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Blinn College • Department of Music
902 College Avenue
Brenham, TX 77883
(979) 830-4260; (979) 830-4262.; Fax (979) 830-4267
lcampbell[at]NOSPAMblinn.edu
Larry Campbell, Chairman
Jill Stewart, Instructor of Clarinet, Woodwinds, Aural Music

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1950
Undergraduate students: 35
Graduate students: 0
Doctoral students: 0
Full-time professors: 6
Part-time instructors: 6
Student-Teacher ratio: 20/1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: NA
(within major: NA; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: no
Internship required: no
Recording facility: no
Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships range from $250 to $1,500 per semester. For scholarship information and audition dates, contact: Band, Mr. Larry Campbell (979) 830-4260; Jazz Band, Dr. Craig Garrett (979) 830-4261; Chorus and Voice Study, Mr. Joel Plaag (979) 830-4015; and Piano Study, Mr. John Dujka (979) 830-4249.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Larry Campbell at (409) 830-4260.

Accreditations/Affiliations
Texas Music Education Association
Texas Association of Music Schools
Southern Association of Colleges

Blinn College • Department of Music offers an associate degree in music and the opportunity to participate in band, vocal, or piano. Blinn College's outstanding music faculty have diverse,.hands-on experience and make teaching their top priority so that students are exposed to music, ideas and issues that expand their horizons. Blinn College Department of Music offers small classes, one-on-one attention, practical learning and easily accessible faculty so that students are actively engaged in a superior learning environment. Performance opportunities include Marching Band (125 members) and Symphonic Band (60 members) with Larry Campbell (409-830-4260), Concert Band (60 members) with Jill Stewart (409-830-4262), and Jazz Ensemble (25 members) or Choir (30 members) with Craig Garnett (409-830-4261). Performance facilities include the Performing Arts Theatre (300 seats; Brad Nies at 409-830-4269), Student Center Conference Room (100 seats) and Student Center • Janis Sneed Banquet Room (300 seats), contact Glen Vierus at (409) 830-4181. Also, the O'Donnell Performing Arts Center will open Fall 2001 and seats 500.

Overall enrollment: 10,000
Typical undergraduate tuition: $1,200