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Broadway, classical, world music and more! Known for stirring performances at home and abroad, the sounds of Friends University choirs range from the intimacy of the Jazz Vocal Ensemble to the majesty of the 200-voice Choral Union. Under the leadership of Dr. Mark Bartel, Rolaine Hetherington, Craig Curry, and special guest conductors, the voices of Friends University are sure to inspire you!

Concert Choir

Singing Quakers

FALL 2011 EVENTS

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE & JAZZ ENSEMBLE II CONCERT
Nov. 11, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$8 adults, $5 seniors/students
Craig Curry leads the Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Lisa Hittle directs the Jazz Ensemble II in this concert highlighting both vocal and instrumental jazz classics.

SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT
Nov. 12, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
1958 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS
$12 adults, $10 seniors/students
From classics and spirituals to hymns and folk songs, the Singing Quakers Alumni Choir presents “A Concert of American Music” directed by Dr. Cecil J. Riney and featuring guest conductor Dr. Kevin Fenton (G’84), Professor of Choral Conducting and Ensembles at Florida State University.

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT WITH CHOIRS
Nov. 15, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$10 adults, $8 seniors/students
America’s rich musical traditions flow from a variety of sources, including folk songs, spirituals, hymns and symphonic music. Come and explore a bit of our nation’s musical heritage as the orchestra joins forces with the 200-voice Friends University Choral Union in a concert entitled, “Made in the U.S.A.” The choir and orchestra will perform Leonard Bernstein’s popular Chichester Psalms (sung in Hebrew) and arrangements of familiar hymns by Mack Wilberg.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
Dec. 2-3 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 4, 2011 @ 3 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$15 adults, $12 seniors/students
Celebrate the message of Christmas with this beloved tradition. Christmas Candlelight features the Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, Madrigals, Kantorei and the 200-voice Choral Union, and will close with the premiere performance of a brand new work by composer Craig Curry.

SPRING 2012 EVENTS

CHORAL CONNECTIONS CONCERT
Feb. 3, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$15 adults, $12 seniors/students
The Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and Jazz Vocal Ensemble will share the stage with some of Kansas’ top high school choirs. Highlighting spirituals and gospel music, the concert features special guest conductor, Dr. Keith Hampton, and gospel singer and distinguished Friends University alumnus, Earnest Alexander.

SINGING QUAKERS HOME CONCERT
March 10, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
March 11, 2012 @ 3 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$15 adults, $12 seniors/students
Throughout the 10th anniversary year of 9/11 the Singing Quakers will commemorate the tragedy of that day through music. Seeking to give voice to that which is beyond words, the choir will perform songs of mourning and remembrance as well as songs which offer comfort, redemption and hope for the future. 

CONCERT CHOIR SPRING CONCERT
March 27, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$15 adults, $12 seniors/students
“The aim and final end of music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”
-J.S. Bach

Join the Concert Choir for their spring musical offering: The Heart and Soul of Music. Exploring the many emotions of mankind, the choir will perform selections which give expression to the outpouring of the heart in the form of music, bringing refreshment to
the soul.

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT
April 5, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$8 adults, $5 seniors/students
Enjoy an evening of tight harmonies and energetic swing as our Jazz Vocal Ensemble takes the stage. Featuring fresh arrangements of jazz standards as well as challenging new vocal jazz literature, they’re bringing new life and energy to vocal jazz.

CONCERT CHOIR COFFEEHOUSE
April 22, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
Casado Campus Center
Free
What event combines songs, snicker-doodles, coffee and college students? The Concert Choir Coffeehouse! This annual fund-raiser is an anticipated event every spring as choir members share their talents and favorite cookies. It’s different each year so you won’t want to miss this year’s offering of music, skits, juggling and who knows what else. We’ll also have coffee mugs available to sip java from while enjoying the performance, so... on with the show!

SYMPHONY OF SPRING
April 26-28, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
April 29, 2012 @ 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$15 adults, $12 seniors/students
From moving ballads, to up-tempo dance numbers, and the majesty of full orchestra and chorus, the Singing Quakers present Symphony of Spring. This Broadway showcase is just one of the full range of performing arts at Friends University.