Author: Trudy Guthrie

Jay Gephart to Step Down as “All-American” Marching Band Director

Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright Chair of Purdue Bands & Orchestras, has announced that the Fall 2024 semester will be his last as the 5th Director of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. He will step down from the marching...

Bethany Robinson Appointed to Faculty

Purdue University Bands & Orchestras is proud to announce the appointment of Bethany Robinson as the next leader of the Purdue Jazz Program. Bethany will hold the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Bands, beginning her appointment officially on July 1, 2024. She...

Janet Baker to Retire

After a total of 17 fantastic years, Janet Baker, Administrative Assistant Lead, will retire at the end of May. Janet has been an integral part of Purdue Bands & Orchestras since she started in this position in March of 2017 and was an...

Beyond the Notes – Andrew Askounis

Andrew Askounis is a senior violinist in the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra and Vice President of Purdue Student Government. Violin has been an important part of Andrew’s life since he began taking lessons at age 3 and continued performing in school...