FINE ARTS 2022 - 2023
Greetings from
DR. NATHANAEL MAY
DIVISION CHAIR OF THE FINE ARTS I feel incredibly blessed to arrive at Friends University at this time in the school’s history. It is evident that the arts are poised for a renaissance as we emerge from the pandemic. This represents a unique opportunity for our programs to thrive as we seek to engage with new audiences and serve an ever-widening demographic of students and community. Friends University has served the Wichita area as a point of gathering for rehearsals, productions and creative work. In fact, we frequently sponsor regional events that bring artists, dancers, and musicians to our campus from all of Kansas and beyond! Our Next Act Rise Up Campaign will provide much needed additions and modernization to the Riney Fine Arts Center. This transformation is essential to the future success of our students and programs and will position Friends as a premiere center for the arts. I invite you to consider ways in which you can help us achieve this goal. We have an exciting season ahead; in addition to traditional favorites Christmas Candlelight and Symphony of Spring, every event is sure to introduce new sights and sounds. Guest clinicians include Dr. William Weinert, professor of conducting and director of choral activities at the Eastman School of Music and the Adam Larson Jazz Trio, a major player on the New York jazz scene. Also on tap are Gilbert & Sullivan’s final opera The Gondoliers and the hit musical Catch Me If You Can. Be sure to also catch our First Friday gallery openings, featuring renowned artists displaying paintings, prints and sculptures. I am so excited to join this vibrant community and cannot wait to learn more about each and every one of you. I hope you will join us as we create the next chapter of artistic excellence at Friends!
Dr. Nathanael May Tim & Gail Buchanan Endowed Chair Division of Fine Arts
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A NOTE FROM THE CHAIR
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VOCAL MUSIC
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
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THEATRE & DANCE
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VISUAL ARTS
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RISE UP CAMPAIGN
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TICKET INFO
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EVENT POSTER
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COME FLY WITH US
Q& A
What is your background? Dr. May: My formal training as a pianist led to performing the music of living composers in my first position at Eastern Mediterranean University on the island of Cyprus. Along the way, this passion developed into an international festival dedicated to bringing young composers and performers together in celebration of new music, the soundSCAPE Composition and Performance Exchange. Most recently, I have served as Chair of the School of Fine Arts at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO.
What most excites you about working at Friends? Dr. May: Hands down, the culture, tradition, and people at Friends! The opportunity to align faith-based values with a community of inspiring and committed educators is a dream come true. I am eager to work with our students, faculty, alumni, and the Friends community in furthering our tradition of excellence throughout the region and beyond.
Why are the arts important? Dr. May: In times of discord and disruption, the arts play an integral role in helping people bridge divides and build trust within communities. We need this now more than ever. The arts prepare students to be leaders who actively listen, collaborate and bring people together through shared creative experiences.
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VOCAL MUSIC
C HOIR
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T he comprehensive vocal program, comprised of students across disciplines, includes performing groups such as the Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Women’s Choir, Falcon Chorus, Jazz Vocal Ensemble and more. Choirs are frequently invited to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association annual convention. They also often get to study and perform under the baton of internationally-renowned composers and conductors such as Dr. Gweneth Walker and Dr. André J. Thomas. The choral and vocal faculty regularly offer out-of-the-classroom learning experiences through national and international touring, opera study abroad, performing at conferences, and servicelearning. The Singing Quakers will have a performance tour in Spain and Portugal this summer! Ensembles have performed across the United States and Canada, as well as Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Costa Rica. The Singing Quakers, established almost 100 years ago, have also been featured on national television and have performed at the White House, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York City.
JOIN US! Choral Connections Two-year College Choral Invitational Featuring guest conductor, Dr. William Weinert Friday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium | Free
Singing Quakers Alumni Choir
“Cry Out and Shout” A Concert of Praise Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Eastminster Presbyterian Church Adults: $12 | Seniors & Students: $10
Christmas Candlelight
Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Christmas Candlelight will not only feature the Singing Quakers and Concert Choir but also band, jazz, dance and art. Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $12
Sing It! Vocal Festival Thursday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Featuring guest conductor,
Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna Monday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Friends University Choral Union and Wichita Chamber Chorale accompanied by the Friends University Community Orchestra
Singing Quakers Home Concert
“Darkness to Light” Friday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $12
Concert Choir Spring Concert Thursday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6
Vocal Kaleidoscope
Featuring Falcon Chorus, Women’s Choir and Jazz Vocal Ensemble Thursday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6
Symphony of Spring
A Broadway Showcase by the Friends University Singing Quakers “Heart and Music” Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $12
Concert Choir Coffeehouse
Sunday, April 30, 7 p.m.
Casado Campus Center | Free
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $12
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC B A N D, ORCH E ST R A , J A Z Z
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C I nstrumental music is a vibrant part of the division of Fine Arts. Students from across campus, regardless of major, have an opportunity to learn and perform in a variety of wind, string or jazz 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 Jazz department is a well-known and respected feature of the community. Not only does the program feature over eight large and small ensembles, it also brings in nationally recognized artists to work and perform with students. The Orchestra primarily performs string literature and collaborates regularly with guest soloists. Other ensembles include the Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir, Clarinet Quartet, Brass Quintet, Tuba Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet and String Ensemble.
JOIN US! Jazz Faculty Quintet Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium | Free
Adam Larson Jazz Trio Friday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium | Free
Band Concert
Monday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Concert Jazz Band & Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Featuring Kansas City-based Funk/Soul group, Stranded in the City Friday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $12 | Seniors & Students: $9
Tower Wind Quintet
Dr. James Knight Piano Recital Thursday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. Alumni Auditorium | Free
Band Concert
Monday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
30th Annual Jazz Festival Friday Concert
Friday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Jazz Vocal Ensemble and guest piano/vocalist, Justin Binek Sebits Auditorium Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6
30th Annual Jazz Festival Headliner Concert
Saturday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Featuring composer, Ryan Heinlein, and his all-star KC super group, The Project H.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium | Free
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $12
Conjunto Latino
Band Concert
Location TBD | Free
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Friday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Community Orchestra Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6
Tuesday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Community Orchestra Tuesday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Adults: $9 | Seniors & Students: $6
Band Concert
String Ensemble
Monday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Location TBD | Free
String Ensemble
Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Friends University Jazz Ensembles
Location TBD | Free
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Thursday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Finale Concert
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THEATRE & DANCE DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC THEATRE, OPERA
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T heatre and Dance productions offer a variety of opportunities to perform, collaborate and create with students across campus. Theatre at Friends University means “togetherness”: working intimately with others toward creative ends. Theatre at Friends also means “independence”: setting goals and becoming motivated. Theatre at Friends means “good play joins hard work” in a fun and creative atmosphere. The dance minor at Friends gives students an edge in pursuing post graduation work. It’s a nurturing and supportive environment that includes professional training and diverse dance style classes. Guest dancers and chorographers across the nation come to hold workshops and choreograph numbers. This specialty in dance is why our Music Theatre degree is one of only a few in the region with a triple threat - excellence in the areas of singing, acting and dancing. A variety of annual productions provide ample opportunity for majors and non majors to perform in dramas, musicals, comedies, operas and more.
JOIN US! Dani Girl
Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. Join Dani, a precocious nine-year-old who loses her hair to leukemia, as she embarks on a magical journey to get it back. Simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking, Dani Girl is a tale of life in the face of death, hope in the face of despair and the indomitable power of the human imagination.
Catch Me If You Can
Studio Theatre - D6 $10 Suggested Donation
Friday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Based on the hit Spielberg film, Catch Me If You Can is a musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, this delightfully entertaining show was created by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
Fall Theatre
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $12
Friday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $12 | Seniors & Students: $9
The Gondoliers
Friday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. The Gondoliers was considered the last great success of the famous theatrical duo, Gilbert and Sullivan. It’s a story of love, kidnapping and switched identities. Audiences will love this entertaining, boisterous opera. Sebits Auditorium Adults: $12 | Seniors & Students: $9
Dance Showcase
Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium Adults: $6 | Seniors & Students: $3
Symphony of Spring
A Broadway Showcase by the Friends University Singing Quakers “Heart and Music” Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $12
Opera Workshop
Friday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium | Free
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VISUAL ARTS
G A L LERY O PE NI N G S
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A major in the visual arts at Friends University allows students the opportunity to study studio art
(drawing, painting, print-making, sculpture, ceramics or photography) graphic arts, art education, and communications (media/visual). Skilled faculty teach creativity and design as a foundation of the curriculum with an expectation that all students will create a professional portfolio as a result of their study and work. Students experience hands-on work in the studio or computer lab along with opportunities for out-of-theclassroom learning. An established and well-known rotating gallery provides opportunities for students and the public to experience high-quality work. Opportunities to meet the artist and purchase artwork is featured in the First Friday experience. As the name implies, First Friday happens the first Friday of each month and provides a unique opportunity for art-lovers to engage with local art each month at locations throughout the city. This grassroots event continues to thrive because of the collective vision and collaboration of galleries such as the Riney Fine Arts Gallery.
View the art, meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. WWW. R IN EYA R T G A L L ERY. C OM
JOIN US! Tarzia Khan Gallery Opening
Matthew Thonen Gallery Opening
On display through Oct. 1 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
On display through April 1 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
Friday, Sept. 2, 5-7 p.m.
Friday, March 3, 5-7 p.m.
Iris Fletcher Gallery Opening
Eric Ford Gallery Opening
On display through Oct. 29 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
On display through April 29 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
Friday, Oct. 7, 5-7 p.m.
David Harmon Gallery Opening
Friday, Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m.
On display through Nov. 26 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
Doug Billings Gallery Opening
Friday, Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m.
On display through Jan. 28 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
Visual Art Showcase Monday, Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m.
Business Technology Building | Free
Elijah Jacobs Gallery Opening
Saturday, April 8, 5-7 p.m.
Friends University Senior Show Gallery Opening Friday, May 5, 5-7 p.m.
On display through May 27 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
Visual Art Showcase Monday, May 8, 5-7 p.m.
Business Technology Building | Free
Art Challenge Winners Gallery Opening Friday, June 2, 5-7 p.m.
On display through July 1 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
Friday, Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m.
On display through Feb. 25 Riney Fine Arts Gallery | Free
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OUR NEXT ACT R I S E U P C A M PA I G N P H A S E T W O
The Riney Fine Arts Center has had a home on the Friends University campus since the 1960s. While it has hosted high-quality music, dance and theatrical performances for decades, it was built without the future in mind. In order to create space for collaboration, encourage the discovery of new techniques and artistic expressions, and debut inspiring performances, we need a fine arts space that pushes our artists into the modern age while still holding onto the valuable traditions of our past. We have an opportunity to foster such an environment with renovations and additions to the Riney Fine Arts Center for both our campus and our community. This isn’t just about maintaining an inspiring building, this is about inspiring the next generation of artists, teachers, conductors, choir directors and worship leaders who are ready to make a hopeful and vibrant mark on the world. We need your help to make this vision a reality. Learn more at friends.edu/riseup
Support the Fine Arts at Friends University. friends.edu/riseup | give@friends.edu
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TICKET INFORMATION
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AUGUST
DANI GIRL Student-Directed Musical Aug. 20; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21; 2 p.m. Studio Theatre - D6 JAZZ FACULTY QUINTE T Aug. 26; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
SEPTEMBER
TARZIA KHAN GALLERY OPENING Sept. 2; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery FACULTY FANFARE Sept. 8; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium ADAM LARSON JAZZ TRIO Sept. 9; 7 p.m. Sebits Auditorium BAND CONCERT Sept. 26; 7:30 p.m. Location TBD
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FALL THEATRE Sept. 30; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
DAVID HARMON GALLERY OPENING Nov. 4; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery
IRIS FLETCHER GALLERY OPENING Oct. 7; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery CONCERT JAZZ BAND & JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE Oct. 14; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium CHORAL CONNECTIONS CONCERT Oct. 21; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium TOWER WIND QUINTET Oct. 25; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium CONJUNTO LATINO Oct. 28; 7:30 p.m. Location TBD
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA Nov. 1; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
BAND CONCERT Nov. 7; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium STRING ENSEMBLE Nov. 10; 7:30 p.m. Location TBD SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CONCERT Nov. 12; 7:30 p.m. Eastminster Presbyterian Church
DECEMBER DOUG BILLINGS GALLERY OPENING Dec. 2; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT Dec. 2; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium VISUAL ART SHOWCASE Nov. 5; 5-7 p.m. Business Tech. Blding
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GONDOLIERS Fall Opera Nov. 18; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
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MARCH
DR. JAMES KNIGHT PIANO RECITAL Jan. 26; 7:30 p.m. Alumni Auditorium
MATTHEW THONEN GALLERY OPENING March 3; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery DANCE SHOWCASE March 4; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
F E B R U A RY ELIJAH JACOBS GALLERY OPENING Feb. 3; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery
SINGING QUAKERS HOME CONCERT March 24; 7:30 p.m. March 25; 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Spring Musical Feb. 3; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5; 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
CONCERT CHOIR SPRING CONCERT March 30; 7:30 p.m. March 31; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
SING IT! VOCAL FESTIVAL Feb. 9; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
APRIL BAND CONCERT April 4; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
BAND CONCERT Feb. 13; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
VOCAL KALEIDOSCOPE April 6; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
JAZZ FESTIVAL Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium MORTEN LAURIDSEN’S LUX AETERNA Feb. 20; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
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ERIC FORD GALLERY OPENING April 8; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA April 11; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium STRING ENSEMBLE April 20; 7:30 p.m. Location TBD SYMPHONY OF SPRING April 28; 7:30 p.m. April 29; 7:30 p.m. April 30; 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium CONCERT CHOIR COFFEEHOUSE April 30; 7 p.m. Casado Student Center
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VISUAL ART SHOWCASE May 8; 5-7 p.m. Business Tech. Blding
JUNE ART CHALLENGE GALLERY OPENING June 2; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery
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FRIENDS UNIVERSITY SENIOR SHOW GALLERY OPENING May 5; 5-7 p.m. Riney Fine Arts Gallery OPERA WORKSHOP May 5; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium JAZZ FINALE CONCERT May 6; 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium
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Come FLY with us!
Join us at the following events designed to acquaint prospective students with the outstanding programs at Friends University.
Fine Arts Scholarship Audition Days Friday, Nov. 11
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Friday, March 24
Scholarship Audition Days are designed to allow you the opportunity to see what we’re about! See how you might fit in our program, sit in on a rehearsal, ask questions to a student panel, take a lesson, audition for scholarships and enjoy a free lunch.
Adam Larson Jazz Clinic Friday, Sept. 9
An event for high school jazz groups involving clinics with Friends University Jazz faculty and guest clinician and tenor saxophonist, Adam Larson.
All-State Prep Day Saturday, Sept. 17
A workshop for area high schools to ready themselves for All-State Choir.
Fall Theatre School Matinee
Thursday, Sept. 29; 10 a.m.
The Friends University Theatre department is excited to invite young high school thespians to preview the fall theatre production, free of charge.
Choral Connections Friday, Oct. 21
Calling all junior and community college vocalists to the Two-Year College Choral Invitational! This event features workshops and clinics especially for you with special guest clinician, Dr. William Weinert from the Eastman School of Music. The event will culminate in an evening concert.
The Gondoliers School Matinee
Thursday, Nov. 17; 10 a.m. Immerse yourself in Gilbert & Sullivan’s opera, The Gondoliers. A free matinee
Catch Me If You Can School Matinee
Art Challenge
High schools are invited to a free matinee for schools featuring the musical, Catch Me If You Can. A lunch and tour is offered to interested students after the performance.
Welcome to an all new Art Challenge! The event consists of a juried art competition in March calling high school participants of all backgrounds and experience levels. Winners are featured in a First Friday gallery show and awarded generous scholarships. Free in-class workshops are offered throughout the semester.
Thursday, Feb. 2; 10 a.m.
Sing It! Vocal Festival Thursday, Feb. 9
The Friends University vocal department shares the stage with some of Kansas’ top choirs. After a day of clinics and workshops, participants will end with an evening concert open to the public. Featuring guest conductor, Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jazz Festival
Friday, Feb. 17 - Saturday, Feb. 18
Celebrating 30 years of Jazz Fest with two days of great music and learning. Guest artists conduct masterclasses and work with student jazz groups from across the state. All are welcome to Friday and Saturday’s evening concerts featuring performers from across the nation!
Black Artist Series Saturday, Feb. 25 Sunday, Feb. 26
Celebrate Black History Month with free dance workshops! Clinics will feature a variety of dance and music theatre topics taught by clinicians from across the nation.
Virtual Competition: March 19 In Class Workshops: Spring
Festival of Bands Wednesday, March 29
This event is designed to give bands an opportunity to perform contest literature in the festival format and receive feedback immediately following their performance. Set three weeks prior to State Large Group Music Festival, bands will have ample time to make necessary adjustments.
Tack Flute Competition Saturday, April 22
A completion established in 1984 to encourage up-and-coming flutists.
Symphony of Spring School Matinee
Thursday, April 27; 10 a.m.
Symphony of Spring, featuring the Singing Quakers, is a local favorite. Schools are invited to the singing and dancing extraordinaire for a free matinee production. A lunch and tour is offered to interested students after the performance.
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