Longhorn Alumni Band Weekend

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

To expedite Saturday morning’s rehearsal, it is imperative that we have a good idea of how many participants we will have on the field in advance of Band Day Weekend. For that reason, online registration closes at 11:59 PM Central Time on Tuesday, 10/20/2026.

Remember that while late registration is allowed up until Friday evening, 10/30/2026, those members registering after the 10/20/2026 deadline will not receive membership perks on Band Day and will not have a marching spot in the show.

For those who participate in late registration and for those who prefer not to march but would like to play during halftime (as indicated during registration), we will have a playing block on the field much like we did last year. Those marching will appreciate the boost of sound from the playing block!!

BAND DAY FEES

We are excited to be able to keep the Band Day fee at $35 for 2026.

To register for Band Day, all members must be current with their annual LHAB membership dues. If you graduated or left LHB in 2026, your LHAB membership dues and Band Day registration are FREE. For LHAB members who renewed their membership at the Legacy, Grandioso, or Big Bertha levels, your Band Day registration is also waived. While Band Day registration fees are waived for these groups, you must still register for Band Day and, if you choose, purchase meal & guest football tickets or other LHAB Band Day items during your online registration so we can properly plan for those events. 

If members are not current with their dues, they will be directed to the Membership site before being able to access the Band Day Registration site.

Below is a list of available LHAB membership levels and their benefits.

Spouse in LHAB?

If you and your spouse are both in LHAB, you will both need to choose your membership level and renew individually unless one spouse selects the Calypso level or higher. If a spouse renews at the Calypso level or higher, the renewal for the linked spouse will be applied and updated shortly after your membership renewal is complete. 

Each spouse will need to register independently for Band Day. When either spouse registers for Band Day, they will see info about the other spouse and whether they have renewed and/or registered yet with their purchases.

REFUND POLICY 

The LHAB Membership dues billing cycle runs with our fiscal year which is July 1st to June 30th. Any cancellations or membership level changes made after the start of the current membership billing cycle (on or after July 1^st that year) will be applied to the upcoming year membership dues billing cycle. 

As an example, a membership level change requested on October 1, 2026 (after July 1^st), would apply to the 2027 membership billing cycle, rather than being retroactively applied to the 2026 membership billing cycle.

Refunds and cancellations for extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to request a refund or believe there is an error in what you were charged, please contact us. 

CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT

Members are reminded that we participate in game day activities at the pleasure and discretion of LHB Leadership and UT Athletics. We attend these functions as guests and should conduct ourselves accordingly. The Code of Ethics portion of the LHAB Handbook has been amended to include specific language to address these expectations. Members will be required to acknowledge as well as agree to be accountable for the content when registering for Band Day. Let’s all have a great, fun-filled, stress-free reunion!! 

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

The QR Code on the back of your Band Day badge will take you to the most up-to-date schedule.

Welcome to the 2026 Alumni Band Day Weekend! Stop by the Band Hall where you’ll see our volunteers working Check-in and Late Registration (remember to thank our volunteers for their time and effort in making this weekend a success) and be sure to collect your registration packet, which will include your weekend badge, meal tickets, guest football tickets, and LHAB Membership level perks at the Check-in tables. 

Please make every effort to check in and pick up registration materials and instruments on Friday evening, then head on over to the Friday Night Tailgate on the Band Hall lawn & breezeway. Saturday’s schedule will be quite busy so it is recommended to collect your registration packet and instrument rental, if applicable, on Friday.

This is a tentative schedule that assumes a 7pm kick-off. Currently, the game is slated to kick off between 5-7pm. A finalized Saturday schedule will be made available shortly after the kick-off time is confirmed.

FRIDAY NIGHT TAILGATE 

When October 30th, 2026

Time 5:30 PM to 8 PM

Where On the lawn and breezeway at the Band Hall/Music Building

Who LHAB + family/friends who RSVP during Registration

Attendance: RSVP for you and your guests for the Friday Night Tailgate via your registration submission for Band Day 2026. 

NOTE: If you would like to attend the Friday Night Tailgate but do not plan on marching, you should continue with registration, select the option to not march, and RSVP for you + guests for the Friday Night Tailgate.

To keep our event LHAB only (this is an outdoor event after all and anyone can walk up), your Band Day badge must be worn while you’re attending the Friday Night Tailgate. Volunteers serving beverages will be looking for your badge to verify you are LHAB. 

Drink Tickets: LHAB will be serving beer, wine, and appetizers at the Friday Night Tailgate, along with non-alcoholic beverages, water, and sodas. To ensure everyone stays safe and arrives on time for rehearsal on Saturday, everyone will receive 2 drink tickets in their registration packet if your RSVP was for yourself. If your RSVP is for 2 or more, your registration packet will include 4 drink tickets. Tickets will be the only way to get beer or wine, so be sure to register if you plan to attend. A cash bar will not be available. BYOB is prohibited for this event. 

Guests: Children, other family members, and/or friends are welcome to the Friday Night Tailgate and should be included in the RSVP during registration so that we can prepare accordingly for the event. 

Parking: Park at your discretion. This map shows campus garages and other lots; be sure to read parking restrictions as LHAB will not be responsible for citations or towing. LHAB members who earned parking privileges by renewing their membership at Wabash, Grandioso, or Big Bertha levels will receive separate instructions.

TO OUR SPONSORS – THANK YOU!

We greatly appreciate the community support for our Friday Night Tailgate and beyond. A huge Horns Up to:

VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING 

Will be Held Virtually on Sunday, October 25th.

The LHAB Annual Meeting will be live-streamed so that all members can attend even if they do not plan to attend Alumni Band Day. The meeting will be on Sunday, October 25th, from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. CDT.

We hope you will join us to hear updates on all our accomplishments over the past year, hear from special guests, and get a peek at what’s in store for the year ahead!

You can bookmark this URL now so that you are ready Sunday, October 25th: https://lhab.org/meeting 

SATURDAY REHEARSAL – BUBBLE

For the opening halftime chart and an animation showing LHAB’s halftime show, click here.

Children or other family members are not allowed on the field during a rehearsal or performance, including the Bubble. If you bring children to Alumni Band Weekend, please arrange for their care. LHAB cannot be responsible for child care and only members of LHB or LHAB are allowed on the field during rehearsals and performances.

BYORefreshments if you want water during rehearsal, as it will not be provided. 

SATURDAY MEAL – POK-E-JO’S

We’re excited to welcome back Pok-e-Jo’s as our Band Day meal partner! A longtime friend of LHB and LHAB, Pok-e-Jo’s will once again serve up their signature Texas BBQ for our Saturday lunch, and we’re happy to share that we’re keeping the price at $20/plate.

For LHAB members who renewed their membership at Calypso, Wabash, Grandioso, or Big Bertha levels, your Band Day registration will reflect the number of meal tickets received.

Wristbands for the number of meals will be included in your registration packet and must be relinquished when you receive your meal.

The buffet menu includes: 

Meats: Brisket and sausage

Sides: Pinto beans, coleslaw, and mac-n-cheese

Vegan/vegetarian option: Chef salad plus sides mentioned above. Please indicate during registration if you wish to order this option.

Drinks: Iced tea, lemonade, and water

Dessert: White chocolate macadamia nut cookies

MUSIC

We anticipate we will be using our traditionals in the show and those listed below in the stands. We will alert LHAB of any new arrangements as they are available so you can download your part from the LHAB website and practice it before arriving for Band Day. Paper copies of music will not be available, so warm up your chops and your memory or download music if you wish. 

LHAB members can access music downloads via the LHAB Member Login HERE. 

Please be prepared to play:

• Calypso
• Deep in the Heart of Texas
• The Eyes of Texas
• March Grandioso
• March of the Longhorns
• Rawhide
• Texas Fight
• UT Detroit
• Victory
• Wabash Cannonball
• We Are the Champions
• William Tell
• Yellow Rose of Texas

PARKING 

Friday Parking: Park at your discretion. This map shows campus garages and other lots; be sure to read parking restrictions as LHAB will not be responsible for citations or towing. 

LHAB members who earned parking privileges by renewing their membership at Grandioso or Big Bertha levels will receive separate instructions.

Saturday Parking: 

Parking will be available at the LAZ Parking lot at 701 W 51st St. for $10. This is the same location used last year. A shuttle service will be provided for your convenience (see next section for details).

LHAB members who earned parking benefits by renewing their membership at the Wabash, Grandioso, or Big Bertha levels will receive separate instructions prior to Band Day Weekend. 

LHAB will not be responsible for citations or towing for vehicles parked outside of the permit allowance. 

Click here to purchase your parking spot

• Select ‘UT vs Mississippi State (special rate)’ for $10
• Click Next
• Enter your Vehicle Information, Contact Information, and Payment Method details
• Click ‘Pay $10.00’

SHUTTLE SERVICE 

LHAB will continue to offer a shuttle service before rehearsal and after the game between the LAZ lot and campus. 

The two buses will begin service at 8:30 AM from the LAZ lot. We recommend arriving as early as possible to prevent showing up late to rehearsal. 

After the game, the shuttle buses will provide service from the corner of Robert Dedman and Dean Keeton back to the LAZ lot. 

Shuttle bus stop signs will be placed along the roadside indicating where the shuttle bus will stop and will also have ‘LHAB Shuttle’ signs in the windows for identification.

LIMITED MOBILITY ASSISTANCE 

Anyone who requires assistance and will NOT be participating in the March Down may go directly to Gate 16 at the glass doors to the Hall of Honor approximately one (1) hour before kick-off. You will need to be in full uniform (including your vest) and have a ticket. You will be met at the Gate by LHAB members to escort you to the elevators and provide directions on how to get to your seats. 

UT Transportation provides a golf cart service for those who have mobility issues. There is a stand on Robert Dedman, near the Band Hall. 

If you need assistance before, during or after a game at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, contact Fan Services at 512-471-7323 or FanServices@athletics.utexas.edu for more information. You may also visit the Fan Services page here. 

INSTRUMENT CASES & STORAGE 

On Saturday, please leave anything you do not plan to bring into the stadium in your car or at home (including your personal horn cases).

There will be LIMITED storage in the Orchestra Room on Saturday. Those who are renting instruments with cases will be able to leave cases in the Orchestra Room. There will be no access to the Orchestra Room during or prior to the end of the game. 

INSTRUMENT, FLAG, & SILK RENTAL

All LHAB members who need to rent an Instrument, Percussion, or flag (Big Flag or Silk) can reserve one during registration on a first-come-first-served basis. You must register and reserve an Instrument, Percussion or Flag in advance as we will only be bringing the number that have been pre-reserved from our storage facility to campus. If there are no instruments available when you register, please send us a message and we will look for options. Online registration closes at 11:59 PM Central Time on Tuesday, 10/20/2026. 

Please pay attention to the instructions (below) about mouthpieces, drumsticks, etc. that you will need to bring. 

Instrument/Percussion – Rental $15.

• Friday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM– Check-out will take place on the sidewalk on the north side of Music Building East (MBE), up from the Bertha doors. 
  • If you collect your instrument on Friday, you will be responsible for keeping it safe, bringing it on Saturday, and returning it after the game to the same location. 
• Instrument check-out on Saturday will be from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, tentatively near the entrance to the Bubble on Red River. 
• Instrument/Percussion Check-in will take place after we march back from the stadium at the area on the north side of MBE near the UHaul Trucks. Bring the instrument and case (if appropriate) to this area to check it in. Be sure to acquire the receipt confirming the instrument was returned.
• There will be no early access to the Band Hall during the game. If you plan to leave before the game’s conclusion, please arrange with a friend to check in your instrument. 

Big Flags and Silks – Rental $10. 

• ALL members of the Big Flag and Silk sections are expected to rent flags at the time of registration.
• Check-out will be at the Bubble before rehearsal. Please arrive early for rehearsal to get your flags. 
• Check-in for both Big Flags and Silks will take place at the U-Haul truck at the Bertha doors after the game. There will be no early access to the U-Haul truck during the game. If you plan to leave before the game’s conclusion, please arrange with a friend to return your Big Flag or Silk. 

Instruments, Percussion and Flags available to rent:

• Sousaphone – Bring your own mouthpiece
• Marching French Horn – Bring your own mouthpiece
• Euphonium/Baritone – Bring your own mouthpiece, as below
  • Marching Baritone – Small Shank Mouthpiece
  • Upright Baritone – Small Shank Mouthpiece
  • Marching Euphonium – Large Shank Mouthpiece
• Percussion – Bring your own Sticks
  • 14” Snare
  • Tenors – Six-drum sets
  • Bass Drum – different sizes
  • Cymbals
• Flags
  • Big Flags – we have a mixture of leather and woven-web straps
  • Silks – no straps needed

LHAB/LHB INSTRUMENT/FLAG RENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following is your acceptance of this agreement upon pickup of your rented instrument: As a Renter of any Longhorn Alumni Band or UT Longhorn Band (LHAB/LHB) owned instrument, Big Flag, and/or Silk, I accept responsibility and liability for the loss or damage of the rented instrument and/or flag beyond ordinary wear and tear. In the event of loss, theft, or damage beyond repair of the instrument and/or flag while in my possession, I agree to reimburse LHAB/LHB for any repairs or replacement to the instrument and/or flag assigned to me as a Renter. I agree to return the LHAB/LHB instrument and/or flag as required by the due date given at the time of check-out by an LHAB representative.

LHAB will make the appropriate repairs and adjustments to keep the instrument and/or flag in proper playing condition. This does not include the restoration of finish, willful damage, careless handling, cleanings or replacement of expendable accessories.

GUEST SEATING & TICKETS 

LHAB and their guests are sitting in the north end zone upper deck. UT Athletics has allotted seating for LHAB in Sections 120/121 and 122/123 for guests. Guest football tickets can be purchased during the registration process for $150 per ticket, the direct cost by UT Athletics, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be aware of the guest ticket policy (see below) and please note: guest football tickets are for immediate family members only.

Note: LHAB members can only purchase guest football tickets through online Band Day registration. You may only purchase guest football tickets until October 15th. These tickets will be in your packet of registration materials you will pick up during Check-in on either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

LHAB’s guests will be allowed to follow our formation and enter the stadium behind us. Each family needs to plan accordingly.

If you are hesitant to register for Band Day due to LHAB being seated in the upper deck, the elevator in the north end zone will be available to access the upper deck.

To preserve the integrity of LHAB’s performance and experience on Band Day, all LHAB members must sit with their designated instrument sections in the stadium during pre-game, the 1st quarter, and the 2nd quarter. This ensures every member has a place within their section and enables cohesive performance when called upon. Due to strict timing enforced by television networks and UT Athletics, it is vital that all members respond with urgency when LHB requests stand tunes, as delays can impact the broader gameday experience. 

While we recognize and value the importance of spending Band Day with family and friends, guests are not permitted in the LHAB section during pre-game through the 2nd quarter. Members who prefer to sit with their guests during that time may do so in the designated guest seating area. After halftime, LHAB members may invite guests to sit within the LHAB section if space permits and provided it does not interfere with other members returning to their sections. 

Guest tickets purchased during registration will be capped at 10 per registrant. If guest tickets remain available near the online registration deadline, sales may reopen on a first-come, first-served basis.

FAMILY, CHILD, AND GUEST POLICY

Please understand as you prepare to bring your family and guests to Alumni Band Day that there are some policies that LHAB cannot change due to liability issues and UT Athletics policy. While we strive to maintain a great relationship with UT Athletics and The University, we understand that these policies can be challenging for parents with small children.

• Children are not allowed on the field during LHAB rehearsals or a performance.
• Children or other family members are not allowed in the formation while marching to the stadium.

Thank you so much for understanding and adhering to these policies.

LHAB UNIFORM 

Due to a late-season night game, we will return to the full LHAB half-time uniform for 2026.

The full uniform for LHAB includes the following:

1. Solid black socks, short crew length or longer.
2. Mostly black shoes (tennis shoes are fine as long as they are mostly black – white soles and/or smaller white logos are acceptable).
3. Solid black pants (slacks preferred).
4. White collared shirt (either long-sleeved or short-sleeved, depending on the weather and your comfort).
5. Optional white or burnt orange cap.

We will provide all LHAB members with a burnt orange vest with the official LHAB logo. You must be in full uniform (black shoes/black socks/black pants and white collared shirt) to check out a vest and to receive a ticket (required for entrance to the stadium).

Please return the burnt orange vest to the Choir Room after the game. In the event you leave early, please have a friend return your vest. 

Below are examples of acceptable and unacceptable pieces of clothing to wear as the LHAB Uniform.

FOOD & DRINKS POLICY

Rehearsal

LHAB will not be providing drinks or food during the Saturday rehearsal. If you want a drink, please bring your own. LHAB will be providing a few drinks and a fruit item after halftime. If additional drinks or food is desired, bring your credit card as the stadium is cashless!

In DKR

You are permitted to bring in up to 1 liter of water in a sealed, unopened container. There are 16 water stations in the stadium where you can refill your container for free. Please take advantage of this opportunity to stay well hydrated and prepared for the heat.

Alcohol Policy

Be mindful of the fact that you’ll be wearing the LHAB uniform and if you drink, be responsible and respectful. It is appreciated if consumption could wait until after the LHAB halftime performance.

RESTROOM FACILITIES 

The Music Building restrooms and classrooms are available. If you need a restroom on Saturday, you may use the Music Building, the Law School, or an available Porta-Potty.

CLEAR BAG POLICY 

Please remember that the stadium has a “Clear Bag Policy” that regulates the size and type of bag that may be carried in. This includes those of us marching in LHAB.

Bags that are permitted include:

• Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
• Small clutch bags or purses do not have to be clear but cannot exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″

Bags not permitted include:

• Backpacks, printed pattern plastic bags, fanny packs, purses, reusable grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, large totes, camera or binocular cases.
• Diaper bags are not allowed. Items typically carried in a diaper bag must be put into a clear plastic bag for venue entry. 

Additionally, everyday items not permitted are video cameras, professional detachable lens cameras, electronic equipment cases, strollers, tripods, umbrellas, or artificial noisemakers.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Band Day Weekend would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers, and that includes you, your family, and your friends! We expect over 600 members this year, and we are asking you to get involved in any way possible.

Like last year, we’ve implemented SignUpGenius to make it easy for you to review the areas and shifts in which you can help. Are family and friends eager to get involved with LHAB? We’d love their help, so feel free to sign them up and put them to work! 😉 Here are 6 areas for which we need Volunteers, with Team Leads for your reference:

• Section Leaders & Drum Majors, Jack Green
• Registration (Packets, Member Check-in/Perks), Kerry Dove and Kathy Crain
• Equipment & Transport (Equipment to and from our storage facility, Instrument/Percussion/Flags Check-out/in), Paul Scully
• Uniforms (Vest Check-out/in, Laundry), Paul Scully
• Friday Night Tailgate/Social, Jeanne Yturri
• Miscellaneous (Rehearsal Setup, Sat Lunch Help, Stadium Guidance), Matthew Afflerbaugh

Please use the button below to sign up for your preferred slot.

Detailed instructions can be found here. You will receive email confirmation and follow-up information as it becomes available. 

We are ALL volunteers working to bring you an excellent Band Day experience. Your help is essential and appreciated!!!