The Showband of the Southwest Summer Edition 2 July 2015

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LHB Letters  

   Meet Your

Hello from sunny Austin! It has been a busy and wonderful summer for me! I am honored to begin my time as only the 12th Director of the Longhorn Band, and excited to see each of you when you arrive. The history of the Longhorn Band is one of determination, imagination, aspiration, and excellence. Each of us has the opportunity during our time on the Forty Acres to make a positive contribution to this legacy, and I can think of no greater experience than to be a part of the great work that each of you will do. Each of you have worked hard to become (and remain) a student at this great institution, and because of those experiences, you know exactly what to do to succeed in your desire to be a part of the Longhorn Band. Practice your instrument/flag/baton carefully and intelligently, master the marching fundamentals, memorize Texas Fight, and do all of it with confidence! In addition to our traditional shows (Pregame, Wall-to-Wall Band/Shotgun Texas, Script Texas), we will perform The Final Frontier (Star Trek: Into Darkness and Star Wars), LHBack to the Future (in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the film), and the Best of Austin (music of Austin artists). There are a few other things that will be revealed along the way, so stay tuned! With just a few short weeks to go before the beginning of the 115th Edition of the Showband of the Southwest, we can feel the anticipation building! Do everything you can to put yourself in the best position to succeed. All of us want to see each of you achieve your dreams! It is going to be a great year for the Longhorn Band. Hook ‘Em Horns! Dr. Hanna

Greetings, Longhorn Band prospective and returning members. I’m thrilled to welcome you, along with my colleagues, to the 2015-2016 edition of the "The Showband of the Southwest!" For those of you who are returning, you have a great sense of what's in store as another year of LHB is about to begin. You'll remember the sights and sounds right away while having the special responsibility of enculturating the new members of our LHB family. You are the bridge between the past and the new generation of students who are about to step foot on this amazing campus for the first time. Your position in this organization is unique and integral to the continued successes of this program. I can't wait to see the personality, quality, and professionalism that each of you bring to the LHB this year. For those of you who are prospective members, you have the opportunity to join a legacy as a member of one the highest quality performing ensembles to ever step foot in a concert hall, football field, or performance arena of any type. This lineage of quality is one of the many traditions here at UT and we are thrilled to see you continue to add to it. During this time, your preparedness should only be overshadowed by your desire to learn and participate at the highest level. You will learn not only from your faculty and staff, but also from your leadership and your new colleagues as well. Remember, everyone you meet was once new and had the same questions you will have. Embrace every opportunity you have with a great attitude and deliberate preparation and significant results will be never-ending.

Hello Prospective and Returning Members! I hope you are having a relaxing and enjoyable summer, and like me, are counting down the days to the start of Texas Football and the 2015 Longhorn Band! By trying out for LHB, you are auditioning for the opportunity to be part of one of the greatest organizations on the campus of UT Austin, and one of the most iconic college marching bands in the country. There’s no question that being in the Longhorn Band is a very special and unique opportunity, and we’re excited to see you in August.

 

 

 

 

   

 Directors

Just like it will be for many of you, this year will be a new experience for me as well, as this year will be my first as Associate Director of the Longhorn Band. For three years (2011-2014), I served as one of the many teaching assistants for LHB. I then moved to Florida last summer, and have been serving as the Director of the Marching Knights at the University of Central Florida for the past year. When I was given the opportunity to come back to UT and rejoin the Longhorn Band family, I couldn’t possibly refuse. I am thrilled to be coming back “home” to be with all of you next year! When you arrive in August, the first few days of band week will seem like a blur. But remember this: we will work hard, because we have an obligation to always perform with our best foot forward. And even though the work is hard, you will be surrounded by some of the greatest people on the Forty Acres who want nothing more than to help you succeed. We’re going to have a great time, and I look forward to seeing you soon. Until then, rest up, enjoy your summer, and we’ll see you in Austin in just a few short weeks! Hook ‘Em! Dr. Kelly

While you prepare to embark on either your first or fifth year as a member of this prestigious organization, I encourage you to explore all facets of The University of Texas Bands. Whether it's auditioning for one of the many concert ensembles or our basketball and volleyball pep bands, there are new and exciting opportunities each year for everyone to be a part of. As a new member of the faculty here at UT, I'm excited to have the opportunity to work with, learn from, and learn with you all. I am honored to join my colleagues in welcoming you to the LHB and look forward to meeting you soon. Hook 'em Horns! Mr. Gall

 

 

Greetings!

It is a pleasure to welcome each and every one of you, returning members and aspiring new members alike, to The University of Texas Bands. The University of Texas at Austin is the capstone of our state’s higher education system, and likewise, the Longhorn Band is the premier group of it’s kind in the nation. This is going to be a special year for all of our UT Bands, and the Longhorn Band in particular. It won’t be long until the drum cadence begins to speed up, the roll-off hits and the strains of Texas Fight! will again be reverberating from the walls of Darrell K Royal -Texas Memorial Stadium.

New members will quickly learn that among the things that you need to be concerned about are your academic studies, time management and your personal integrity. You will learn that the Longhorn Band really is a large family, and as such, you will meet many wonderful people who are here to help you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help should you need it! Your college years are going to be filled with many wonderful opportunities and choices. Though you have heard it before (and perhaps didn’t believe it) your college years really will be the best years of your life. Pack everything that you can into the moment!

On every college campus, there are only a handful of traditions that are truly enduring. The Longhorn Band is one of those truly special traditions. From performing before over 100,000 plus fans each weekend in DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, to providing the official ceremonial music for The University, to serving as The University's musical ambassadors throughout the nation, the Longhorn Band is a highly valued representative of this great university. The friendships that you make here are what make life worth living. You will have the time of your life! I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes:

For me, a memory of a Texas childhood is synonymous with a memory of The University of Texas in the early 1920’s. For it was then that my father, an English Professor at The University, would take me up the long staircase to his office in Old Main and lift me up over the piles of books and papers to look out of the windows. I loved to watch the old people (he called them “students”) far below, walking past the grassy open spaces and big oak trees and bluebonnets to lots of wooden buildings. I thought, “This is the best place.”

Three quarters of a century later, grassy open spaces, bluebonnets, and wooden buildings and Old Main itself, have given way to the Tower and scores of handsome edifices, and the 3,000 or so “old people” have been succeeded by more than 45,000 students. After a lifetime love affair with this institution, as a student, father of students, and a member of the Board of Regents, I know that I was right when I looked out of the windows of my father’s office in Old Main. This is the best place.

~Thomas Law, BA ‘39, LLB, ‘42

I look forward to meeting all of you in August.

Hook ‘em Horns!

Jerry Junkin,

Director of Bands

   

From The Director of Bands

     

Hello Longhorn Band Prospective and Returning Members!

I hope that you all are having exciting summers, and are even more excited to join us in the fall! We have a lot to look forward to with the changes that are happening within LHB and UT, and a great marching season ahead. The shows and events that we have lined up for the fall will make for an unforgettable year!

Our first three marching clinics in Arlington and Houston were fantastic! If you haven’t had a chance to make it out to any of our clinics so far, check out the information on our website for the remaining clinic in Austin. We have a great group of Section Leaders and returning members that want to see you join this organization! If you don’t have the opportunity to make it out to a clinic, don’t fret. We have plenty of videos online going over all of our fundamentals, and there will be plenty of time during band week to practice.

For those of you that I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet, let me tell you a bit about myself. This year will be my 4th year as a Mechanical Engineering major, and my 16th year watching Spongebob. I was lucky enough to land an internship with Accenture for the summer, so I am currently working in Chicago as a consultant. As for my origins, I am from Houston, Texas, so naturally I am a die-hard Rockets fan only when they’re winning and in the news. I am a saxophone player at heart, but I couldn’t be more excited to lead the band on the field as the Drum Major. My job is to give you all the tools and help that you need to succeed as a member of the Longhorn Band, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or simply want to chat! (Facebook/Email: mhurtte@gmail.com) I hope that you enjoy reading about the rest of our leadership team, and I will see you soon!

Mason Hurtte

From Your Drum Major

 

 

 

 

   

 

The 2015-2016 Section Leaders

Silks My  name  is  April  Barthold  (my  friends  call  me  Stitch,  my  enemies  call  me  Experiment  626),  and  I  am  a  fourth  year  Advertising  Major  and  in  the  UTeach  Urban  Teachers  program  for  English  Education!  I  crashed  here  from  the  planet  San  Antonio  with  my  alien  sidekick  Simon  (he  takes  on  the  disguise  of  an  earthling  house  cat  most  of  the  time).  This  summer  I’m  staying  in  Austin  to  take  some  classes  and  work  with  a  program  called  Breakthrough  Austin,  where  I  get  to  teach  Reading  and  Language  Arts  to  incoming  8th  graders.    I’m  hoping  to  explore  the  city,  eat  some  sandwiches  with  my  pal  Lilo,  and  take  some  trips  with  my  friends  and  family.    I  can’t  wait  to  meet  y’all  and  become  one  big  ol’  Silks  Ohana!  If  you  have  any  questions,  feel  free  to  add  me  on  facebook  or  email  me  (aprilbarthold@utexas.edu).  This  year  will  be  good…  yeah…  still  good.      Tookie  bah  wah  bah!      

Aloha,  My  name  is  Heather  Henry  and  I  am  a  Senior  Communication  Studies  Major  from  Houston.  This  summer  I  have  been  interning  with  Ronald  McDonald  House  Charities  as  well  as  traveling  a  little  bit.  I’m  hoping  to  travel  to  Florida  so  that  I  can  catch  some  waves!  Not  quite  a  Hawaiian  Roller  Coaster  Ride  but  pretty  close!  I’m  really  looking  forward  to  getting  to  know  everyone  who  is  auditioning  for  LHB!  The  Silk  Section  always  has  a  lot  of  fun,  and  this  year  will  be  the  best  one  yet!  Feel  free  to  add  me  on  Facebook  or  email  me  if  you  have  any  questions  (heatherhenry94@gmail.com).      

Hi  friends!  My  name  is  Ashley  Dolan  and  I  am  so  beyond  blessed  and  excited  to  be  returning  for  my  fourth  year  as  the  feature  twirler  of  the  Longhorn  Band!  I  am  a  senior  elementary  education  major  from  Denver,  CO,  and  I  love  this  university  and  this  organization  with  all  my  heart!  This  summer,  along  with  spending  time  at  home  with  family  and  friends,  shadowing  teachers  in  two  local  elementary  schools,  and  training  for  baton  twirling  regionals  and  nationals,  I  have  been  secretly  perfecting  my  singing  skills.  I  would  now  like  to  present  the  world’s  next  mega  pop  star:  A.  Swift!!!  As  you  embark  on  this  exciting  new  chapter  of  your  life,  things  may  get  intense,  but  we  keep  cruising  can't  stop,  won't  stop  grooving…It’s  like  we  got  this  music  in  our  minds  saying,  "It's  gonna  be  alright.”  Longhorn  Band  is  one  of  the  best  decisions  you  will  ever  make  ‘cause  we  never  go  out  of  style,  we  never  go  out  of  style.  I  don’t  know  about  you,  but  I’m  feeling  (almost)  22,  and  I  am  so  stoked  to  meet  each  and  every  one  of  you!!!  I’ve  got  a  blank  space,  and  I’m  so  ready  to  write  your  name!!  Enjoy  the  rest  of  your  summer,  and  get  ready  for  the  time  of  your  life!!  Hook  ‘em  Horns!!!          

Feature Twirler

 

   

 

Big Flags Hello  everyone!  I’m  Justin  “Professor  Portal”  Kosley.  I’ll  be  a  senior  chemical  engineering  major  from  Sugar  Land,  Texas.  Since  this  January,  I  have  been  working  at  a  chemical  plant  in  Houston  using  my  teleportation  powers  to  get  where  I  need  to  be  to  avoid  any  and  all  physical  activity.  Instead  of  climbing  to  the  top  of  distillation  columns,  I  just  teleport  there.  I’m  excited  to  teleport  back  to  Austin  for  my  last  year  and  can’t  wait  to  meet  all  of  you  walking  humans.  Feel  free  to  contact  me  at  JKosley94@utexas.edu  with  any  questions!  

My  name  is  Danny  Bacic,  and  I  am  a  Big  Flag  section  leader.  I  am,  without  question,  the  hottest  section  leader,  and  this  is  mostly  due  to  my  laser  vision,  which  is  a  power  that  I  have  had  all  my  life.  This  capability  doesn’t  really  help  me  much  this  summer  since  I’m  working  as  a  camp  counselor  and  SAT  tutor.  It  does  cause  some  interesting  situations,  however,  especially  for  things  like  movies,  art  exhibits,  and  staring  contests.  If  you  look  into  my  eyes,  they  will  burn  into  your  soul.  Try  it  sometime  this  year.  Before  you  meet  me,  you  can  contact  me  at  daniel.bacic@utexas.edu  or  (972)  740-­‐1727  anytime,  from  anywhere.  Hook  ‘em!  

Hi,  I'm  Kate  (MindMeddler)  Knapp  and  I'm  one  of  the  Big  Flag  Section  Leaders  for  this  season!  I'm  an  English  Major  with  a  French  Minor  which  means  I  can  control  the  minds  of  anyone  who  speaks  either  of  those  languages!  I  am  currently  heading  into  my  3rd  year  at  the  University  and  with  LHB  and  I've  been  a  Big  Flag  for  all  3  of  those  years!  I  worked  at  Build-­‐A-­‐Bear  Workshop  this  summer  and  being  able  to  control  the  minds  of  those  cranky  kids  made  the  job  so  much  easier!  My  goal  in  life  is  to  be  an  Editor  at  a  top  Publishing  Firm  or  to  just  use  my  mind  control  powers  to  save  the  world,  whichever  pays  better  after  college!  I  can't  wait  for  this  season  of  LHB  to  begin  and  for  me  to  reunite  with  the  JKED  League  to  fight  crime  (and  untimely  flag  maneuvers)!    

Hello  everyone,  my  name  is  Emily  (AKA:  time  twister)  Plaza.  I  will  begin  my  fourth  year  at  UT  in  the  fall  as  a  human  biology  pre-­‐med  major.  This  summer  I  honed  my  time  bending  super  powers  in  Houston,  TX.  I  used  my  powers  to  get  a  job,  volunteer  at  two  local  hospitals,  study  for  my  medical  school  admission  test,  apply  to  medical  school  and  spend  time  working  out.  In  any  spare  time  I  get  I  enjoy  painting,  watching  TV,  or  cooking  for  my  family.  My  powers  have  definitely  helped  in  making  time  for  all  my  activities  but  I  can't  wait  to  finish  up  my  last  year  in  Austin.  Feel  free  to  contact  me  with  any  questions  at  Emily.a.plaza@gmail.com  

 

   

 

Piccolos Hi,  I  am  Roxanna,  of  House  Martell,  Unbowed,  Unbroken,  Unbent.  Although  Dorne  is  my  home,  I  was  born  in  San  Antonio,  Texas.  This  summer,  I  worked  part  time  with  property  management  company,  where  I  kept  the  realm  of  Austin  properties  safe  from  the  backstabbing  Lannisters  and  flying  dragons.  I  also  spent  many  hours  under  the  sun  in  Cancùn  and  Galveston  beach,  while  simultaneously  plotting  my  revenge  against  House  Lannister,  because  baby,  we’ve  got  bad  blood.  (P.S.  I  love  Taylor  Swift).  Send  a  message  to  roxannamaiberger@gmail.com  if  you  have  questions!  I  look  forward  to  meeting  all  of  you!  

"I  am  Sarah,  of  House  Targaryen,  first  of  her  name,  the  unburnt  (okay,  maybe  a  little  sunburnt),  born  in  the  land  of  San  Antonio,  residing  currently  in  the  realm  of  Round  Rock,    Khaleesi  of  Netflix,    breaker  of  chains  and  mother  of  dragons  (aka,  my  Dachshund).  When  I’m  not  trying  to  take  what  is  rightfully  mine,  I  study  History  in  the  school  of  Liberal  Arts  to  become  a  high  school  teacher  after  graduation.  This  summer,  I've  conquered  many  TV  series  on  Netflix,  adventured  to  the  Texas  coast,  and  spent  multiple  hours  plotting  to  take  back  the  Iron  Throne.  Send  a  raven  to  Sarah.Ruiz@utexas.edu  if  you  have  any  questions.  I  look  forward  to  an  exciting  fall  semester!    Valar  Morghulis."      

Winter  is  coming.  And  by  that  I  mean  in  six  months  we  may  see  the  temperature  in  Austin  dip  down  below  40  degrees.  Greetings,  my  name  is  Josie  of  House  Stark  and  I  have  been  spending  my  summer  in  the  northern  stronghold  of  Seattle,  Washington.  Most  people  think  I'm  here  for  an  "internship"  in  "mechanical  engineering",  but  really  I  am  plotting  my  upcoming  attempt  at  overtaking  the  iron  throne.  In  my  free  time  I  like  to  spend  hours  researching  pet-­‐friendly  apartments  and  doggie  daycares  for  the  dire  wolf  that  I  hope  to  adopt  in  the  near  future.  That  is  all  for  now,  but  if  you  wish  to  contact  me  in  the  coming  weeks  I  can  be  reached  at  joslyn.r.fox@gmail.com  

I  am  Shub,  of  House  Lannister,  Lord  of  Casterly  Rock.  I  reside  in  Austin,  Texas  but  am  currently  working  a  summer  internship  with  an  oil  company  named  Oxy.  When  I’m  not  using  my  outrageous  amount  of  wealth  to  get  what  I  want  (as  I  am  a  Lannister),  I  love  to  watch  TV,  hang  out  with  friends,  and  get  lots  of  sleep.  If  you  dare  pose  any  questions,  send  an  email  to  hey.shub@gmail.com  and  I’ll  try  my  best  to  help!  After  all,  a  Lannister  always  pays  his  debts.  I'm  excited  to  meet  you  all!      

Greetings  everyone,  my  name  is  Mackenzie  of  House  Tyrell  and  I  have  been  spending  my  time  this  summer  in  the  Highgardens  (it  has  been  raining  quite  frequently)  of  Austin.  I  am  taking  classes  at  The  University  of  Texas  only  to  make  me  more  suitable  as  the  Queen  of  Westeros.  I  am  enjoying  my  time  here  helping  others  in  the  city  (shadowing  physician  assistants)  and  helping  my  family  keep  to  their  motto  of  “Growing  Strong”  (getting  prepared  for  football  season!).  In  my  free  time,  I  enjoy  binge  watching  Netflix  and  going  paddleboarding  on  the  lakes  of  Westeros.  If  you  would  like  to  contact  me  anytime  in  the  near  future,  you  can  reach  me  at  mllowe14@gmail.com  

 Greetings,  Masters.  I  am  Ben  Zein,  the  illegitimate  son  of  Ned  Stark  (I’m  originally  an  oboe  player)  and  Brother  in  the  Night’s  Watch  (aka  Kappa  Kappa  Psi,  the  National  Honorary  Band  Service  Fraternity).  Since  I  was  raised  with  the  Stark  children,  I  received  a  proper  education  (I  have  a  BA  in  Government).  However,  my  learning  will  continue  as  the  Oath  of  the  Night  Watch  is  binding  for  life  (I  will  be  starting  a  degree  in  Music  Education).  As  for  now,  I  am  patrolling  the  Wall  (running  around  Austin’s  Town  Lake),  learning  the  History  of  Westeros  (re-­‐reading  Harry  Potter),  and  saving  the  North  from  the  White  Walkers  (working  Longhorn  Music  Camp).  Send  a  raven  to  benjaminzein@gmail.com  if  you  are  attacked  by  Wildlings  (aka  Taps  Stride),  want  to  join  the  Watch  (aka  want  music  advice),  or  fear  that  the  evil  Joffrey  will  chop  off  your  Father’s  head  (SPOILER).  Remember,  Winter  (Band  Week)  is  Coming!    

 

   

 

Clarinets Heyo  Clarinets!  My  name  is  Emma  and  I  am  a  fourth  year  music  education  major  from  your  very  own  Austin,  TX.  I  like  laughing  a  lot,  drinking  water,  and  singing  opera  in  my  apartment  (y'all  should  try  it).  I'm  very  excited  to  begin  my  second  year  as  a  Section  Leader  and  see  some  smiling  returning  faces  as  well  as  new  ones  soon  for  our  upcoming  Band  Week!  GET  PUMPED  AND  HOOK  'EM!  I  picked  birthday  cake  ice  cream  because  if  I  had  the  choice  I  would  eat  cake  for  breakfast,  lunch  and  dinner!    

Hi  beautiful  clarinet  people!!  My  name  is  Bianca  Padavick  and  I'm  a  4th  year  Music  Education  major!  I  was  born  and  raised  in  Austin,  TX  and  I  never  want  to  leave!  I  enjoy  painting,  organizing,  teaching  kiddos  music  and  chillin'  by  the  pool  with  friends!  I  can't  believe  it's  my  4th  year  in  LHB  and  I  really  could  not  imagine  my  life  without  my  band  family  :)  I'm  so  excited  for  all  prospective  members  because  you  are  in  for  a  treat!  Speaking  of  treats...my  blue  bell  ice  cream  flavor  that  I  picked  is  Chocolate  Chip  Cookie  Dough.  I  honestly  just  love  this  flavor  and  I  usually  just  eat  all  the  cookie  dough  and  leave  the  rest  of  the  ice  cream!!  Hook  em  and  send  good  vibes  to  Blue  Bell!  

Hey  everyone!  My  name  is  Amber  Rose,  and  I  am  extremely  excited  to  be  one  of  your  clarinet  section  leaders  for  the  upcoming  year!  When  I’m  not  updating  my  Spotify  playlists  or  looking  for  the  nearest  food  truck,  I  spend  most  of  my  time  studying  chemistry  and  writing  lab  reports  at  the  best  university  there  is,  UT  Austin.  This  summer  you  can  find  me  in  my  hometown,  Nederland,  TX—it  has  a  windmill!  I’ll  be  visiting  with  friends  and  family  and  working  alongside  some  awesome  people  in  the  Infection  Prevention  department  at  Baptist  Hospital.  Oh,  and  when  Blue  Bell  ice  cream  makes  its  comeback  (which  is  hopefully  sooner  than  later),  I’ll  be  searching  for  Strawberries  &  Homemade  Vanilla  ice  cream!  I  mean,  can  there  really  be  any  better  combination  than  that?  All  desserts  aside,  if  you  have  any  questions/concerns  about  LHB  or  anything  at  all,  you  can  always  reach  me  at  amberrose@utexas.edu.  I  look  forward  to  seeing  all  of  you  in  August!  \m/     Hey  y'all!  I'm  Chanse  Morris,  and  I'm  really  excited  to  be  one  of  

your  clarinet  section  leaders  for  this  season!  I'm  from  Houston  (H-­‐Town  hold  it  down),  and  I'm  a  2nd  year  Music  Studies  Major.  This  summer  I  will  be  spending  time  with  family  and  friends,  and  I  will  also  be  giving  clarinet  lessons  to  students  in  my  local  area.  Longhorn  Band  is  a  huge  family,  and  I  can't  wait  to  meet  all  of  you  guys!  Other  things  in  which  I'm  interested  include  cats,  crocs,  classical  music,  and  you  guessed  it:  Cookies  n'  Cream  ice  cream!  It's  simply  the  best  ice  cream  out  there,  besides  the  whole  listeria  thing.  Anyways,  I  can't  wait  to  see  all  of  you  at  band  week!  Hook  'em!  

   

 

HEYYY!  My  name  is  Kason  Bakouris,  and  I  am  delighted  to  be  one  of  your  clarinet  section  leaders!    I  am  a  third  year  from  Weatherford,  TX  majoring  in  Music  Education.    My  summer  has  consisted  of  teaching  young  clarinets  at  my  high  school  and  delivering  pizzas  to  ungrateful  rednecks.    I  love  getting  to  know  people  and  spending  pretty  much  all  of  my  free  time  with  others  –  so  come  talk  to  me!    If  I  were  to  be  reincarnated  as  a  tub  of  delicious  Blue  Bell  ice  cream,  I’d  have  to  pick  pistachio  almond  because  along  with  loving  all  things  green,  I  can  be  a  bit  nutty.    If  you  need  to  reach  me  for  anything,  feel  free  to  contact  me  at  kason.bakouris@utexas.edu.    Enjoy  the  rest  of  your  summer,  and  get  ready  for  all  the  excitement  to  come!    

 

Saxophones Hey  guys!  My  name  is  Ryan  Fahmy,  and  I’m  a  former  Aerospace  Engineering  major  who  will  be  a  third  year  Psychology  and  (hopefully!)  Neuroscience  double  major.  I’ll  be  in  Austin  all  summer  attending  school  like  a  good  student.  Aside  from  the  saxophone,  which  to  our  knowledge  is  still  the  most  magnificent  instrument  ever  to  be  bestowed  upon  the  human  race,  I  also  play  some  piano  and  guitar.  I’m  also  a  big  TV  guy;  some  of  my  favorites  include  It’s  Always  Sunny,  Spongebob,  Parks  and  Rec,  The  Wire,  and  Community.  I’m  extremely  excited  for  each  and  every  one  of  you  who  has  decided  to  become  a  prospective  member  for  Longhorn  Band,  and  I  hope  to  meet  and  get  to  know  you  all  at  the  clinics  over  the  summer  and  band  week.  Hook  ‘em!  

  Hello  Everyone!  

My  name  is  Karla  Rios  (roll  the  r’s)  and  I  hope  ya’ll  are  having  a  fantastic  summer!  I  am  entering  my  4th  year  at  UT  studying  Social  Work  and  Government.  This  summer  I  am  interning  for  a  law  firm  and  a  non-­‐profit  organization  that  gives  legal  advice  to  underrepresented  populations  as  well  as  studying  for  the  LSAT,  so  I  hope  you  are  out  and  about  having  fun  on  a  beach  somewhere  or  practicing.  When  not  playing  my  saxophone  or  doing  LHB  related  things,  I  spend  my  time  with  the  University  of  Texas  Mariachi  playing  the  violin,  watching  Game  of  Thrones,  shopping,  playing  with  my  dog,  salsa/country  dancing,  or  eating  yummy  Colombian  food!  I  hope  you  are  getting  pumped  and  excited  for  auditions.  I  cannot  wait  to  meet  ya’ll.  Hook’em!  

 

Hello!  My  name  is  Kaci  French,  I  was  born  and  raised  as  an  “Austinite,”  and  I’m  a  3rd  year  Neuroscience  major.  I’m  a  firm  believer  that  Blue  Bell  ice  cream  WILL  return,  and  when  it  does,  the  first  gallon  that  I  shall  devour  will  be  Peppermint  Bark  ice  cream.  It’s  also  DELICIOUS  to  make  milk  shakes  with  F.Y.I.  Lastly,  if  you  have  any  questions  about  Longhorn  Band  business,  need  advice  for  school,  or  you  simply  just  want  to  hang  out  in  Austin  before  camp  starts,  please  feel  free  to  e-­‐mail  me  at  kcpfrench@yahoo.com  as  I  would  love  to  help  you  with  any  of  those  things!  Hope  the  rest  of  your  summer  is  extremely  fun-­‐filled  and  I  look  forward  to  hearing  about  all  the  adventurous,  exciting  and/or  relaxing  things  you  all  did!  Hook  ‘em!

   

 

Hey  everyone!  My  name  is  Luke  Hollifield  and  I'll  be  going  into  my  fourth  year  as  a  member  of  the  longhorn  band  and  my  first  year  as  a  section  leader,  and  I  couldn't  be  more  excited!  I'm  majoring  in  biology  and  I've  been  hard  at  work  in  a  research  lab  all  summer.  When  I'm  not  working  or  studying,  I  like  to  read  and  bother  my  cat  while  he  sleeps.  I  look  forward  to  being  a  member  of  the  phenomenal  leadership  team  that  makes  up  this  great  organization,  and  meeting  and  getting  to  know  all  of  you!    

 Hello  Everyone!  

Hey  saxes!  My  name  is  Kyle  Buttery  and  I  am  going  to  be  a  fourth  year  Music  Education  Major.  This  will  be  my  3rd  year  in  LHB  and  my  first  year  as  a  section  leader.  Some  of  my  hobbies  include  running,  playing  sports,  and  working.  This  summer  I  will  begin  my  third  year  being  a  counselor  for  LMC,  continuing  my  work  at  Pluckers  and  running  the  San  Francisco  Marathon  in  July.  If  you  have  any  questions  feel  free  to  add  and  message  me  on  Facebook,  I  look  forward  to  meeting  all  of  y’all,  see  you  soon!  Hook  ‘em!  

  ¡Hola  a  todos!  :)  My  name  is  Kirsty  and  I  am  a  third  year  psychology  major  from  Cleveland,  Texas  (it's  north  of  Houston!).  So  far  this  summer,  I  have  been  working  on  my  last  semester  of  Spanish  (woo!)  and  preparing  to  leave  for  Tennessee  to  volunteer  at  Bonnaroo.  Fun!  :)  Oh,  and  I  have  also  achieved  my  lifelong  dream  of  being  a  model.  :P  In  the  meantime,  I'll  be  chillin'  with  my  family,  practicing  my  saxophone,  trying  to  learn  guitar,  eating  lots  of  food,  and  reading  lots  and  lots  of  books.  I  hope  you  all  have  had  an  exciting  and/or  restful  summer  so  far  and  I  can't  wait  to  see  everyone!  Don't  forget  to  practice!  :)  Here's  my  email  if  you  would  like  to  contact  me  with  any  questions:  kirstybrewster@utexas.edu.      

Hey  friends!  My  name  is  Daniel  Becker  and  I  play  the  saxophone.  I  am  so  excited  to  be  returning  as  a  section  leader  for  the  most  incredible  section  in  all  of  LHB.  I  am  a  4th  year  Biomedical  Engineering  major  from  San  Antonio,  TX.  This  summer,  I  will  be  chilling  in  Austin  tutoring  high  school  kids  and  working  in  a  research  lab.  Some  of  my  favorite  things  are  watching  TV  while  playing  my  saxophone,  playing  Frisbee  while  playing  my  saxophone  and  going  to  Whataburger  while  playing  my  saxophone.  I  hope  that  all  of  you  are  enjoying  your  summers  and  that  you’re  all  hard  at  work  preparing  for  band  week.  I  can’t  wait  to  meet  all  of  you  guys  come  August.  If  you  have  any  questions  feel  free  to  email  me  at  dbeck0511@gmail.com.  

Hook  ‘Em!  

 

 

   

 

Mellos Sup  magyne,  ya  boy  Daniel  “Biggie  Smalls”  Hong  hollerin  atya  n'  I  be  a  second  year  mechanical  engineerin  major.  Ain’t  no  joke  fam  ya  know  iss  real.  Straight  outta  Richardson  from  the  TEX  ya  hear?  I’m  supa  buckwild  fo'  dis  freshly  smoked  up  year  n'  supa  hyped  fo'  dis  nex  season.  I  aint  bustin’.  Yo  boyz  can  expect  pimped  out  thangs  from  both  tha  crew  n'  tha  band.  Y'all  KNOW  dat  ,  foo!  Aside  from  stickin  wit  freshly  smoked  up  traditions,  we’re  goin  ta  play  some  def  noize  n'  march  some  def  drill  fo'  realz,  so  get  HYPED.  Aside  from  chillin  with  muh  boys  2pac,  Kanye,  Snoop,  Eminem  and  Jay-­‐z,  I  gotta  play  dem  ivories  like  muh  boi  Ray  Charles,  hit  that  pow  when  it  git  chilly  out  and  lay  dem  sick  beats.  Y'all  KNOW  dat!  Holla  at  yo  boy  at  danielhong@utexas.edu  and  don’t  be  fraid  to  ask  questions,  I  ain’t  gonna  gat  you  up.  Stay  straight  up  chillin’  and  fresh  this  summer  yo,  cuz  we  gon’  hit  it  when  the  crew  comes  togetha  ya  hear?  Don’t  be  slingin  too  hard  tho,  cause  ya  boy  say  mo’  money,  mo’  problems.  Biggie  out.  

 What’s  up  haters!  It’s  yo'  pal  Emily  "Eminem"  Reding  from  tha  8  Mile,  also  known  as  Grapevine,  Texas.  I  be  a  gangbangin'  fourth  year  Psychologizzle  n'  Spanish  major  lookin  ta  have  tha  dopest  year  yet.  I  hope  yo  selves  is  havin  a  pimped  out  summer  yo,  but  is  ghon  be  locked  n  loaded  ta  git  ta  work  preparin  ta  awe  100,000  hustlas  up  in  our  first  home  game.  I’m  buckwild  ta  git  ta  know  all  of  y’all  n'  ta  pump  out  some  pimped  out  shows.  When  I’m  not  busy  tryin  ta  be  a  phat  dad  ta  Haley,  freestylin  sick  lyrics  shamin  clowns,  or  doublin  as  Slim  Shady,  I  gotta  peep  game,  give  tourz  of  dis  pimped  out  universitizzle  n'  chow  way  too  much  Chick-­‐fil-­‐a.  If  you  is  lookin  ta  rap  ta  tha  top  billin  rapper  of  tha  decade,  or  if  you  is  Rhianna  lookin  ta  collaborate  another  time,  you  can  e-­‐mail  me  at  ereding@utexas.edu  fo'sho.  Don’t  be  afraid  ta  lose  yo-­‐self    n'  go  bezerk  until  we  hook  up  fo'  LHB  up  in  August!  

 

The  ladiez  call  me  Jay-­‐Z  n'  I  be  trippin  ta  be  wit  y'all  dis  upcomin  season.I  be  a  ballin'  mechanical  engineerin  major  n'  be  buckwild  fo'  mah  last  year  here  at  UT.  This  summer  I  be  bout  ta  be  chillin  as  a  cold  lil  camp  counselor  n'  takin  some  classes  while  trippin'  off  dat  Austin  game.    Da  only  thangs  I  gots  straight  up  love  fo'  mo'  than  band  is  watchin  loadz  of  moviez,  ridin  wit  mah  cat  Kitty,  n'  bustin  sciency  engineerin  thangs.  Git  buckwild  fo'  band,  n'  straight  holla'  at  me  at  sarahsmith31@utexas.edu  if  you  need  dem  deets  bout  band,  engineering,  or  UT  up  in  dis  house.    

Yo  y'all.  Dum  diddy-­‐dum!  Who  am  I?  They  call  me  Kaycie  Lanpher  (Snoop  Ta  Tha  D-­‐O-­‐Double-­‐Gizzle)  n'  I  be  a  4th  year.  Dis  aint  no  joke.  I  be  majorin  up  in  Chemistry  n'  Marine  n'  Freshwata  Biology.  I  cannot  wait  ta  hook  up  all  of  y'all  n'  drop  it  like  it  is  hot  dis  year!!  We  is  goin  ta  have  so  much  funk  dis  year  n'  gotz  a  pimped  out  footbizzle  season!  A  few  bangin  thangs  bout  me  is  dat  I  straight-­‐up  love  da  ocean  n'  I  be  a  lil  certified  advanced  n'  rescue  SCUBA  diver,  I  play  soccer  n'  racquetball,  n'  travel  abroad.  Y'all  KNOW  dat  I  be  here  ta  help  if  y'all  have  any  thangs  bout  anything.  Feel  free  ta  email  me  at  kaycie.lanpher@utexas.edu  fo'sho  yo.  Have  a  pimped  out  rest  of  yo'  summer  n'  start  gettin  hyped  fo'  dis  season!  Hook  'em  

Yo  everyone!  The  ladies  call  me  Eric  Ruiz,  (Kanye  West)  n'  I  be  a  third  year  Music  Education  major,  no  joke.  I  be  straight-­‐up  buckwild  fo'  dis  next  year.  Our  crazy  selves  have  tonz  of  thangs  planned  like  droppin  sick  beats,  playin  some  phat  shows,  bustin  some  rhymes,  n'  my  wife  and  I  havin'  our  second  baby,  South.  Peeps  be  thinkin  they  know  tha  real  Kanye  yo,  but  I  be  bout  ta  let  you  up  in  on  a  lil  secret...  Kanye  likes  ta  go  fishing,  take  summer  classes,  n'  rap  up  in  third  person.  I  aint  talkin'  bout  chicken  n'  gravy!  If  you  need  ta  contact  me  you  can  e-­‐mail  me  at  ericruiz@utexas.edu  fo'sho  yo.  Hope  you  are  keepin'  it  fresh  dis  summer  n'  git  pumped  fo'  LHBizzle.  

 

   

 

Trumpets Hey  Trumpets!  I  hope  you  are  all  having  fantastic  summers!  My  name  is  Kevin  Kwaku  and  I  am  a  fourth  year  music  education  major  from  Tyler,  Texas.  This  will  be  my  third  year  as  a  trumpet  section  leader  and  I  couldn't  be  more  excited  for  it!  I'm  kind  of  like  a  killer  whale  because  I  might  seem  scary  sometimes,  but  I'm  actually  really  social!  I  promise,  I  won't  bite  (unless  you're  a  cephalopod,  then  we  might  have  a  problem).  I  am  currently  spending  my  summer  marching  my  second  and  final  season  as  a  lead  trumpet  and  soloist  for  the  Bluecoats  Drum  and  Bugle  Corps.  I'm  having  a  lot  of  fun,  but  I  am  also  greatly  looking  forward  to  spending  the  next  semester  with  you  all!  Freshmen  and  returners  alike,  don't  forget  to  practice!  Make  sure  your  playing  skills  aren't  rusty  once  band  week  hits!  If  you  have  any  questions  for  me,  you  can  email  me  at  kevin.kwaku@utexas.edu.  I  hope  you  all  have  wonderful  summers,  and  I  can't  wait  to  see  you  all  in  August!  

My name is Jonathan, and I’m one of the trumpet section leaders for the upcoming year. Although music isn’t my chosen career path, I try to push myself musically every day. Thus, if I was any sea creature, I’d probably be an angel fish. I’ve got a lot of colors to me, but at heart I’m a musician. I’m in LHB and the Symphony Band, I study at McCombs School of Business, and wakeboard every week through Texas Wake. I love living in the beautiful college playground that is Austin, Tx, but I’m a Dallas guy. If anyone has questions or concerns, I’d love to hear from you—jbolton4@verizon.net. See you in August!  

 Hey  Trumpets!  My  name  is  Morgan  Paiga,  I'm  a  3rd  year  Music  Business  major  from  Austin.    I'm  a  pretty  easy  guy  to  talk  to  and  get  to  know,  so  I  encourage  you  to  come  say  hello  if  you  see  me  around!  Some  of  my  hobbies  include:  playing  trumpet,  eating,  playing  basketball,  weight  lifting,  ultimate  frisbee,  and  occasionally  video  games.    If  I  could  be  any  sea  creature  I  would  be  a  one  hundred  and  fifty  year  old  sea  turtle,  because  "well,  you  never  really  know,  but  when  they  know,  you  know,  y'know?"  (Tell  me  where  this  is  from  and  you  get  a  very  special  high  five!).  Anyways,  I  am  super  excited  for  this  year!  If  you  have  any  questions  at  all,  please  shoot  me  an  email  at  mpaiga@yahoo.com  

Hey  Trumpets!  My  name  is  Matthew  Brady.  I  am  a  4th  year  Mechanical  Engineering  Major  from  Liberty,  Texas.  I  am  looking  to  apply  mechanics  to  robotics  or  prosthetics  after  I  graduate.  My  hobbies  include  Ultimate  Frisbee,  tennis,  yoyo,  and  video  games  (Super  Smash  Bros  and  Halo).  I  am  working  this  summer  with  National  Instruments  in  Austin,  designing  and  testing  the  hardware  they  put  electronics  in.  If  I  could  be  any  sea  animal,  I  would  be  a  sea  otter  that  holds  hands  with  friends  while  I  sleep  so  I  don’t  lose  them.  If  you  want  to  get  to  know  me  or  have  any  questions  about  anything  (I  really  mean  anything),  don’t  hesitate  to  email  me  at  matthewbrady@utexas.edu.  See  you  in  the  fall!  Hook  ‘em!  

Hey Band! My name is Jeff Bell, and I am so excited to be one of the trumpet section leaders next year! This will be my second year both at UT and in Longhorn Band. I’m still awaiting confirmation, but I hope to be studying Computer Science starting this fall. If I could be any sea creature I would probably be a narwhal because they’re pretty long and awkward, and I’m pretty tall (6’5”)… and awkward. Also, they’re just awesome because who doesn’t love the idea of a sea unicorn.  

   

   

Trombones OH,  YEAHH!!  My  name  is  Tucker  Wood  and  I  am  extremely  excited  to  be  one  of  your  2015-­‐2016  trombone  section  leaders.    I  am  a  senior  Aerospace  Engineering  major  from  Austin,  and  this  summer  I'll  be  living  the  jug  life.    when  I'm  not  busting  through  walls  serving  the  world  with  delicious  Kool-­‐Aid,  I'll  be  working  on  campus  as  well  as  getting  my  pilot's  license  so  maybe  one  day  I  can  break  the  ultimate  wall...the  sound  barrier.  Oh  Yeahh!!  Some  of  my  favorite  things  are  jumping  in  puddles,  Pokemon,  not  walls,  Arrested  Development,  The  Last  of  Us,  Tyrion  Lannister,  not  walls,  and  LHB.  I  also  really  enjoy  shows  with  super  heroes  and  reading  comics.  Deadpool  is  one  of  my  favorites  because  he  breaks  the  4th  wall.  Oh  Yeahh!!  For  real  The  University  of  Texas  is  an  amazing  place  filled  with  awesome  people  and  LHB  is  truly  the  best  way  to  get  acquainted  with  this  new  and  crazy  world.  I  can't  wait  to  meet  you  and  if  you  have  any  questions  please  contact  me  at  wood.tucker@utexas.edu  Hook'em!  

Hi, my name is Sung, and I'm super excited to return as one of your trombone section leader for the upcoming year! I'll be a 5th year chemical engineering major, and I'll be enjoying my summer off by doing lots of cooking, exploring Austin (and maybe the country), exercising, and cranking out some funky tunes with my brass band, Interrobang. Like a nice warm cup of coffee in the morning, I'm excited to get you guys ready and energized for this upcoming semester! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at sungjunelee@utexas.edu or any of the other section leaders!  

Hey  trombones!  My  name  is  Matt  and  I  am  a  second-­‐year  Mechanical  Engineering  major  from  just  down  the  road  in  Austin,  TX.    This  summer  I  am  studying  abroad  in  Barcelona,  Spain  for  5  weeks  and  coming  back  to  continue  work  as  a  research  assistant  with  the  Metamaterials  &  Plasmonics  Research  Group  in  the  Department  of  Electrical  and  Computer  Engineering  at  UT.    In  my  free  time  I  love  hiking,  camping,  playing  Ultimate  Frisbee,  and  pretending  to  be  able  to  play  other  sports.  I’m  really  looking  forward  to  meeting  you  all  later  this  summer  and  making  sure  you  enjoy  your  first  year  as  much  as  I  did.  I  can’t  imagine  my  first  year  of  college  had  I  not  done  LHB  and  gotten  to  join  this  awesome  trombone  family!  If  you  need  anything  at  all  feel  free  to  email  me  at  matthewjmcdermott@yahoo.com.  Don’t  forget  to  practice  this  summer  too!  

  Hey  bones!  I’m  Meredith,  and  I’m  a  third-­‐year  Advertising  major  from  Coppell,  Texas.  This  summer  I’m  lifeguarding,  teaching  little  brats  how  to  swim,  becoming  an  expert  on  the  federal  government  and  the  plight  of  Mexican-­‐Americans  throughout  history,  spending  a  week  in  mountains,  and  getting  my  basic  on  with  yoga  and  comfort  colors.  And  flower  crowns,  apparently  -­‐  I  mean  it  makes  sense  since  I’m  basically  obsessed  with  Californian  things.  California  Pizza  Kitchen,  Robert  California,  California-­‐style  shutters…  The  list  goes  on.  But  I  digress!  I  love  reading,  knitting,  tumblring,  hiking,  doing  handstands,  yelling  at  people  in  Italian  (shameless  plug),  and  canriding.  This  fall  I’ll  be  taking  my  first  portfolio  class  in  the  Texas  Creative  Program,  so  if  ever  you  find  yourself  in  need  of  a  study  buddy  at  3  am  on  a  Wednesday  night,  I’m  your  girl.  Beyond  excited  for  you  guys  to  come  join  us  this  year  -­‐  it’s  such  a  blast!!  As  you  can  tell  from  the  photos,  we  really  love  to  mix  it  uparound  here…  Anyway,  enjoy  the  rest  of  your  summer  -­‐  but  don’t  forget  to  get  Texas  Fight  down,  because  you’ll  be  playing  that  s***  ad  nauseam  during  Hell  Week.  If  you’ve  got  any  questions,  don’t  hesitate  to  email  me  at  meredithgroom@utexas.edu  with  them!    

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Hello  there!  My  name  is  Mac  Whaley  and  I  eat  waaaaaay  too  much  cereal.  This  is  partly  due  to  do  my  undying  love  for  milk.  Anyways,  I  am  a  fifth-­‐year  Neurobiology  and  Pre-­‐Pharmacy  major  who  enjoys  cashews  for  lunch  and  can  appreciate  a  well  cut  lawn.  This  summer  I  will  be  working  at  a  Wal-­‐Mart  Pharmacy,  taking  classes,  and  hopefully  crushing  the  life  out  of  a  PCAT  exam.  While  I’m  not  busy,  I  love  to  cook  (not  counting  cereal),  exercise,  and  watch  puppy  videos.  Email  me  any  questions  at  macwhaley@gmail.com.  I’m  really  looking  forward  to  seeing  all  of  your  shining  faces  in  August!    

   

 

What's  up  guys!!  I'm  Carlos  Rueda  and  I'm  a  2nd  year  Finance  major  from  San  Antonio,  Texas.    Eh...What  can  I  say,  everyone  wants  to  do  the  dew.  But  the  dew  can't  be  dewing  everyone!    However,  I  can't  say  I  love  the  drink  as  much  as  I  love  the  commercials,  because  I  always  appreciate  something  that  stands  out  and  gives  me  a  good  laugh  .    On  another  note,  This  summer  I'll  just  be  simply  working  a  job  and  taking  some  classes  on  the  side.  I'm  extremely  stoked  to  be  one  of  your  section  leaders  next  year  and  I'll  make  sure  to  make  every  second  of  it  worthwhile!  I  am  looking  forward  for  the  experiences  that  are  in  store  for  you  all  and  I  can't  wait  to  be  teaching  you  guys  and  facilitating  your  first  years  here  at  THE  University  of  Texas!!!  Being  in  LHB  was  a  huge  reason  why  my  freshman  year  was  unforgettable  and  I  hope  you  guys  will  be  able  to  say  the  same.Get  ready  to  initiate  the  best  4  years  of  your  life!!  If  you  have  any  questions  feel  free  to  email  me  at  carloshrueda2014@gmail.com.    

SOBS Wud  up  SOBs!  

My  name  is  Abby,  and  I  am  really  excited  to  be  one  of  your  SOB  section  leaders,  this  year!!  I  am  a  third  year  Music  Studies  Major  with  a  Vocal  Emphasis  from  Bryan,  Texas,  and  my  favorite  Super  Smash  Bros.  character  would  have  to  be  Kirby.  I  mean  seriously,  he  swallows  people!  Who  doesn’t  love  swallowing  an  opponent  and  then  jumping  off  the  edge  of  the  course?  Besides  hanging  out  with  the  SOBs,  I  enjoy  singing  in  the  UT  Concert  Chorale,  playing  my  instrument  for  the  UT  Basketball  teams  (especially  the  Women’s  team),  crafting,  and  hanging  out  with  my  cat  all  day.  This  summer  I  will  be  conducting  one  children’s  musical  and  choreographing  another,  all  while  juggling  summer  classes.  I  am  really  looking  forward  to  the  upcoming  year  and  can’t  wait  to  see  y’all  at  band  week.  If  you  have  any  questions  about  the  SOBs,  LHB  or  life  in  general,  feel  free  to  contact  me  at  abigailwunneburger@gmail.com.  HAGS,  and  don’t  worry,  Taps  stride  isn’t  as  hard  as  it  looks.    

Hook  ‘Em,  Hi  guys,  my  name’s  Evan  Duncan  and  I’m  a  fourth  year  sociology  major  from  right  here  in  Austin.  This  summer  I’ll  be  working  in  Austin  and  continuing  to  enjoy  all  that  the  city  has  to  offer.  When  I’m  not  fighting  pirates  and  sailing  across  the  sea,  I  can  usually  be  found  in  the  studio  working  on  my  mixtape.  Comin’  out  soon.  Should  be  fire,  yo.    You’re  coming  to  a  really  fantastic  city  and  more  importantly  an  excellent  university.  Your  first  year  on  the  Forty  Acres  has  a  lot  in  store  for  you  so  I  hope  you’re  ready  to  soak  in  all  that  you  can  from  your  first  year  in  college.  Try  and  hit  the  gym  at  least  a  couple  times  before  you  get  here,  our  baritones  are  bit  heavy.  Other  than  that,  just  get  as  good  as  you  possibly  can  at  Texas  Fight!  It’s  something  we  play  somewhat  frequently.  If  you  have  any  questions  about  the  audition  process  or  just  general  information  about  what  you  can  expect  when  you  get  here,  feel  free  to  shoot  me  an  email  at  duncanevan12@gmail.com,  I’d  be  happy  to  answer  any  questions  or  concerns  you  may  have.  I  hope  you  enjoy  the  rest  of  summer  and  I  can’t  wait  to  meet  you  when  you  get  here.  Get  excited,  this  should  be  a  lot  of  fun.  

 

Tubas Hey  there,  hi  there,  ho  there,  TUBA!s.  I  am  Chris  Gonzales  and  I  will  be  one  of  the  four  guys  serving  as  your  section  leaders  the  2015-­‐2016  school  year!  I’m  a  fourth  year  Psychology  major  from  just  down  the  street  in  San  Antonio.  When  I’m  not  shopping  with  Donna  or  giving  Kelso  a  makeover,  you  can  find  me  in  the  gym  just  working  on  my  fitness,  or  at  any  of  the  various  eateries  unique  to  Austin  negating  said  fitness.  Be  sure  to  brush  up  on  your  scales  and  marching  technique  this  summer  and  hopefully  I’ll  get  to  see  you  in  August!  

 

 

Greetings  TUBA!s,  my  name  is  Gunnar  Dubke  and  I’ll  be  one  of  your  friendly  neighborhood  section  leaders  for  the  2015-­‐2016  school  year.  I  will  be  a  5th  year  Civil  Engineering  major  hailing  from  the  humble  hamlet  of  Orange,  Texas.    When  I’m  not  doling  out  candid  life  advice  and  giving  swift  kicks  to  the  you-­‐know-­‐where,  I  can  be  found  doing  engineering  things,  watching  TV,  showcasing  my  sub-­‐par  athletic  ability  through  various  sports  such  as  racquetball  and  basketball,  and  going  on  adventures  with  my  TUBA!  brethren  to  find  and  consume  the  most  unhealthy  food  in  Austin.  If  you  have  any  questions,  feel  free  to  contact  me  or  any  of  the  other  section  leaders.  I’m  looking  forward  to  meeting  all  of  the  new  members,  and  I  can’t  wait  to  have  the  privilege  of  working  with  y’all  next  year!  Have  a  fantastic  summer!  

Hello first years! My name is Matthew Shea and I am privileged to be one of your four TUBA! section leaders for the 2015 football season. I will be a second year Aerospace Engineering student from the humble suburb of Carrollton, Texas (about as exciting as Point Place, Wisconsin). When I’m not hanging out in the basement with fellow TUBA! friends or coming up with crazy government conspiracies you can find me with the Aerospace student group, watching Netflix, or embarking on the great food quest that is Austin. If you have any questions about LHB or UT in general, feel free to call/text/email me. I can’t wait to see you all in August and I look forward to blaring our awesome TUBA! sound on the field!

Contact info: Cell phone 972-754-9268 email matthew.shea@utexas.edu

Hello  TUBA!s,  my  name  is  Daniel  Posada  and  I’ll  be  one  of  the  four  outstanding  section  leaders  for  the  2015-­‐2016  school  year!  I’m  a  4th  year  Chemistry  major  from  McAllen,  Texas  located  in  the  beautiful  Valley  in  super  south  Texas.  Things  I  enjoy  to  do  besides  study  my  life  away  are  exercise,  play  sports,  achieve  my  goal  of  becoming  a  Pokémon  Master,  and  getting  rabbits  unstuck  from  trees  so  that  they  can  return  to  the  wild  and  lay  their  eggs.  If  ever  you  all  need  help  with  anything,  be  it  band  or  school,  feel  free  to  ask  any  of  the  section  leaders  as  we  are  here  to  help  and  also  be  your  friends!  Have  a  great  summer  vacation,  contact  info  is  below  if  y’all  have  any  concerns,  and  can’t  wait  to  see  y’all  in  the  fall  here  at  the  40  acres!  Phone:  956-­‐330-­‐5004  Email:  daposada@utexas.edu

Percussion Karina  Pieratt  aka  “Sun  Baby”  

Being  the  oldest  of  the  drumline  section  leaders,  I  have  to  keep  these  crazy  kids  in  line,  hence  why  I  am  the  sun  baby!  And  also,  yellow  is  the  best  color.  �  I  am  a  5th  year  in  Mechanical  Engineering  and  this  summer  I  have  been  interning  with  Boeing  in  Seattle.    I  cannot  wait  to  come  back  to  Austin,  see  you  wonderful  people,  and  start  a  new  amazing  year  with  LHB  and  the  drumline!!  If  you  have  any  questions  about  the  drumline,  or  about  balancing  LHB  and  engineering  please  shoot  me  an  email!!  klpieratt@nctv.com.  

 See  y’all  soon!  \m/

Dipsy  Here!  I  am  a  3rd  year  petroleum  engineering  major  and  the  snare  section  leader  for  Texas  Drums.  I  am  currently  spending  my  summer  as  an  engineering  intern  with  Denbury  Resources  in  Conroe  ,TX.  In  my  free  time  I  love  playing  music,  eating,  and  just  hanging  out  with  friends.    I  look  forward  to  seeing  everyone  at  camps  throughout  the  summer  and  during  band  week  before  school  starts.  Hit  me  up  if  you  have  any  questions  about  anything  snare,  drumline,  LHB,  or  just  life  in  general;  I'm  happy  to  help!  Email  me  at  limayerohan95@utexas.edu  

 

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Hey  Texas  Drums!  I’m  Alec  Eickbusch  and  I’ll  be  the  tenor  drums  a.k.a.  TQ6  section  leader  for  this  season.    I’m  from  Round  Rock,  Texas  and  I’m  a  third  year  Electrical  Engineering  and  Physics  major.  I  love  music,  drumming,  and  good  BBQ.  If  there  is  one  thing  that  I  hope  you  will  learn  as  part  of  this  drumline  it’s  that  TQ6  is  a  state  of  mind.  This  year  is  going  to  be  awesome;  we’ll  have  new  drums  and  I  know  the  line  is  going  to  be  clean.    I  can’  t  wait  to  get  the  season  started!ruiz  

 

BOOM  SQUAD!  That’s  everything  you  need  to  know  about  me,  my  section,  and  quite  frankly,  all  of  LHB.  As  long  as  you  understand  that,  you  will  fit  right  into  LHB.  If  you  think  you’re  Boom  Squad  material,  I  hope  to  meet  you  at  the  drum  camps  or  during  hell  week.  Whenever  I’m  not  busy  bringing  the  BOOM,  I’m  doing  electrical  engineering  and  computer  science  stuff  or  playing  football  (the  one  with  your  feet,  we  do  it  differently  back  home  in  New  Mexico).  If  you’re  planning  on  auditioning  for  the  Squad  or  have  any  general  LHB/Texas  Drums  questions,  send  me  an  email  at  joeyjacobus@comcast.net.  Also,  in  case  you  didn’t  get  it,  we  on  the  Boom  Squad  play  bass  drums  and  follow  us  on  twitter  @UTBoomSquad.    

HEYO!  I'm  Maddy  Braat,  I'm  a  3rd  year  music  education  major,  and  I'll  be  your  Bertha  Crew  Section  Leader  this  year.  When  I'm  not  impressing  my  celebrity  friends  such  as  Beyonce,  Snoop,  and  half-­‐naked  Matthew  McConaughey  with  my  unbelievable  Bertha-­‐hitting  skills,  you  can  find  me  trying  to  play  the  bassoon  or  ordering  Teji's  to  my  house  at  2am  even  though  I  live  3  blocks  away.  For  those  unfamiliar  with  Big  Bertha,  here  at  UT  we're  lucky  to  have  the  biggest  bass  drum  in  the  land  (don't  believe  anything  Purdue  says).  She  weighs  in  at  a  humble  500  pounds,  measures  8  x  10  ft,  and  is  a  beloved  tradition  of  the  university.  Being  on  Bertha  Crew  is  more  than  just  dropping  the  jaws  of  today's  most  prominent  celebrities,  it's  representing  LHB  at  home  games  and  university  events,  and  also  taking  a  whole  lot  of  pictures  with  people.  If  you  like  working  diligently/definitely  not  napping  at  rehearsals  and  in-­‐state  away  games,  have  mad  gains  bro,  and  like  yelling  at  football  players  within  earshot,  you  might  be  a  great  fit  here.  Please  contact  me  if  you're  interested,  have  questions,  or  need  relationship  advice  at  maddy.braat@gmail.com    

Allie  Kubis  is  the  name,  Cymbals  is  the  game!  I'm  a  fourth  year  Business  Honors  and  Supply  Chain  major  from  Panama  City,  FL!  I  love  spitting  out  random  facts  (see  below),  watching  SNL/any  movie  starring  a  SNL  cast  member,  and  losing  my  voice  every  week  screaming  at  the  football  games!  I'm  spending  my  summer  in  Dallas  working,  cheering  on  the  Rangers,  getting  pumped  the  return  of  football,  and  waiting  for  Nick  Jonas  to  wake  up  and  realize  he's  been  in  love  with  me  since  he  was  born.  I'm  super  pumped  for  this  season,  working  with  the  other  amazing  Texas  Drums  Section  Leaders,  and  meeting  and  helping  all  the  members  of  this  year's  band!  If  you  have  any  questions  and  have  somehow  read  this  far  down  my  bio,  feel  free  to  reach  out  (Fun  fact:  I'm  the  only  Allie  Kubis  on  Facebook)!  Anyways,  have  a  wonderful  rest  of  y'all  summers  and  I  will  see  you  guys  soon!  Hook  'em!!  

  Bertha Crew

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Social Media

Check out the

recruitment video!

https://youtu.be/ORExh2qbAfc

@LonghornBand

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Band Week

August 18th – 28th

Important Dates & Information

Preliminary Audition Deadline

July 25th

Football  Schedule  (Must  attend  all  games  in  bold)  

 9/5  ~  Notre  Dame  @  South  Bend,  Ind  

 9/12  ~  Rice  

 9/19  ~  California  

 9/26  ~  Oklahoma  State  

 10/3  ~  TCU  @  Fort  Worth,  TX  

 10/10  ~  Oklahoma  @  Dallas,  TX  

 10/24  ~  K-­‐State  

 10/31  ~  Iowa  State  @Ames,  Iowa  

 11/7  ~  Kansas  

   11/14  ~  West  Virginia  @  

Morgantown,  WV    

11/26  ~  Texas  Tech    

12/5  ~  Baylor  @  Waco,  TX    

Music With this newsletter, you

should have the following music:

Warm-ups (2 pages) Calypso Deep in the Heart of Texas The Eyes of Texas Eyes Fanfare March Grandioso March of the Longhorns Respect William Tell Tag (2 pages) The Star-Spangled Banner Texas Fight UT Detroit Wabash Cannonball The Yellow Rose of Texas

 

Uniforms

You will need to provide your own white socks, and shoes. The shoes will be ordered during Band Week. You MUST complete the uniform size survey at this link

https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhQZdYY5C0zpy1D

 

   

Marching Clinics

Tuesday, August 18 The University of Texas Austin, TX (The Bubble)

Prospective members are encouraged to

bring money for lunch with us afterward at a local restaurant.

No instruments are needed for clinics, just tennis shoes and light summer clothing. Bring

money to go out to lunch afterwards and get to know other prospective and LHB

members. The Bubble is located on the southeast corner at the intersection of Dean

Keeton and Red River.

Color Guard Clinics

August 1st 10am – 2pm @ UT Band Hall

Flags will be provided, but please

wear clothes you can move in comfortably.

Any questions should be directed to Delia T. Botbol:

dtbotbol@gmail.com

Drum Line Clinics

August 1st 9am – 5pm

All clinics will take place in MBE 2.114 (Band Hall). Bring your own

sticks, practice pad, earplugs and money for lunch.

Contact andrew_lynge@me.com for any question.

Early Move In You will need to move-in early for Band Week. The Longhorn Band will cover the cost of early move-in

for all prospective and returning members living on-campus in official university housing for the

nights of August 18th and 19th.

1. Call or email the Band Office (512-471-4471, lhbinfo@mail.music.utexas.edu) with your name, UT EID, dorm, and arrival date.

2. Email the Division of Housing and Foodservice (housing@austin.utexas.edu), and include your name, EID, the dorm you are scheduled to live in, and the date and time of your early arrival.

3. Fill out this form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tot4T69aT1YiTVT5WdogRD0me6PaS0QE22ENUc38yps/viewform

 

   

 

 

 

 

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