Ongoing

Cassatt Quartet Residency

Humanities

We bring the Cassatt String Quartet to West Texas bi-annually to inspire and work intensively with our students (elementary to college students), expand students' horizons, and give cultural awareness and higher education guidance. We enrich and develop people through music. Students learn life lessons via chamber music and orchestral playing such as teamwork, verbal and non-verbal communication, and respect for one another. You can see the full list of event dates, locations and times, on the website.  

West Texas Sound-Off: Battle of the Bands

The Tailgate Midland 4401 N Big Spring, Midland
Music

Friday, October 3, 2025 • The Tailgate Midland Ten bands. One stage. One incredible night for West Texas local music Here’s the breakdown: 1. Enter Your Band → thetailgatemidland.com/bands Deadline: Monday, Sept 15, 2025 at 11:59pm 2. Top 10 Selected → Judges select the top 10 bands to perform live on The Tailgate stage 3.  Battle of the Bands → 10 bands perform live. 5 judges crown the winner (Plus, a crowd favorite award!) All Ages Event • Tickets at thetailgatemidland.com Proceeds support local musicians.