Author: caitlin

Esther Kirgiss Appointed to Staff

We are thrilled to announce Esther Kirgiss will join our staff as Director of External Relations this month! Kirgiss joins Purdue Bands & Orchestras with sixteen years of experience in hospitality. She spent the majority of those years in food...
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Trudy Guthrie to Retire

Trudy Guthrie, Director of External Relations, is set to retire in December after an incredible 22-year career with the Purdue University family, 7 of which were spent with Purdue Bands & Orchestras. Throughout Trudy’s career, she has held positions in...
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Announcing the 2019 Purdue Winter Guard

The Purdue Winter Guard is pleased to announce their 2019 production, “Up, Up, and Away!” They will be performing to the music of Ron Nelson’s “Rocky Point Holiday.” The Purdue Winter Guard season will begin with a Preview Night at...
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2018-2019 Golden Silks Color Guard Announced

After a very competitive audition process, the 2018-2019 Golden Silks Color Guard has been announced. The team welcomes 11 new members this year, including Christina Davidson studying Pharmacy, Elexis Farrell studying Microbiology, Eva Hensley studying Nursing, Roxanne Huff studying Biochemistry,...
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New Twirlers Selected for 2018-2019 Purdue “All-American” Marching Band

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Kaitlyn Schleis of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been named the 30th Purdue Golden Girl, continuing a tradition started by Director of Bands Emeritus, Dr. Al G. Wright in 1954. On Saturday, March 3rd, her audition earned her...
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