London December Update

Dear London Participants,

We are thrilled the trip is finally upon us! In case you didn't know, Big Bertha will be arriving in London a little sooner than us. Everything is finally finalized and we are looking forward to a successful voyage. Below there are several sections of helpful information. Click each section for the entire update. Please take time to read it before emailing us. We appreciate your patience while planning LHAB's first international trip. 

FAQs for December

Shipping Instruments

Final Itinerary

London Uniform-updated information
Help Get LNYDP on TV Campaign  
London Music-updated information
Medical Release Form - All members must complete

I also want to thank some people whom have been helping behind the scenes to make this possible:

• Karen Hanson and Heather Wright. They've taken on an immense number of tasks and worked endless volunteer hours. Feel free to buy them a beverage in appreciation. These two ladies are very organized and I've been fortunate to have them as officers!
• Paula Crider has also been an instrumental part. Not only did she nominate LHAB, she's been planning the parade line-up and offered to direct rehearsals while being our UT representative.
• Moton Crockett and JP Kirksey have completed their mission impossible, having Big Bertha fly to London and lead the parade. You two are amazing!
• Kudos our London section leaders and others members who have volunteered their time to accomplish some daunting tasks. You all have been life savers and we are grateful for your dedication to this wonderful organization!
• Jerry Junkin, Rob Carnochan, Scott Hanna, and Tony Marinello have offered tons of advice and support on our behalf, while working with the powers that be at UT to make this trip a reality. I'm blessed to work with such a great group directors!

 It's a tremendous honor to represent the Longhorn Alumni Band, University of Texas and its outstanding programs. Thank you to everyone for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Happy Holidays and Safe Travels,
Nefertiti Williams
LHAB President 2015

Thank you & London Instrument Update

Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help pack the instruments for London. I'm amazed at what a fabulous group of members we have! 

Just a couple of quick reminders:

Mellos- bring a mouthpiece. Several of the LHAB mellos didn't have one in the case. 
Percussion- bring an extra pair of mallets. 
Color guard- per customs many rules, untreated wood wasn't allowed. Consequently, to avoid our shipment being seized because of the wooden big flag poles, we decided to pack 15 silks and poles instead. 
Liquids- per customs many rules, liquids (value oil, cleaning fluid,etc..) weren't allowed in your instrument case. They were removed and will be packed in the LHAB extra carry on. Please see us in the instrument room to claim your items prior to rehearsal.

Happy Holidays,
London Officers

London Uniform Update

A gentle reminder: You must be in the approved uniform to participate in the parade.

• London Jacket
• White collared shirt/turtleneck
• Solid black pants
• Solid black socks & shoes
• White Stetson or Santa Hat (Tubas)
• Black Gloves (optional) 
• Rain Poncho
• Stetson Hat Cover

It's highly suggested that you bring an umbrella and rain gear for sight-seeing. Black waterproof shoes are ideal. Water resistant, or at least water treated with silicone or Scotch Guard will be helpful

if the parade or rehearsal includes "liquid sunshine" as the Brits refer to rain. A trip to Academy or

a sporting goods store for hand warmer packs will add a degree of comfort for cold hands.
You might also invest in wool socks, long johns, warm scarf, head cover or other necessary "comfort" items. Bring an extra power converter & UK plug.

Playing Rehearsals- Meet at Park Plaza Victoria Hotel

Dec. 29th @ 3:45 p.m. Section Leaders Meeting w/Paula Crider
Dec. 29th @ 4:00p.m. except certain Big Bertha crew members helping w/her unpacking
Dec. 30th @ 8:45 a.m.-bring a snack and bottled water

Dallas Playing Event- Jan. 17, 2015 @ 10pm

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 so I think we'll need about 15 piece band, minimum.  Actually, if we can get a band like the last two, that would be perfect.

 

So what I need is some information before the wedding planner tracks me down ;-)

 

If you'll be in town and can play the usual pieces about 10 pm on Jan 17, let me know. 

 

Thanks for your help, Merry Christmas to all!

 

Scott Harmon

DFW Area Rep

214-850-3166

HELP GET LNYDP ON TV CAMPAIGN

Want to watch your band perform at London’s New Year’s Day Parade on your local TV station in the USA?

 

Well you can help make it happen!

 

We at the parade are telling your local stations that it is available – but experience has shown that it always helps if their viewers tell them that they want to watch it.

 

We are making available live coverage of all the action to your local news network affiliates free of charge. They are permitted to show it as it happens – or pre record it for later transmission.

 

It would be well worthwhile contacting your local stations and tell them just that – and maybe get your friends and colleagues to do the same

 

The technical data is outlined below – and will be posted in the media section of our website www.lnydp.com

 

Just get the TV station (not the viewers) to email dan@lnydp.com to register their interest and we will publicise their transmission too.

 

The transmission is commercial free – and broadcast with American stations in mind.

 

Date: 1 Jan 2015

Time:  11.15-15.45 GMT / 06.15-10.45 EST

Broadcast begins at 07.00 EST (12 NOON GMT)

No Commercial Breaks

 

FURTHER INFORMATION FROM:

DAN KIRKBY, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

dan@lnydp.com +44 7785 392735

Thank you so much for supporting Longhorn Alumni Band,
London Officers 

Shipping London Instruments

The time has come to ship your instrument to London. Anyone failing to drop off their instrument will cause our entire instrument carnet to be voided and sadly, we won't have any instruments for the parade. It's imperative your instrument makes it to the storage unit. 

We need volunteers to help us pack instruments and label boxes on Dec. 13th from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

E&E Motors Facility
10301 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78753

We also need some volunteers to stay and help load the truck when it arrives. Due to liability issues, the driver is NOT allowed to load our instruments for us. The pick up window time has been confirmed for 11:00 a.m. sharp!

I know we have some representatives from the tuba & percussion sections. Since we are collecting mellos, a representative is needed to help pick the best ones.

Thanks for your help,
London Officers

Alumni Basketball Game Dec. 13th Update

ALUMNI GAME: MBB vs Texas State is the ALUMNI GAME.  We will hold a special rehearsal that day in the Band Hall for EVERYONE playing that game.  If you missed Tuesday's rehearsal, please make it to the Saturday one Dec. 13th from 12-1:00PM in Band Hall for this game.

I have already assigned those alumni that said they could be there.  Unless you've been assigned to the game, please don't make any surprise visits! In other words, the ticket allotment for alumni is at capacity.

UPDATED

Rehearsal WILL HAPPEN 12-1:00PM in Band Hall for this game. PLEASE ALL ATTEND.

MBB vs Texas State

Saturday, December 13

7:00 PM GAME; 6:15 PM CALL TIME

Tuba!/Low Brass Van leaves the Band Hall at 5:45PM.

REMINDER that CALL TIME means that you should be in your seat with all your necessary equipment and uniform. 

1.  Enter the Erwin Center through the Red River entrance.  Make sure you have your instrument to identify yourself.

2.  Uniform: JEANS, White T-shirt (Pullover Top provided at Erwin Center) - Change into uniform in Band Locker Room.  Please wear a WHITE SHIRT under your basketball top.

3.  Books and stands are at the Erwin Center.

4.  Lot 70 Parking Passes available from the Band Office at regular hours (M-F, 8am - 5pm)

5.  Link to Basketball Parking map showing Lot 70. http://www.utexas.edu/parking/basketball.html

--
Anthony C. Marinello, III
Assistant Director | Longhorn Band
Director | Longhorn Pep Band
The University of Texas at Austin
Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music
1 University Station E3102 Austin, TX 78712
512.471.3184

Tower Band~ Dec. 10 2014

We are doing the annual tower band Wednesday December 10th. We need to show up at 6:00pm at the elevators in the tower. This is something we have done for the past 25 years or so. We play Christmas carols from all four corners of the observation deck. Mr. Crockett brings the music. It is easy to play. It can get a little cool up there especially on the north side so dress appropriately. Let us know if you can make it.

 

The University officials have asked again this year that only those actually playing be allowed to go up to the observation deck because of the limited space.  If you bring friends or family they will unfortunately not be allowed up the elevators but can hear us from ground level. 

 

Happy Holidays,

George Moxley, Austin Area Rep

 

LONDON MUSIC

Parade Music Order: 
Grandioso, Yellow Rose/Piccolo Interlude only, March of the Longhorns...repeat sequence as needed. 

• The Eyes of Texas
• Texas Fight
• March Grandioso
• March of the Longhorns
• Yellow Rose of Texas
• Wabash Cannonball

You can download your part and start practicing now. Be sure you're comfortable playing all parts in case we need you to switch at marching/playing rehearsal. Go to www.lhab.org and log in as a member. Click--Members--Music. LHAB will not be providing paper copies of your music in London. Please PRINT your part:)

Reminders:

• Bring your own flip folder/lyre
• Reeds, mouthpieces
• Valve oil
• Cleaning cloths
• Small tools