Weekend's spirit activities include Purdue Band Day
September 4, 2014
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Members of the Marion High School marching band perform at Purdue Band Day in 2013. This year's Band Day on Saturday (Sept. 6) will feature 28 high school marching bands from across Indiana performing with Purdue's "All-American" Marching Band. (Photo provided by Purdue Bands and Orchestras) |
Twenty-eight high school marching bands from across Indiana will help Purdue's "All-American" Marching Band flood Ross-Ade Stadium with color and musical pageantry as part of Purdue Band Day on Saturday (Sept. 6). The massed bands will perform during halftime of the Boilermakers' football game against Central Michigan.
The signature tune for the halftime show will be Pharrell Williams' "Happy." Other songs on the lineup include the movie theme "Goldfinger," The Supremes' "You Keep Me Hangin' On," Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" and Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire."
This year’s Band Day is hosted in partnership with Purdue's College of Technology. Between rehearsal and performance on Saturday, participating students will have the opportunity to mingle with several of the college's departments and learn more about their programs.
FRIDAY
Ride the Boilermaker Special: The Purdue Reamer Club will offer the Purdue community free rides on the Boilermaker Special. Pickup and drop-off are on the west side of Stewart Center about every 15 minutes. All rides are weather-permitting. Rides typically run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., but can vary based on pilot availability.
SATURDAY
Boilermaker Crossing: Purdue fans can meet the teams, play on inflatable games, get prizes, listen to live music and more at the family-friendly Boilermaker Crossing at 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sally and Bob Weist Plaza between Mackey Arena and the Brees Academic Center (IAF). The event is free.
211° Session: The 211° Session pre-game pep rally will feature the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band, football head coach Darrell Hazell and the Boilermaker football players. The event starts at 9:45 a.m. in Mackey Arena.
Purdue vs. Central Michigan: The game starts at noon at Ross-Ade Stadium. Ticket information is available here.
Post-game concert: The Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will perform at approximately 4 p.m. at Slayter Center.
ADDITIONAL GAME-DAY RESOURCES
* Boilermaker Depot: Game-week activities and spirit initiatives
* Guide to 2014 Purdue Football
* 2014 GameDay Central
* Game notes for Purdue vs. Central Michigan
NEXT UP
Purdue vs. Notre Dame: Purdue football takes on Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. (This is a home game for Notre Dame. Tickets, as available, are being sold at the ND athletics ticket website or 574-631-7356.)
Next Purdue football home game: Purdue takes on Southern Illinois on Sept. 20 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Time TBD. Ticket information is available here.
Boilermaker Butcher Block tailgating orders: Boilermaker fans who enjoy grilling burgers and brats at tailgates can now pre-order their meat from the Boilermaker Butcher Block and pick it up on game day. Orders for the Sept. 20 home game are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 17. More information about program and how to order is here.
PURDUE SPORTS
For more on Purdue sports, including schedules, ticket information and player profiles, go to www.purduesports.com.
