Fun Facts About Us

• Outer space memorabilia, in the form of a Kappa Kappa Psi band fraternity pin taken to the moon by band alum Neil Armstrong, is permanently on display in Elliott Hall.
• In 1927, John Phillip Sousa personally presented a sterling silver loving cup to director Spotts Emrick in recognition of the excellence of Purdue’s band program.
• The short list of countries visited by Purdue ensembles includes Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, the Caribbean, Columbia, Venezuela, Japan and China.