HPU to Host Duo Recital by Drs. Kent and In-Ja Eshelman

The free public concert will take place on March 5 in Grace Chapel.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Howard Payne University will present a duo recital by Drs. Kent and In-Ja Eshelman on Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Grace Chapel on HPU's campus. The concert is free and open to the public.

Why it matters

The Eshelmans are accomplished musicians who will provide the Brownwood community with a unique musical performance opportunity at the university.

The details

Dr. Kent Eshelman is a professor of euphonium and tuba at Baylor University, where he has taught since 2009. He is also the principal tubist of the Waco Symphony Orchestra and has performed with other orchestras. Dr. In-Ja Eshelman is a lecturer in piano at Baylor University, teaching applied piano and class piano. She is a native of Seoul, South Korea, and earned degrees from Kyung Hee University and Michigan State University.

  • The duo recital will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The players

Dr. Kent Eshelman

Professor of euphonium and tuba at Baylor University, principal tubist of the Waco Symphony Orchestra.

Dr. In-Ja Eshelman

Lecturer in piano at Baylor University, native of Seoul, South Korea.

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The takeaway

This duo recital provides the Brownwood community with a chance to experience a high-quality musical performance featuring accomplished Baylor University faculty members.