The University of Texas Longhorn Band
The Longhorn Band was founded in 1900 by a distinguished professor of chemistry, Dr.E.P. Schoch. Envisioning marching bands as an inspiring addition to the turn of the century football season, Dr. Schoch, along with Dr. H.E. Baxter, the first director began what was later to become "THE SHOWBAND OF THE SOUTHWEST". The sixteen charter members, who wore uniforms of white linen dusters and white caps with black bills, were not just music majors, but students from various academic disciplines. Read more on Last.fm
The University of Texas Longhorn Band was featured in the movie Man of the House.
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