Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Shawn Knopp as the university’s new band director, music education program director and professor of music. Knopp will officially start at Friends in August 2019 and will direct the program following the retirement of long-time band director Dr. John Taylor. “I am excited to begin my […]

Wichita, KS –Friends University Singing Quakers will give a send off concert saying “Arrivederci!” (goodbye) to the community as they embark on their June European tour to Italy and Austria. The performance will be Saturday, June 8 at 3 p.m. at the University Friends Church, 1840 W. University St, Wichita, Kan. It will be a […]

Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Assistant Professor of Piano Dr. James Knight will perform a recital Wednesday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Knight was born in Wichita, Kan., where he studied piano with Lucille Hayden and Guy Johnson. During his undergraduate years, he won the Naftzger Piano Award and the Kansas Cultural Trust Award, […]

The Friends University Fine Arts department is excited to announce two new Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music Theatre and Theatre. “Adding these two degrees was a natural step considering the high level of student interest coupled with the plethora of professional theatres in the region,” said Fine Arts Chair Dr. Joan Griffing. “We’re grateful […]

The Friends University Concert Band combined with the Senseney Music Community Band will perform Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. This will be Dr. John Taylor’s last time directing the band at Friends University. He will be retiring after 30 years of service. There will be a retirement reception open to the public following […]

Wichita, KS – The Friends University Musical Theatre Workshop class will present its showcase performance titled “You will be Found” May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends University. Contemporary musical theatre scenes will include the following shows, Dear Evan Hansen, Edges, The Light in the Piazza, Urinetown, The […]