Convos Stories

February 13, 2013

The Joffrey Ballet–America’s Dance Company of Firsts

Did you know that the Joffrey Ballet has achieved many firsts throughout the years? 1. First dance company to perform at the White House at Jacqueline Kennedy’s invitation 2. First to appear on American television 3. First classical dance company...

February 13, 2013

What is LIC?

Ever since the Student Concert Committee announced that we were bringing Life in Color to Purdue, campus has been filled with the question of  "What is Life in Color?" Well, today we'd like to answer that: Formally known as Dayglow, Life...

February 11, 2013

SCC Member of the Week: Eric Ballard

Name: Eric Ballard Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology Position in the SCC: Marketing Officer What Has the SCC Done for You: The SCC has allowed me to learn how the music industry works and has given me a new understanding of music business. I never...

February 10, 2013

2013 Grammys!

From the Red Carpet to the inside of the Staples Center, there is something indisputably whimsical about the Grammy Awards. To watch all of these  individuals gain recognition for their talent and success is something to be cherished. For many of us, our...

February 10, 2013

Student of the Week: Cody Rainwater

Name: Cody Rainwater Major: Visual Communications Design What You're Listening to Now: A lot of Pretty Lights, Gramatik, Paper Diamond, GRiZ, SAVOY, moe., Umphrey's McGee Best Music Related Experience: A group of us were just talking today about the 1st time we...

February 7, 2013

SCC Songs of the Week: 2/6 – 2/12

Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found atwww.convocations.org/portfolio/scc/...

February 6, 2013

Pipa: A Closer Look at the Chinese Lute

A tour featuring The Knights, a collective and shifting ensemble of friends from the chamber music scene in Brooklyn, and Wu Man, the world’s most well-known virtuoso on the pipa (sometimes called the Chinese lute) might seem unusual at first....

February 5, 2013

Price is Right Registration

How will the registration process work? Registration takes place day of show, prior to the performance.
Beginning  at 11 am on Sunday, February 17, each eligible person who would like the opportunity to be selected to play will provide their first...

February 4, 2013

SCC Member of the Week: Jason Diamant

Name: Jason Diamant Major: Communication Greek/Club Affiliation: Pi Kappa Phi Position in the Student Concert Committee: Marketing Director What Has the SCC Done For You: The SCC gives me the opportunity to represent students and let them experience world-class talent for little cost. I have...

February 3, 2013

Student of the Week: Brendan Powers

  Name: Brendan Powers Major: Graduate Student in Biochemistry Greek/Club Affiliation: N/A Favorite Musician: My favorite musician of the week is Feed Me (also known as Spor) who is a dubstep/electronic/drum and bass artist. This week I basically listened to Death By Robot...

January 31, 2013

SCC Songs of the Week 1/30 – 2/5

Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found atwww.convocations.org/portfolio/scc/...

January 30, 2013

Drum Roll Please! … Life in Color is Coming to Purdue!

You asked the SCC for something different? Well we brought it and it comes with paint. Life in Color featuring Krewella is coming to Purdue on April 18th, 2013. This unique event blends paint and music to make an unforgettable...