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MNU Choirs | Messiah

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
March 8, 2026 @ 3:30 pm
to March 8, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
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Join us for a stirring full performance of Handel’s timeless masterpiece, Messiah—the greatest story ever told, brought to life through one of the most beloved musical settings of all time. From the anticipation of Christ’s birth to His passion, resurrection, and triumph, you’ll hear powerful selections from Parts I, II, and III that proclaim the entire biblical story of Jesus sung and played by young Pioneer students. 

The concert is approximately 2 hours in length. There will be an intermission.

Ticket Information

Tickets Purchased Online:

Reserved Seating - $13
MNU Faculty & Staff - $11
Non-MNU Students - $9
MNU Students - Free if reserved online in advance

Virtual Livestream - $13

Ticket cost is listed after sales tax and ticketing fees. For tickets sold at the Box Office there is an additional service fee.

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.

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