Wichita, KS— The Friends University Wind Ensemble presents “Wild Wonders! A musical safari through the beauty, humor, and adventure of the animal kingdom”. The concert series will be held in the Sebits Auditorium at the Riney Fine Arts Center on November 24, 2025.
Musical selections include Carnival of the “Animals” by Camille Saint-Saens, “Bugs” by Roger Cichy, “Firefly” by Ryan George and “Iditarod: Dog Sled Race” by Robert Buckley.
Doors open at 7 p.m. for the standard concert performance. In addition to our traditional evening concert, Friends University has included a sensory-friendly concert at 10 a.m. to ensure our musical performance is accessible to all populations in the Wichita area.
“Our students have worked incredibly hard to bring ‘Wild Wonders!’ to the stage and I’m thrilled for audiences to experience the energy, artistry and imagination they’ve poured into this performance,” said Friends University Director of Bands, Dr. Shawn Knopp.
Ticket sales start at $3, and can be purchased online at https://vivenu.com/event/wind-ensemble-concert-11-24-2025-10kxnm
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Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Friends University offers 60+ undergraduate degree options along with adult online, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, visit our site at https://www.friends.edu/