Purdue Bands & Orchestras Instrument Travel Fund - Spain 2026

The Wind Ensemble and Purdue Jazz Band are crossing oceans to share their talent with music lovers and friends across Spain. The two ensembles will perform in and explore Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona over spring break. For many of our students, this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and we want to help clear their path. Join our instrument travel crowdfunding campaign and help us reach our $10,000 goal to fly their instruments! The campaign closes on Saturday, March 14th, and every dollar makes a difference!

Instrument Travel Fund

Golden Silks color guard

The Golden Silks Color Guard adds color and dynamics to the visual display of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band during all field performances, pep rallies, and parades. The fall program emphasizes flag and movement technique while offering opportunities for rifle and sabre training. Each season the team strives for precision and excellence in performance as they take on a variety of choreographic styles to complement each new show.

When? – Saturday, April 25th  

  • 8:30 AM – Doors Open 
  • 8:30-9 AM – Check-In  

Where? – Lambert Gym, 800 W. Stadium Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Gym located on 2nd floor)  

What to wear?  

  • Plain black tank top or t-shirt  
  • Plain black leggings or athletic shorts  
  • Jazz shoes or tennis shoes  

Registration will close on Friday, April 17th at 6 PM (no exceptions).  

What to Prepare?  

  • There will be a routine to learn via video prior to audition day. The video will be sent on Saturday, April 18th. All candidates should come prepared to perform the routine live at auditions. Audition day will consist of a technique and choreography round in the morning and actual auditions in the afternoon.  
  • If you need a flag, you will receive one the day of the auditions.  

Audition Schedule:  

  • 8:30-9 AM – Check-In  
  • 9-9:15 AM – Warm-Up  
  • 9:15-11:45 AM – Technique/Skills Audition, Learn New Choreography  
  • 12 PM-1 PM – Lunch Break  
  • 1-5 PM – Choreography Audition  

Technique Skills:  

  • 45 toss  
  • Double toss  
  • Parallel toss  

Questions or Concerns? 

Please reach out to Coach Furr at furrj@purdue.edu and Director of Auxiliaries Coach Loetz at masher@purdue.edu. 

Purdue Winter Guard

The Purdue Winter Guard are the 2014 and 2015 WGI Independent A Finalists and 2018 WGI Indy Independent A Class Regional Champions. Most recently, they earned 3rd place at the 2023 WGI Independent A Class Finals.