Inspired by a Ska tune, "Autosalvo" is a quirky trip that doesn't take itself too seriously, and it's not afraid to make some mistakes, but it sure makes the most out of life!

Performed by the Veridian Quartet of Illinois State University

"Autosalvo" for Saxophone Quartet

Originally a setting of "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost, "Miles Before" is an original Jeff Blinks text and setting that despairs in wake of betrayal

Performed by Cullyn Murphy (Voice) and John East (Guitar)

"Miles Before" for Tenor Voice and Guitar



"Rantings of a Synesthete" is a vibrant exploration of visual colors seen with the ear.

"Great dramatic structure" ~Lee Hyla

Performed anonymously

"Rantings of A Synesthete" for Mixed Ensemble

Pictures To Prove It Fantasy WIP

Some minimalism to accompany the rising of the sun!

Performed (sight-read) by the Spektral Quartet

"Daybreak" for String Quartet

Jeff Blinks is a student at Illinois State University pursuing a B.M. in Music Composition. His teachers include Martha C Horst, Roy Magnuson, Joshua Keeling, Leon Harrel, and Yao Chen.  Additionally, he has had lessons with such composers as Anthony Barfield, Paul Dooley, Lansing McCloskey, and Steve Danyew.

He has had seven works premiered at Illinois State University, in various concerts, at his Junior Composition Recital, and during the Red Note New Music Festival hosted by Illinois State University.

Jeff Blinks is a recipient of the Aurora American Legion Band Scholarship and the Harlen Peithman endowed scholarship for excellence in Music Theory from Illinois State University.