Author: Humza Nasir

Purdue Jazz Band Director Recognized as Jazz Educator of the Year by Indianapolis Jazz Foundation

Dr. Mo Trout has been selected as the 2015 recipient of the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Educator of the Year Award.  The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation recognizes and commemorates the jazz greats who continue to provide extraordinary leadership to the jazz community. ...

Purdue University’s “All-American” Marching Band Twirlers Represent at AYOP

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.—Purdue University’s “All-American” Marching Band Twirlers competed at AYOP, July 21-27 at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. This national competition brings together the best baton twirlers, teams and corps from around the world.  Another...

Purdue University’s “All-American” Marching Band makes summer visit to Medellín, Colombia

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University’s “All-American” Marching Band from West Lafayette, Indiana USA, will perform in the Feria de las Flores (Festival of Flowers) from August 5-10 in Medellín, Colombia.  Band members will participate in a variety of performance,...

Trombone Ryan McDonnell wins 2015 Sudler Prize

Ryan McDonnell, has been named the 2015 winner of Purdue’s Sudler Prize in the Arts, marking the tenth time in 12 years a Purdue Bands & Orchestras student has been named Purdue’s top senior in the arts. Ryan has participated...