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Aviance Battles

…her hometown dance studio, Creative Movements in 2016, she attended Wichita State University with a full-ride scholarship, where she trained in Lester Horton modern and Vaganova Ballet techniques for 4 years, and performed in works choreographed by Darrell Grand Moultrie, Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Jammie Walker of Mark Morris Dance Company, Mary Lynn…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/school_of_performing_arts/Lecturers/Battles-Aviance.php

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Gerald Scholl

…Gerald Scholl is the principal timpanist/principal percussionist with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, principal timpanist and drum set player with the Tulsa Symphony and Ballet Orchestra, and principal percussionist/assistant timpanist with Colorado Music Festival Orchestra. Mr. Scholl serves as professor and head of the percussion department at…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/music/Winds_and_Percussion/Scholl-Gerald.php

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Michael Downs

…Designer for the 2011 production of "Assassins". Downs has designed sets for the Boston Conservatory of Music, Salt Lake City Opera, Boston University of Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, “Grease” South American Tour, “Crazy for You” European Tour, Lake George Opera Festival and the Berkshire Theatre Festival, among other projects. He has…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/SPA_Guest_Artists/Prior_to_2017_GUESTS/Michael_Downs.php

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Camille (Guatemala)

Camille (Guatemala) Undergraduate- Performing Arts In Dance Cami is a Sophomore in Performing Arts in Dance. She is from Guatemala and a proud Latina. After several years of Ballet training in Guatemala, Cami decided to make her dance hobby, her dream; becoming now at WSU one of her most beautiful learning experiences. Her final goals professionally are to…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/current_students/cap/member_pages/Camille_Guatemala.php

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Mina Estrada

… have been commissioned by several college, high school and studio dance programs, and professional companies including Spelman College, Grand Valley State University, Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre, and Todd Rosenlieb Dance. Mina has served as faculty for the dance programs at Temple University, Old Dominion University, Christopher Newport University, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/school_of_performing_arts/Lecturers/Estrada-Mina.php

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James Pisano

… of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music. As a clarinetist, Pisano has performed in the New World Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas, as well as the Miami City Ballet and the Florida Philharmonic. He has served in the Wichita Grand Opera orchestra in the position of clarinet/bass clarinet since the company’s premiere performances, in 2001, with Maestros…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/music/Jazz_Studies/Pisano-James.php

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Artist Justin Favela will host a community party this Saturday at the Ulrich Museum

…from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Sample traditional Mexican food by Las Delicias. Create a flower crown and mini piñatas. Enjoy a performance by Raíces De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico. Play games and dance to music by DJ Ash Aranda. Students from Wichita East will be offering aguas frescas and accepting donations. This is a great opportunity to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/12/artist-justin-favela-will-host-a-community-party-this-saturday-at-the-ulrich-museum/

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WSU Symphony concert features faculty tuba soloist

…heard prominently on the “Jaws” soundtrack. The program also includes selections from Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Dating from 1935, the monumental ballet score captures the romance, drama and pathos of Shakespeare’s timeless play. “Ethiopia’s Shadow in America,” a tuneful suite chronicling the resolve and resilience of African slaves, opens the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/14/wsu-symphony-concert-features-faculty-tuba-soloist/

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Lucas Shroyer

Lucas Shroyer School of Performing Arts 01/26/2026 09:48:17 AM Lucas Shroyer is a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts in Dance and Musical Theatre. He has performed with Ballet Wichita, Okoboji Summer Theatre, Alithea Mime Theatre, and Harvester Arts. SENIOR SPOTLIGHT What is one thing you are looking forward to as you step into a new chapter of your life…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/STUDENT_INFO/2025-2026_seniors/13_lucas_shroyer.php

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Shock Art

…the many things that make a life. “Art, in every form, is what elevates our lives. It’s why you crank up your music and go to the ballet or the movies. It’s seeing a painting at a museum or in someone’s home that gives you the opportunity to start a conversation. Art is a part of life.” Brunner resides in Wichita with his wife, Sonia Greteman ’82.

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shock-art-2/

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Rachelle Goter

…Rachelle Goter, teaches clarinet at Wichita State University, is a clarinetist with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, principal clarinetist with the Wichita Grand Opera, and Ballet Wichita, and clarinetist with the Lieurance Woodwind Quintet. In addition, Goter has performed with the Ad Astra Clarinet Quartet, comprised of Kansas collegiate clarinet…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/music/Winds_and_Percussion/Goter-Rachelle.php

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Ulrich Museum of Art summer exhibitions ending soon

…“U Views” series; a mask series by artist and activist Ai Wei Wei; and photography Ayana V. Jackson. Works from the Ulrich’s permanent collection featuring the Moscow Ballet and a tour of American roadside diners are also included. Come check out these wonderful exhibitions while you still can.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/15/ulrich-museum-of-art-summer-exhibitions-closing-soon/

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Ulrich Virtual talk tonight features Cold War memories from artist Vitaly Komar

…acclaim throughout the 1970s and ’80s, along with artist Alexander Melamid, for their biting commentary on the Cold War. Komar and Melamid’s portfolio, “A Ballet: The Life of Stalin,” is part of the Ulrich Museum’s permanent collection and is currently on display in the museum’s summer exhibition On Vacation! The event is free and open to the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/27/ulrich-virtual-talk-tonight-features-cold-war-memories-from-artist-vitaly-komar/

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Winds & Percussion

…Espagnol, Mvt 3, 4 Prokofiev - Lt Kije Bartok - Concerto for Orchestra Shostakovich - Symphony No. 10, Mvt 2 Xylophone Gershwin - Porgy and Bess Stravinsky - Firebird Ballet (not the suite) Copland - Appalachian Spring Glockenspiel Mozart - Magic Flute Dukas - Sorcerer's Apprentice Respighi - Pines of Rome Timpani Mozart - Symphony No. 39 Beethoven - …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/music/areawinds_perc.php

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Tim Cao: Barton School of Business Alumnus’ Career Journey as a Business Support Analyst

…education, experiences and encouragement from Wichita State. Before joining POET, Cao was formerly a second company member for the Kansas City Ballet, a summer apprentice for T&T Heating and Air and a truck scheduler for the Ohio Valley Region. Experiences he continues to reflect till this day. “My previous experiences include the arts, HVAC and truck…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Cao_Tim.php

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Tim Cao: Barton School of Business Alumnus’ Career Journey as a Business Support Analyst

…education, experiences and encouragement from Wichita State. Before joining POET, Cao was formerly a second company member for the Kansas City Ballet, a summer apprentice for T&T Heating and Air and a truck scheduler for the Ohio Valley Region. Experiences he continues to reflect till this day. “My previous experiences include the arts, HVAC and truck…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/Cao_Tim.php

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Barton School Announces the 2024 Jabara Scholars in Entrepreneurship

…is a senior at Eisenhower High School. She is an avid dancer and is involved in numerous dance related activities including assistant teaching, En Avant Youth Ballet, the Nutcracker and dance competitions. She wants to pursue entrepreneurship at the Barton School to gain the skills and knowledge to own a dance studio. “I want to own a dance studio so that…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-23-24-2024-jabara-scholars.php

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Media invited to Duerksen Amphitheater mural unveiling at Wichita State

… St. N. The unveiling and Cinco De Mayo celebration will feature speakers, live music by Mayberry Middle School mariachi band, performances by Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico, the Elatino Dogos Y Hamburguesas food truck, DJ Carbon, an appearance by Belonging Plaza, and more. Speakers begin at 4:40 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/05-may/mural_release_7.php

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WSU Symphony concert features student soloists

…program. Nicholas Welicky, hornist, from Goddard, will play the finale of Richard Strauss’s horn concerto no. 1. Nick has performed with the Wichita Symphony, Wichita Regional Ballet, Wichita Youth Symphony and the Kansas All-State Orchestra. He received WSU’s 2022 Presser Scholar Award. Singing “Depuis le jour” from Charpentier’s opera “Louise,” Ashley…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/wsu-symphony-concert-features-student-soloists/

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Barton School announces 2024 Jabara Scholars in Entrepreneurship | Wichita State News

… is a senior at Eisenhower High School. She is an avid dancer and is involved in numerous dance related activities including assistant teaching, En Avant Youth Ballet, the Nutcracker and dance competitions. She wants to pursue entrepreneurship at the Barton School to gain the skills and knowledge to own a dance studio. “I want to own a dance studio so that I…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/02-feb/jabara_scholars_2024_1.php