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Mel Kusin is the embodiment of the greatest generation and former student from 1942-43 at The University of Texas, before joining the US Army and serving in WWII. Mel graduated high school in 1942 at age 16 with his eyes set on Austin and UT. Mel Kusin, WWII Vet, LHAB Alum He boarded a Greyhound…Continue Reading Mel Kusin: LHAB Alum and WWII Veteran

LHAB PLAYING EVENTS LHAB is high demand this springtime, and the musical notes are blooming strong.  We’ve been invited to several events to play for and represent the Longhorn Alumni Band.  Please dust off your instruments, oil the valves, unfurl those flags, and tighten up those drumheads, and come join us at these fun and…Continue Reading Spring is here and LHAB playing events are blooming

Tickets NOW on Sale:  Longhorn Band in concert at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Winspear Opera House.  Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 2:00 PM.   Click HERE for ticket purchase.  This will be a spectacular concert and we invite you to attend.  Get your tickets soon!…Continue Reading Longhorn Band to play Dallas Winspear Opera House

YOU’RE INVITED! The 1st Annual LHAB Scholarship Awards Program and Reception When: Thursday, September 22, 7:00-9:00 PM Where: University of Texas Student Activity Center, 2nd Floor Ballroom All LHB members, LHB directors and staff, Named Scholarship Donors, and LHAB members will be in attendance. Come out and support LHB and all 2016 Scholarship Recipients!…Continue Reading LHAB Scholarship Program and Reception

Obituary of Timothy Ann Hardy Sloan DiNino A native resident of Bay City, Texas and prominent retired lawyer, Timothy Ann Hardy Sloan DiNino died peacefully in her home on July 31, 2016 at the age of 79, surrounded by her five sons, siblings and close friends. Born on July 22, 1937 to Susie Lou Cunningham…Continue Reading Obituary for Timothy Ann Hardy Sloan DiNino

To ALL Longhorn Alumni Band Members and Friends: Greetings from the Forty Acres! It was great to see nearly 600 members of the Longhorn Alumni Band on campus for the Cal game back in September. We always enjoy seeing so many friends and family members. During the business meeting and rehearsal on Friday evening, September 18th,…Continue Reading Introducing the Longhorn Band Legacy Fund

Another great LHAB weekend!! We awarded another $48,000+ in scholarships to 43 students, performed a halftime show with LHB to honor new UT President Greg Fenves and his wife, Carmen, and had a visit from the interim AD Mike Perrin to the conclusion of our practice in the Bubble! New LHB director, Scott Hanna, and…Continue Reading Band Day Survey 2015

Happy Summer 2015 Alumni! Your officers, directors, and trustee members have accomplished so much within the last quarter.  We are sad to report we’ve had some changes within our leadership. Ben Brooks resigned as President Elect and BOT member due to his flourishing business. We are happy to report that JoLyn Peters has stepped up…Continue Reading Letter from the President- Summer 2015

Revised: May 7, 2015   I am pleased to announce today that following a national search, Dr. Scott Hanna will become the 12th Director of the Longhorn Band, effective this summer. Dr. Hanna will also serve as Associate Director Bands, and comes to the LHB Director position after serving as the Associate Director of the…Continue Reading New LHB Director Announcement

Dear Longhorn Alumni Band: We are having a meeting of all Longhorn Band members this Thursday, May 7th at 2:45 p.m.in the Band Hall to share some important exciting information with you. You are cordially invited to join us! Hook ‘em,JFJ Please check lhab.org—> The Blast Blog for tomorrow’s LHB director news! Hook ‘Em,Nefertiti WilliamsLHAB President…Continue Reading LHAB Spring Blast 2015 Update #2