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Before you ask any questions, check out our FAQs page! 
We've done our best to answer all of the basic questions here. If you can't find an answer there, then ask us!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS >

Have unanswered questions? Email a Student Leader!


Drumline Section Leader and Drum Crew Captain - Josh Siegel
siegel2@purdue.edu


  • Senior studying Computer Science
  • Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
  • Fun Fact: I've been sailing since I was 10!
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Snare Segment Leader - Ethan Heikens
eheikens@purdue.edu
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  • 5th-Year Senior studying Mechanical Engineering
  • Hometown: Franklin, Indiana
  • Fun Fact: I'm an Eagle Scout!
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Tenor Segment Leader - Nick Haythorn
nhaythor@purdue.edu
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  • Senior studying Computer Engineering
  • Hometown: Zionsville, Indiana
  • Fun Fact: I also play Tenor Saxophone!
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Bass Segment Leader - Brad Nethercutt
bnether@purdue.edu
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  • Junior studying Physics & Creative Writing
  • Hometown: Warsaw, Indiana
  • Fun Fact: I'm also an officer in the Purdue Astronomy Club!
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Cymbal Segment Leader - Zach Momeyer
zmomeyer@purdue.edu
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  • Senior studying Dietetics: Nutrition, Fitness, & Health
  • Hometown: Warsaw, Indiana
  • Fun fact: I've studied abroad in Australia!
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Or ask Dr. Nave directly!

Director of Percussion at Purdue University - Dr. Pam Nave
​pjnave@purdue.edu
MORE ABOUT DR. NAVE >
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