Alumni
Continue your passion for music and stay connected with Purdue Bands & Orchestras.
Alumni Marching Band
Save the Date – September 27 and 28, 2024
Registration begins in August.
Thank You
Alumni Concert Band
Thank you to all who returned to campus and performed at the Long Center for the Performing Arts! Stay tuned for our next event in Fall 2025.
Alumni Jazz Band
Thank you to all who returned to campus and participated in Jazz on the Hill (in the Co-Rec!). Stay tuned for our next event in Spring 2026.
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
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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