Chemeketa Community College Presents Christmas Brass With The B3 Brass Trio (Photo) - 11/25/25

A high-energy holiday concert featuring local Salem talent

Salem, Ore., November 25, 2025 — Chemeketa Community College invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with Christmas Brass featuring the B3 Brass Trio, a vibrant and festive performance taking place at 7 p.m. on December 3 in the Chemeketa Auditorium (Building 6), located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE in Salem (Purple Parking Area). Tickets are available now through Eventbrite at go.chemeketa.edu/B3BrassTrio
 

The B3 Brass Trio, featuring Salem musicians Bryce Schmidt (trumpet), Benjamin Garrett (horn), and Bailey Schmidt (trombone), will deliver an evening filled with the power, precision, and joy of brass music. Their program includes original works, classical selections, and popular holiday favorites. Audiences can look forward to dynamic renditions of pieces such as“The Nutcracker Suite,” “Joy to the World,” and other seasonal classics.
 

Chemeketa is committed to bringing the community together through the arts, offering events that showcase local talent and create cultural experiences for all ages. This family-friendly concert continues the college’s tradition of supporting the performing arts and providing accessible enrichment opportunities for the region.
 

“Chemeketa Event Services is proud to host talented local artists like the B3 Brass Trio and bring holiday programming to our community,” said Chemeketa Events Planner Stephen Munshaw. “Events like these remind us of the power of the arts to connect, inspire, and bring joy.”
 

Kick off the holiday season with us for an evening of warmth, wit, festivities, music, and celebration. More information is available at go.chemeketa.edu/B3BrassTrio
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For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second largest multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 17,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI). 

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.

Oregon Pop Artist Hannah Wood To Perform Live At Chemeketa Auditorium - 11/10/25

Concert November 12 at 7:00 p.m. — Tickets $15

Oregon-based pop artist Hannah Wood brings her powerful voice and vibrant stage presence to the Chemeketa Auditorium on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the college’s Wonder Wednesdays concert series.

Known for her witty lyricism, charismatic performance style, and genre-bending pop sound, Hannah Wood is one of Oregon’s most exciting new artists. Her debut album, Hello to a Woman, has been nominated for Best Pop, Synth, or Contemporary Album at the 2025 PNW Music Awards, earning her recognition across the Pacific Northwest music scene.

Drawing inspiration from artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Kacey Musgraves, Wood crafts emotionally rich, radio-ready songs that blend authenticity with a contemporary pop edge. Her clear and expressive vocals, paired with her signature storytelling, make her live shows both intimate and electric.

“We’re thrilled to bring Hannah to the Chemeketa stage,” said Stephen Munshaw, Auditorium Manager at Chemeketa Community College. “She represents the incredible local talent thriving in Oregon’s music scene, and audiences are in for a memorable night of fresh, heartfelt pop music.”

Tickets are $15 and available now at Eventbrite Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and seating is reserved. $5 rush seating tickets are available for students!

Event Details

What: Hannah Wood in Concert
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Chemeketa Auditorium, Chemeketa Community College, Salem, OR
Tickets: $15 Reserved Seating
Purchase: Eventbrite

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About Hannah Wood

Hannah Wood is an Oregon-born pop artist whose work combines clever lyricism, introspective storytelling, and catchy melodies. Her debut album Hello to a Woman has garnered critical praise and a nomination at the 2025 PNW Music Awards. With her relatable songwriting and magnetic performances, Hannah is quickly becoming a defining voice in the Pacific Northwest’s modern pop scene.

For more than 55 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second largest multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 17,500 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.