Author: Humza Z Nasir

Symphony Sundays aims to share some of the greatest recent performances given by our indoor ensembles. This week features the Purdue Wind Ensemble, directed by Professor Jay Gephart, performing Bright Shadow Fanfare by Nicole Piunno. This piece was recorded live...

Symphony Sundays aims to share some of the greatest recent performances given by our indoor ensembles. Our first post features the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Professor Adam Bodony, performing the Ballet Suite from "Le Cid", mvt. VII - Navarraise...

The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band has selected twirlers for the upcoming school year. Golden Girl Emily Cowette is a current junior. This will be her 3rd year in the position. She is from Londonderry, New Hampshire, majoring in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences...

After a series of interviews and physical auditions, the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Connor Arick and Jaden Schrougham as our 2024-25 Drum Majors. Connor and Jaden are both Student Leaders from the Alto...

From Yamaha's "40 Under 40" article on Adam Bodony: Under Adam Bodony’s tenure as Assistant Professor and Director of Orchestras at Purdue University, the orchestra program has experienced remarkable growth. The number of students enrolled in orchestra has grown by more...

On Saturday, January 27, ten Purdue Bands & Orchestras students participated in the live finals of the 2024 Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition for the opportunity to perform a movement from a concerto with our Philharmonic Orchestra in concert. These ten...

Professor Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright Chair and Director of Bands at Purdue Bands & Orchestras, received the National Band Association Al & Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award at the Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago. Jay received this award...

After 27 incredible years, Professor Marion “Mo” Trout will officially retire next spring—however, this fall semester and the Holiday Cheer and All That Jazz concert will be his last directing current students. Dr. Trout has directed the Purdue Jazz Festival...

The 90th Purdue Musical Organization's Christmas Show will feature an appearance by the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band. Shows will be December 1-3 at the Elliott Hall of Music. You won't want to miss this special holiday tradition!

Dr. Lucas H. Petersen is thrilled to join Purdue Bands & Orchestras this fall as a Clinical Assistant Professor. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting from the University of Kansas, his Master of Music degree...