Purdue Bands and Orchestra

Purdue jazz bands hit a 'blue note' to honor recording label

Tue, 17 Nov 09 13:30 EST

Hitting a �blue note� won�t be hard for Purdue�s four jazz bands as they celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Blue Note jazz record label by performing some of its biggest hits in an 8 p.m. �Blue Note Special� concert set for Friday, Nov. 20, in Loeb Playhouse of the Purdue Stewart Center.�Admission is free. �Blue Note is the chronicler of what we think of as modern jazz,� says M.T. �Mo� Trout who directs the Purdue Jazz Band, American Music Repertory Ensemble, Lab Jazz Band and Concert Jazz Band for the celebratory event.

Purdue Bands & PMO pull heartstrings with Aaron Copland works

Tue, 17 Nov 09 13:30 EST

The uncanny ability of composer Aaron Copland to pull America�s heartstrings will be showcased in a concert that features the Purdue Symphonic Band, the Purdue Glee Club and the Purduettes in a variety of Copland works on Sunday, Nov. 22. It is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Admission is free. �Aaron Copland speaks to our hearts in a way few American composers ever have and ever will,� says Jay S. Gephart, who directs the Symphonic Band. �From a classical standpoint, he�s the composer I consider to be a truly American composer because his music embodies the character of our nation.�

Purdue Band flamingos available in limited edition

Thu, 12 Nov 09 18:30 EST

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are working together this fall to create 20 pairs of Purdue Band yard/ tailgate flamingos. These fun-loving birds made their debut at Homecoming 2009, drawings lots of comments.

There�s only one way to obtain a set of these one-of-a-kind birds - a $100 contribution to the Carolyn Gephart Oboe Scholarship Fund. Sets are available on a first-come basis. Contact Kathy Matter kcmatter@purdue.edu in the Bands PR Department to reserve yours. Band flamingos can be picked up before Christmas; if you need them shipped an additional charge for postage and handling will be assessed.

Another idea for Christmas giving is the 2010 Purdue �All-American� Marching Band Calendar. Order it through the Merchandise section of our web site.

High profile holiday games need alumni musicians

Thu, 12 Nov 09 18:30 EST

If you�re a band alum who�s going to be in the West Lafayette area during the holidays, there are opportunities for you to play at men�s and women�s basketball games in Mackey Arena. Max Jones, director of Boiler Brass which plays for men�s basketball, needs extra musicians for Saturday, Nov. 28 (Central Michigan); Tuesday, Dec. 22 (SIU-Edwardsville); Friday, Jan. 1 (West Virginia); Tuesday, Jan. 5 (Minnesota). Fill out and return this form. Jones email is jonesmr@purdue.edu

Pam Nave, who directs Gold and Black Sound for women�s basketball, needs musicians for Saturday, Dec. 19, Evansville, call time 11:15a.m.; Monday, Dec. 21, Gardner-Webb, call time 6:15p.m.; Monday, Dec. 28, Penn State, call time 5:45 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 31, Indiana, call time 11:15a.m.; Monday, Jan. 4, Notre Dame, call time 6:15p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 10, Northwestern,�call time 1:15 p.m. Contact her with your interest at pjnave@purdue.edu

Nave says music will be available at Mackey prior to the game and volunteers can wear Purdue clothes of any kind.�If instruments are needed, please email Matt Harding at mlhardin@purdue.edu

Hultman�s famous Honey Oatmeal Bread recipe

Mon, 10 Oct 09 04:40 EDT

In the Fall 2009 issue of Fanfare you read about Band alum John Hultman, the early morning anchor for WBBM News Radio 780 in Chicago and his bread baking hobby. We promised to share his favorite recipe and here it is.

We also say a big thanks to John for filling in as the "Voice of the 'All-American' Marching Band' at Homecoming when Roy Johnson suffered a torn retina more...

Big names dominate 20th anniversary Jazz Festival

Thu, 27 Aug 09 17:00 EDT

Dynamic guest artists ranging from the US Army Jazz Ambassadors to ground-breaking jazz clarinetist Eddie Daniels will headline the Purdue Jazz Festival, Jan. 20-24, 2010.

"I am very excited and proud to announce the guest artist line-up for the 20th anniversary of the Purdue Jazz Festival. As our artist in residence this year we will be hosting Bob Lark from DePaul University in Chicago.�Bob is an outstanding trumpeter/flugelhornist who has recorded and performed with many of the top names in jazz," says Festival Director Mo Trout. more...

Hultman�s famous Honey Oatmeal Bread recipe

Mon, 10 Oct 09 04:40 EDT

Oboe Scholarship Fund honors memory of Carolyn Gephart

Mon, 24 Aug 09 20:52 EDT

The Carolyn Gephart Oboe Scholarship Fund has been set up to honor the deceased wife of Director Jay Gephart. Carolyn was a talented oboe player who performed with the Lafayette Symphony for 15 years and was an occasional guest performer in Purdue groups. Instructions follow for making a contribution by check, phone or online. If you have specific questions call David Lasater at 765-496-2406 or email dlasater@purdue.edu . more...