{"id":10000,"date":"2026-04-15T09:30:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/?page_id=10000"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:31:47","slug":"alumni-band-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/alumni-and-friends\/alumni-band-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Band Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light utkwds-billboard has-text-color\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-133\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/themes\/utkwds\/assets\/images\/bkg-cot-imagelight.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b8aeb31c wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-65f56a5c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni Council Mission<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-billboard-divider has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ff61abe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Tennessee&nbsp;Pride of the Southland&nbsp;Marching Band Alumni Council serves in an advisory and support capacity to the director of Bands and the Band program generally, for the purpose of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporting&nbsp;The Pride of the Southland&nbsp;Marching Band and representing its alumni members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing leadership and influence as an advocate for&nbsp;The Pride of the Southland&nbsp;Marching Band with alumni, UT, and the public.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing scholarships for current members of&nbsp;The Pride of the Southland&nbsp;Marching Band.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing programs of special interest to alumni, faculty, staff, and current members of&nbsp;The Pride of the Southland&nbsp;Marching Band.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging greater financial participation by the alumni of&nbsp;The Pride of the Southland&nbsp;Marching Band in&nbsp;The Pride of the Southland&nbsp;Alumni Marching Band, as well as the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni Affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participating in the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni Affairs programs and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-3up has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-color has-smokey-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b2d4ea06402f1d0da0c55898abef35b3 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3effa903 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1570\" src=\"https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/AO0I8069-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/AO0I8069-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/AO0I8069-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/AO0I8069-1024x628.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/AO0I8069-768x471.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/AO0I8069-1536x942.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/AO0I8069-2048x1256.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Alumni Band Council Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in serving on the Alumni Band Council? Click the link below for the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScVM5cmH989RXNusue9N0uLrkKnHrAiAokKn_6hkEx70FnzOg\/closedform\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-color has-smokey-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b6174c856f287abb3062932dd0092d92 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3effa903 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1324\" src=\"https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/13X9511-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/13X9511-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/13X9511-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/13X9511-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/13X9511-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/13X9511-1536x794.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/13X9511-2048x1059.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Responsibilities &amp; Expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list of Alumni Band Council responsibilities and expectations can be found at the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/music.utk.edu\/utbands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Alumni-Band-Council-Responsibilities.pdf\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Current-Alumni-Band-Council-Members\">Current Alumni Band Council Members:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrew Vogel \u2013 President (snare, drum major; 2012-2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brooke Smith \u2013 Vice President (trumpet, 2009-2013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haley Kesler \u2013 Secretary (mellophone, 2004-2005)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doug McKay \u2013 Treasurer (snare, 1985-1989)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larry Murphy \u2013 Past President (trumpet, 1980-1992)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kent Baker (drumline, 1985-1991)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeff Barnes (drumline, 1974-1976)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Clugg (trombone, 2017-2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carrie Creswell (majorette, 1997-2000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nathan Cron (trumpet, 2010-2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Bill Dabbs (trumpet, 2003-2006)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cody Grooms (drumline, 2013-2018)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brent Lackey (tuba, 2001-2005)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bryan Massengale (saxophone, 1976-1980)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Debbie Monroe (piccolo, 1980-1984)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Betty Myers (color guard, 1972-1977)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marshanda Pinchok (piccolo, 1997-1998)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cameron Rowlett (snare drum, 2013-2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shelbi Ruffino \u2013 (majorette, 2011-2015)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tony Sax (piccolo, 2010-2013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matt Simpson (trombone, 2003-2006)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harris Taylor (trombone, 2015-2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amber Young (majorette, 1998-2002)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phyllis Moore \u2013 UTAA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aamir Walton \u2013 UT Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alumni Band Council Application Interested in serving on the Alumni Band Council? 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