Author: Humza Z Nasir

Symphony Sunday – Bright Shadow Fanfare by Nicole Piunno

Symphony Sundays aims to share some of the greatest recent performances given by our indoor ensembles. This week features the Purdue Wind Ensemble, directed by Professor Jay Gephart, performing Bright Shadow Fanfare by Nicole Piunno. This piece was recorded live...

Symphony Sunday – Navarraise from Le Cid by Jules Massenet

Symphony Sundays aims to share some of the greatest recent performances given by our indoor ensembles. Our first post features the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Professor Adam Bodony, performing the Ballet Suite from "Le Cid", mvt. VII - Navarraise...

Purdue Twirlers Set for 2024-2025 Season

The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band has selected twirlers for the upcoming school year. Golden Girl Emily Cowette is a current junior. This will be her 3rd year in the position. She is from Londonderry, New Hampshire, majoring in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences...

“All-American” Marching Band Drum Majors Selected for 2024-2025 Season

After a series of interviews and physical auditions, the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Connor Arick and Jaden Schrougham as our 2024-25 Drum Majors. Connor and Jaden are both Student Leaders from the Alto...

Adam Bodony named 2024 YAMAHA “40 UNDER 40”

From Yamaha's "40 Under 40" article on Adam Bodony: Under Adam Bodony’s tenure as Assistant Professor and Director of Orchestras at Purdue University, the orchestra program has experienced remarkable growth. The number of students enrolled in orchestra has grown by more...

Concerto Competition Winners

On Saturday, January 27, ten Purdue Bands & Orchestras students participated in the live finals of the 2024 Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition for the opportunity to perform a movement from a concerto with our Philharmonic Orchestra in concert. These ten...

Jay Gephart Honored at Midwest Clinic

Professor Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright Chair and Director of Bands at Purdue Bands & Orchestras, received the National Band Association Al & Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award at the Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago. Jay received this award...

Dr. Mo Trout Announces Retirement

After 27 incredible years, Professor Marion “Mo” Trout will officially retire next spring—however, this fall semester and the Holiday Cheer and All That Jazz concert will be his last directing current students. Dr. Trout has directed the Purdue Jazz Festival...

“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...