Jermaine Hill began directing Heart & Soul in the fall of 2013. The ensemble continued to participate in the Purdue Christmas Show as a featured group but began exclusively utilizing only talents from its own membership roster, further establishing its lasting presence and contributions within the Purdue Musical Organizations family. Upon the departure of Derrick Williams in 2008, Jon Ranard assumed leadership responsibilities for Heart & Soul. It was a smash hit and the beginning of a new tradition, with many listing Heart & Soul’s performance as a program highlight.

In 2005, Heart & Soul made their first appearance as part of the annual Purdue Christmas Show, performing Quincy Jones’s version of the Hallelujah Chorus. In their first year alone, they were featured performers for the President’s Council, (then) Governor Mitch Daniels's Prayer Breakfast, Purdue Jazz on Indianapolis Circle, and appeared on the Channel 18 (WLFI) Morning News. Under the initial direction of Purdue Varsity Glee Club alum Derrick Williams, Heart & Soul premiered as part of Homecoming festivities in 2004 and began a rich and varied performance schedule as part of PMO. Representing a cross-section of multi-cultural and musical backgrounds, the members of Heart & Soul encompass undergraduate and graduate students alike, with majors ranging from nursing and engineering to education and science.

Heart & Soul, a mixed-voice ensemble featuring 25-30 singers and instrumental accompaniment, primarily celebrates gospel, sacred, and inspirational music, while incorporating jazz, pop, Latin and R&B selections, to broaden the repertoire for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The fall semester of 2004 saw the addition of another vocal ensemble to the Purdue Musical Organizations roster.

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