Below is a list of our Choral majors. We're ready to serve you as you prepare for your college career. For more information on each degree, please click on the name of the degree you're interested in. You'll see we provide a showcase of artistic excellence, and we're thrilled to have the opportunity to share the enthusiasm, energy and artistry with you!
Music
Music Education
Music Performance

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, Dr. Paul Brodene Smith, Rolaine Hetherington, Craig Curry, and special guest conductors, the voices of Friends University are sure to inspire you!

Concert Choir

Singing Quakers

Theatre

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

FALL 2012 EVENTS

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE & JAZZ ENSEMBLE II CONCERT
Nov. 9, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults, $6 seniors/students
Enjoy a fun evening of jazz featuring the incredibly tight harmonies of the Jazz Vocal Ensemble as well as the swingin' big band sounds of Jazz Ensemble II.

SINGING QUAKERS ALUMNI CHOIR CONCERT
Nov. 10, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
1958 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS
$10 adults, $8 seniors/students, $8 group rate for 10 or more
The Singing Quaker Alumni Choir is directed by Dr. Cecil J. Riney. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

SINGING QUAKERS WITH WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Nov. 16, 2012 @ 8 p.m.
Nov. 17, 2012 @ 8 p.m.
Century II Concert Hall
Call (316) 267.7658 for tickets
The Singing Quakers join forces with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Chorus to present Carl Orff's epic 'Carmina Burana'.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 2012 @ 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$16 adults, $13 seniors/students
Celebrate the message of Christmas with this beloved tradition. Christmas Candlelight features the Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, Madrigals and Kantorei.

SPRING 2013 EVENTS

CHORAL CONNECTIONS CONCERT
Jan. 31, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$16 adults, $13 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. The concert features Russian-born guest conductor, Elena Sharkova.

JAZZ VOCAL INVITATIONAL CONCERT
Feb. 15, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults, $6 seniors/students
The Friends University Jazz Vocal Ensemble will host other jazz choirs from around the area as part of the 20th Annual Friends University Jazz Festival celebration.

SINGING QUAKERS HOME CONCERT
March 9, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
March 10, 2013 @ 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$16 adults, $13 seniors/students
From traditional to avant garde and from folksongs to gospel, the Singing Quakers present a wide range of choral classics, including music for chorus and tenor soloist featuring newly appointed professor of voice, Dr. Paul Brodene Smith. 

CONCERT CHOIR SPRING CONCERT
April 2, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$16 adults, $13 seniors/students
Spanning the ages, cultures, languages and styles, music has long been the universal language. Join the Friends University Concert Choir and Women's Chorus as they present a kaleidoscopic offering of choral music for their Spring Concert.

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT
April 5, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults, $6 seniors/students
Our acclaimed Jazz Vocal Ensemble offers an entire evening full of great jazz, featuring everything from energetic swing to lush ballads, all with the signature sound of their intricate harmonies and vocal blend.

CONCERT CHOIR COFFEEHOUSE
April 21, 2013 @ 7 p.m.
Casado Campus Center
Free
This annual fund-raiser is an anticipated event every spring as choir members share their talents and favorite cookies. There will be coffee mugs available for sipping java while enjoying the performance.

SYMPHONY OF SPRING
April 25-27, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
April 28, 2013 @ 2 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$16 adults, $13 seniors/students
This Broadway showcase presents up-tempo dance numbers, moving ballads and the majesty of full orchestra and chorus.