The Singing Quakers sang for the Richard M. Nixon campaign rally at the University of Wichita Field House on October 30.
First Glee Club Tour Through Kansas and Oklahoma
The Women’s Glee Club embarked on their first tour through Kansas and Oklahoma while the men took to the rails and toured western Kansas. Due to the increasing popularity of these ensembles, interest in the University Choir decreased and the chorus was discontinued.
Fred Mayer New Music Department Chair
Fred C. Mayer was selected as head of the Music Department and director of the Singing Quakers. Mayer had been directing ensembles since his high school years and majored in orchestral conducting at Capital University. While at Friends University, he was eager to reestablish choir tours. These tours proved to..Read More
New York World’s Fair
In June of 1965, the Singing Quakers sang at the New York World’s Fair. The fair’s theme that year was “Peace Through Understanding.” It featured exhibitions designed by NASA, the debut of Walt Disney’s ‘It’s a Small World’ ride, and even the world’s largest cheese. The ensemble recorded a color..Read More
Germany Tour
The 68 member Singing Quakers ensemble toured Germany. In addition to hosting performances in historical churches throughout the country, the students stayed in the homes of local communities, served with the International Boys and Girls Scouts camp and volunteered at a local rehabilitation center.
Marching Band Debuts
October 23 was the debut of the marching band. Developed to encourage school spirit, the band began with 35 members.
Lucius Ades Assumes Role of Music Department Chair
In 1914, Lucius Ades took over the music department. During this time, enrollment in music courses and performing ensembles increased.
Noble Cain Conducts Appreciation Night
In June, a portion of the “Appreciation Night” concert was conducted by Noble Cain, a 1916 graduate of Friends University who had become a nationally renowned choral conductor and composer.
Whittier Fine Arts Center Complete
The Whittier Fine Arts Center was completed during the summer, dedicated on October 17, and was viewed by visitors at Homecoming on October 23. It’s formal opening on November 7 debuted two musical concerts that featured the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and the Singing Quakers.
Dr. Rayvon T.J. Moore Announced as New Singing Quakers Director
Southern California native, Dr. Rayvon T.J. Moore assumed the role of Director of Choral Studies and Singing Quaker Conductor in August 2020. He holds a B.A. in Choral Music from the University of Southern California; a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from California State University, Fullerton and a Doctor..Read More