ALUMNI

November 6 & 7, 2026

Alumni Marching Band Reunion

Heeey Band! We Need You Back on the Field!

Answer the call and join the ranks on November 6 & 7 for Purdue’s 2026 Homecoming!

Friday, November 6th

Registration/Instrument Pickup: 4:30 – 5:45 PM Music and Auxiliary Rehearsal: 6:00 – 8:00 PM 
Location: France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center – Feature Gym 

Saturday, November 7th 

Registration/Instrument Pickup: 5 hours before kickoff Location: France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center – Feature Gym

Location: France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center – Feature Gym Rehearsal: 4 hours before kickoff
Location: Hull Field
Homecoming game and halftime performance 
Location: Ross-Ade Stadium

*Saturday’s schedule is fully dependent on the Homecoming kickoff time. We will announce set times and locations as soon as possible. 

New Athletics Policy: In the evolving landscape of college football, it has become increasingly common for athletics departments to pass the cost of game tickets on to band participants. This practice impacts alumni bands, “Band Day” events, and even current band programs. Purdue, along with most Big Ten universities, has adopted this approach. This means that, for this year and into the foreseeable future, alumni band members are required to purchase a ticket for the Homecoming game to enter the stadium and have the opportunity to perform at halftime. If you already have a ticket or are a season ticket holder, you can still perform at halftime with the band if you prefer to use your own tickets.

If you have already registered but need support to update your registration, please email us at bandsinfo@purdue.edu, and we will be happy to help!

Registration closes on Wednesday, Sep 30th!

March 14 – 21, 2027

Ireland Alumni, Friends & Family Tour

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland alongside fellow alumni and friends—and our own “All-American” Marching Band!

Purdue Bands & Orchestras is hosting an Alumni, Friends & Family trip from March 14 – 21, 2027

Check out the packet for details on our planned exploration of the beautiful emerald isle! 

To register…

• Go to www.musictravel.com

• Upper Right – Click the “Trip Login” link

• Select “Register a New User”

• Fill out contact information

• Select “Register a Traveler”

• Enter trip number 2703-5-71

• Select “Make a Payment” to Pay Deposit

Deadline to register is September 7th, 2026.