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FINE ARTS 2018-2019
TABLE OF Mission Statement
Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor
CONTENTS
God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.
The College of Business, Arts,
Sciences and Education
A NOTE FROM offers students a traditional college experience with liberal arts and professional
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THE CHAIR programs that represent a broad range of academic majors.
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DISCOVER THE The Fine Arts Division
FINE ARTS 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 faculty develop their craft and vocation while engaging audiences and serving the
5 PERFORMANCES 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.
VOCAL
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MUSIC 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
INSTRUMENTAL century model of providing outstanding educational and creative experiences through
7 dedicated faculty/mentors, more than 20 guest musicians, choreographers and artists,
MUSIC
and 150 concerts, performances, exhibits and events annually.
THEATRE A commitment to creating out-of-the-classroom learning experiences and inviting guest
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PERFORMANCE 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.
JAZZ
9 MUSIC
VISUAL
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ARTS
BALLET
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PERFORMANCE
TICKET
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INFORMATION
2018-19 EVENT
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POSTER
FACULTY &
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STAFF
Front cover and inside cover
photos by June Trieb
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.
What most excites
Welcome to the 2018 -19 fine arts season at Friends University! The Fine Arts Division has a you about working
full calendar of exciting events planned. Our talented and hardworking students, coached at Friends?
and mentored by our outstanding faculty, are looking forward to sharing their gifts with you The long tradition of excellence
throughout the year. We promise another season of first-class productions, exhibits, concerts in the arts at Friends made the
and shows. You will leave inspired! university very attractive to me.
I have long been interested in
The arts serve us in a myriad of ways, filling our souls with comfort and joy, and lifting our how all the arts can interrelate
spirits. In his book Divine Beauty: The Invisible Embrace, Irish poet and philosopher John to each and across disciplines.
O’Donohue wrote, I also am very excited about
“The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere – in landscape, music, having ballet a part of the fine
art, clothes, furniture, gardening, companionship, love, religion and in ourselves… arts division because we did
We feel most alive in the presence of the Beautiful for it meets the needs of our soul.” not have dance at EMU.
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
Why do you think
experienced in any other capacity. Friends’ students, faculty and staff are thrilled to have you investing in
join us for these events. You play an important role in our performances by providing laughter, community is
applause, reaction and interaction with our young artists. Your partnership completes the important?
learning experience for our students. Thank you for your attendance!
The arts are about self-
As the new chair of the Friends Fine Arts Division, I am thrilled to be leading and serving this expression. They enable us
exceptional university’s fine arts program. Our tradition of excellence continues to shine through to connect with people. By
our arts offerings for the community. I hope to meet you and learn what you love about the arts sharing the arts with others
at Friends. Please introduce yourself to me at your next event. I look forward to meeting you! in a whole host of ways, we
can collectively bring about
change in the broader society.
Dr. Joan Griffing Contributing to the life of
Division of Fine Arts Chair those around us enriches us all.
Friends University
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J
oin us for
any of the
following
events designed
to acquaint
prospective Art Challenge
students with the
outstanding Fine Fine Arts Showcase Days
Friday, Oct. 19 Fine Arts Showcase Days are designed to allow you the opportunity to
Arts programs at attend classes, sit in on rehearsals, take a lesson, audition for scholarships,
Friday, Nov. 30
have your portfolio reviewed, visit with current students and faculty, and
Friends University. Friday, Jan. 25 enjoy a free lunch. For more information, please call 316 - 295 - 5536.
Friday, March 22 Vocal Instrumental Theatre Jazz Visual Arts Ballet
Show Me the Money Sing It! 26th Annual Jazz Art Challenge
Friday, Oct. 5 Vocal Festival Festival Friday, March 1
Garvey Art Center Thursday, Feb. 7 Friday, Feb. 15 Garvey Art Center
This free event helps high school Sebits Auditorium Saturday, Feb. 16 Join the Friends University Art
juniors and seniors prepare an The Singing Quakers, Riney Fine Arts Center Department for the 14th Annual Art
art portfolio to apply for art Concert Choir and Jazz Join the Friends University Challenge. This event consists of a
scholarships. Students work on Vocal Ensemble will share jazz department for two days juried art competition, professional
their portfolios in graphics, studio the stage with some of of great music and learning. artists’ workshops and hands-on
art, media or art education. Kansas’ top high school Guest artists conduct master competitions for students. The
Professional speakers, as well as choirs for this day-long classes and work with student competitive exhibition is designed
current students and faculty, lead festival. For more information, jazz groups from across the to recognize artistic talent at the
participants through the process. please call 316-295-5677. state. For more information, high-school level (grades 9-12)
Lunch will be provided. To register, please call 316-295-5677. within the state of Kansas and can
please call 316-295-5548. even lead to scholarship offers.
For more information, please call
316-295-5548.
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FACULT Y PE RFO RM A NCES
“The superior teacher demonstrates”
-William Arthur Ward
Faculty Fanfare Dr. James Knight Piano Tower Wind Quintet Recital
Thursday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. Recital “Creatures and Critters”
Sebits Auditorium Monday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.
Free Sebits Auditorium Sebits Auditorium
Free Free
DEPARTMENT STAFF
Alyssa Whalen Robert Hett Robyn Mabe Tamie Rains
Fine Arts Events Coordinator Director of Technical Services Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant
alyssa_whalen@friends.edu bhett@friends.edu maber@friends.edu tamie_rains@friends.edu
316-295-5537 316-295-5199 316-295-5548 316-295-5877
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V OCA L
MUSI C
Symphony of Spring
Singing Quakers Courtesy photos by Dr. Concert Choir
Joseph Myers
T
he comprehensive vocal Each year, selected high school at professional music education
program at Friends choirs are invited to the Sing It! conferences, and service-learning.
University includes four Vocal Festival to join forces with Ensembles have performed
choral ensembles, music theatre, Friends University choirs to study across the United States and
opera productions, vocal jazz and and perform under the baton Canada, as well as Europe,
choral-orchestral masterworks. of internationally-renowned Australia, New Zealand and
Friends University choirs are specialists in choral music. The Costa Rica. The Singing Quakers,
frequently invited to perform choral and vocal faculty regularly the oldest musical organization at
at the Kansas Music Educators offer out-of-the-classroom Friends University, have also been
Association annual convention learning experiences through featured on national television
DR. MARK and to collaborate with the national and international touring, and have performed at the
BARTEL Wichita Symphony Orchestra. opera study abroad, performing White House, Lincoln Center and
Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Associate Professor
of Music; Director
of Choral Music;
Singing Quakers
Director
Singing Quakers Sing It! Vocal Festival Jazz Vocal Ensemble
ROLAINE Alumni Choir Concert Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Spring Concert
“Come and Worship” Featuring guest conductor Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
HETHERINGTON Tesfa Wondemagegnehu
Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
Assistant Professor Eastminster Presbyterian Church Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
of Music/Applied Adults: $12 | Seniors & Students: $10 Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Voice; Concert
Choir Director Symphony of Spring
Christmas Candlelight The Impresario by Mozart A Broadway Showcase
Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Concert Alumni Auditorium | Free
“A Wonderful World”
DR. MATTHEW Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
SCHLONEGER Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Singing Quakers Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.
Assistant Professor Sebits Auditorium Home Concert Sebits Auditorium
of Voice Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13
Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13
Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m.
ADJUNCTS The Secret Garden Sebits Auditorium Concert Choir
Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13
Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Coffeehouse
Charleen Ayers Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Cindy Blasdel
Sebits Auditorium Concert Choir Casado Campus Center | Free
Sean Hephner Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Adults: $11 | Seniors & Students: $8
Holly Taylor
Charles Turley
Sebits Auditorium Musical Theatre
Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6
Scenes Program
Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
The Singing Quakers will travel to Italy and Sebits Auditorium | Free
Austria on their June 2019 international tour!
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I
nstrumental music is a vibrant part The Sinfonietta Orchestra, Chamber ensembles include the
INSTRUMENTAL
MU SI C
of the division. Students from across previously known as the Chamber Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir,
campus, regardless of major, have Orchestra, primarily performs string Clarinet Quartet, Brass Quintet,
an opportunity to learn and perform in literature and collaborates regularly Tuba Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet
a variety of wind or string ensembles. with guest soloists. Friends University and String Ensemble. Instrumental
The Concert Band collaborates Community Orchestra includes ensembles regularly perform at the
regularly with guest artists and students, faculty and community Kansas Music Educators Association
composers to perform some of the members and performs standard full annual convention.
greatest new and standard literature orchestra compositions.
from the wind band repertoire.
Community Orchestra Sinfonietta Orchestra Sinfonietta Orchestra
“It’s a Celebration! Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Dr. Joan Griffing, violin Sebits Auditorium | Free
Featuring Mozart, Coronation Mass Sebits Auditorium | Free
with the Singing Quakers Band Concert
Sebits Auditorium Band Concert Monday, April 1, 7:30 p.m.
Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6 Monday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Rachelle Goter, clarinet
Featuring Robert Buckley, Sebits Auditorium
Band Concert composer/conductor-in-residence Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Monday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
Featuring Irv Wagner, trombone Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3 Percussion Ensemble
Sebits Auditorium Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.
Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Community Orchestra Sebits Auditorium | Free
Tuesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble Featuring winners of the Miller Outdoor Band Concert
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Concerto Competition and the Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium | Free Wichita Area Piano Teacher Featuring Earnest Alexander
League Competition Rose Window Plaza | Free
Sebits Auditorium
Chamber Instrumental
Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6
Ensemble
Monday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. DR. JOHN
Sebits Auditorium | Free TAYLOR
Professor of Music;
Music Education
and Band Director
DR. JAMES
KNIGHT
Assistant Professor
of Piano
TONI
LIBHART
Assistant Professor
Sinfonietta Orchestra of Music; Academic
Recruitment
Coordinator
ADJUNCTS
Kay Buskirk Gary Leopold
Randy Crow LaVonna Loesch
Catherine Everingham Susan Mayo
Howard Glanton Kirsten Moler
Rachelle Goter Richard Roller
Chelley Graves Steve Slater
Dana Hamant Cindy Thompson
Dr. Von Hansen Laurie Thorton
Amy Hoffman Kimme Whittemore
Denise Kintzel
Community Orchestra 7
T
heatre productions number of majors and academic with others toward creative ends.
T HE ATRE
P E R FORMANC E
offer a variety of paths. Students come to learn Theatre at Friends also means
opportunities creative ways to solve their working independently: setting
to perform, collaborate, educational, vocational and goals, becoming motivated and
create and produce stage artistic problems using critical meeting deadlines. Theatre at
plays, musical theatre, thinking skills based upon solid Friends means good play joins
improvisation and original work experience in theatrical good work in a fun and creative
scripts. At Friends, this means performance and production. community. A variety of annual
students can participate in This sets the stage for success in productions and projects provide
performance or production many areas of endeavor. ample opportunity for students
leading to a theatre minor, Theatre at Friends means to perform, create and learn.
which partners well with a ensemble: working intimately
Frankenstein The Impresario Musical Theatre
Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. by Mozart Scenes Program
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
A new drama by Bo List. Based Alumni Auditorium | Free Sebits Auditorium | Free
on the novel by Mary Shelley.
Produced by special
arrangement with Dramatic
Watson: The Last Great
Publishing Company. Tale of the Legendary
Sebits Auditorium Sherlock Holmes
Adults: $11 | Seniors & Students: $8 Thursday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.
The Secret Garden Saturday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. A new comedy by Jamie Robledo.
A musical by Marsha Norman Produced by special arrangement
and Lucy Simon. Produced by with Stage Rights. Based upon
special arrangement with characters by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Samuel French, Ltd. Studio Theatre
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $11 | Seniors & Students: $8
Adults: $11 | Seniors & Students: $8
Courtesy photos by Dr. Joseph Myers
KURT
PRIEBE
Assistant Professor
of Drama and Media;
Director of Media
Communications
8 The Mikado The Mousetrap
T
he jazz department all instruments. Each spring
JA Z Z
MU SI C
is unique in the Friends University hosts a
opportunities it two-day festival featuring
provides for playing and nationally known jazz artists.
studying jazz in a small Out-of-the-classroom
university setting. Students learning experiences include
participate in a variety of jazz working with nationally
ensembles, including two big recognized guest artists,
bands, a jazz vocal ensemble performing in venues
and four jazz combos. throughout Wichita and
Also offered are a jazz international touring and
concentration performance travel (Havana Cuba Jazz
degree, improvisation classes Festival in 2012 and Europe
and private jazz lessons on in 2008 and 2010 ).
Jazz Swings Western Style 26th Annual Jazz Jazz Department
Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. Festival Showcase
Featuring The Cherokee Maidens Friday & Saturday, Feb. 15-16 Wednesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.
and Sycamore Swing with Jazz Riney Fine Arts Center Featuring Mike Steinel, trumpet,
Ensemble I and JVE Daytime events are free and and Rosanna Eckert, vocals
Sebits Auditorium open to the public Sebits Auditorium
Adults: $12 | Seniors & Students: $6 Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Jazz Festival
Jazz Ensemble II & Jazz Headliner Concert Senior Night Jazz Concert
Combos Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
Featuring The Four Freshman,
Featuring Greg Carroll, vibes Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Brad Leali and The Friends
Sebits Auditorium University Alumni Big Band.
Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3 Crown Uptown Theatre Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Tickets: Call (316) 612-7696 or Spring Concert
Jazz Vocal Ensemble & visit crownuptown.com Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble I Sebits Auditorium
Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3 LISA
Sebits Auditorium HITTLE
Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Assistant Professor
THE FOUR FRESHMAN of Music; Director
of Jazz Program
Special
CRAIG
CURRY
Guests Visiting Lecturer
of Music; Composer-
in-Residence;
Jazz Vocal
Ensemble Director
MIKE STEINEL &
ROSANNA ECKERT GREG CARROLL BRAD LEALI ADJUNCTS
Seth Carrithers
Tyler Gauldin
Bill Glenn
Nicholas Schroeder
Randy Zellers
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V I SU A L
ART S
AIGA Student Portfolio Forum
Senior Show Reception
Graeham Jarvis- Live Mural Painting Lifeboat Creative
A
major in the visual arts photography) and graphic arts. as a result of their study and
at Friends University Skilled faculty teach creativity work. Students experience
allows students the and design as a foundation hands-on work in the studio
opportunity to study studio of the curriculum with an or computer lab along with
KAREN
art (drawing, painting, print expectation that all students will opportunities for out-of-the-
SCROGGINS
making, sculpture, ceramics or create a professional portfolio classroom learning.
Assistant Professor
of Graphic Arts;
Director of Visual
Arts Program
AARON Matt Miller Kevin Swinicki Karen Scroggins
KRONE Gallery Opening Gallery Opening Gallery Opening
Assistant Professor Friday, Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 29, 5-7 p.m.
of Art On display through Sept. 22 On display through Jan. 19 On display through April 20
Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
ADJUNCTS
Friends Alumni Jordan Kirtley Student & Faculty
Mark Bosworth Gallery Opening Gallery Opening Gallery Opening
Debra Cox Friday, April 26, 5-7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 28, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 5-7 p.m.
Kelsy Gossett Dennis On display through May 18
On display through Oct. 20 On display through Feb. 16
Ann Krone
Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
Lauren Miller
Caitlin Penny
Ellen Rife Jim Simpson High School Teachers
Gallery Opening Gallery Opening
Friday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 5-7 p.m.
Charlotte Martin
Art Gallery Director On display through Nov. 24 On display through March 23
Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
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he Bachelor of Fine Our goal is to offer a ballet Friends University’s ballet
BALLET
PERFORMANCE
Arts in Ballet degree education that creates talented department involves a number
is designed to foster performing artists so they may of guest artists, teachers and
excellence in preparation for a achieve their future goals and choreographers each year.
professional career in the world become confident leaders in Our repertoire includes ballets
of ballet with opportunities for their profession. Final projects by George Balanchine, Twyla
additional studies in teaching, are designed to propel students Tharp, Dominic Walsh, Shawn
administration and therapy. into creative, successful careers. Stevens and many others. We
Each ballet degree plan can be A nurturing and supportive are committed to introducing
uniquely designed for individual environment, combined with our dancers to current artists in
students depending on interest, professional ballet training, the world of dance at large.
ability and goals. A dance minor enables dancers to reach their full
is offered for students seeking a potential physically as their passion
major in another discipline. for arts education increases.
Fall Ballet The Nutcracker Spring Ballet
Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Marlise McCormick,
Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13 Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. choreographer and The Friends
Sebits Auditorium University Concert Band
Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13 Sebits Auditorium
Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $13
Courtesy photo by Dr. Joseph Myers
ANDREA
VAZQUEZ
AGUIRRE
Visiting Lecturer of
Dance; Director
of Ballet
ADJUNCT
Joshua Larson
Kelsea Wright
11TICKET
INFORMATION
Tickets go on sale
August 20, 2018!
PURCHASE
Payment Methods
We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express
YOUR
credit cards. All off-campus performances will only accept cash and checks
at the door.
TICKETS Ticket and Performance Information
All programs, artists, ticket prices, dates and times are subject to change
without notice.
Refunds & Exchanges
1 Online
friends.edu/finearts
We cannot give refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.
Season Tickets
Season tickets are available for Singing Quakers or a “Pick 4” package. Each
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subscription will include one ticket to each performance in the package at a 10
Phone percent discount. The Singing Quakers package will include all three Singing
Quakers performances for the season. The “Pick 4” package will include any four
316-295-5677 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
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Paper are received and the best available seats will be given to each customer. Guests
wishing to sit together must order together.
Form located
on next page Performance Times and Guidelines
We strive to start all of our performances on time as a courtesy for the artists
4 In-person 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.
Riney Fine
Please inquire when purchasing tickets if a performance is suitable for
Arts Center children. All children must have a ticket and children under 12 must be
Office A2 accompanied by an adult at all times.
All tickets must be paid for at the time of ordering.
Monday - Friday For questions or more information, please call 316-295-5677.
8 a.m. - noon
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
12TICKETORDER 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.
Season Tickets -
Adults Seniors Students TOTAL
Qty. Price Qty. Price Qty. Price
Singing Quakers or Pick 4 (list selected 4 below)
Individual Tickets -
Adults Seniors Students TOTAL
Date Time Event Qty. Price Qty. Price Qty. Price
9/29/18 2 p.m. Frankenstein (EXAMPLE) 1 $11.00 2 $16.00 3 $24.00 $51.00
Ticket Subtotal $
Delivery Method Mailing Fee $
Include $2 or self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Please hold my tickets at the Friends University 10% off for Season Tickets $
Fine Arts Box Office. Additional Donation $
GRAND TOTAL $
Please mail my tickets. I have included a self-addressed,
stamped envelope or I have added a $2 mailing fee to Seating
my grand total. I understand it may take 7-15 business We will always choose the best seats available
days for my tickets to arrive. when your order is processed. For a detailed
seating chart of Sebits Auditorium, please visit:
Please mail payment and form to: friends.edu/finearts.
Friends University Fine Arts Office
c/o Box Office Manager Please indicate any special seating needs or
2100 W. University Ave. preferences that will assist us in filling your order, or
Wichita, KS 67213 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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13Friends University
FINE ARTS EVENTS
2018-2019
Vocal Instrumental Theatre Jazz Visual Arts Ballet
FALL SPRING
August January
S M T W T F S
8/31: Matt Miller Gallery Opening S M T W T F S
1/25: Fine Arts Showcase
1/25: Jordan Kirtley Gallery Opening
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31
September February
S M T W T F S
9/6: Faculty Fanfare 2/1-2: The Secret Garden
S M T W T F S
1 9/28: Friends Alumni Gallery Opening 1 2 2/7: Sing It! Vocal Music Festival
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/28 -29: Frankenstein 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2/15-16: 26th Annual Jazz Festival
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2/18: Band Concert
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2/22: High School Teachers
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 28 Gallery Opening
30
October March 3/1: Art Challenge
10/5: Show me the Money S M T W T F S
S M T W T F S 3/7: The Impresario by Mozart
1 2
5 6
10/6: Jazz Swings Western Style 3/8-10: Spring Ballet
1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10/19: Fine Arts Showcase 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3/18: Dr. James Knight Piano Recital
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10/19 -21: Fall Ballet 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 3/20: Jazz Department Showcase
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10/24: Jazz Ensemble II & Jazz Combos 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3/22: Fine Arts Showcase
28 29 30 31
10/26: Jim Simpson Gallery Opening 31 3/23-24: Singing Quakers Home Concert
10/30: Community Orchestra 3/26: Community Orchestra
3/28: Tower Wind Quintet Recital
November 3/29: Karen Scroggins Gallery Opening
11/3: Singing Quaker Alumni Concert 3/28 -31: Watson: The Last Great Tale of
S M T W T F S
April
1 2 3
11/5: Band Concert the Legendary Sherlock Holmes
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11/7: Percussion Ensemble
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11/9: Jazz Vocal Ensemble & Jazz 4/1: Band Concert
S M T W T F S
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Ensemble I 1 2 3 4 5 6 4/4: Sinfonietta Orchestra
25 26 27 28 29 30
11/12: Chamber Instrumental Ensemble 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4/5: Senior Night Jazz Concert
11/15: Sinfonietta Orchestra 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4/9: Percussion Ensemble
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 4/11: Concert Choir
11/30: Fine Arts Showcase
28 29 30
11/30: Kevin Swinicki Gallery Opening 4/12: Jazz Vocal Ensemble Spring Concert
11/30-12/2: Christmas Candlelight 4/26: Student & Faculty Gallery Opening
December
4/26 -28: Symphony of Spring
4/28: Concert Choir Coffeehouse
S M T W T F S
11/30-12/2: Christmas Candlelight
12/7-9; 12/14-15: Nutcracker
May
1 5/4: Musical Theatre Scenes Program
S M T W T F S
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
5/5: Outdoor Band Concert
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
30 31
26 27 28 29 30 31FACULTY & STAFF
DR. JOAN GRIFFING DR. MATTHEW ADJUNCT FACULTY
Division Chair SCHLONEGER Charleen Ayers, Voice Performance
joan_griffing@friends.edu Assistant Professor of Voice
Cindy Blasdel, Theory, Singing Quakers Accompanist
316-295-5849 matthew_schloneger@friends.edu
316-295-5565 Marc Bosworth, Printmaking
DR. MARK BARTEL Kay Buskirk, Viola, Director of Sinfonietta
Associate Professor of Music; KAREN SCROGGINS Seth Carrithers, Jazz Bass
Director of Choral Music Assistant Professor of Graphic Arts;
Director of Visual Arts Program
Debra Cox, Ceramics
(directs Singing Quakers)
bartel@friends.edu (directs visual communications) Randy Crow, Brass Methods
316-295-5553 scroggins@friends.edu Catherine Everingham, String Methods
316-295-5913 Tyler Gauldin, Jazz, Classical Saxophone, Jazz Band II
CRAIG CURRY Howard Glanton, Classical Guitar
Visiting Lecturer of Music; DR. JOHN TAYLOR
Composer-in-Residence; Professor of Music Bill Glenn, Drum Set
Director of Jazz Vocal Ensemble (directs bands and Kelsy Gossett Dennis, Photography
music education program)
craig_curry@friends.edu Rachelle Goter, Clarinet
316-295-5857 taylorj@friends.edu
316-295-5535 Chelley Graves, Violin
ROLAINE Dana Hamant, Assistant Band Director
HETHERINGTON ANDREA VAZQUEZ Dr. Von Hansen, Percussion & Music History
Assistant Professor of Music/Applied
AGUIRRE
Visiting Lecturer of Dance; Sean Hephner, Concert Choir Accompanist, Opera
Voice (directs Concert Choir)
Director of Ballet Workshop & Musical accompanist
hetherington@friends.edu
316-295-5533 andrea_vazquez_aguir@friends.edu Amy Hoffman, Flute
316-295-5848
Denise Kintzel, French Horn
LISA HITTLE
Assistant Professor of Music;
ROBERT HETT Ann Krone, Aesthetic Experience Thru Visual Arts
Director of Technical Services Joshua Larson, Related Dance Forms
Director of Jazz Program
hittll@friends.edu bhett@friends.edu
Gary Leopold, Trumpet
316-295-5616 316-295-5199
LaVonna Loesch, Piano Class
DR. JAMES KNIGHT ROBYN MABE Susan Mayo, Cello
Administrative Assistant Lauren Miller, Computer Print Technologies
Assistant Professor of Piano
knightjh@friends.edu maber@friends.edu
316-295-5548 Kirsten Moler, String Bass
316-295-5532
Caitlin Penny, Sculpture
AARON KRONE TAMIE RAINS Ellen Rife, Art History
Administrative Assistant
Assistant Professor of Art Richard Roller, Director of Community Orchestra
kroneaa@friends.edu tamie_rains@friends.edu
316-295-5877 Nicholas Schroeder, Jazz Brass Improvisation
316-295-5614
Steve Slater, Trombone
TONI LIBHART ALYSSA WHALEN Holly Taylor, Music Education, Aesthetics of Music
Fine Arts Events Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Music; Cindy Thompson, Oboe
Academic Recruitment Coordinator
alyssa_whalen@friends.edu
316-295-5537 Laurie Thornton, Woodwind Methods
(coordinates scholarships and auditions)
libhat@friends.edu Charles Turley, Voice
316-295-5536 Kimme Whittemore, Bassoon
Kelsea Wright, Yoga
KURT PRIEBE
Randall Zellers, Jazz Guitar
Assistant Professor of Drama and Media
(directs media communications)
priebek@friends.edu
316-295-5601 For more detailed information on staff and
faculty, please visit friends.edu/directory.
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