Wichita, KS- Friends University has received second place in the division II level of competition with the National Opera Association for last year’s production of “The Mikado.” The competition is split into eight categories based on a point system from small to large. Points are awarded for level of the principal singers, size of cast […]
Wichita, Kan.¬—The Friends University Ballet Department will present a new full-length production of “The Nutcracker.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, 2018. This production of “The Nutcracker” will be unique in comparison to previous years. Andrea Vazquez-Aguirre, the newly-hired director of […]
The Friends University Sinfonietta Orchestra, formally known as the Chamber Orchestra, will present its fall concert Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center. The concert will feature the talented violinist Dr. Joan Griffing, Tim and Gail Buchanan Endowed Chair of the Division of Fine Arts at Friends University. “We […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will celebrate the holiday season with its annual performance of the Christmas Candlelight Concert, featuring the Friends University Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble and the 150-voice Choral Union. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 in […]
Wichita, KS- Friends University’s Chamber Instrumental Ensembles will perform Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Riney Fine Art Center’s Sebits Auditorium. The program will feature Instrumental Student Chamber Ensembles from the Music Department. This concert includes the Flute Choir, coached by Amy Hoffman, The Brass Quintet and Tuba Quartet, coached by Dr. John Taylor, […]
Wichita, KS- The Friends University Jazz Vocal Ensemble (JVE) and Jazz Ensemble I will come together to perform Friday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center. This year is JVE’s 10th birthday, being founded with its first group in 2009. Fresh off the recent “Jazz Swings Western Style” concert, JVE […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Percussion Ensemble will perform Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center. It will be a cultural feast with marimba pieces from Guatemala and the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. They will also play a song titled Extremes, where a quartet of players will […]
Wichita, KS – On Monday, Nov. 5, the Concert Band will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends University. Trombonist Dr. Irvin Wagner will be featured at the concert. Dr. Wagner is the professor of trombone at the University of Oklahoma. A recognized conductor and trombone […]
The Friends University Community Orchestra will present its fall concert, It’s a Celebration! Oct. 30, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Richard Roller, Friends University adjunct faculty, will be returning to Friends to conduct the orchestra. Roller is an alumnus of Friends University and led the orchestra in its 50th […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a gallery reception for painter Jim Simpson’s new exhibit titled Hole in the Water. The reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in Riney Fine Arts Center Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. “My art starts with the act of soaking up thousands of pieces of color, […]