Purdue Convocations

Live Music, Broadway, Theatre, and Ideas at Purdue University

March 19, 2020

Staff Profile: Brooke Sauter

This week we're getting to know Brooke Sauter! What is your position at Convos? I am the Senior Development Assistant. How long have you been at Convos? Just over a month and a half - I joined the team February...

March 19, 2020

Staff Profile: Kathy Dietz

Next up in our Staff Profile series is Kathy Dietz! What is your position at Convos? I am the Director of Artist Relations and Operations. How long have you been at Convos? 15+ years What is your favorite Convos performance...

March 19, 2020

Staff Profile: Erin Diener Mattull

It takes a village to put on a season at Convos. To show our appreciation, we're highlighting our amazing staff over the next few weeks and showcasing the wonderful work they do here at Convos. First up - Erin Diener...

March 9, 2020

Sara Bareilles on “Soulful Storytelling” in Waitress

Sara Bareilles on ‘Soulful Storytelling’ in WAITRESS Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles wrote the music for the hit musical Waitress. Broadway in Cincinnati caught up with her in New York in January 2017. Broadway in Cincinnati: How did you get involved in this...

March 7, 2020

REVIEW: Acclaim for pianists Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank at Close Encounters With Music

It’s not enough that pianists Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank play at a virtuoso level. It’s not enough that, as soloists, they’re undaunted by the most challenging pieces in the standard repertoire (and beyond). No, what Lee and Dank...

March 7, 2020

7 Reasons Why Dank and Lee are Incredibly Impressive

By Kristen Day - Marketing Intern Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee are two virtuosic pianists who've made their mark on the classical piano scene. Whether it's the challenges of marriage, parenthood, or mastering a new concerto, the duo exhibits...