BOILER MUSIC MAKER
SPRING 2026
FROM THE DIRECTOR FACULTY & STAFF
Purdue Bands & Orchestras students are some of the most promising individuals on campus. They are bold, hardworking, and determined to succeed in all they do — setting the Boilermaker standard high. Boasting 84% STEM and 44% Engineering majors, our department graduates some of the world’s best and brightest, and we would love your students to join us during this exciting time in our history.
In this edition of Boiler Music Maker, you will read about the incredible travel and performance opportunities our students have had this spring, the announcement of the Purdue “AllAmerican” Marching Band’s 6th director, what it’s like to be part of our thriving community, and more.
Hagle Hall, which opened in 2022, continues to transform opportunities for our students. With state-of-the-art rehearsal halls, practice rooms, and plenty of space for student collaboration, students who join our department build a community and make memories that last a lifetime.
Whether your students are interested in concert bands, jazz bands, orchestras, marching band, or one of our many exciting auxiliary units, Purdue University is a fantastic place to continue a passion for music. We hope to see many of them audition this summer!
Hail Purdue,
Jay S. Gephart
Director & Al G. Wright Chair
Purdue Bands & Orchestras
Jay S. Gephart
Director and Al G. Wright Chair
Matthew R. Conaway Professor, Interim Director of the “All-American” Marching Band
Dr. Pamela J. Nave
Associate Professor, Director of Percussion
Adam Bodony
Assistant Professor, Director of Orchestras
Bethany Robinson Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Jazz
Jarrard Harris Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. David M. Blon Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Lucas Petersen Clinical Assistant Professor
Douglas R. Fletcher Director of Operations
Jeff Parthun Visiting Instructor, Orchestras
Esther KirgissDirector of External Relations
Caitlin Cotten
Manager of Recruitment & Student Success
Humza Nasir Multimedia Designer
Susan Lipscomb
Senior Administrative Assistant
Kim Delks
Business Assistant
Morgan Loetz
Assistant Director of Operations, Director of Auxiliaries and Twirling Coach
Natalie Hess Golduster Dance Team Coach
Jef Furr
Golden Silks Color Guard and Purdue Winter Guard Coach
Amy BrandfonbrenerChamber Music Instructor
Adisyn Nichols
Student Office Assistant
Elora Ifeguni
Graphic Design Intern
Udochukwu Akorah Social Media Ambassador
UPCOMING CONCERTS
MAY
1 | Orchestras | 7:00 PM | Long Center for the Performing Arts
Featuring Concert Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra
2 | Orchestras | 7:00 PM | Long Center for the Performing Arts
Featuring University Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra
3 | Jazz on the Hill | 2:30 PM | Slayter Center of Performing Arts
Featuring guest artist Marshall Gilkes and all Purdue Jazz Ensembles
EVENTS CALENDAR
Visit our website - www.purdue.edu/bands/events for the most up-to-date concert information.
36th ANNUAL PURDUE JAZZ FESTIVAL
While winter storms and bitter temperatures necessitated the cancellation of the 36th annual Purdue Jazz Festival Day, we were fortunate to host our local school clinics, Community Jazz Showcase concert, and other events before the severe weather arrived. We were disappointed to miss the opportunity to gather on campus with more than 100 middle and high school bands to celebrate their hard work, talent, and love for jazz. However, the safety of the students, directors, families, and guests traveling to campus was our highest priority.
““While we didn’t get the monster competition and festival day in Saturday, we managed to enjoy an amazing Yellowjackets concert, a hang with Bob Mintzer and Dane Alderson, a Jazz Jam and Masterclass with Artist-In-Residence, Kirby Fellis, local high school clinics with Lafayette Jefferson, Harrison, McCutcheon, and West Lafayette, an incredible Community Showcase concert featuring their bands alongside the Purdue Jazz Band, and a quick brunch with Marshall Gilkes before he got home safely from the storm! Next year, we’ll be back and better than ever!”
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Bethany Robinson, Director of Jazz
”Additionally, one week after the intended jazz fest, Purdue Bands & Orchestras experienced another memorable win amidst the disappointment of canceling the event. The Purdue Jazz Band had a once in a lifetime opportunity to open for Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the Elliott Hall of Music Stage for Purdue Convocation’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Event. It was an honor to play a part in JLCO’s mission of preserving and advancing jazz performance and education.
Even though their hard work was not fully realized, a massive thank you is owed to the faculty, staff, student volunteers, visiting artists, clinicians, adjudicators, and participating schools who prepared tirelessly for this event. The annual Purdue Jazz Festival has been a highlight for our community for the past 35 years, and we look forward to gathering again next year.
Save the date for the 37th Purdue Jazz Festival on January 23rd, 2027!
CONAWAY APPOINTED 6th DIRECTOR
Purdue Bands & Orchestras is thrilled to announce that professor Matthew R. Conaway has been named the sixth director of the iconic “All-American” Marching Band.
Conaway’s journey with Purdue Bands & Orchestras began in 2001 as a graduate assistant. He went on to serve as director of bands for the West Lafayette Community School Corporation for a decade before returning to Purdue as a faculty member in 2012. Since then, Conaway has contributed extensively to the program — spending 12 seasons as associate director, one season as co-director during the pandemic and one season as interim director of the “All-American” Marching Band. He also leads Boiler Brass, the men’s basketball pep band, and conducts a variety of indoor concert ensembles.
Beyond his dedication to Purdue Bands & Orchestras, Conaway plays an active role in university governance. He serves on several key committees, including the Advisory Committee on Equity; the Primary Promotions Committee for the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance; the Area Promotions Committee for the College of Liberal Arts; and the Campus Promotions Committee. He currently chairs the Athletic Affairs Committee.
Conaway’s commitment to student success is evident through his seven years of service on the Purdue University Senate, where he contributed to both the Student Affairs Committee and the Steering Committee. In addition, his passion for working with students shines through his advisory roles with various student organizations.
“ There is something really special about the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. The students are fantastic, the faculty and staff are top-tier, and the alumni have never lost their love for this organization. I am inspired every day by everyone’s commitment to this program and look forward to many years of collaborating for the good of our students and Purdue community
He added, “I am ready to meet this challenge, beyond excited to take on this new role and ever grateful to Purdue University for entrusting me with this treasured, iconic organization.”
The Purdue Bands & Orchestras family is excited to welcome Professor Conaway as director and looks forward to the next chapter of excellence for the “All-American” Marching Band under his leadership.
SPRING BREAK TOUR OF SPAIN
Under the direction of Professor Jay Gephart, Dr. David Blon, and Professor Bethany Robinson, the Purdue Wind Ensemble and Purdue Jazz Band toured Spain this spring break, for the first time since 2015. Our wonderfully talented student musicians were afforded the opportunity not only to travel and explore but perform in fantastic venues throughout the country alongside guest artist, Victor Mendoza on vibraphone. From Auditorio Centro Cultural Sanchinarro in Madrid to Almansa Auditorio in Almansa and Liceu Conservatory in Barcelona, our students will remember this tour for a lifetime.
“ The Spain trip was incredibly inspiring. We experienced a wide range of Spanish culture, from the historic charm of Toledo to the spectacle of Las Fallas in Valencia. I especially valued the opportunity to deepen my connections with fellow PBO musicians and to collaborate with talented international artists. Immersing myself in such a unique culture was truly moving, and I will always cherish this trip as an unforgettable part of my Purdue Bands & Orchestras experience.”
- TJ Kay, guitar, Purdue Jazz Band
The week began in the capital city of Madrid with time to enjoy self-guided tours of Museo Nacional del Prado and the Royal Palace. From there, they headed southwest to Toledo, nestled into the banks of the Tagus river. A walking tour guided them through winding, cobblestoned streets culminating with the Primatial Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, a Gothic, Roman Catholic cathedral.
Next, the group traveled onward to the city of Valencia and were welcomed with fanfare by the final two days of the Fallas Festival, a 2-week long festival that combines tradition, satire, and art to ring in the spring season through fantastic displays of pyrotechnics and parades. After free time to explore the city at their leisure, students packed back up and trekked to the small town of Almansa for a memorable performance featuring members from the town’s own community band alongside the Wind Ensemble.
The last stop on the tour was the beautiful city of Barcelona, known for its architecture, namely designed by the famed Antoni Guadí. Students enjoyed time to hike at Park Güell, the stunning Basílica de la Sagrada Família, and more – ending their trip with a Flamenco show highlighting the spirit and soul of one of Spain’s most cherished forms of storytelling.
With the close of one exceptional trip, comes planning for the next. Stay tuned as Purdue Bands & Orchestras travels with the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band to Ireland for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2027!
GROVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
This January, Professor Bethany Robinson and the Purdue Jazz Collective served as featured guest artists and clinicians at the Grove Music Festival in Midland, Michigan. Through a series of breakout rehearsals and two outstanding performances, our students excelled at leading high school musicians from Meridian, Midland, Bay City Central, and Midland Dow high school jazz bands alongside Professor Robinson.
The Purdue Jazz Collective consists of Olivia Helmuth – vocals, Dan Gui – trumpet, Elliot Woo – alto sax, Seth DeWhitt – tenor sax, MacGuyver Cottrell – trombone, Michael Wall –piano, TJ Kay – guitar, Carl Nielsen – drumset, and Bethany Robinson – bass.
Professor Bethany Robinson adds that “the Grove Music Festival was a wonderful community celebration, where the organizers and community members came together to provide incredible music education opportunities for the local schools through performances, clinics, masterclasses, and rehearsals. I was fortunate to bring incredibly gifted Purdue University jazz students to work with and play alongside the high school students of the Midland, Michigan area. I loved leading workshops, an honor band, and especially playing alongside my talented students. The final concert was such a celebration for the entire community, and you could see so much excitement from the high school students in the crowd as they witnessed the incredible talent of our Purdue Jazz students. One of my favorite parts was seeing them answer questions and getting photos with the audience members after the show. It was my first ‘Partners in Music Education’ experience at Purdue, and I can’t wait to do more now that I’ve seen the impact it has.”
This program was supported by Purdue Bands & Orchestras’ “Partner’s in Music Education.” For more information on how your school can partner with PBO, visit https://www.purdue.edu/bands/about-us/partners-program/.
STUDENT LIFE AT HAGLE HALL
Student life is thriving in Purdue Bands & Orchestras.
As a department that values wellbeing and celebrates the uniqueness of all members, we offer a multitude of student success initiatives including Mock Interviews, a fully equipped Wellness Room, Weekly De-Stress Activities, Social Outings, Networking Mixers, and an FYE Learning Community.
We love nothing more than seeing our students succeed and build a strong network while music-making.
IMEA INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND
Every other year, the Indiana Music Education Association features a performance by an Intercollegiate Band. Sponsored by the Indiana College Band Directors National Association, the Intercollegiate Band is comprised of talented college musicians from across the state – nominated by their directors and selected by committee.
This year, Wind Ensemble students, Jeana Yeo, flute, Ava Baker, oboe, Andrew Nguyen, trumpet, Ryan Sierra, horn, Michael Gardner, euphonium, Elaine Lee, trombone, Henry Tsay, trombone, and Corbin Richardson, percussion, had the distinct honor of performing “La Chancla” (2024) in the Intercollegiate Band, under the direction of Cuban-Colombian conductor and composer, Dennis Llinás, Director of Bands at The University of Oregon.
A note from Dennis Llinás: La Chancla is Spanish for a slipper - more accurately, a flip flop. While Cubans usually say “chancleta,” Puerto Ricans refer to it as “chancla.” It is a common meme or joke among Hispanics that a mother with a chancla in her hand could get an entire room of unruly kids in line or even chase away a bear (look it up on YouTube - it happened!) It is the Excalibur of Hispanic mothers and grandmothers everywhere, and so I thought it would be a fun project to write a piece with this title and play between the mythical and merengue.
The mythical element to “La Chancla” is represented by a combination of whole tone and octatonic collections. The merengue stands in stark contrast to the mythical representing the culture through more conservative functional harmony but intense rhythmic vitality. The piece is not programmatic - just a fun collection of these styles and the interplay between them.
This work was commissioned by a consortium of band programs led by Thomas Verrier and Vanderbilt University. Tom had the vision of creating a work that was to be donated to bands in the Latin Americas who had limited budgets to purchase music. For every participating institution of this consortium, a copy of “La Chancla” will be donated to a band in the Latin Americas.
“ The Intercollegiate Band was an amazing experience. Getting to perform alongside fantastic musicians from all over was incredible. I really enjoyed rehearsing with Dr. Llinas. His energy and passion for music was infectious, and I could tell everyone loved playing ‘La Chancla’ with him.
– Michael Gardner, euphonium
CHAPTER UPDATES
Kappa Kappa Psi is the national honorary band service fraternity that works with Tau Beta Sigma, the national honorary band service sorority, to serve and aid college bands. Our chapter is made up of 60 brothers from many different instruments, musical backgrounds, and majors, and we have many projects that we put on throughout each semester!
Alongside our traditional service project of assisting with all the concert stage crews, we cleaned up Slayter Center last semester and built new storage shelves and continued to clean our building, Hagle Hall! We hosted an instrument petting zoo for local elementary school kids, as well as various community events. Our music chair also organized several meaningful performances for ROTC activities!
This semester, we are very excited to continue broadening our service to Purdue Bands & Orchestras and continue offering new musical opportunities. Concrete plans include a bi-weekly game night, and our annual department-wide dodgeball tournament is in the works! To learn more, visit purduekkpsi. com or follow us on Instagram @kky_gammapi.
Tau Beta Sigma is an honorary band sorority dedicated to serving collegiate bands. The Purdue University chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, the Beta Sigma chapter, is passionate about our acts of service, music appreciation, and leadership. Our chapter serves Purdue Bands & Orchestras in many ways. We run a music supply store called the Kloset for students to purchase essential band items, usher for concerts, make props for the “All-American” Marching Band halftime shows, and more!
Beta Sigma kept busy this past fall semester. Our chapter hosted a concert at University Place nursing home, set up a recording studio for online video auditions, put on fun recruitment events for students, and much more. As the president of the Beta Sigma chapter, I have assisted in planning and executing these events. It has given me much joy to see our hard work pay off.
This semester we have the pleasure of inviting 20 new Membership Candidates into our chapter! We are looking forward to welcoming them into the sisterhood. Beta Sigma is excited to continue our service to the West Lafayette music community, and we hope to continue to strengthen the connections we have made with the Purdue Kappa Kappa Psi chapter and the Jazz Education Network (JEN) chapter on campus. To learn more about our chapter, check out our website purduetbs.com and our Instagram @purduebetasigma.
The Jazz Education Network (JEN) is a national community where inquiry, exploration and innovation are nurtured and encouraged to grow through education and performance. Our chapter here at Purdue is centered around building off this mission by expanding and developing our own Purdue jazz community through engaging educational events. Notably, we also seek to expand our local jazz community by directly marketing to anyone with a remote interest in jazz, not just students enrolled in Purdue Jazz Bands.
This past fall semester, we launched our JEN combos and had many engaging events like audition and improvisation workshops, as well as a trip to Carmel, IN to see trumpet maestro, Brandon Woody! We have many more exciting events and opportunities planned for this semester, so be sure to keep an eye on our newsletter. To learn more about our chapter, join our discord https://discord.gg/MqtfuDkjEW or follow us on Instagram @purdue.jen.
Request A Recruitment Visit
Are you a high school band or orchestra director? Reach out to our Recruitment Manager, Caitlin, to request a visit to your class. Caitlin travels to recruit throughout the United States and is available for brief Purdue Bands & Orchestras presentations at no cost to your program during the Fall or Spring semester.
Email caitlin@purdue.edu to discuss this opportunity.
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We can’t wait to have you in Purdue Bands & Orchestras!
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT TEAM
Much like your band and orchestra parent boosters at school, Purdue Bands & Orchestras relies on volunteers to assist in our day-to-day operations, but we are studentrun! The Volunteer Management program is comprised of eight teams, involving hundreds of students from every area of the department and provides unique leadership experience and opportunities to get to know fellow Purdue Bands & Orchestras staff, faculty, and musicians.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
OUTREACH TEAM LEADER - CHLOE MCGUIRE
My name is Chloe McGuire, and I am the Outreach Team Leader for the 2025-2026 school year. The Outreach team strives to foster relationships between PBO students and the alumni, donors, and Greater Lafayette community members that support our program. This is accomplished in a variety of ways, from connecting with alumni during events such as Alumni Marching Band to preparing social media content to engage donors during Purdue Day of Giving. We are always looking for new ways to build relationships and best represent our department.
This past fall, our team assisted with several events. Early in the semester, we enjoyed the privilege of hosting a mixer for members of Chameleon, an alumni variety band – originally formed in 1975, celebrating their 50th reunion. Outreach volunteers and other PBO students connected with members of the group to learn about their experiences in PBO and their careers. As the semester wrapped up, many additional volunteer opportunities arose. We improved the Awards Banquet experience by setting up decor, checking in guests, and ushering donors to their tables. We also hosted an Outreach Work Day during which we prepared thank you cards for donors, packed holiday orders, and reviewed the events of the semester.
An Outreach project that I am quite excited for this semester is community volunteering. PBO receives so much support from Greater Lafayette, whether by attending our concerts or enjoying our game day performances. It is important for our department to give back to our wonderful community. We plan to send small groups to perform for nursing home residents and to support local volunteering events, such as Detrash the Wabash, that recruit groups from across the county to achieve a common goal. There are so many amazing opportunities to give back, and I am thrilled to see this project continue to develop!
I have been involved with Outreach since 2024, and I feel that I have grown so much by working with and now leading this wonderful team. I have had the chance to develop essential leadership and communication skills that will be invaluable as I pursue my career. I also value every opportunity to interact with alumni, as they are excited to share wisdom and advice that you cannot gain from anywhere else. I have gained so many lifelong friendships through my participation in PBO, and I am grateful to be able to give back to the department through volunteering. I look forward to seeing what Outreach can accomplish as we round out this semester and move into next year!
FACULTY FEATURE JARRARD HARRIS
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, saxophonist and educator Jarrard Harris is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Bands at Purdue University. Professor Harris is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Rick VanMatre, Pat Harbison, and Marc Fields. Upon graduation from CCM, Professor Harris moved to Chicago in 1998 to attend DePaul University where he earned his master’s degree in jazz studies under the tutelage of Bob Lark, Tim Coffman, and Marc Colby.
He joined Purdue Bands & Orchestras in 2019 and now leads Purdue Tower of Power Band, Lab Jazz Band I, Concert Jazz Band I, and the Jazz Jam sessions.
Professor Harris has served on the jazz faculties of Northwestern University, Columbia College Chicago, the City Colleges of Chicago, and as the Director of Jazz Studies with the Chicago Public Schools Advanced Arts Education Program at Gallery 37. He maintains an active private teaching studio in addition to serving as a director, clinician, guest artist, and adjudicator at college, high school, and state festivals. Professor Harris was a founding board member of the Jazz Education Network and serves as a current board member for the Jazz Institute of Chicago. He plays Vandoren saxophone reeds and mouthpieces, and he is currently a Vandoren Performing Artist.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
MATTIE MIDKIFF
MAJOR AND CLASS
Biomedical Engineering, Junior
INSTRUMENTS
Mellophone and French Horn
ENSEMBLES
“All-American” Marching Band
Collegiate Band
Gold & Black Sound
DEPARTMENT SERVICE
Executive Team Lead - Volunteer Management Team
I am ever grateful to have built my strongest friendships through music. This community has supported and inspired me throughout my college career, and being a part of the Volunteer Management Teams has given me a chance to thank Purdue Bands & Orchestras for the opportunities they have provided
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Purdue Bands & Orchestras is proud to welcome our freshman class. Thank you to all high school directors for sending these wonderful students our way!
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