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College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education

Fine Arts | 2015-16

Friends University MISSION STATEMENT Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.

PURPOSE STATEMENTS Friends University believes that it can fulfill its mission by adhering to the following purposes: • To provide the opportunity for high-quality learning experiences • To encourage exploration of values – personal, ethical, religious and professional – as enriched by the Christian faith • To provide a liberal arts foundation that will prepare students for life in a diverse and changing world • To provide liberal arts and professional offerings to a diverse population of students in delivery modes that are appropriate and varied • To provide a learning environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, ethical standards and lifelong learning COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ARTS, SCIENCES AND EDUCATION offers students a traditional college experience with liberal arts and professional programs that represent a broad range of academic majors.

THE FINE ARTS DIVISION exists for the creation and study of the arts. We provide students educational and creative experiences that integrate professional artistic standards with the academic inquiry of the liberal arts, Christian tradition and our Quaker heritage. Students and faculty develop their craft and vocation while engaging audiences and serving the community.

Dedicated faculty guide instruction in a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum, mentoring students to experience the transforming power of the arts and to excel in their profession.

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Cover photo by Joseph Myers

Excellence in the Fine Arts EXCELLENCE IN THE FINE ARTS The Division of Fine Arts fosters a long tradition of excellence. We have had performing arts on our campus since 1900 and visual arts since 1917. This year marks the 25th year of our Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ballet as well. This heritage informs our 21st century model of providing outstanding educational and creative experiences through dedicated faculty/mentors, more than 20 guest musicians, choreographers and artists, and 150 concerts, performances, exhibits and events annually.

A commitment to creating out-of-the-classroom learning experiences and inviting guest artists to campus exposes our students and faculty to relevant, artistic creativity and innovation. It also serves as a valuable source of inspiration and a model for successful careers in the arts.

Fine Arts Quick Facts • One-third of undergraduate students participate in the performing and visual arts at Friends, resulting in a vibrant, creative culture.

• Faculty actively create and perform in and around Wichita.

• Recent performances include international touring and professional conferences: Costa Rica, Cuba, Jazz Education Network Conferences, American Choral Directors Association Conferences, and Kansas Music Educators Association Conferences.

• Partnerships with area graphics, marketing and performing arts organizations for internships and out-of-the-classroom learning opportunities for students.

• Student artists regularly exhibit in Wichita galleries.

• Jazz combos perform in Wichita venues.

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

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Discover the Fine Arts Join us for any of the following activities designed to acquaint prospective students with the outstanding Fine Arts program at Friends University. For questions or more information, please call the Fine Arts Office at 316-295-5677.

FINE ARTS SHOWCASE DAYS Oct. 23, 2015 Dec. 4, 2015 Jan. 29, 2016 March 11, 2016 Riney Fine Arts Center Fine Arts Showcase Days are designed to allow you the opportunity to attend classes, sit in on rehearsals, take a lesson, audition for scholarships, have your portfolio reviewed and visit with current students and faculty. You will even get a free lunch! For more information, please call 316-295-5536.

SHOW ME THE MONEY Oct. 2, 2015 Garvey Art Center This free event helps high school juniors and seniors prepare an art portfolio to apply for art scholarships. Students work on their portfolios in graphics, studio art, media, art education or computer graphics. Professional speakers, as well as current students, lead participants through the process. Lunch will be provided.

To register, call 316-295-5656.

SING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL 10th Anniversary of Choral Connections with Guest Conductor Dr. Janet Galvan Feb. 4, 2016 Sebits Auditorium The Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, and Jazz Vocal Ensemble will share the stage with some of Kansas’ top high school choirs for this day-long festival. For more information, please call 316-295-5677.

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23RD ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Feb. 19-20, 2016 Riney Fine Arts Center Join the Friends University Jazz department for two days of great music and learning. Guest artists perform master classes and work with student jazz groups from across the state. The Festival includes a jazz vocal concert Feb. 19 and a big band concert Feb. 20.

ART CHALLENGE March 4, 2016 Garvey Art Center Join the Friends University Art Department for the 12th Annual Art Challenge. This event consists of a juried art competition, professional artists’ workshops and hands-on competitions for students.

The competitive exhibition is designed to recognize artistic talent at the high-school level (grades 9-12) within the state of Kansas and can even lead to scholarship offers. For more information, please call 316-295-5656.

Faculty Performances EARLY AMERICAN MUSIC: THE YANKEE TUNES SMITH Sept. 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium - Free Featuring several faculty members.

DR. KNIGHT FACULTY PIANO RECITAL Feb. 9, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free This recital will feature personal piano favorites.

TOWER WIND QUINTET RECITAL March 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free Enjoy the exuberant sounds of the Tower Wind Quintet as they perform a variety of repertoire, including a collaboration with Friends University’s piano professor Dr. James Knight.

FACULTY FANFARE Sept. 22, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free Featuring several faculty members.

JAZZ FACULTY QUINTET Sept. 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free Featuring several faculty members.

FACULTY BRASS QUINTET RECITAL Nov. 1, 2015, at 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free April 14, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium - Free Performance of standard works from the Brass Quintet literature.

Fine Arts Faculty DR. STEPHEN EAVES Fine Arts Division Chair, Professor of Music stephen_eaves@friends.edu 316-295-5849 DR. MARK BARTEL Associate Professor of Music, Choral Director bartel@friends.edu 316-295-5553 ROLAINE HETHERINGTON Assistant Professor of Music, Choral Director hetherington@friends.edu 316-295-5533 LISA HITTLE Assistant Professor of Music, Jazz Director hittll@friends.edu 316-295-5616 DR. JAMES KNIGHT Assistant Professor of Piano knightjh@friends.edu 316-295-5532 AARON KRONE Visiting Professor of Art kroneaa@friends.edu 316-295-5614

TONI LIBHART Assistant Professor of Music libhat@friends.edu 316-295-5536 DR. CHARLES PARKER Associate Professor of Theatre cparker@friends.edu 316-295-5577 KURT PRIEBE Assistant Professor of Theatre and Media priebek@friends.edu 316-295-5601 DAN RACER Assistant Professor of Music dracer@friends.edu 316-295-5857 SHARON ROGERS Associate Professor of Dance rogerss@friends.edu 316-295-5408 STAN ROGERS Associate Professor of Dance rogersst@friends.edu 316-295-5848 KAREN SCROGGINS Assistant Professor of Graphic Arts scroggins@friends.edu 316-295-5913

DR. PAUL BRODENE SMITH Assistant Professor of Applied Music/Voice paul_smith@friends.edu 316-295-5565 DR. JOHN TAYLOR Professor of Music taylorj@friends.edu 316-295-5535

Fine Arts Staff ROBERT HETT Director of Technical Services bhett@friends.edu 316-295-5199 ROBYN MABE Administrative Assistant maber@friends.edu 316-295-5548 DEB MCKEDY Administrative Assistant dmckedy@friends.edu 316-295-5877 VALERIE SHANNON Fine Arts Events Coordinator valerie_shannon@friends.edu 316-295-5537

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Visual Arts A major in the visual arts at Friends University allows students the opportunity to study studio art (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics or photography) and graphics arts. Skilled faculty teach creativity and design as a foundation of the curriculum with an expectation that all students will create a professional portfolio as a result of their study and work. Students experience hands-on work in the studio or computer lab along with opportunities for out-of-the-classroom learning through international travel and exhibiting their work on campus and in area galleries.

GARY HORN Aug. 17 - Sept. 11, 2015 Reception: Aug. 28, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery BRITTANY SCHAAR Sept. 14 - Oct.16, 2015 Reception: Sept. 25, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery MIKE MILLER Oct. 19 - Nov. 13, 2015 Reception: Oct. 30, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery mikemillersculpture.com TALLGRASS PRAIRIE PRESS Nov. 16 - Dec. 11, 2015 Reception: Nov. 20, 2015; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery

Artwork by Brittany Schaar

Artwork by Michael Louthan

ROBYN DUARTE SPECHT Jan. 11 - Feb.12, 2016 Reception: Jan. 29, 2016; 5–7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery robynbrianna.weebly.com/portfolio.html MICHAEL LOUTHAN Feb. 15 - March 11, 2016 Reception: Feb. 26, 2016; 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery HALLIE LINNEBUR & MEGAN MILLER March 21 - April 15, 2016 Reception: April 1, 2016; 5-7p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery FRIENDS UNIVERSITY FACULTY & STUDENT EXHIBIT April 18 - May 6, 2016 Reception: April 29 2016; 5-7p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery “My class sizes are small enough that I get to know each and every person. Because we are so close, we are able to give and take constructive criticism extremely well. We all trust one another’s opinions, which in the long run, will only make us better artists.”

- Mary Lebeda, Graphic Design

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Artwork by Robyn Duarte-Specht

Artwork by Robyn Duarte-Specht

Ballet The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet degree is designed to foster excellence in preparation for a professional career in the world of ballet with opportunities for additional studies in teaching, administration and therapy. Each ballet degree plan can be uniquely designed for individual students depending on interest, ability and goals. A dance minor is offered for students seeking a major in another discipline.

Our goal is to offer a ballet education that creates talented performing artists so they may achieve their future goals and become confident leaders in their profession. Final projects are designed to propel students into creative, successful careers. A nurturing and supportive environment, combined with professional ballet training, enables dancers to reach their full potential physically as their passion for arts education increases.

Friends University’s ballet department involves a number of guest artists, teachers and choreographers each year. Our repertoire includes ballets by George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Dominic Walsh, Shawn Stevens and many others. We are committed to introducing our dancers to current artists in the world of dance at large.

FALL BALLET Music by Rich Mullins, Charles Ives and Ani DiFranco Oct. 16-17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 18, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students SPRING BALLET Firebird and new choreography by a guest choreographer March 4-5, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

March 6, 2016, at 2 p.m.

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

THE NUTCRACKER Guest artists from The New York City Ballet and The Denver Ballet Dec. 11-12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Dec. 18, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $20 adults; $15 seniors; $15 students This full-length production of The Nutcracker is an annual holiday favorite for all. It features local dancers and ballet majors from Friends University,as well as guest artists.

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Choral and Vocal Music The comprehensive vocal program at Friends University includes four choral ensembles, music theatre and opera productions, vocal jazz, choral-orchestral masterworks and national and international touring.

Friends University choirs are frequently invited to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association annual convention and to collaborate with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. Each year selected high school choirs are invited to the Choral Connections festival to join forces with Friends University choirs to study and perform under the baton of internationally-renowned specialists in choral music. The choral and vocal faculty regularly offer out-of-the-classroom learning experiences through national and international touring, opera study experiences in Germany and performing at professional music education conferences throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Ensembles have performed across the United States and Canada, as well as Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Costa Rica. The Singing Quakers, the oldest musical organization at Friends University, has also been featured on national television and has performed at the White House, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York City.

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Nov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT with Guest Conductor Joseph Martin Nov. 14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Eastminster Presbyterian Church (1958 N. Webb Road) $12 adults; $10 seniors; $10 students * tickets only available at the door the night of the concert.

23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL JAZZ VOCAL CONCERT with The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Jennifer Barnes Feb. 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students SINGING QUAKERS HOME CONCERT Inner Light March 7, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERT Dec. 4-5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 6, 2015, at 2 p.m.

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

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT April 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

OPERA - Dido and Aeneas, An Opera in Three Acts Jan. 29-30, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT The Music of Nature April 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

SING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL 10th Anniversary of Choral Connections with Guest Conductor Dr. Janet Galvan Feb. 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

SINGING QUAKERS SYMPHONY OF SPRING Earth, Wind, Fire and Rain April 22-23 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

April 24, 2016, at 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students CONCERT CHOIR COFFEEHOUSE April 24, 2016, at 7 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Atrium - Free

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Instrumental Music Instrumental Music is a vibrant part of the division. Students from across campus, regardless of major, have an opportunity to learn and perform in a variety of wind or string ensembles. The Concert Band collaborates regularly with guest artists and composers to perform some of the greatest new and standard literature from the wind band repertoire. The Chamber Orchestra performs string literature and collaborates regularly with guest soloists and serves as the orchestra for opera productions bi-annually.

Friends University Community Orchestra includes students and community members in large orchestra.

Chamber ensembles - including the Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir and a number of quartets, quintets and trios - provide students another learning opportunity for great music. Instrumental ensembles regularly perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association annual convention.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT Oct. 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT March 31, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free

CONCERT BAND CONCERT with Kevin Bobo Nov. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

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

CONCERT BAND CONCERT with David Shaffer April 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

CHAMBER INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES WITH FLUTE CHOIR Nov. 12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT April 6, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES CONCERT Nov. 14, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT April 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT Nov. 17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

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

OUTDOOR BAND CONCERT with Senseney Music Community Band May 1, 2016, at 3 p.m.

Rose Window Plaza - Free

CONCERT BAND CONCERT with Von Hansen Feb. 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

Kevin Bobo - Guest Percussionist

“There is no better feeling than to make wonderful music with people who love and respect you.”

- Jerome Porter, Health Sciences

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Jazz The jazz department is unique in the opportunities it provides for playing and studying jazz in a small university setting. Students participate in a variety of jazz ensembles, including two big bands, a jazz vocal ensemble, several jazz combos, jazz improvisation class and applied lesson faculty for all jazz instruments. Each spring Friends University hosts a two-day festival for school jazz ensembles and jazz choirs. Students from across Kansas come to work with leading jazz educators and hear outstanding jazz musicians in concert. Out-of-the-classroom learning experiences include working with nationally recognized guest artists, performing in venues throughout Wichita and international touring and travel (Havana Cuba Jazz Festival, 2012, Europe 2008, 2010).

JAZZ CONCERT with Cyrus Chestnut and vocalist Connaitre Miller Oct. 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

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

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT April 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

CASADO JAZZ NIGHT with Paul McKee Oct. 7, 2015, at 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center - Free JAZZ MEETS BROADWAY with Jazz Ensemble I , Soulstice and Jazz Vocal Ensemble Oct. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE II CONCERT Nov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

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

Cyrus Chestnut, Piano

Tanya Darby, Trumpet

JAZZ CONCERT with Tanya Darby Nov. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students 23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL JAZZ VOCAL CONCERT with The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Jennifer Barnes Feb. 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students 23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL HEADLINER CONCERT with The Edmond Jazz Orchestra Feb. 20, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students CASADO JAZZ NIGHT with Brad Leali March 23, 2016, at 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center - Free

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SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT April 1, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

Brad Leali, Saxaphone

Paul McKee, Trombone

“The opportunities I received while being a part of the Friends University Jazz Program have left an imprint on my life that has guided my future. To be able to meet such established musicians, travel great places most importantly be surrounded by a jazz family that will last a lifetime, has given me the support and foundation to continue my goals of a professional career in music.” - Andre Reyes Jr., G.’15, Music Performance with Jazz Concentration

Theatre The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre offers a broad-based program of study combining a liberal arts education with a generalist theatre curriculum.

At Friends this means that a theatre major normally chooses not to specialize in any one area of the art form, but prefers to keep education options open. Since the theatre environment can be quite competitive and strenuous, students come to learn creative ways to solve their educational, vocational as well as artistic problems using critical thinking skills based upon solid work experience in theatrical performance and/or production. This sets the stage for success in many areas of endeavor.

Theatre at Friends means ensemble: working intimately with others toward creative ends. Theatre at Friends also means working independently: setting goals, becoming motivated and meeting deadlines.

Theatre at Friends means good play joins good work in a fun and creative community.

Main stage productions and student-directed projects provide ample opportunity for students to perform or to manage or assist the technical production process.

THE RAIN GAME, OR, BAAL OUT, HE SAID

by Dr. Charles Parker Sept. 17-19, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 20, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students WAIT UNTIL DARK

by Frederich Knott (Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist’s Play Service).

Oct. 22-24, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 25, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students

STUDENT ONE ACT PLAYS A showcase of student stage directing projects Nov. 20-21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 Free THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Newly Adapted by Wendy Kesselman. (Produced by special arrangement of Dramatist’s Play Service.)

March 10-12, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

March 13, 2016, at 2 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students

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Fine Arts Year At A Glance AUGUST FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION Gary Horn Aug. 28, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free SEPTEMBER Early American Music: The Yankee Tunes Smith Sept. 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium - Free THEATRE - The Rain Game, Or, Baal Out, He Said Sept. 17-19, 2015, at 7:30 p.m Sept. 20, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students FACULTY FANFARE Sept. 22, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free MICHAEL KIRKENDOLL Guest Pianist Sept. 24, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION Brittany Schaar Sept. 25, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free JAZZ FACULTY QUINTET Sept. 28, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free OCTOBER JAZZ CONCERT with Cyrus Chestnut with vocalist Connaitre Miller Oct. 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students CASADO JAZZ NIGHT with Paul McKee Oct. 7, 2015, at 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center - Free

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FALL BALLET - Music by Rich Mullins, Charles Ives and Ani DiFranco Oct. 16-17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 18, 2015, at 2 p.m.

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

JAZZ MEETS BROADWAY Jazz Ensemble I, Soulstice and Jazz Vocal Ensemble Oct. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students THEATRE - Wait Until Dark Oct. 22-24, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 25, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Oct. 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION Mike Miller Oct. 30, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free NOVEMBER FACULTY BRASS QUINTET Nov. 1, 2015, at 3 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLES AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE II CONCERT Nov. 6, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT with Guest Conductor Joseph Martin Nov. 14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Eastminster Presbyterian Church (1958 N. Webb Road) $12 adults; $10 seniors; $10 students * tickets only available at the door CONCERT BAND CONCERT with Kevin Bobo Nov. 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students CHAMBER INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES WITH FLUTE CHOIR Nov. 12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Nov. 14, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT Nov. 17, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students JAZZ CONCERT with Tanya Darby Nov. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students STUDENT ONE ACT PLAYS Nov. 20-21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theatre, D-6 Free ART RECEPTION Tallgrass Prairie Press Nov. 20, 2015, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERT Dec. 4-5, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 6, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students THE NUTCRACKER Guest artists from The New York City Ballet and The Denver Ballet Dec. 11-12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Dec. 18, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20, 2015, at 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $20 adults; $15 seniors; $15 students JANUARY OPERA - Dido and Aeneas, An Opera in Three Acts Jan. 29-30, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION Robyn Duarte-Specht Jan. 29, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free

FEBRUARY SING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL 10th Anniversary of Choral Connections with Guest Conductor Dr. Janet Galvan Feb. 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students CONCERT BAND CONCERT with Von Hansen Feb. 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students DR. KNIGHT FACULTY PIANO RECITAL Feb. 9, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free 23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL JAZZ VOCAL CONCERT with The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Jennifer Barnes Feb. 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students 23rd ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL HEADLINER CONCERT with The Edmond Jazz Orchestra Feb. 20, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students FINAL FRIDAY RECEPTION Michael Louthan Feb. 26, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free MARCH SPRING BALLET Firebird and new choreography by a guest choreographer March 4-5, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

March 6, 2016, at 2 p.m.

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

SINGING QUAKERS HOME CONCERT Inner Light March 7, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students THEATRE - The Diary of Anne Frank March 10-12, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

March 13, 2016, at 2 p.m.

Cornerstone Studio Theater, D-6 $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students CASADO JAZZ NIGHT with Brad Leali March 23, 2016, at 8 p.m.

Casado Campus Center - Free TOWER WIND QUINTET RECITAL March 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT March 31, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free APRIL ART RECEPTION Hallie Linnebur and Megan Miller April 1, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT April 1, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students CONCERT BAND CONCERT with David Shaffer April 4, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditroium $6 adults; $4 seniors; $4 students PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT April 6, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium - Free JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT April 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

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

CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT The Music of Nature April 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $9 adults; $6 seniors; $6 students FACULTY BRASS QUINTET April 14, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumni Auditorium - Free SINGING QUAKERS SYMPHONY OF SPRING - Earth, Wind, Fire and Rain April 22-23 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

April 24, 2016, at 2 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $16 adults; $13 seniors; $13 students CONCERT CHOIR COFFEEHOUSE April 24, 2016, at 7 p.m.

Casado Campus Center Atrium - Free COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT April 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.

Sebits Auditorium $11 adults; $9 seniors; $9 students FINAL FRIDAY - FRIENDS UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STUDENT EXHIBIT April 29, 2016, from 5-7 p.m.

Riney Fine Arts Gallery - Free MAY OUTDOOR BAND CONCERT WITH Senseney Music Community Band May 1, 2016, at 3 p.m.

Rose Window Plaza - Free One of the first things that attracted me to Friends was the choral/vocal program. In Singing Quakers, the music that we make is challenging, personally fulfilling, and Godglorifying. Another thing I love about Friends is the theatre program.

I feel I can trust the professors’ production choices, and I don’t have to compromise my beliefs. All of the Fine Arts professors challenge me to work hard at my art form.”

- Amy Shelden, English

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Ticket Information TICKET AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION All programs, artists, ticket prices, dates and times are subject to change without notice. For questions or more information about any of our policies or events, please call the Fine Arts Office at 316-295-5677.

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

Individual tickets will go on sale beginning Sept. 1, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online at friends.edu/finearts, by submitting the form on the next page, in the Fine Arts Office during business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. - noon, 1-5 p.m.), by calling the Box Office at 316-295-5677 and at the door 45 minutes prior to a performance, as long as tickets are still available.

SEASON TICKETS Season tickets are available for Singing Quakers or a “Pick 4” package. Each subscription will include one ticket to each performance in the package at a 10 percent discount. The Singing Quakers package will include all three Singing Quakers performances for the season. The “Pick 4” package will include any four performances of your choice during the season. Season tickets will go on sale Aug. 17, 2015, and can be ordered in the same way as individual tickets. Orders are processed in the order they are received, and the best available seats will be given to each customer. Guests wishing to sit together must order together.

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PAYMENT METHODS We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All off-campus performances will only accept cash and checks at the door.

TICKET EXCHANGES We cannot give refunds for purchased tickets.

Tickets may only be exchanged one time for another performance of the same show. Tickets may not be exchanged for different seats once tickets have been purchased. Tickets must be exchanged at least four hours before the performance starts and may only be exchanged during regular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. - noon, 1-5 p.m.) either in the Fine Arts Box Office or by calling 316-295-5677.

PERFORMANCE TIMES AND GUIDELINES We strive to start all of our performances on time as a courtesy for the artists and patrons.

Seating after the start of any performance is at the discretion of the house manager, according to the wishes of the artists and director. No cameras or recording devices are permitted during a performance. Crying and noisy children are disruptive to the audience and the artists. Please promptly remove them from the auditorium.

Please inquire when purchasing tickets if a performance is suitable for children. All children must have a ticket, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Friends University does not discriminate against academically qualified students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; www.ncahlc.org; 1-800-621-7440.

Ticket Order Form Season Tickets are available beginning Aug. 17, 2015. There are several packages available including Singing Quakers and “Pick 4� from all events. Take 10 percent off your ticket price to get the season ticket discount.

Tickets may be ordered online at friends.edu/finearts, by filling out and mailing in this form, or by calling the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677.

Season Tickets - Available beginning Aug. 17, 2015.

Qty.

Adults Price

Qty.

Seniors Price

Students Qty. Price

TOTAL

Singing Quakers, Orchestra or Pick 4 (list selected 4 below)

Individual Tickets - Available beginning Sept. 1, 2015.

Date

Time

Event

Qty.

12/19/15 7:30 p.m. Nutcracker (EXAMPLE)

2

Adults Price

Qty.

Seniors Price

Students Qty. Price

TOTAL $40

$20

Ticket Subtotal $

Delivery Method

Mailing Fee $

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

10% off for Season Tickets $

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

Additional Donation $

Please mail my tickets. I have included a self-addressed, stamped envelope or I have added a $2 mailing fee to my grand total. I understand it may take seven to 15 business days for my tickets to arrive.

General Information

Please mail payment and form to: Friends University Fine Arts Office c/o Box Office Manager 2100 W. University Ave. Wichita, KS 67213

Name:

Address: Phone:

Seating

Email:

We will always choose the best seats available when your order is processed.

For a detailed seating chart of Sebits Auditorium go to friends.edu/ticket-information.

Email

Mail

Stage Main Floor

Ramp

Stairs

Mezzanine

Stairs

Back cover photo by Mickey Shannon Photography

How do you prefer to be contacted?

Ramp

Please indicate any special seating needs or preferences that will assist us in filling your order, or circle areas of preference on the seating chart.

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

GRAND TOTAL $

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