Purdue Bands & Orchestras News Archive

“All-American” Marching Band at PMO Christmas Show

The 90th Purdue Musical Organization’s Christmas Show will feature an appearance by the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. Shows will be December 1-3 at the Elliott Hall of Music. You won’t want to miss this special holiday tradition!

Introducing Dr. Lucas Petersen

Dr. Lucas H. Petersen is thrilled to join Purdue Bands & Orchestras this fall as a Clinical Assistant Professor. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting from the University of Kansas, his Master of Music degree…

Philharmonic Orchestra Receives Honors

The Philharmonic Orchestra has received two exciting bits of news. They have been invited to perform at the College Orchestra Directors National Conference at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, February 15-17, 2024. In addition, they have been named a finalist…

Indianapolis 500 Television Coverage

The 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, May 27, in downtown Indianapolis. Parade festivities start at 11:45 am, with the parade beginning at noon. The Parade will be telecast to the Indianapolis market on WTHR, Channel 13,…

JAZZ ON THE HILL CHANGE IN LOCATION

Due to less-than-ideal weather, Jazz on the Hill will move to the Co-Rec Feature Gym. Concert will start at 2:00 pm. Hope to see you there!  

Purdue Day of Giving

Once again, the Purdue Bands & Orchestras family has come together for a fantastic Purdue Day of Giving. Our department is thrilled to share that our initial tally for the university’s single day fundraising event is $188,520 in direct contributions….

Winter Guard Places 3rd at WGI Finals

The Purdue Winter Guard earned a bronze medal at the WGI World Championships in the Independent A Class. Their Tanguera performance was spectacular and such a great representation of the Purdue program. Take a look at their amazing performance.

Welcome Humza Nasir!

  We are excited to announce that Humza Nasir has been hired as Special Events and Public Relations Coordinator, effective May 1. Humza was a 4 year trumpet player in the “All-American” Marching Band, participated 3 years in Gold and…

Jazz Band Alumni Reunion-Registration Now Open

We are happy to let our jazz alumni know that the registration link is now available. We hope to see many of you back on campus in late April! Click HERE to register.

Spring 2023 Concert Calendar

MARCH 31 Jazz Bands | 7:30PM | Loeb Playhouse APRIL 16    Percussion Ensemble | 2:30PM | Location TBD 21    Spring Showcase I (Varsity and Concert Bands)| 8PM | Elliott Hall of Music 22    Spring Showcase II (University…

“All-American” Marching Band to Ireland

Purdue “All-American” Marching Band to return to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day Parade             The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band from West Lafayette, Indiana in the United States will make a return trip to Ireland in March, marking the third time…

New Twirlers Selected for 2023-24 Purdue “All-American” Marching Band

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Emily Cowette of Londonderry, NH will continue as the 32nd Purdue Golden Girl, continuing a tradition started by Director of Bands Emeritus, Dr. Al G. Wright in 1954. On Saturday, February 18, her audition earned her…

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