The University of Texas Longhorn Band - Kappa Kappa Psi

Kappa Kappa Psi

Kappa Kappa Psi is a National Honorary Band Fraternity dedicated to serving the needs of the university and college bands. In May 1940, thirty members of the University of Texas Longhorn Band, under the direction of Colonel George E. Hurt, petitioned the national office of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity for a chapter. The charter was granted, and the local chapter was given the name Alpha Tau Nu. Later, this was changed to Alpha Tau.

Alpha Tau has remained consistent over the past 51 years and has on average 40 members. Over the years, Alpha Tau has also been recognized as one of the top chapters in the nation, having been selected third in the nation at the 1969 National Convention. The 1970 and 1989 District Conventions and in part the 2001 National Convention were hosted by Alpha Tau.

The chapter serves the band through various means: setting up and tearing down all equipment during practice, moving equipment to and from the stadium on game days, serving water during practice, service projects, and community projects.

Kappa Kappa Psi hosts The Longhorn Band Golf Classic in May with help from LHBSA (Longhorn Band Student Association). The tournament has been held at the UT Golf Club and River Place Country Club in the past and will be held at Shadow Glen Golf Club, Sunday May 2, 2010. The event raises money for KKY and LHBSA. These are non-profit organizations and all proceeds go toward funding the activities of The Longhorn Band. Past participants have included Mack Brown and Colt McCoy.