Keep track of the latest happenings at Purdue Bands and Orchestra. From concerts to auditions, you can find it all here. en-us http://purdue.edu/bands/ http://purdue.edu/bands/logonew.jpg http://purdue.edu/bands/ Tue, 03 Aug 10 21:00 EDT Tue, 03 Aug 10 21:00 EDT Purdue Bands is proud to announce that Becky Bercich will serve as director of the Golden Silks color guard and winter guard for the 2010-11 season.Becky brings a wealth of experience to this position having participated in guard activities for many years.She was a member of the Eden Prairie High School color guard and winter guard in Eden Prairie, Minnesota before becoming a member of the Golden Silks color guard at Purdue in 2006.For the past two years, Bercich has served as one of two student leaders with the Golden Silks. http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100517silks.php http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100517silks.php Mon, 17 May 10 15:00 EDT Breaking with tradition as it closes in on its 125th anniversary on the Purdue campus, the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band will have three drum majors for its 2010-11 season including the first African-American selected to lead the band. Returning drum major, Rich Marzullo, a junior from Stamford, CT, heads the trio selected Friday, April 30, in tryouts at the Band’s drill field. The two newly selected drum majors are Aurie Swartz, a sophomore from Charlestown, IN, and the band’s first African-American drum major Cherrie Lemon, a sophomore from St. Louis, MO. http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100501major.php http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100501major.php Sat, 01 May 10 00:45 EDT Auditions held Saturday, April 10, returned MerrieBeth Cox to the position of Purdue's Golden Girl for the third straight year, kept the entire line-up of Featured Twirlers the same and created a new position titled “Miss Boilerette” for junior Rachel Bazzell. “The quality of our competitors was so strong we felt compelled to create a position for Rachel,” said Jay Gephart, Director of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. “During the Al Wright era he took advantage of talent by creating special positions along the way. We are delighted to create this title for Rachel for the 2010 season.” http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100412Boilerette.php http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100412Boilerette.php Mon, 12 Apr 10 12:30 EDT Mark September 19, 2010, on your calendar for the Band Alumni Club Golf Outing at Coyote Crossing Golf Course in West Lafayette. Proceeds will benefit the AAMB Macy’s Day Parade trip to New York City in November. Committee chairwoman June Lauer is looking for input as she shapes the event which will also include lunch and activities for non golfers. She is interested in obtaining feedback from individuals as to what they would like to do, such as playing golf individually as opposed to signing up with, or be assigned to, a foursome. Lauer is also seeking donations of items for raffle prizes and sponsors. Businesses interested in sponsoring a hole in their business name can do so for $200. Individuals can sponsor a hole for $100. Please contact Lauer at junelauer@aol.com with your feedback and your commitments for raffle prizes and sponsorships. http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100513golf.php http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100513golf.php Thu, 13 May 10 15:55 EDT AAMB, concert bands and orchestra winds audition music is now available. Jazz band audition material should be available soon. http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100220auditions.php http://purdue.edu/bands/news/100220auditions.php Sat, 20 Feb 10 02:30 EST