Back together in song
Dr. Cecil Riney establishes the Alumni Choir. Eric Stone begins serving as assistant director.
Our story
A lifelong
song.
The Singing Quakers Alumni Choir
Since 1994
Praise The Lord
O My Soul
In 1994, Dr. Cecil Riney founded the Singing Quakers Alumni Choir to bring former Singing Quakers back together. The choir grew into a community of voices spanning generations of Friends University alumni.
That connection continues in our annual fall concert, our Monday-night rehearsals, and the friendships formed around a shared musical history. Each year, a distinguished guest conductor brings another perspective to the music we make together.
Sacred choral music remains at the heart of our repertoire. Supporting scholarships for Friends University students is also part of our mission, helping the next generation take its place in this musical tradition.
A continuing tradition
Eric Stone becomes director
Dr. Cecil Riney retires as director, and Eric D. Stone takes over leadership of the Alumni Choir.
A century of Singing Quakers
In 2024, the Alumni Choir joins student Singing Quakers and returning alumni to celebrate 100 years of the university ensemble.
The music goes on
Alumni gather each fall to rehearse, reconnect, and share a concert with the Wichita community.
Eric D. Stone · DirectorOur director
Eric D. Stone
A Singing Quaker, a musician, and a lifelong part of this community.
Eric is a former Singing Quaker and a graduate of Friends University, as a member of the class of 1990. He went on to earn a master’s degree in music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He served as assistant director under Dr. Cecil Riney beginning in 1994 and now leads the Alumni Choir as artistic director.
Eric has served in music ministry at Country Acres Baptist Church since 1994. Friends University recognized him in 2024 with its Distinguished Alumni award for Outstanding Achievement in the Fine Arts.
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