Meet the LHB Organizations

Hear from TBS, KKY, LHBlacks, PMA, SAI, and PhAB

Tau Beta Sigma President

Emma Balsamo

3rd Year | Trombone | Early Childhood Education | Pearland

TBS

Tau Beta Sigma is a co-ed service sorority within the Longhorn Band. We provide internal service to the band and external service to the Austin community. Our chapter raises funds for our philanthropy, Anthropos Arts which provides free music education to low-income youth. Our organization promotes equality and diversity by empowering women and minorities in music.

We are a sorority open to all gender expressions that strives to ensure the Longhorn Band operates at its utmost efficiency. Beyond that, we also enjoy reaching out to the greater Austin community in order to provide service and encourage minorities within music. Overall, we wish to cultivate a loving sisterhood that supports our members in all facets of their lives! If this is something that interests you, please don't hesitate to reach out in order to receive more information! We look forward to seeing you!

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Kappa Kappa Psi President

Dylan Haines

4th Year | Trumpet | Chemical Engineering | Leander

KKY

Kappa Kappa Psi is a National Honorary Band Fraternity that strives to promote bands at the college level through internal and dedicated service. Our ultimate goal is to provide the band with organized service so that members can perform and rehearse to the best of their abilities.

Alpha Tau directly serves the Longhorn Band, its members, it's directors. Our co-ed fraternity is open to and accepting of all those interested in giving back to the Longhorn Band! Whether it is setting up weekly rehearsals or providing game day snacks, we are always assisting in the inner workings of the band. This brotherhood seeks to create bonds through hard work and dedication, so if you’re interested please check us out on Instagram @texaskky or our website, texaskky.org for more information!

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LHBlacks President

Elijah Woodson

4th Year | TUBA! | Psychology | Leander

LHBlacks

LHBlacks is intended to; foster a community among Black students affiliated with the Butler School of Music, highlight and uplift members of our community, and reach out to expand membership and recruitment within the Longhorn Band Showband of the Southwest. 

LHBlacks is an organization established to provide a community for all black-identifying students within the Butler School of Music. We are dedicated to uplifting our members and building relationships within the band and local community through socials and fundraising partnerships with other LHB or local organizations. As an organization, we are incredibly passionate about outreach and showing incoming or aspiring black students that they have a place at our organization and within the school of music. You can meet us during band week to join our organization or reach out to one of our executive or general members. You can also learn more about our organization at @LHBlacks on Instagram!

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Phi Mu Alpha President

Blake Christopher Barngrover

4th Year | TUBA! | Human Biology | Saginaw

PMA

The Object of this fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit, the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students, the advancement of music in America, and a loyalty to the Alma Mater.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is dedicated to fostering brotherhood among musicians and seek to bring music to those who need it most. We host philanthropy events and believe that anyone can be taught to sing. If you’re interested, show up to any of our rush events in the Fall!

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Sigma Alpha Iota President

Halle Hogg

5th Year | TUBA! | Early Education | Jacksonville

SAI

 Sigma Alpha Iota is an organization dedicated to creating spaces for women and non-men in music. We inspire and encourage diverse voices through learning and spreading the love of music. 

Our chapter, Beta Xi, is a music fraternity in the Butler School of Music. Members of our chapter work to serve the school of music as well as the community through outreach and service projects, such as hosting a Girl Scout workshop for girls to get their music badge. If you are interested in learning more about our sisterhood and have a passion for music, feel free to learn more on our Instagram @saibetaxi.

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Phi Alpha Beta President

Kate Ivie

5th Year | Piccolo | Mathematics | Austin

PhAB


Phi Alpha Beta is an organization within the Longhorn Band that strives to create an inclusive and safe space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The organization promotes pride by providing services, resources, and socials for its members. Learn more about PhAB via our Instagram @texasphab or by reaching out to any members of our executive council.

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