This is by far the most frequently asked question we receive from parents, and the students and staff of PMO feel very fortunate to have so many wonderful parents willing to support our program! Here are three simple ways past PMO parents have supported their students, helped our program continue to grow, met new friends and had some fun along the way!

1. Get Connected!

Throughout the year, PMO will share updates, photos and videos on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube accounts. We’ll even give away free merchandise and tickets! You’ll also want to subscribe to receive our e-mails. It’s easy and takes only a few moments!

2. Come See Us!

Come to as many performances as you can. If you live far away and are only able to make it to a handful of concerts, we’d be happy to let you know which ones you won’t want to miss. Contact us via e-mail!

PMO will finalize the performance schedule during the first week of the semester. On rare occasion, performances may be added after the schedule is finalized, and as much notice as possible will be provided to students when this occurs. Please note the student schedule will include all commitments, including closed rehearsals and private events and concerts.

The schedule will indicate which events are open to the public, but when it comes to performances, the best resource for parents is our online calendar. The calendar is updated regularly, so please check back prior to performances to see if additional details have been added. Of course, you can always contact us via e-mail with any questions.

Yes! Thanks to the generosity of donors, alumni and parents, PMO is able to award more than $350,000 in scholarships each year. Both need-based and merit-based scholarships are available, and we encourage all students to apply. Our PMO scholarship application becomes available to students in March each year.

Best practice is to file your FAFSA by April 15, Purdue’s Preferred Filing date, although it is not required for all scholarships.

Yes, as long as the recording is not for commercial profit and does not impede the performance experience for other audience members. One major exception is there is no photography or recording of any kind permitted during the Purdue Christmas Show.

PMO reserves the right to ask that any recording which breaks copyright laws be removed immediately. As a musical organization, PMO strives to provide the most enjoyable concert experience for every audience member and will ask patrons to leave a performance if they are impeding the experience for others.

PMO provides students with Academic Conflict Forms and encourages students to complete and submit any necessary Academic Conflict Forms to their instructors as soon as the schedule is finalized. Please note each student is responsible for filling out the form, securing their ensemble director’s signature and turning it in to their instructor. PMO has been at this since 1933, and most instructors are very understanding of such conflicts and have no problem allowing them.

In the event the instructor received the student’s Academic Conflict Form in advance but still will not allow for an absence, the student may be permitted to miss a performance. Students should communicate with their ensemble director and student manager as far in advance as possible regarding such conflicts.

For your convenience, please reach out to a PMO staff member with questions or to update your e-mail address. 

For all other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (765) 494-3941 or (800) 893-3041.