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  • 70 percent of the student musicians performing in Purdue Bands & Orchestras’ ensembles major in science, engineering and technology.
  • Since 1919, the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band has performed for the opening ceremonies of the Indianapolis 500.
  • 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.

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PMO’s Griffel solos
with Jazz Band at
‘Evening of Romance’

Purdue Glee Club Director Bill Griffel may shun the spotlight at Glee Club performances, preferring to give it to students instead, but this talented singer will get a dedicated spotlight on Saturday, Feb. 11, when he solos with the Purdue Jazz Band at the band’s “Evening of Romance.” more...



Pianist Greg Kostraba
highlights Purdue Bands’
Winter Music Gala

Pianist Greg Kostraba expresses his creativity during the day as program director for WBAA Radio. Out of the office, and on stage, he’s a passionate pianist. As part of Purdue Bands & Orchestra’s Winter Music Gala, he’ll perform two works for piano and orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 19, that were written by prominent African-American composers. more...

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