Purdue Bands & Orchestras Instrument Travel Fund - Spain 2026

Purdue Bands & Orchestras is taking to the sky on March 14th, 2026, to share the talents of the Wind Ensemble and Purdue Jazz Band 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 PBO wants to do everything in our power to support them getting there. Because the students will be traveling with their own instruments, there are additional costs. We launched an instrument travel crowdfunding campaign on Friday, February 13th, at 12:00 AM with the goal of $10,000 to offset the cost of flying their instruments to and from Spain. Your generosity could lighten the load and relieve some of the financial baggage. Use the link below to participate in our 30-day campaign that closes the night before they take flight! Every dollar makes a difference. 

Instrument Travel Fund

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For concert bands, orchestras, and jazz bands.

Current Students

Audition information for for current and returning Purdue Bands & Orchestras Students.

New Students

Audition information for incoming freshmen, transfer students, and students not currently enrolled in an ensemble.

In Purdue Bands & Orchestras, you’ll get to continue your passion for music while pursuing your degree in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Study with internationally recognized faculty, play with musicians from around the world, and gain leadership experience that will set you apart from the crowd. Most ensembles meet 2-3 times per week and perform twice a semester – the perfect time commitment for any student who wishes to continue playing in college. Even the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band, which meets M-F during the fall semester, is doable alongside your academics.


To join Purdue Bands & Orchestras, you will audition for ensemble placement and register for your assigned ensemble. Everyone auditions every semester, which allows for personal growth and flexibility with internships/co-ops. It is possible to participate in multiple ensembles, but you should strongly consider your course load, what else you might plan to get involved with on campus, and your own time management skills.

Please reach out to our Manager of Recruitment & Student Success, Caitlin, with any questions about auditions and getting involved.

“All-American” Marching Band

All students interested in auditioning for the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band must participate in Band Camp. More information will be available later this spring.

Auxiliaries

Our auxiliary units are a part of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band, but are selected in advance of Band Camp. These auditions are held in the Spring. Those selected for membership will then register for Band Camp.

Applied Music Studies

The Applied Music Studies program offers students lessons in chamber music. Instructors are professional musicians from the region. Lessons are scheduled on a semester basis. Various lesson packages are offered on a non-credit basis with a special lab fee based on the number of lessons scheduled.

We are currently not offering our guitar or piano lessons.

Students who play at an advanced level and are interested in receiving 1 hour of academic credit may audition and then register for BAND 12000. Students receiving credit must complete a jury/recital at the end of this semester.

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