Category: 2015-16 Season

Program notes for Tian Jianan’s performance at Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom, January 30, 2016.

TIAN JIANAN BAYAN (CHROMATIC ACCORDION) SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016  / 8:00 PM PURDUE MEMORIAL UNION SOUTH BALLROOM Program About Tian Jianan Tian Jianan was born in 1994 in China. At age 5, Tian followed teacher Pu Li to study piano...

Harpeth Rising, the self-styled “chambergrass” trio, will unite the violin, banjo, and cello to blend folk and rock with chamber and newgrass.

The violin, banjo and cello shall come together to form Harpeth Rising, a "chambergrass" trio that will blend folk, rock, classical and newgrass with performances on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each evening. This...

Leapin’ Lizards! ‘Annie,’ the world’s best-loved musical, returns to Purdue in time-honored form with a brand new incarnation of the iconic original.

The U.S. national tour of "Annie," directed by lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, will take to the stage at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Purdue's Elliott Hall of Music. This new physical incarnation of the iconic...

Here are some handy recipes to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year at home with your loved ones.

Join us Saturday, January 30th in the PMU Ballrooms for a performance by 21-year-old bayan (chromatic accordion) virtuoso Tian Jianan. On Monday, February 8th the Confucius Institute will be hosting an all-campus Chinese New Year reception in the PMU South...

Learn 5 new things about the group before their Purdue Jazz Fest headlining performance on Friday, January 22nd.

Take 5 with DIVA Jazz Orchestra and learn 5 new things that you might not know about the group. 1. DIVA musical arrangements are written exclusively for the group by band members or prestigious composers and comprise a library of...

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will let the music speak for itself as they help ring in the 2016 Purdue Jazz Festival with their roaring sound and sublime swing.

The annual Purdue Jazz Festival will kick off its 26th year with a performance by the DIVA Jazz Orchestra at 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at Loeb Playhouse. This performance also includes a free pre-show discussion for ticket holders at 7...

Philip Glass was inspired by David Bowie to compose two symphonies. The English rocker’s influence runs deep.

Music is a shared human experience and every artist has their muses. The great modern composer Philip Glass (performing February 20 at Purdue) was inspired by the great rock experimenter David Bowie, who in turn was influenced by Glass and many...

Tian Jianan isn’t a lone accordionist. Here’s a list of 10 bands and singers that use the accordion from time to time to create new sounds.

Accordions are fun instruments. They can be used in classical music by artists like Tian Jianan or in concert by pop, rock, and folk groups. They're so versatile that you never know when and where they might pop up. Tian...

That’s a lot of red hair!

30 "Annies" mobbed the 2015 Lafayette Christmas Parade – accompanied by Miss Hannigan, Rooster, and a 1933 Packard Eight limousine – to promote Annie the Musical at Purdue University this spring. View the slideshow below: Annie the Musical at Purdue...

Happy Holidays from the 2015-16 Season artists! Here are some classic songs to get you into the Holiday spirit from some of this Season’s featured artists.

Happy Holidays! The artists of the 2015-16 Season are here to help you prepare for a fun and relaxing holiday with five holiday classic favorites. 1. Cécile McLorin Salvant With large vocal range and plenty of jazz, Cécile McLorin Salvant...

Have a question about making your year-end gift to Convos? These guidelines were designed with you in mind.

Our wonderful, fabulous Friends of Convocations – people like YOU! – keep showing your appreciation with gifts and ticket purchases that help us bring artists and audiences together in our community. If you haven’t yet made your annual contribution, or...

THANK YOU to our loyal audience members, who have purchased more than 26,000 tickets and counting for the 2015-16 season.

THANK YOU to our loyal audience members, who have purchased more than 26,000 tickets and counting for the 2015-16 season. THANK YOU to our dedicated Convocations Volunteer Network , Student Concert Committee and TEDxPurdueU students, who have volunteered a combined  2,000 hours this semester....