Purdue Bands to pay tribute to events, eras, people during concert

October 2, 2008

Purdue Bands to pay tribute to events, eras, people during concert

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue Symphonic Band and Fall Concert Band will perform at 2:30 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 5) at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette.

The concert, titled "Tributes!," also will include the department's newest ensemble, the Purdue Philharmonic, who will perform Mozart's last symphony, the "Jupiter Symphony." The performance is free and open to the public.

Throughout the performance, the groups will play a variety of pieces in different genres that are meant to serve as a tribute to someone or something, whether it's an event, a person or an era, said Jay Gephart, director of Purdue Bands and the symphonic band.

The concert is sponsored by Purdue Bands & Orchestra, which offers a series of jazz, concert band, orchestra and percussion events throughout the year.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Source: Kathy Matter, Purdue Bands public relations director, (765) 496-6785, kcmatter@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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