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 |
| 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 |
Mission Statement
The mission of the Houston Pride Band is:
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To advocate for the GLBT community by promoting knowledge and understanding through music.
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To provide opportunities for high caliber musical performances for the GLBT community and beyond.
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To provide a welcoming and comfortable musical outlet for GLBT and GLBT-friendly wind, brass and percussion players.
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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.
Current Membership
| Dave Junkmann | Alto Saxophone |
| Connie Moore | Alto Saxophone |
| Kevin Taylor | Alto Saxophone |
| Lisa Mace | Baritone Saxophone |
| Karma Yoakem | Tenor Saxophone |
| Diane Schattenburg | Tenor Saxophone |
| Melissa Thompson | Bass Clarinet |
| Cecil Farrell | Bass Clarinet |
| David DiCamillo | Bassoon |
| Jace Hill | Clarinet/Piano |
| Ron Louvier | Clarinet |
| Rudolph Martinez | Clarinet |
| William Fu | Clarinet |
| Casey Sherrell | Euphonium |
| Russell Ben Williams | Euphonium |
| Joel Quinones | Piccolo |
| Joel Luks | Flute |
| Christi Gell | Flute |
| Chris Hodge | French Horn |
| Lupe Ybarra | Oboe |
| Debbie Hunt | Percussion |
| Joe Lenhoff | Percussion |
| Brian Walters | Percussion |
| Trudy Allen | Trombone |
| Kiyona Corpening | Trombone |
| Amanda Solis | Trombone |
| Mary Beth Alsdorf | Trumpet |
| Shane Wedgeworth | Trumpet |
| Arthur McGimsey | Trumpet |
| Greta Ott | Trumpet |
| Elroy W. Forbes Jr. | Tuba |
| Joe Wiese | Tuba |