June 15, 2009

Purdue Summer Band to begin practices June 16

The band, which will play a program of light classics and jazz music at 7:30 p.m. July 14 at Slayter Center of Performing Arts, meets twice a week for a month prior to the concert. It is open to Purdue students, high school students, university faculty and staff, and area musicians. No auditions are necessary.

Rehearsals will be held in Elliott Hall of Music from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday (June. 16). Those needing an instrument can check one out from the Bands' Supply Office prior to the first rehearsal.

Purdue students wishing to obtain credit for their participation can receive two hours of credit by enrolling in either Band 330 or Band 340. All participants should download and submit the participation form found at http://www.purdue.edu/bands/news/090527Summer.html

For information, call 765-494-0440.

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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