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It’s time to dust off those horns again! Anticipating another great turnout, here is the general info on instruments. First, please make sure you REGISTER EARLY to reserve an instrument if you need one. If you wait until Friday night, we cannot guarantee you your correct instrument. Reminder: we do not have woodwinds to check…Continue Reading Instruments

Remember to bring the following to wear with your burnt orange vest at halftime. BLACK SHOES – COMPLETELY BLACK – No white or colored trim, shoestrings, or soles.BLACK SOCKS – COMPLETELY BLACK – Not dark gray or navy.BLACK PANTS – WEST TEXAS CRUDE BLACK – No faded, dark gray or navy.BEWARE: cotton pants (denim, Dockers,…Continue Reading The LHAB Uniform

We’ve received quite a bit of feedback regarding the need for childcare so that some of you and/or your spouses can march on Band Day. We explored the possibility of childcare and, as you can imagine, there are not many opportunities on Band Day for childcare for such a long day.  While we cannot provide…Continue Reading Can’t Attend the Saturday Rehearsal?

There were also quite a few comments on last year’s Band Day survey in which members explained that they were unable to participate in Band Day because they are not able to march at halftime due to health issues.  Please know that even if you are unable to march, you can still participate. If you…Continue Reading Unable to March?

Band Day is coming, and we’ll take the field once again to relive some of the best times of our lives.  We’ll see old friends, play the old songs, and perform at half time, watching ourselves on the ‘Tron while thinking, “Damn, we are still pretty good at this!” Well, a lot of that credit…Continue Reading Call for Section Leaders

Whether you plan on attending Band Day and want to make sure your pals are coming or just want to reconnect with old friends, the LHAB site has several features to help you out. We recently added a section in the Member area named “Band mates” that displays a list of other LHAB members that…Continue Reading Find Your Friends!

All of the traditionals that we will be playing at Band Day are already printed and in the folders. In order to speed the music check out process, volunteers are needed to help staff the check-out tables and get the music back at check-in time. Please make a note on your registration if you are…Continue Reading Music and Music Check-out

This year, we tentatively have tickets reserved for us in the section adjacent to where the LHAB is sitting. Please see the stadium diagram for the location of our seats (sections 120 and 121) and available guest seats (section 122). Guests seats are available for $60 (not confirmed) each (face value- the amount the LHAB…Continue Reading Guest Game Tickets

Officer nominations for the coming year have been received by the Nominating Committee and will be voted on Friday, September 8th, at our annual business meeting at the Friday night rehearsal before Band Day. With the exception of President-Elect, Alumni Band officers serve a one-year term. The nominations for officers are: President:  Eddie LopezPresident Elect:…Continue Reading Nominations for 2012-2013 Officers

2012 marks the 75th Anniversary of the UT Tower. LHAB will celebrate this milestone with a Tower-themed show to celebrate the iconic building we all know and love. UT Athletics has graciously agreed to arrange for the lighting of the UT Tower while LHAB is on the field, and the godzilla-tron will allow the entire…Continue Reading 2012 Band Day Show