Student Performances
The Hett provides McKendree University students a state-of-the-art performance venue
in which to nurture and display their many talents. The University offers majors in
music, music education, music marketing, art, art education, theatre and musical theatre,
with minors in art, fine art, art history, dance, music and theatre. Students benefit
from small class sizes, one-on-one guidance, experienced faculty, master classes,
scholarship opportunities, and unique internships.
McKendree University Series
Student and faculty performances present the best of McKendree University talent!
Admission is free (no ticket required) unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change.
Potpourri Concert
Monday, October 1, 2018, 7:00 PM
Choral Festival
Monday, October 15, 2018, 7:30 PM
Legally Blonde: The Musical, by the Theatre and Music Departments and Show Choir
Thursday, November 8, 2018, 7:30 PM - This a special Dress Rehearsal performance for schools. Interested schools should the Hett Box Office at (618) 537-6863 for tickets.
Friday, November 9, 2018, 7:30 PM and Saturday, November 10, 2018, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2018, 2:30 PM
Marching Bearcat Band Concert
Friday, November 16, 2018, 7:30 PM
Concert Band Concert
Monday, November 19, 2018, 7:30 PM
Dance Recital
Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7:30 PM
Chamber Ensemble Concert
Thursday, November 29, 2018, 7:30 PM
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Monday, December 3, 2018, 7:30 PM
A McKendree Christmas!
Featuring the Concert Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz and Wind Ensembles, Dance Ensemble, Theatre Department, and a student art exhibit.
Friday, December 7, 2018, 7:30 PM
Theatre Department Play: Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sara Ruhl
Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 6, 2019, 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 7, 2019, 2:30 PM
Dance Recital
Thursday, April 25, 2019, 7:30 PM
Choral Concert
Friday, April 26, 2019, 7:30 PM
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Monday, April 29, 2019, 5:00 PM
Chamber Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 7:30 PM
Concert Band Concert
Friday, May 3, 2019, 7:30 PM
Show Choir Finale: This Is Me
Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2019, 7:30 PM
McKendree Presents Series
RT 50 LANE RESTRICTIONS: Road construction is planned for Route 50 coming into Lebanon, which will affect travel to and from the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Drivers who take Route 50 between IL Rt. 4 and O’Fallon can expect lane restrictions.
2018-19 Season Video
Wind Ensemble Concert
