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Dear LHAB, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel of Austin’s band director, Gary Faust, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. He was a Longhorn Band Member under the direction of Paula Crider. Gary later pursued a career in teaching music from the University of Texas at Austin with his undergrad and Ph.D. He…Continue Reading In Loving Memory of Gary Faust

Representative Larry Gonzales  (former Longhorn Band member) of Round Rock has sponsored a resolution honoring the late Vincent R. DiNino. The resolution will be read on the House Floor on Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. Present on the floor for the reading will be: Mrs. Timothy Sloan DiNino Mr. Geof Sloan Mr. Rick Alspach…Continue Reading Vincent R. DiNino Resolution

We have been asked to play a birthday party of a long time Longhorn fans 80th birthday on Friday, February 20th. The guests arrive at 6:30 p.m., and the guest of honor shortly thereafter (it’s a surprise)! The party will be at the home of Don & Jean Rude (402 Hurst Creek Road in Lakeway)….Continue Reading PLAYING OPPORTUNITY: Friday, February 20th!

Tune into A&E on Tuesday, February 24 to see Big Bertha on Shipping Wars! They were one of the many moving parts in getting her to London. Watch for your friends and former LHAB’s presidents on the show. We’re proud of their volunteerism to our organization and we thank you for your efforts! You can…Continue Reading Big Bertha is on Shipping Wars!!!

will air on Fox 7 and KXAN in Austin. Some CBS affiliates will also pick up the feed in other cities.  Keep your fingers crossed LHN will pick it up too!Catch us for all the live action on Jan. 1, 2015 @ 6:00 a.m. CST/ 12p.m. GMT. Big Bertha is a hit over here!!!! We have been…Continue Reading Longhorns in London New Year’s Day Parade—Set Your DVR

Support our Sweetheart!  Our beloved bass drum, Big Bertha, is on her first international journey accompanying the Longhorn Alumni Band as they march through the streets of London, England at the head of the Lord Mayor’s London New Years Day Parade!  Needless to say, getting this 90+ year old treasure safely “across the pond” and…Continue Reading Support Big Bertha in London

Hi Everyone…   I know you are all swamped with the holidays and getting ready for London…   I’ve been asked to see if we will play for a wedding on the night of Jan. 17, 2015 at 10pm.  It is a paid appearance with proceeds to the Charitable Fund.  The room holds about 350…Continue Reading Dallas Playing Event- Jan. 17, 2015 @ 10pm

Vincent R. DiNino, Director Emeritus of Bands at The University of Texas at Austin, and Director Emeritus of the Longhorn Band, died peacefully at home in Bay City Texas on September 9, 2014, with his wife at his side. There will be a memorial halftime performance of the UT Longhorn Band and the Longhorn Alumni…Continue Reading Mr. DiNino’s Obituary

Gabriel has blown his horn, Big Bertha has sounded her thunderous tones, Lil’ Smokey has rounded an honorary volley and Bevo XIV is standing in honor guard of the 40 acres. All in honor of a grand iconic bandmaster, father, step-father and friend, Vincent R DiNino, as he has passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9th peacefully…Continue Reading In Loving Memory of Vincent R. DiNino

Good evening all,As you might of heard by now, Mr. DiNino is in the I.C.U. Several of you have visited which has brightened his spirits. LHB dedicated the halftime show to him and played the Eyes over the phone at Saturday’s rehearsal. I spoke with Tim Sloan, his wife, this evening and she’s very grateful…Continue Reading Mr. DiNino’s Get Well Card Campaign