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HIGHLIGHTING: ALL- C A M P U S & C O M M U N I T Y C H O R ALE | H E AR T & S O UL | PURDUE B ELL S | PURDUE VAR S I T Y G LEE CLUB | PURDUE T T E S | UNIVE R SI T Y CHOIR
YOUR S I N SONG
A P UBLI C AT I O N
SPRING
2021
FR O M P UR D UE M USI C AL
O R G AN I Z AT I O N S
Heart & Soul students perform “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” as a Zoom choir
during the virtual Christmas Show production. Photo provided by Jack Klink
Dear Friends,
As I look forward to a new year and the beginning of the PMO Produces
spring semester, one word comes to mind when I reflect
on the year 2020: gratitude.
First-Ever Virtual
I have no doubt that the events of the past year have taken a
Christmas Show
toll on all of us in ways we never thought possible. Our PMO For the first time since its inaugural
family, both in West Lafayette and around the world, has performance 87 years ago, the Purdue
endured inarguably one of the most difficult years that will Christmas Show was produced virtually
occur during our lifetime. Even though we may not be “out of last year and streamed online to millions
the woods” just yet, I’d like to share some highlights from the of viewers around the world.
fall semester that encompass the strength and determination demonstrated by
our PMO students and the resilience of the Purdue Boilermaker spirit. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic,
PMO began the journey of creating this
Beginning last summer, our students and staff prepared for one of the most virtual performance last March, when the
trying semesters in the history of higher education. While we knew there University announced news of the campus
would be many changes to our typical performance schedule, we were unsure shutdown and shift to remote learning. To
of what experiences the PMO staff could provide for our students, both here make this video production possible, the
on campus and for those students studying remotely across the country. While PMO staff took extraordinary steps to
many questions remained unanswered, we were determined to continue ensure that student health and safety were
providing opportunities for our students to learn, perform and grow together, the top priorities and to produce a video
despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. that would be inspiring to all who watched.
As I think about all that our students and staff accomplished in 2020, I’m In addition to the creative solutions
filled with pride and admiration for their tenacity to embrace challenges implemented during the rehearsal process,
head-on and to make the best of a situation that was certainly not ideal. By the Christmas Show production process
implementing creative solutions including custom face masks, protective was unlike anything PMO has undertaken
shields and proper social distancing, our ensembles were able to continue before. “We were up against elements
rehearsing outdoors underneath tents, in the parking lot and on the front lawn that were certainly out of our control,”
of Bailey Hall. Despite the heat, rain and unavoidable construction noises said Bill Griffel.
nearby, I never once heard our students complain. They were always grateful
just to have the opportunity to gather safely and participate in one of their
ALEX HARTE LAUREN PENGIEL REED DAVISSON
favorite activities: making music together.
Even though our performance schedule was limited, our PMO staff worked
tirelessly to create performances for you to enjoy through virtual livestream
concerts on campus, including our first-ever virtual Christmas Show
production. In addition, the PMO staff created unique opportunities for our
students to participate in civic engagement activities and renewed our
shared dedication to being an anti-racist organization while celebrating
diversity in all its forms.
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In a year when much remains uncertain, one thing is abundantly clear to me:
for Our Broadway
None of these performance opportunities and outside-the-classroom
experiences would be possible without your loyal support. Cabaret Virtual
I hope you’ll stay connected with PMO as we strive to provide innovative ways Performance
for our students to perform. Now more than ever, we are incredibly grateful for Thanks to the support of generous PMO
your support of this organization that I am humbled to lead. donors, several featured students will
Be well, stay safe, Boiler Up and Hail Purdue! share the virtual stage with legendary
Broadway performers this spring!
“We are so grateful to have the opportunity
to work with these talented performers
and choreographers,” said Scott Hines, the
William E. Griffel
Albert P. Stewart Director of Purdue Musical Organizations
Glee Club Assistant Director and Director
Jack Calhoun Director of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club of the Broadway Cabaret Performance.
Before joining the PMO staff in 2015,
Hines worked as a freelance director,
2PMO Donors
Provide Fee-Free
Experiences for
Students
Thanks to our donors’
PMO Express performs outside Hovde Hall
generous support of PMO’s
during the virtual Christmas Show production. Greatest Needs fund, we
were able to provide the
“Our students and staff persevered,” “The unwavering hard work and sacrifice following enhancements
Griffel said, “all the while smiling from the PMO staff, financial support
underneath their face masks with a from our incredibly generous PMO for our students last year:
grateful attitude to be able to continue alumni and donors, our professional
making music together.” instrumentalists in the Christmas
Show Orchestra, and the strength,
PMO would like to thank the Protect dedication and incredible talent of our AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Purdue Safety Committee partners on PMO students made it possible for us for all ensembles to
campus, as well as the Provost and to produce this truly ‘Different Kind of use during outdoor
Student Life offices for their support Christmas’ Show,” said Griffel. rehearsals
of our students and program. This
performance was funded entirely with To view the virtual production, visit:
donations from the PMO family and
Purdue community. PMO would like
to thank all of the supporters who
purdue.edu/pmo/christmas-show/ INDIVIDUAL IPADS
for the Purdue Bells
generously donated to make this virtual to use during
production possible! rehearsals, classes
and exams
SYDNEY THOMA JET TERRY CAITLYN CASS ADIN DOVE FIONA GANNON
NEW COSTUMES
for the Purduettes,
which were provided
fee-free to students
choreographer, accompanist, arranger PMO is excited to share that this donor-
and vocalist in Nashville, New York City funded program will culminate with PMO is proud to announce that
and Decatur, Illinois. For the past 25 our students performing alongside thanks to support from alumni and
years, Hines has been on the staff of living legend Norm Lewis of Porgy and friends, all fees related to costumes,
Showchoir Camps of America, Rising Bess and Phantom of the Opera fame! equipment and travel have been
Stars Show Choir Camp and Eastern Unique performances like this are funded eliminated to provide an entirely
Illinois University Summer Music Camps. 100% through private donations, and fee-free experience for our students.
Additionally, he has adjudicated and PMO is ever grateful for your continued We could not provide these
served as a clinician for several music support to make once-in-a-lifetime incredible opportunities without your
contests throughout the country. opportunities like this possible! continued support!
Thanks to his professional experiences Details about how to view this virtual
and industry connections, Hines performance will be available in February.
arranged for PMO students to attend To learn more about the Broadway
online, customized workshops and Cabaret Performance, including student
virtual 1:1 coaching sessions with bios and song titles, visit:
talented Broadway performers and
choreographers, including Judy McLane,
Josh Rhodes, Taylor Iman Jones and
bit.ly/PMOBroadway
Laura Osnes. Please note: this link is case sensitive
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YOUR PMO STAFF SERVING STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND DONORS
Beth McCuskey, Ed.D. Chrissy Crawley Jake Stensberg
Vice Provost for Student Life Marketing & Communications Coordinator Assistant Director, Purduettes and University Choir
Director, All-Campus & Community Chorale and
Katherine Sermersheim, Ph.D. Kim Delks
PMO Kids Choir
Dean of Students Account Clerk
William E. Griffel Scott Hines Hadley Thomas
Director of Development, Purdue Research Foundation
Albert P. Stewart Director of Purdue Musical Assistant Director, Purdue Varsity Glee Club
Organizations, Jack Calhoun Director of the
Rachel Mirkin Jeff Vallier
Purdue Varsity Glee Club Director, Purduettes, University Choir and Recruitment
Scheduling & Events Coordinator
Rhonda Blacklock Debbie Siciliano Kris Webster
Director, Purdue Bells and Heart & Soul Senior Administrative Assistant
Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, Purdue
Brittney Bowers Student Life Colton Withers
Business Manager Associate Director, Purdue Musical Organizations
Director, Administration & External Relations
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Purdue Day of Giving
April 28, 2021
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