies page before filling out your order. If you have special seating requirements, accessibility issues or questions, please contact our office at (316) 295-5677.

Seating

Singing Quakers Season Tickets - Available beginning August 3, 2011.

Students Qty. Price

TOTAL

Singing Quakers Season Tickets (Indicate dates on preceding page.)

Individual Tickets - Available beginning August 15, 2011.

Date

Time

Event

Qty.

10/7/11 7:30 p.m. Fall Ballet (EXAMPLE)

2

Adults Price

Students Qty. Price

TOTAL $30

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 below. We cannot guarantee particular seats but will honor requests based on availability at the time of processing.

Ticket Subtotal $ Mailing Fee $

o Name:

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

Address:

Additional Donation $ GRAND TOTAL $

Phone: E-mail: How do you prefer to be contacted? o E-mail o Mail

Payment

o Check enclosed (payable to Friends University) o Credit card (check one) o American Express o Discover o MasterCard o Visa

Signature:

Seniors Price

$15

General Information

Expiration Date:

Qty.

Charge: $

Tickets

o Please hold my tickets at the Friends University Fine Arts Box Office. o Please mail my tickets. I have included a self-addressed, stamped envelope or I have added a $2 mailing fee to my grand total. I understand it may take 7-10 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

Mezzanine

Stairs

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We will always choose the best seats available when your order is processed. To view a more detailed seating chart of Sebits Auditorium please go to www.friends.edu/ticket-information.

Stage I am interested in: o Art o Ballet o Choral Music o Theatre o Instrumental Music o Jazz o All Fine Arts Events

Friends University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Friends University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, telephone 1-312-263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

August

Debra Clemente Art Exhibit Aug. 23-Sept. 16: Gallery Reception: Aug. 26 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Faculty Recital Dr. Taylor, Tuba Quartet Aug. 30 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

September

Fine Arts Faculty Fanfare Sept. 15 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium & Gallery Free Faculty Recital Susan Mayo, Cello Sept. 17 @ 7:30 p.m.

The Fisch Haus 524 S. Commerce St., Wichita, KS Free Four Freshmen w/the Jazz Friends Community Big Band Sept. 19 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $25 adults, $20 seniors/students Geoffrey Benzing Art Exhibit Sept. 19-Oct. 14: Gallery Reception: Sept. 30 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Show Me the Money Sept. 30: All Day Garvey Art Center

October

Fall Ballet Oct. 7-8 @ 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

The Pirates of Penzance Oct. 21-22 @ 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students Nicest Kids in Town Oct. 28-29 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students

November

Faculty Recital Dr. James Knight, Piano Nov. 3 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Concert Band Concert Nov. 7 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $5 adults, $3 seniors/students Jazz Vocal Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble II Concert Nov. 11 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students Singing Quakers Alumni Choir Concert Nov. 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Eastminster Presbyterian Church 1958 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS $12 adults, $10 seniors/students

Friends University

Fine Arts 2011-12 Calendar of Events

Call 316-295-5677 for more info!

Aaron Frondorf Art Exhibit Nov. 28-Dec. 18: Gallery Reception: Dec. 9 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tower Wind Quintet Recital Nov. 29 @ 7 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

December

Fine Arts Showcase Day #2 Dec. 2: All Day Riney Fine Arts Center & Garvey Art Center Christmas Candlelight Concert Dec. 2-3 @ 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 @ 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

Faculty Brass Quintet Concert Nov. 13 @ 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

The Nutcracker Dec. 10 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 11 @ 2 p.m.

Dec. 16-17 @ 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

Friends University Community Orchestra Concert with Choirs Nov. 15 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $10 adults, $8 seniors/students

Tara Hufford-Walker Art Exhibit Jan. 9-Feb. 10: Gallery Reception: Jan. 27 5:30-7:30 p.m.

January

Martha Wherry Art Exhibit Feb. 13-March 16: Gallery Reception: Feb. 24 5:30-7:30 p.m.

19th Annual Jazz Festival Headliner Concert Feb. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students Friends University Community Orchestra Concert Feb. 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $10 adults, $8 seniors/students

March

Art Challenge March 2: All Day Garvey Art Center

Spring Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream March 2-3 @ 7:30 p.m.

March 4 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students Fine Arts Showcase Day #4 March 9: All Day Riney Fine Arts Center & Garvey Art Center Singing Quakers Home Concert March 10 @ 7:30 p.m.

March 11 @ 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students Casado Jazz Night w/Glenn Holmes March 14 @ 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free Chamber Orchestra Concert March 15 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

April

Concert Band Concert April 2 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $5 adults, $3 seniors/students Jazz Vocal Ensemble Concert April 5 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students Friends University Community Orchestra Concert April 10 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $10 adults, $8 seniors/students Chamber Brass Ensembles Concert April 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Jazz Concert April 13 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students Percussion Ensemble Concert April 16 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free Department of Art: Annual Student & Faculty Art Exhibit April 16-May 4: Gallery Reception: April 27 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tack Flute Competition April 21: All Day Alumni Auditorium & Riney Fine Arts Center Concert Choir Coffeehouse April 22 @ 7 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free Symphony of Spring April 26-28 @ 7:30 p.m.

April 29 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

Jazz Concert w/Everette DeVan Oct. 10 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students

Chamber Orchestra & Brass Ensembles Concert Nov. 17 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Elizabeth Rowley Art Exhibit Oct. 17-Nov. 18: Gallery Reception: Oct. 28 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Pilgrim’s Progress Nov. 17-20 @ 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students

Harvey Jan. 27-28 @ 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 @ 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students

Casado Jazz Night w/Ron McCurdy Oct. 19 @ 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Free

Jazz Concert with the Green Chemistry Project & John D’Earth & Company Nov. 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $10 seniors/students

Choral Connections Concert Feb. 3 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

Chamber Winds & Strings Play & Munch March 29 @ 7:30 p.m.

Gallery Free

Choreography Showcase May 4 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Percussion Ensemble Concert Nov. 28 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium Free

Concert Band Concert Feb. 12 @ 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $5 adults, $3 seniors/students

The Beams are Creaking March 29-April 1 @ 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium $8 adults, $5 seniors/students

Department of Art: Summer Invitational Art Exhibit May 7-Aug. 17: Gallery Reception: May 25 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Fine Arts Showcase Day #1 Oct. 21: All Day Riney Fine Arts Center & Garvey Art Center

Fine Arts Showcase Day #3 Jan. 27: All Day Riney Fine Arts Center & Garvey Art Center

February

Christopher Gulick Art Exhibit March 19-April 13: Gallery Reception: March 30 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Concert Choir Spring Concert March 27 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $15 adults, $12 seniors/students

Concert Band and Senseney Band Concert April 29 @ 5 p.m.

Rose Window Plaza Free

May

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1339 Wichita, KS

Friends University is located just north of Kellogg/US-54 between the Meridian Avenue and Seneca Street exits. From Seneca Street, head west on Maple Street. From Meridian Avenue, go east on Maple Street. Once on Maple Street, turn south on Hiram Street. The Riney Fine Arts Center is the second building south of Maple Street on Hiram Street.

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