Frequently Asked Questions
We asked a few of our current students to weigh in on some common questions asked about PMO. Here is what they had to say:
What is your favorite part of PMO?
All the friends I've made within PMO. The other students have become my best friends. Jeremy Clifford, Purdue Varsity Glee Club |
Having the opportunity to perform for and network with so many different people. The contacts I've made during my time with PMO will help me when it's time to find a job! Emily Grimm, Purduettes |
The travel opportunities! Last spring, the Glee Club performed at the Lincoln Center in New York City, spent spring break performing in south Florida and traveled overseas for a two-week performance tour of South Africa! Patrick Brown, Purdue Varsity Glee Club |
Are there scholarship opportunities available?
There are enormous scholarship opportunities available through PMO, but they are not offered to first year PMO students. Carrie Syberg, Purduettes |
How much time does it take?
PMO can be a significant time commitment, but it’s not overwhelming if you manage your time effectively. PMO helps students develop excellent time management skills! Amanda Haney, Purduettes |
Is it hard to keep up with academics as a part of PMO?
It’s only hard if you don’t manage your time effectively. I’ve had to miss some classes because of my commitments with the Glee Club, but I always talk to my professors weeks in advance so I can make up any work I miss. PMO offers a lot of resources to help students stay on track academically. Andy Wirtner, Purdue Varsity Glee Club |
Will I have time to be involved in other organizations on campus?
Definitely! I am in the School of Nursing, Air Force ROTC and I’m also heavily involved at my church on campus. Amanda Kaye Bills, Purduettes |
Yes, and many PMO students are involved in lots of different organizations around campus. I’m involved in a Greek house, Inter-Fraternity Council and Habitat for Humanity. Barry Helfrich, Purdue Varsity Glee Club |
How often do you perform?
The Glee Club and Purduettes perform close to a hundred times during the school year, which averages out to two or three shows each week. Some weeks we might not perform at all and other weeks, we might perform every day! Jimmy O'Connor, Purdue Varsity Glee Club |
What types of leadership opportunities are available?
There are awesome leadership opportunities within PMO! We have students who lead different committees within each group ranging from managing our sound equipment to maintaining our relationships with supporters and alumni. Chelsy Pala, Purduettes |
How has PMO helped prepare you for the real world?
Being a part of PMO has helped me grow musically, but my experience has also taught me a lot of life lessons not covered in the classroom. PMO has helped me build confidence, refine my etiquette skills, and has taught me how to “mingle” with all walks of life. Phoenix Lyons, Purdue Varsity Glee Club |