About Us

• An academic department with a rich and storied 125+ year history of instrumental music.
• A department which provides the only course-bearing opportunities for students at Purdue who wish to continue their participation in instrumental music performance.
• A nationally and internationally recognized department which provides unsurpassed “non-music major” opportunities for students from virtually every discipline on campus.
• A community and home for hundreds of Purdue students each semester offering performance opportunities in ensembles considered among the best at any university in the United States.
• A celebrated and dedicated faculty and staff known for artistic, educational and professional excellence.
• An innovative cultural leader for Purdue University, the community and the state of Indiana.
• The “Heartbeat of the University,” with iconic traditions including the World’s Largest Drum and the Golden Girl.