The University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band

2009 was a memorable year for the LHAB. As an organization, we have participated in many community and volunteer events around the state, awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to deserving Longhorn Band members, and had yet another successful reunion with over 500 marching and with the game being later in the fall, many were happy for the cooler temperatures! The combined show was a tribute to veterans as we played "Stars and Stripes Forever" and delivered another exciting show.

We hosted a special event on Friday night of Band Day the LHAB Family Fun Bash in the North End of DKR Texas Memorial Stadium. An exciting time was had by all! We had food and drinks, face painting for the kiddos, and many other fun activities. Our Friday night rehearsal was held in the stands of the stadium. We had a larger attendance at the rehearsal than we have had in years past. Thanks for making this event such a success!

We also extend our thanks to the many volunteers who continued the LHAB tradition of excellence by making Band Day 2009 a first class event. We couldn't do what we do without the numerous volunteers many of whom identify themselves on Band Day who help us get from Point A to Point B so effectively. Drum Majors and Section Leaders, thanks to those of you who volunteer year after year. To those who still carry the TBS and KKY spirits with them as alumni, whether you were in these organizations or not, deserve a special thank you. Whether you carried water jugs up the stairs or extra percussion back to the Band Hall and everything in between thank you. To the 2008/09 LHAB Officers, your dedication is something to behold and thank you for all of your organization and effort in making Band Day run smoothly, from registration to instrument checkout to vest returns. Our thanks also go to UT Athletics for providing game-day seats to us in the stands as well as making both inside and outside facilities available to us for Friday's registration and rehearsal and Saturday's practice in the dome. I would also like to extend my personal thanks to Christi Cuellar, the outgoing LHAB President, for her leadership and new ideas this past year and for her continued assistance as the 2009/10 LHAB Vice President of Band Day Operations. We are excited to still have her involvement on our team! Of course, the Longhorn Band members, service organizations, staff, student leaders, and directors were as hospitable as ever and for all of their help and accessibility, we thank you. And, most of all, to our LHAB membership who renew their dues and fees annually and participate in area events as well as Band Day no matter when their alarm clock goes off for rehearsal we greatly appreciate you!

Looking forward to working with and serving you in 2010!

Hook ‘em,
Coral Noonan-Terry, Ph.D.
Feature Twirler, LHB '93-‘01
LHAB President '09-‘10

We simply could not do this show without your dedication to serving us as you do. Our show is really something to watch, and I wish there was a way for the band to see the practice from the ladder. To see the way that you all get the band on the field, organized, and the show taught is pretty amazing. Of course, we have good people to work with, too! It is always something to see as the whole thing comes together, and the band steps off!

We owe all of you our thanks, and we hope to see you on the field again next year, charts in hand, and ready to put on the show.

Scott Harmon
Drum Major

We finished the year with a very successful run at the UT Club. We had more people each and every week.

On December 14, a group performed at the Tower Band event in which we played Christmas carols at the four corners of The University of Texas Tower.

We had an event on January 22nd for a retirement party for Suzan Nyfeler’s father, and we have been asked to play on February 6th for the UT Nursing School Reunion.

We are looking forward to another busy year. Thanks to all of you who have helped out this past year, and we hope you will continue to support us in these very important events that raise money for our scholarship fund. Please contact George at utband1@aol.com if you are interested in participating in LHAB playing performances.

Hook ‘em!
George Moxley
LHAB Austin Area Rep