2015 -2016

  Performing Arts Season

The Emporia Arts Center's

Six Appeal

Six Appeal Vocal Band has become known for theirvivid musical style, unmatched energy, and playfulcharm. Their far-reaching repertoire spans a multitudeof decades and genres, including Pop, Country, ClassicRock, Jazz, R&B, and much more. If you can imagineit, they can sing it. Six Appeal utilizes a diverse arsenalof style and entertainment. They have a passion forspreading their a cappella music to every audience,and an essential aspect of their mission is to empoweryoung singers in their educational outreach program.Please join Six Appeal and the EHS choir students for aremarkable evening.

Cantus is an “intellectually, emotionally and musicallyrich” (Star Tribune) nine-member men’s vocal ensembleCantus is known worldwide for its trademark warmthand blend and its engaging performances of musicranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Asone of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles,Cantus has grown in prominence with its distinctiveapproach to creating music. The Washington Post hashailed Cantus' sound as having both “exalting finesse”and “expressive power” and refers to the “spontaneousgrace” of its music making.

Cantus

Friday, September 11, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.ESU Campus, Albert Taylor Hall

Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.ESU Campus, Albert Taylor Hall

Celebrating of Performing Arts40 years

Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars

For more than 125 years, the Metropolitan Operahas been the artistic home of the greatest singers inthe world. But the Met is also the launching pad for theopera stars of the future. Some of today’s leadingartists got their first big break by winning the company’snational auditions, as members of the young artistprogram, or by catching the attention of Met talentscouts. Another generation of young singers is waitingin the wings to be discovered. Experience Opera at it'sbest!

Spirit of Freedom tells the story of Irish independence,beginning 100 years ago with the Easter Rising. Akin toAmerica's 4th of July, the Easter Rising of 1916 createdthe Ireland we know and love today. Through music, song,dance, and storytelling, Celtic Nights honors the struggleof a people fighting to gain freedom, independence, andtrue democracy. The cast of three male vocalists andthree beautiful female singers, six of Ireland's mosttalented and coveted international dancers and our finemusicians, will enthrall audiences with the sounds ofCeltic Music old and new.

Celtic Nights - Spirit of Freedom

Missoula Children's Theatre

Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), the nation’slargest touring children’s theatre, has been touringextensively for more than 40 years now. This yearalone, over 65,000 kids will be cast in one of manyMCT International Tour shows. A tour team arrives ina given town with a set, lights, costumes, props andmake-up, everything it takes to put on a play…exceptthe cast! The team holds an open audition and casts50-60 local students to perform. The show is rehearsedthroughout the week for a public performance.

Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.ESU Campus, Albert Taylor Hall

Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.ESU Campus, Albert Taylor Hall

Summer 2016(Exact Dates and Title to be announced)

(620) 343 - 6473 emporiaksarts.org 815 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801