BCC Theatre is open to all students and community members with a desire to participate in acting, directing, playwriting, musical theatre, and technical theatre. We perform a minimum of two mainstage shows per year and two student driven projects. Auditions are announced on our website, local newspapers and through our campus network. We also sponsor Theatre activities during the year such as trips to local college and professional theatre, talent shows, and end of year theatre awards. Our office is located in the Fine Arts Building. Contact: Erin Renard, Director of Theatre - (620)786-1187 renarde@bartonccc.edu
Collegiate Music Educators National Conference
Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC) is the collegiate organization under the parent group MENC (Music Educators National Conference.) Membership is open to any student actively participating in the music department as music major and/or a member of the performing groups within the Music Department. The purpose of MENC Collegiate membership is to afford students an opportunity for professional orientation and development while still in school, and to enable students to gain an understanding of; the basic truths and principles that underlie the role of music in human life; the philosophy and function of the music education profession; the professional interests of members involved in the local, state division, and national levels; the music industry's role in support of music education; and the knowledge and practices of the professional music education as facilitated through chapter activity.
Sponsor: Steven Lueth, F Building, F8, (620)792-9295
lueths@bartonccc.edu
Concert Choir is open to all Barton students without audition. The choir performs all styles of music from classical to broadway and presents two concerts each semester. The course fulfills one of the required General Education Activities Course requirements and is a repeatable course.
The choir rehearses three times a week, and receives one or two credits. Music scholarships are available. Please see the director for scholarship information.
Instructor: Vern Fryberger, Fine Arts Building, Room 02, (620) 792-9395
frybergerv@bartonccc.edu
Concert Band is open to all Barton students. The band performs music from all styles and time periods with emphasis on the standard band repertoire. The group performs in concerts in the fall semester. The band meets once a week for one or two academic credits. Instrumental performance awards are available by audition.
Instructor: Steve Lueth, F-Building, Room 08, (620) 792-9396
lueths@bartonccc.edu
Da Capo is a small men's vocal ensemble. This group is highly visible and will perform for many community events as well as College programs. This group meets three times a week for one credit. Auditions are necessary and scholarships are available.
Instructor: Vern Fryberger, Fine Arts Building, Room 02, (620) 792-9395
frybergerv@bartonccc.edu
Dolce is a small women's vocal ensemble. This group is highly visible and will perform for many community events as well as College programs. This group meets three times a week for one credit. Auditions are necessary and scholarships are available.
Instructor: Vern Fryberger, Fine Arts Building, Room 02, (620) 792-9395
frybergerv@bartonccc.edu
The Hilltop Singers is a selected group of 20 singers with instrumental backup of piano, trap set, and bass guitar. As a show choir they are a highly visible group in this area of the state and perform for many types of functions. An audition is necessary for membership in the show choir. Music scholarships are available by audition in the spring for the next academic year.
Instructor: Vern Fryberger, Fine Arts Building, Room 02, (620) 792-9395
frybergerv@bartonccc.edu
The Interrobang is the student newspaper of the College. Its function is to report the news of the College and issues of interest to the College population. The staff is made up of interested college students. Three hours of credit is granted.
Sponsor: Yyonda Acker, Student Union, Room 124, (620) 792-9239
ackery@bartonccc.edu
Orchestra is a College-Community organization composed of musicians interested in performing in an orchestra. Membership is by audition or special permission only. The orchestra meets on a schedule in conjunction with spring semester musicals and presents concert performances.
Sponsor: Steve Lueth, F-Building, Room 08, (620) 792-9396
lueths@bartonccc.edu
Pep Band performs at home basketball games and other speical events as requested by the instructor. THis group is committed to promoting spirit and excitement for Barton. Enrollment in Pep Band is necessary for membership. Pep Band members receive a performance award.
Sponsor: Steve Lueth, F-Building, Room 08, (620) 792-9396
lueths@bartonccc.edu
Stage Band is open to all students. Music is chosen from all jazz forms including swing, funk, rock, and Latin. Rehearsals are held twice weekly for one or two academic credits. Performance awards are available by audition.
Sponsor: Steve Lueth, F-Building, Room 08, (620) 792-9396
lueths@bartonccc.edu
