Podcast Episode 117 – Jay Gephart
SUMMARY
“This Is Purdue,” the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.
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STRATEGY
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright Chair of Purdue Bands & Orchestras, conductor of Purdue Wind Ensemble and director of the “All-American” Marching Band.
The prestigious marching band is known as the heartbeat of the university, with Jay serving as its fifth director. In this episode you will:
- Hear about the legacy Jay hopes to leave as he steps down at the end of the 2024 season.
- Journey around the world celebrating the incredible events where the “All-American” Marching Band has performed, such as the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics; the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin; the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City; and the Indianapolis 500.
- Discover some of Jay’s favorite band traditions — including the storied “Block P” formation, which has been used since 1907 when the band broke with the tradition of marching exclusively in military formations.
- Look back on the marching band’s greatest performances from over the years, like the beloved halftime shows, one of which even included an homage to an iconic movie franchise. Hint: Stormtroopers took charge of the World’s Largest Drum, and Purdue Pete Skywalker had to battle Darth Hoosier.
- Learn who makes the incredible alumni base of the marching band unique — from Neil Armstrong to Orville Redenbacher to the dedicated members who give back again and again and again.
Don’t miss this episode celebrating Jay Gephart’s leadership and impact on Purdue Bands & Orchestras.
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- 🥇 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics 🦃 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin🏁 Indianapolis 500 What do these events have in common? The #Purdue “All-American” Marching Band! Listen as @PurdueAAMB director Jay Gephart reflects on some of his favorite performances, traditions and memories on our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode. <link>
- From the pregame show to the halftime show — a @PurdueFootball game day wouldn’t feel the same without the #Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. 🏈🎺 Celebrate @PurdueAAMB director Jay Gephart with us on our latest #ThisIsPurdue podcast. Hear more about his favorite traditions, around-the-world trips and legendary performances as he prepares to step down as the fifth “All-American” Marching Band director at the end of 2024. Share your favorite marching band memory, formation or song below! ⬇️ <link>
- “Being part of Purdue’s ‘All-American’ Marching Band has been the joy of my life.” Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright chair of Purdue Bands & Orchestras, conductor of the Purdue Wind Ensemble and director of the “All-American” Marching Band, joins #ThisIsPurdue to discuss his legacy, favorite performances and what being part of @PurdueAAMB, the heartbeat of the university, has meant to him over the years.🎧 Listen now: <link>
- What do these events have in common? 🥇 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics 🦃 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin 🏁 Indianapolis 500. The #Purdue “All-American” Marching Band! Listen as @purduebands director Jay Gephart reflects on some of his favorite performances, traditions and memories on our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode. 🔗 in bio.
- 🏈 ➕ 🎺 🟰 💛🖤From the pregame show to the halftime show — a @BoilerFootball game day wouldn’t feel the same without the #Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. Celebrate @purduebands director Jay Gephart with us on our latest #ThisIsPurdue podcast. Hear more about his favorite traditions, around-the-world trips and legendary performances as he prepares to step down as the fifth “All-American” Marching Band director at the end of 2024. Share your favorite marching band memory, formation or song in the comments below! ⬇️ Listen at the 🔗 in bio. #ThisIsPurdue #BoilerUp
- The joy of his life. The heartbeat of the university. The #Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. 💛 Director of the @purduebands “All-American” Marching Band Jay Gephart joins #ThisIsPurdue to discuss his legacy, favorite performances and what being part of the heartbeat of the university has meant to him over the years. 🎧 Listen at the 🔗 in bio.
- Did you know the #Purdue “All-American” Marching Band performed at the 2008 Olympics? Listen as @PurdueBands director Jay Gephart reflects on some of his favorite performances on our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode. Listen today. ⬇️ <link>
- .@BoilerFootball game day wouldn’t be the same without @PurdueBands. Find out director Jay Gephart’s favorite historic traditions, around-the-world trips and legendary performances on #ThisIsPurdue. Plus, share your favorite marching band memory or performance! ⬇️ <link>
- “Being part of Purdue’s ‘All-American’ Marching Band has been the joy of my life.” Jay Gephart, director of @PurdueBands, joins #ThisIsPurdue to discuss what being part of the heartbeat of the university has meant to him. 🎧 Listen now: <link>
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