Category: 2015-16 Season

Tian Jianan Program

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

Harpeth Rising brings “chambergrass” to Carnahan Hall

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

A smiling child with curly red hair, dressed in a red dress with a white collar, sits on the floor next to a brown and white dog against a plain white background.

‘Annie’ will make a triumphant return to Purdue

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.

Tian Jianan is a 21-year-old virtuoso of the bayan, a chromatic button-keyboard accordion. Her performance is part of the 2016 Chinese New Year celebration at Purdue.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Purdue

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

Five women musicians pose together with their instruments, including a double bass, trumpet, saxophone, and drumsticks, against a plain white background. They are smiling and dressed in black and white attire.

Take 5 with DIVA Jazz Orchestra

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

DIVA Jazz Orchestra kicks off Purdue Jazz Festival

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.

David Bowie, Philip Glass, and modern music influence

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

10 artists that have featured the accordion

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.

Kids dressed as Annie in the 2016 Lafayette Christmas Parade

Annie mobs the 2015 Lafayette Christmas Parade

That’s a lot of red hair!

Red text reads “CONVOS” with “PURDUE CONVOCATIONS” below it. White snowflakes are lightly overlaid on the letters, giving a winter or holiday theme.

Five classic holiday favorites

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.

It’s the most generous time of the year!

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

Thank you for being a part of the Convocations community!

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