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MNU Jazz Ensemble | Jazz-a-Que 2026

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
April 18, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
to April 18, 2026 @ 8:00 pm
saxophone player

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We’re excited to announce our annual Jazz-a-Que at MidAmerica Nazarene University on Saturday, April 18, featuring the MNU Jazz Ensemble. A barbeque meal will accompany the entertainment, with proceeds supporting our instrumental music program.

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2026 Sponsors

Louis Armstrong Sponsor:

Wallentine Injury Law logo

Miles Davis Sponsor:

REW Music logo with string instrument and saxophone

Ticket Information

Tickets Purchased Online:

General Public - $41
Students - $24
Table for 8 - $328

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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