Music Contests
Marching Festival
The 50th annual Buccaneer Marching Festival will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025. Competition format including prelims and finals, for bands in classifications 1A through 4A. 5A and 6A bands may enter as non-competing bands for critiques and video of prelims only.
Young Pianist Competition
The 24th Annual Blinn College District Young Pianist Competition will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center on the Brenham Campus. The contest is open to students in grades 5-12 currently living in the State of Texas.
Young Pianist Competition Information
First Fest
We are tailoring our event to mirror the experience at your UIL contests occurring later this spring. You will receive UIL-style judges’ comments and a recording of your performance as part of your entry fee. Event will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Jazz Festival
The 30th Annual Blinn College District Jazz Festival will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and Friday, March 6, 2026, at the O'Donnell Performing Arts Center. All applications and entry fees must be submitted by Friday, February 27, 2026.
Music Meet
The 2026 Blinn College District Annual Music Meets will be live on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, 2026, at the Blinn College-Brenham Campus. Entry deadline is Monday, March 2, 2026.
Locations: W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center at 600 Blinn Blvd.
Choir Festival
The 2026 Blinn College District Annual Choir Festival will be live on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Blinn College-Brenham Campus. All applications and entry fees must be submitted by Sunday, March 6, 2026.
May Music Meet
The 2026 Blinn College District Annual Music Meets will be live on Thursday and Friday, May 7 and 8, 2026, at the Blinn College-Brenham Campus. Entry deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026.
Locations: W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center at 600 Blinn Blvd.