Wichita, KS – The Friends University Percussion Group, directed by Dr. Von Hansen, will perform an evening concert titled The Detail of the Pattern Is Movement Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. One piece, Flowerpot Music No. 1 by Elliot Cole, will be performed with two percussionists whirling around a single table of flowerpots playing […]
Wichita, KS – Continuing the long-held tradition of featuring and honoring graduating seniors, the Friends University Jazz Bands and jazz department will present Senior Jazz Night. The concert will take place Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center. “This program is a great opportunity to showcase and recognize […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Sinfonietta Orchestra, formally known as the Chamber Orchestra, will present its Spring Concert Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra’s Spring Concert will feature Krissy Moler, bass professor at Friends University. Panya Amphone, Friends University student conductor, will be conducting a piece by Alexandar Scriabin. Tickets are free, […]
Wichita, KS – On Monday, April 1, the Concert Band will present its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends University. Rachelle Goter, Friends University adjunct faculty, will be featured as the clarinet soloist for the World Premiere of “Diversions for Clarinet and Wind Band” by Robert Spittal. […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present the comedy Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes Thursday, March 28, through Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 31, at 2 p.m. The spring theatre production is a new comedy by Jamie Robledo. It features the well-known characters within Sir Arthur […]
Wichita, KS- Friends University will present its spring Community Orchestra Concert March 26 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature Friends University students and Miller Competition winners Panya Amphone, Gunnar Marcum and Sarah Durant, all vocal students of voice professor Dr. Matthew Schloneger. Aidan Hill, Wichita Metropolitan Music Teachers Association concerto winner, will be performing […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will sponsor a Final Friday reception for an exhibit titled ‘Any Minute Now.’ It will feature artwork by Friends University seniors Isabella Gonzalez, Ethan Harvey, Colin Honts, Danielle Medrano, Joana Segura and Madalyn Swinicki. “‘Any Minute Now’ is a reference to the nearing of our adult lives. Any minute now we […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Tower Wind Quintet will present its 18th annual recital called “Creatures and Critters” Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. The quintet is comprised of faculty members: Amy Hoffman, flute; Rachelle Goter, clarinet; Cindy Thompson, oboe; Denise Kintzel, horn; and Kimme Whittemore, bassoon. “Creatures and Critters” will be a fun […]
Friends University Jazz Department will present a showcase concert Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. This concert will highlight Friends University jazz combos and the jazz vocal ensemble. They will be performing with guest artists Mike Steinel (trumpet) and Rosanna Eckert (voice). Both Mike and Rosanna are members of the jazz […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Ballet will present When I Consider Your Heavens: Spring Ballet, featuring accompaniment by the Friends University Concert Band and Concert Choir, pianist James J. Kaufmann and singer Andrea Simpson. The first half of the program will be a spiritual piece choreographed by Friends University junior Emma Browning to intimate […]