2011 Edition Dear Friends in Song: It's official! On December 18th, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved constructing our new home, Ralph and Bettye Bailey Hall! Schmidt Associates of Indianapolis will design the $8 million, 18,000-square-foot facility which will be paid for entirely from gift funds. Bailey Hall will be located at the southeast corner of Grant Street and Northwestern Avenue in West Lafayette. We hope to be in the building by the spring of 2013. On behalf of our current students and staff, as well as all those who came before us and those who will come after, thank you to the 472 donors who helped make this dream a reality. A most special “thank you” to Ralph and Bettye Bailey, whose tremendous generosity will enhance the student experience for generations of PMO performers and allow our program to accommodate the ever-growing interest in musical opportunities at Purdue. For PMO, 2010 was a year of collaboration. We were proud to partner in performances with Purdue Bands & Orchestra, Pur- due’s Black Cultural Center and the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra. We also collaborated with Purdue Convocations, Greater Lafayette Commerce, Lafayette-West Lafayette Convention & Visitors Bureau and Purdue Athletics. Perhaps our most visible partnership of 2010 was with Purdue’s Office of Marketing & Media to launch our new website, www.purdue.edu/pmo. In 2010, our students performed in 126 shows in 31 cities across six states. Even though 2011 has just begun, we have already accomplished much. Highlights from our year thus far include accepting an invitation to perform at The Palladium, the new Cen- ter for the Performing Arts in Carmel, during their grand opening. Most recently, Glee Club performed with the Indiana Univer- sity Singing Hoosiers. This collaboration marked the first time these ensembles shared the stage since 1997. For a complete list- ing of what we have planned this year, visit our website and click on the calendar. As we look to the future, we are planning an international performance tour in May 2013 which will bring Glee Club, Purduettes and Purdue Bells to Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France. More details regarding the tour will be available in 2012. As you can see, we are experiencing an exciting time for Purdue Musical Organizations! You help make it all possible. Thank you for staying connected with us. Even if distance prevents you from participating in person, check out our Facebook page to stay connected with us anywhere in the world, www.facebook.com/PurduePMO. We hope to see you again soon. Until then, Hail Purdue! William E. Griffel A LOOK INSIDE... Director, Purdue Musical Organizations A Year in Review 2 Donor Impact and 4 Alumni Focus Student Spotlight 6 JOIN OUR E-MAIL LIST What’s New? 7 For occasional e-mail updates from PMO, join our e-mail list where you Upcoming Events 8 can set your preferences for what information you would like to receive from us. Visit our homepage at www.purdue.edu/pmo to get started! ↓ PMO students melted hearts on Valentine’s Day, performing more than 500 Singing Valentines in Greater Lafayette and over the phone. Purduettes & Glee Club ↑ Glee Club performed the ↑ National Anthem during the performed together at Zionsville Indiana Pacers vs LA Lakers High School in what may game at Conseco Fieldhouse. become an annual collaboration. ↓ The PMO students produced and directed their annual rock concert PHENOMENA, which benefited Food Finders Food Bank. ↑ Mother and daughter duo Kelly Jacobs and Sheila Klinker ↑ Purduettes performed during the performed “Yellow Bird” at the 7th Annual Cancer Benefit Concert PMO Alumni Luncheon on raising $55,555 for Purdue’s April 10, 2010. Thank you to all Center for Cancer Research. the PMO alumni who joined us! ↓ Glee Club visited Neyland Stadium during a tour of the University of Tennessee before their concert in Greeneville. ↑ Glee Club senior Noah Demerly ↑ University Choir ended their serenaded Sonya Eddy, daughter of season sharing the stage with the PMO Founder Dr. Albert P. Stewart. Purdue Bells, Heart & Soul and All Campus & Community Chorale. For hundreds more photos, visit “Center Stage” on our website. 2 Yours in Song · 2011 Yours in Song · 2011 3 ↓ Purduettes & Glee Club had ↓ Glee Club senior and student the amazing opportunity to work manager Jeremy Clifford with his with Calmus Ensemble, an mom, Peggy, at the 2010 PMO Club a cappella quintet from Germany. Donor Reception. Thanks to Purdue Convocations for sharing Calmus with us! ↑ Glee Club kicked off the new school year with an audience of more than 1,300 fans, including 40 alumni, during their annual “First Nighter” concert in the Purdue Memorial Union. ↓ On November 15, 2010 PMO held a celebration in the Elliott Hall of Music in honor of the ↓ During the Bailey Hall 472 donors to Ralph E. and Celebration, PMO Director Bill Bettye J. Holder Bailey Hall. Griffel spoke along with We hope to move in by the Purdue’s Vice President for spring of 2013. Thank you to Development Lisa Calvert, Cinda everyone who helped make and Bettye Bailey and Purdue this dream come true! President France A. Córdova. ↑ Students performed during the President’s Council Annual Dinner where Purdue alumni astronaut Neil Armstrong & ‘Hero of the Hudson’ Capt. Sully Sullenberger were in attendance. ↓ Purdue Bells performed ↓ Heart & Soul during the 77th Annual in the spotlight. Purdue Christmas Show. ↑ Thank you and congratulations to all our PMO seniors on an outstanding show! Jean (Busby) Beard, U-Choir '50 · ALUMNI UPDATES Jae (Julie) Truesdell, P’ettes ’06 · Jean and husband, Bill celebrated Jae and Marek Szeszycki (BA Bob Madison, PVGC and U-Choir Jerry Pullen, U-Choir ’81 · Jerry their 60th wedding anniversary 2009) were engaged to be married last year. They have two living ’57 · Bob retired from an exten- and his family has been involved in May ‘10. Jae was a PMO leader, children, Diana (John) Glen- sive career in Human Resources in international development denning, Lebanon, IN and Dr. management, including interna- work since 1990. They currently serving as manager of the Pur- Pamela (Ashruf) El-Dinary tional responsibilities, in 2000. reside in East Asia. duettes in 2006. Marek served as (Choral Club ’88), Clarksville, He then established a consulting section leader for the trumpets in Lynda Sears, P’ettes ’73 · Lynda MD. They have four grandchil- firm focusing on career transi- Purdue's All-American Marching was the accompanist for the Pur- dren and three great- tion and outplacement counsel- duettes and remembers well the Band. Theirs is a match made in grandchildren. Jean and Bill re- ing and executive/management scary audition for Al Stewart! Purdue musical heaven! tired in 2003 from their former coaching. Sadly, his wife, who he Seldom for pay, but always for business, Beard Industries, Inc. married while in Spain, died in fun, she has continued to accom- Todd Walroth, PVGC ’05 · Todd Bill has served as Clinton County 2008. Bob is still physically ac- pany various choirs, church and his wife, Sara, are excited to Commissioner since Jan. 1, 2004. tive in skiing and tennis. groups, and community choirs as welcome Alexa Grace Walroth John Bently, PVGC ’53 · John cur- Jeff McGee, PVGC ’04 · Jeff and his well as the occasional gig with born September 24, 2010 weigh- rently owns and operates a com- wife, Christy, are excited to an- local garage bands in the Minnea- ing 7 lbs, 1 oz and 20 1/2 inches. mercial pool/spa design/build/ nounce the birth of their first polis area. “Give me that old time Sarah Wannarka, P’ettes ’95 · service company in Highland child, David Matthew McGee. He rock n roll!!” And, at 60, she mar- Sarah is currently serving as an Park, IL. He is married to retired was born on October 16th, 2010, ried the love of her life this past Assistant U.S. Attorney with the Metropolitan opera star, Gloria and weighed 7lb, 3oz. summer (a Notre Dame marching Western District of Texas, in San Linari Lind Bently. Anne Mcgill-Perry, U-Choir ’83 · band alum, ha!) Antonio. After Purdue, she Carrie (Getch) Gaerte, P’ettes ’96 Anne lives in Germantown, TN Brian Thompson, PVGC ’84 · Thor- graduated from Baylor Law Carrie and husband, Scott, wel- with her husband and two chil- oughly enjoying the family, the School and has been in TX ever comed their fourth child on July dren. She still sings regularly (a Dallas metroplex, the job… sicken- since. Sister, Emily, her husband, 15, 2010. Daniel Christian Gaerte must) and is a member of her ing, isn't it?! Now if Purdue ath- Daniel, and their 2 boys recently weighed 7 lbs, 5 oz. and was 20 church choir with one other Pur- letes could just take better care of moved back to San Antonio. 3/4 in. long. due alum. Boiler UP! their knees! Aunt Sarah couldn't be happier! Have an update? Visit www.purdue.edu/pmo/alumni_news.shtml to share your news and see more alumni updates! PMO FINANCIAL STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2009 - 2010 WAYS TO GIVE Mail: Purdue Musical Organizations · Attn: Joli Heavin 712 Third Street · West Lafayette, IN 47907 (checks payable to “Purdue Foundation”) Phone: 800-893-3041 or 765-494-3947 Online: http://www.purdue.edu/pmo/makeagift.shtml CORPORATE PARTNERS Christmas Show Presenting Partner Plymouth Foundry, Sam & Karen Schlosser Gold Level Purdue Federal Credit Union the National Group Silver Level Beaux Cheveux Styling Salon Chick-fil-A Follett’s Purdue Bookstores Purdue Alumni Association Sgt. 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