Music at Purdue

If you play an instrument and want to continue in college, joining the Purdue Bands and Orchestras is a great way to play in music ensembles while getting two credits that can count towards your degree. Being a part of the music department can create many opportunities to volunteer, meet new people outside of your department/college, or even join an organization within the music department. I have played the viola in the symphony orchestra for now my second semester and enjoy the break it gives me to focus on something other than schoolwork. For the orchestra I currently am in, we rehearse twice a week in the evenings and have two concerts a semester. Due to the pandemic we are unable to have traditional concerts so instead we livestream each concert on the Purdue Bands and Orchestras YouTube page. While it is not ideal, it does give families at home a chance to see their students perform in all the different ensembles. Auditions occur once every semester and you can visit this page to find out more about how to sign up and join!