About Us


Serving as a community band in Houston's gay, lesbian, and transgendered community, the Houston Pride Band has several groups perform at community events throughout the year as well as concerts and parades.  We also provide a fun social experience for musicians.

The Houston Pride Band has a proud 30-year history.  Originally known as the Montrose Marching Band, the organization was formed by a small group of musicians in 1978 as a way to make new friends and to provide entertainment for Houston's gay and lesbian community.  Click here for an in-depth article on the band's history.

The Houston Pride Band is a member of the Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA), a national musical organization made up of over twenty-five bands across the nation and around the world. With LGBA, members of the Houston Pride Band have been able to participate at every Gay Games, two Presidential Inaugurations, and conferences throughout the world.

Current Leadership

Jason Stephens Artistic Director
Skip Martin Associate Artistic Director
Kiyona Corpening President
Greta Ott Vice President
Arthur McGimsey Treasurer
David DiCamillo Secretary
Mary Beth Alsdorf At-Large
Joe Lenhoff At-Large
Ron Louvier At-Large
Lisa Mace At-Large
Amanda Solis At-Large
Rudy Martinez At-Large


Mission Statement


The mission of the Houston Pride Band is:
  • To advocate for the GLBT community by promoting knowledge and understanding through music.
  • To provide opportunities for high caliber musical performances for the GLBT community and beyond.
  • To provide a welcoming and comfortable musical outlet for GLBT and GLBT-friendly wind, brass and percussion players.
  • To support and raise awareness for causes which are important to the GLBT community.

Membership


The Houston Pride Band is open to all brass, woodwind, and percussion players.  We welcome musicians of all skill levels.


Rehearsals


The band rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Bethel UCC, 1107 Shepherd Drive (near Washington).  Also, after rehearsal we almost always go out for a bite to eat, or maybe just a margarita!