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Alumni Marching Band

September 27 and 28, 2024

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Please see the additional links below to purchase your attire, read the schedule, and preview the music. Attire is white alumni band polo and hat. Drum majors and auxiliaries choose your specific shirts. Black pants or shorts.

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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