Experience PMO
Are you interested in being a part of a professional entertainment organization as a Purdue student? Then PMO is for you!
PMO provides opportunities for friendships, scholarships, travel, leadership, networking and much, much more. Before you audition to be a part of PMO, we encourage you to learn more about our program and the opportunities we offer. Which ensemble would you like to learn more about?
Purdue Varsity Glee Club |
Purduettes |
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Purdue Bells |
University Choir |
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All Campus & Community Chorale |
Heart & Soul |
Instrumentalists |
Purdue Varsity Glee Club
For more than 110 years, the all-male Purdue Varsity Glee Club has inspired audiences around the world with their voices, charisma and high standards of performance excellence.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit a rehearsal before auditioning. Rehearsals are Monday through Friday from 11:30am – 12:20pm (EST) on the 3rd floor of PMO. Please e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier in advance of your visit so he can let the director know you’re coming.
We also encourage you to come and see the Purdue Varsity Glee Club perform live. PMO provides FREE TICKETS to prospective students and their families at many shows throughout the year.
Please take a look at our online performance calendar to see if we'll be in your area and e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier to request your free tickets. If we won't be in your area, but you'd like to see an upcoming show, please e-mail Jeff Vallier.
You can learn more about the Purdue Varsity Glee Club's traditions, history and recent tours as well as check out photos, recordings and videos by visiting the Purdue Varsity Glee Club's ensemble page.
Our F.A.Q. page contains additional information about our program.
If you have any questions or would like to talk with a current student performer in the Purdue Varsity Glee Club, please don’t hesitate to contact Jeremy Chance. Jeremy is a Senior from Hammond, Indiana studying Journalism and Public Relations. He looks forward to hearing from you!
Ready to learn about the audition process? If so, please click here
Purduettes
The Purduettes, our women’s glee club, has made Purdue proud since 1942 performing an eclectic repertoire of jazz, country, pop, show tunes, classics and more.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit a rehearsal before auditioning. Rehearsals are Monday through Friday from 11:30am – 12:20pm (EST) on the 4th floor of PMO. Please e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier in advance of your visit so he can let the director know you’re coming.
We also encourage you to come and see the Purduettes perform live. PMO provides FREE TICKETS to prospective students and their families at many shows throughout the year.
Please take a look at our online performance calendar to see if we'll be in your area and e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier to request your free tickets. If we won't be in your area, but you'd like to see an upcoming show, please e-mail Jeff Vallier.
You can learn more about the Purduettes' traditions, history and recent tours as well as check out photos and recordings by visiting the Purduettes' ensemble page.
Our F.A.Q. page contains additional information about our program.
If you have any questions or would like to talk with a current student performer in the Purduettes, please don’t hesitate to contact Tina Tzinares. Tina is a Junior from Burr Ridge, Illinois studying Business Management. She looks forward to hearing from you!
Ready to learn about the audition process? If so, please click here
Purdue Bells
Since 1979, the Purdue Bells have blended traditional handbell ringing with innovative techniques to play styles from classical to jazz.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit a rehearsal before auditioning. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30pm – 2:45pm (EST) on the 4th floor of PMO. Please e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier in advance of your visit so he can let the director know you’re coming.
We also encourage you to come and see the Purdue Bells perform live. PMO provides FREE TICKETS to prospective students and their families at many shows throughout the year.
Please take a look at our online performance calendar to see if we'll be in your area and e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier to request your free tickets. If we won't be in your area, but you'd like to see an upcoming show, please e-mail Jeff Vallier.
You can learn more about the Purdue Bells' traditions and history as well as check out photos and recordings by visiting the Purdue Bells' ensemble page.
Our F.A.Q. page contains additional information about our program.
If you have any questions or would like to talk with a current student performer in the Purdue Bells, please don’t hesitate to contact Danielle Yu. Danielle is a Sophomore from Egg Harbor City, New Jersey studying SLHS and Linguistics. She looks forward to hearing from you!
Ready to learn about the audition process? If so, please click here
University Choir
University Choir offers a unique look and sound and proudly continues the already-established tradition of musical excellence with style and flair. This mixed-voice large ensemble features traditional sacred and secular choral works and concert choir repertoire, while also offering a unique mix of jazz, pop, country, novelty, and patriotic selections.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit a University Choir rehearsal before auditioning. Rehearsals are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30pm - 2:20pm (EST) on the 3rd floor of PMO. Please e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier in advance of your visit so he can let the director know you’re coming.
We also encourage you to come and see University Choir perform live. To find out when you can see University Choir in concert for FREE, please e-mail Jeff Vallier.
You can learn more about University Choir and check out photos by visiting the ensemble page.
If you have any questions, please contact William Griffel, University Choir Director. He looks forward to hearing from you!
Ready to learn about the audition process? If so, please click here
All Campus & Community Chorale
The All Campus & Community Chorale, or AC3, is for those who love to sing and are looking for a small time commitment. AC3 performs a broad range of musical styles with rehearsals once a week and two concerts each year.
Prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members and friends are encouraged to visit an AC3 rehearsal before auditioning. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at 7-9pm (EST) on the 3rd floor of PMO. Please e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier in advance of your visit so he can let the director know you’re coming.
We also encourage you to come and see AC3 perform live. To find out when you can see AC3 in concert for FREE, please e-mail Jeff Vallier.
You can learn more about AC3 and check out photos by visiting the ensemble page.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Vallier, All Campus & Community Chorale Director. He looks forward to hearing from you!
Ready to learn about the audition process? If so, please click here
Heart & Soul
Heart & Soul is an uplifting, inspirational ensemble performing gospel, jazz, R&B, pop and Latin.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit a Heart & Soul rehearsal before auditioning. Rehearsals are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 10:30-11:20am (EST) on the 3rd floor of PMO. Please e-mail PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier in advance of your visit so he can let the director know you’re coming.
We also encourage you to come and see Heart & Soul perform live. To find out when you can see Heart & Soul in concert for FREE, please e-mail Jeff Vallier.
You can learn more about Heart & Soul and check out photos by visiting the ensemble page.
If you have any questions, please contact Jon Ranard, Heart & Soul Director. He looks forward to hearing from you!
Ready to learn about the audition process? If so, please click here
Instrumentalists
Most of PMO’s ensembles offer opportunities for instrumentalists, especially percussionists and bass players. If you are an instrumentalist and are interested in playing for a PMO ensemble, please schedule an audition. You can also contact PMO Recruitment Director Jeff Vallier to inquire about opportunities currently available for instrumentalists.