Blinn District Music Department announces eight free concerts

Performances will feature Blinn’s band ensembles and choir

April 17, 2025

The Blinn College District Music Department invites the community to enjoy eight upcoming concerts featuring student performances from instrumental ensembles and the choir. All concerts are free and open to the public, with no tickets required.

With the exception of the choir concert on Tuesday, May 6, all performances will be livestreamed on the Blinn Music Department’s YouTube channel.

Upcoming concerts include:

• Instrumental Music Student Recital
  Monday, April 21, at 7 p.m.
  Finke Recital Hall, Schmidt Building (800 College Avenue)
• Instrumental Music Department Honors Recital
  Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m.
  Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center (600 Blinn Blvd.)
• Brass Chamber Ensembles Concert
  Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
  Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center (600 Blinn Blvd.)
• Jazz Ensemble Concert
  Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m.
  Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center (600 Blinn Blvd.)
• Woodwind Chamber Ensemble Concert
  Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m.
  Finke Recital Hall, Schmidt Building (800 College Avenue)
• Symphonic Band Concert
  Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m.
  Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center (600 Blinn Blvd.)
• Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band Concert
  Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
  Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center (600 Blinn Blvd.)
• Wind Symphony Concert
  Sunday, May 4, at 5 p.m.
  Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center (600 Blinn Blvd.)
• Choir Concert – “The Heritage of Psalms”
  Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m.
  First Baptist Church, Brenham

“The free recitals will wrap up another outstanding season of performances,” said Todd Quinlan, Performing Arts Department Head. “The public is invited to enjoy a series of concerts that showcase our talented students and faculty.”

Blinn’s Music Department offers small class sizes, personalized attention, and hands-on learning. The department’s Associate of Arts Degree in Music provides students with a strong foundation in music theory, history, composition, and performance. For more information, including scholarship opportunities and audition guidelines, visit www.blinn.edu/music.