Alumni
Continue your passion for music and stay connected with Purdue Bands & Orchestras.
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Alumni Marching Band
September 27 and 28, 2024
Registration begins in August.
Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to the most prestigious graduates of Purdue Bands & Orchestras for their professional achievements, contributions to the arts, and support towards the program.
1994- Richard E. Grace
1995- Roy Johnson
1996- Henri R. Evans
1997- Neil A. Armstrong
1998- Frederick R. Meyer
1999- David A. Brown
2000- Eugene Meieran
2001- David Martin
2002- Donald Daniel
2003- Herman D. Kurz
2004- Vanessa Castagna
2005- J. Douglas Field
2006- Robert W. Kowalski
2009- Dr. John E. Nine
2010- Dr. Robert L. Bowen
2011- Marc Hagle
2012- Thomas H. Miller
2013- Erika C. Steuterman
2014- James R. Yukich
2015- Thomas Lester
2016- John Hultman
2017- Joe Berger
Shooting Star Award Recipients
The Shooting Star Award is presented to an outstanding young alumnus of the department who has achieved great success after graduation.
2010 – Kelly A. (Twomey) Eidson
2011 – Craig Ziolkowski
2012 – Brad Prugar
2014 – Drew Damon
2015 – Todd McCready
2016 – Matt Rudkin
2017 – Krista Garrett
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