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MNU Percussion Show

Bell Cultural Events Center

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MidAmerica Nazarene University
Department of Arts and
Humanities Presents

MNU Percussion Studio:

MNU Percussion Show

Bell Cultural Events Center
April 26, 2025
7:30 PM

MidAmerica Nazarene University Percussion Ensemble
MidAmerica Nazarene University Percussion Tech

Brandon Graves, Director

Get Up Offa Dat
Jim Casella

MNU Percussion
Ensemble and
MNU Percussion Tech

Sea of Tranquility
Nathan Daughtrey

MNU Percussion
Ensemble

Bulk Trash
Josh Gottry

Gracelyn Duncan,
Malachi Wasson,
Aidyn Garrison

Canyons
Brandon Graves

MNU Percussion Tech

Friends
Colin Bell

Gracelyn Duncan,
Malachi Wasson

Flim
Richard David James
arr. Brandon Graves

MNU Percussion Ensemble

Rivers Run
John Herndon

MNU Percussion
Ensemble and
MNU Percussion Tech

MNU Percussion Ensemble

McKenna Clements
Anna Emch
Aidyn Garrison
Lindsey Peterson
Amillya Sizemore
Malachi Wasson

MNU Percussion Tech

Lacey Buxton
Anna Emch
Mya Meinke
Sam Olson
Lindsey Peterson
Peter Vessey
Alex Wood

UPCOMING PERFORMING
ARTS EVENTS

MNU Band, Choirs and
Chamber Orchestra Concert:
Let Everything That
Has Breath

April 27, 2025 at 3:30pm

MNU Theatre, Film
& Choir: SPARK Camp

June 2-6, 2025

https://www.mnu.edu/spark-mnu-arts-camp/

MNU Theatre
Summer Shakespeare:
The Merry Wives
of Windsor

June 19-21, 2025
at 8:00pm

To reserve your tickets
for the concerts or shows,

go to bellcenter.mnu.edu
or call the box office
at (913)971-3636

MidAmerica Nazarene
University

Our Mission:
A transformative university
that nurtures Christlike community,
pursues academic excellence,
and cultivates a passion to serve.

Our Vision:
To impact the world for
Jesus Christ through servant
leaders recognized for their
excellence, integrity,
and spiritual vitality.

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences partnership program:

  • Students spend 3 years at MNU and 4 years at KCU
  • Requirement for Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is waived
  • Students graduate with a degree from both institutions (B.S. from MNU and D.O. from KCU)
  • The Program is available at both Kansas City and Joplin campuses

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

  • Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
  • Have a minimum ACT score of 28
  • Participate in community service
  • Have a dedication to the field of osteopathic medicine
  • Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at KCU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 99 hours of course work at MNU
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25
  • Maintain a science coursework GPA of 3.5
  • Participate in KCU-Com’s weeklong Summer Learning Enhancement Program
  • Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or higher at MNU:
    • Biological Sciences 12 hours
    • Chemistry 13 hours
    • Biochemistry 3 hours
    • Physics 8 hours
    • English Composition 6 hours

 

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Rion Taylor at rgtaylor@mnu.ed

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