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Not sure I view it as "good news". I got the email from Scott Hanna last night and was pissed. There is no need for an 'alternate band'. The committee has ruled that the EOT is our school song and there are no racial ties. Play the damn song and be a part of the band and the university.
Not sure I view it as "good news". I got the email from Scott Hanna last night and was pissed. There is no need for an 'alternate band'. The committee has ruled that the EOT is our school song and there are no racial ties. Play the damn song and be a part of the band and the university.
Here is an excerpt from the email-
"For those who seek other musical options, the university offers many other diverse academic and musical repertoire choices to its students. Beginning in Fall 2022, a “to be named“ University Band will be created for individuals who want to perform in a marching band, with a focus on leading/directing bands and community engagement. The band will be part of concepting the future of bands with the responsibility to identify performance venues and other related issues. The required repertoire will not include traditional university songs".
Horse chit... and I am openly one of the most "woke" posters on this board. Just can't get behind LHB here.
And breaking news, this "new band" that does not play the EOT will be relegated to performances at swim meets, and womens soccer games ...
More from the Theatre of the Absurd that is our brave new world of insanity.
There is only one correct response to this issue: You can play the song or pack your things
When will people wake up from this slumber of delusion?
They say the average great civilization lasts about 250 years.
Let's see 1776-????
You do the math...
Of course, they can go make their own band...to whatever degree and according to whatever rules and limitations are prescribed by the authority, which in this case is The University- and if you agree to attend the school you are agreeing to abide by what they deem best for the overall interests of the school...a concept that seems lost on many and our culture at large today. It is one I believe creates a stable, healthy, and sustainable society and people group.If a group of students wants to get together and play...anything at all...why does anyone have a problem with that?
"If you don't want to play the Eyes of Texas, you can leave!"
"OK. We did. And we made our own band."
"NOOOOOOOO, all bands made up of UT students should only be allowed to play songs from this approved list!!"
There goes the Wind Ensemble, the Wind Symphony, the Symphony Band, all four concert bands, any and all jazz bands, percussion ensembles, and every garage band with UT students in it.
"I don't like that song. I'll play other songs instead. Someone else will continue to play it."Everyone being happy, having their feelings and emotions and egos stroked, and pampered like babies to suit their individual selfish and indulgent, adolescent desires and whims...feelings without and prioritized above any real critical thought... leads to chaos, confusion, loss of order, poor quality, shallowness, loss of meaning, and the degradation of institutions...and ultimately a loss of reason and stability...insanity.
Wow. Reasonableness. Who knew that was still possible on the interwebz?My takeaway is that LHB will perform The Eyes and if you want to be in LHB you will be required to do so.
Anyone familiar with the Butler School of Music or any of the various programs and ensembles knows there's a lot of options for students, from Longhorn Singers to the Gamelon ensemble. Having a separate marching band that doesn't perform at official UT functions is fine by me. As long as those wearing the Burnt Orange at games are representing, I'm happy.
If that's your reaction to someone playing a song different from the one you wanted
You are missing a VERY important aspect of this...The university has dozens of musical groups. I'm not even sure how many. Only a few of them play "The Eyes of Texas" regularly (LHB, Basketball Band, Volleyball Band, pretty sure that's it). The number of bands that play it hasn't changed; the number of bands that don't has increased by one.
"I don't like that song. I'll play other songs instead. Someone else will continue to play it."
"You didn't play my favorite song, you pampered selfish indulgent adolescent baby! <rant continues for another entire paragraph>"
If that's your reaction to someone playing a song different from the one you wanted, someone's definitely acting childish, selfish, pampered, shallow, and so on.
Some students: "No. I want to be in a different band."Would you like to be a part of this or not?
There is only one correct response to this issue: You can play the song or pack your things
Some students: "No. I want to be in a different band."
Me: "OK fine."
Others: "You selfish, entitled, <three or four more paragraphs>"
Who's being the snowflake?
The ones that packed their bags and left made their own band.
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