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April 18, 2026
Alumni Concert Band
Take your seat in the Purdue Bands & Orchestras 2026 Alumni Concert Band on April 18th at 2:30 PM on the Elliott Hall of Music stage.
Registration closes: Tuesday, March 31st, 11:59 PM
Reunion Day: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Rehearsal: 9-11 AM, Elliott Hall of Music
Performance: 2:30-4:30 PM, Elliott Hall of Music
Reception: 5-7 PM, Marc & Sharon Hagle Hall, room 378
If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to us at bandsinfo@purdue.edu and we would be happy to help!
November 7, 2027
Alumni Marching Band
More information coming soon.
Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to the most prestigious graduates of Purdue Bands & Orchestras for their professional achievements, contributions to the arts, and support towards the program.
1994 – Richard E. Grace
1995 – Roy Johnson
1996 – Henri R. Evans
1997 – Neil A. Armstrong
1998 – Frederick R. Meyer
1999 – David A. Brown
2000 – Eugene Meieran
2001 – David Martin
2002 – Donald Daniel
2003 – Herman D. Kurz
2004 – Vanessa Castagna
2005 – J. Douglas Field
2006 – Robert W. Kowalski
2009 – Dr. John E. Nine
2010 – Dr. Robert L. Bowen
2011- Marc Hagle
2012 – Thomas H. Miller
2013 – Erika C. Steuterman
2014 – James R. Yukich
2015 – Thomas Lester
2016 – John Hultman
2017- Joe Berger
2018 – Melanie Dodd
2019 – Bob Hull
2020 – Sonny Beck
2021 – Matt Janszen
2024 – Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
Shooting Star Award Recipients
The Shooting Star Award is presented to an outstanding young alumnus of the department who has achieved great success after graduation.
2010 – Kelly A. (Twomey) Eidson
2011 – Craig Ziolkowski
2012 – Brad Prugar
2014 – Drew Damon
2015 – Todd McCready
2016 – Matt Rudkin
2017 – Krista Garrett
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