Jay Gephart to step down as ‘All-American’ Marching Band director

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright Chair of Purdue Bands & Orchestras, has announced that the fall 2024 semester will be his last as the fifth director of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. He will step down from the marching band position following the band’s final performance in 2024. Gephart will continue to chair the Bands & Orchestras department, direct the Purdue University Wind Ensemble, and conduct other indoor ensembles.

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