BLINN BAND RECRUITING MEMBERS FOR THE FALL 2026 SEMESTER

  

High school graduates interested in continuing their musical careers still have time to join the Blinn College Buccaneer Band for the fall 2026 semester.

Open to music majors and non-music majors alike, the Buccaneer Band allows students to continue performing while pursuing any Blinn academic or workforce program. Approximately 70% of the band’s members pursue majors outside of music.

Band Director Dr. Sarah Burke said, “We want students to know that graduating from high school does not have to mean giving up band. Whether they plan to study nursing, business, engineering, education, music, or another field, they can continue performing, build lasting friendships, and enjoy being part of a close-knit campus community.”

Qualified students may be considered for available music scholarships regardless of their declared major.

The Buccaneer Band brings together students from communities across Texas. Each year, approximately 50-60 high schools ranging from Class 1A to Class 6A are represented in the program.

Throughout the academic year, band members perform halftime shows during the football season, appear as a guest college band at regional and area University Interscholastic League marching contests, present campus concerts, and participate in a spring concert tour. The band also hosts and performs at the annual Buccaneer Marching Festival.

In addition to the marching and concert bands, instrumental students can participate in piano study, brass ensemble, woodwind ensemble, jazz band, percussion ensemble, and steel drum band.

The fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 24, and registration is now available. To learn more about joining the Buccaneer Band or to request an audition, e-mail carnell.simmons@blinn.edu.