Phi Alpha Beta

Official Twitter for the newest Longhorn Band organization, Phi Alpha Beta

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We were so happy to have the chance to perform at an event this weekend in Dallas for LGBTQ+ alumni before the OU game! We met some amazing alums and can't wait to see them again very soon during Alumni Band Weekend!

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Happy National Coming Out Day from PhAB!! No matter how you identify, EVERYONE deserves to be loved and feel proud of who they are. #NationalComingOutDay

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And even more pictures:))

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Thank you to everyone who helped with this year's necklace making! And a huge thank you to Dr. Hanna for surprising us with pizza! We can't wait to pass these out to the band on Monday and continue this tradition!

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We had a great time night-boating for our first social event of the year! Thank you Shannon for making this possible!

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"I'm excited to be a part of EC because PhAB's mission is so important to me. I want to help other people find pride and comfort in who they are and spread that message throughout the community." (2/2)

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**2019-2020 PhAB EC Feature**
Serving as media chair this year is Brenna Hinshaw. Brenna is a second-year English major from the clarinet section. She uses she/her pronouns. (1/2)

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"I am excited to be a part of EC this year because that means I get to be more involved with this organization that I care so much about and get to meet more of our members. PhAB means so much to me and I can’t wait to see how we develop as an organization and as a family." (2/2)

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**2019-2020 PhAB EC Feature**
PhAB's service chair for this year is Emily Chaffe! Emily is a third-year AET major in the trumpet section. She uses she/her pronouns. (1/2)

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No matter where you stand within the LGBTQ+ community or as an ally, you're welcome in PhAB, and that's something I am proud to push forward on EC! I felt on EC I could join other great people and really show LHB and our neighboring communities that PhAB is loud and proud!" (3/3)

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**2019-2020 PhAB EC Feature**
PhAB's social chair for this year is Josh Churchill! Josh is a second-year AET major from the TUBA! section. (1/3)

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"With PhAB making its grand return last year, it introduced me to more than just a community: a second family with the biggest hearts around. Everyone I met was super welcoming and really inspired me to be true with myself and become a better version of who I was. (2/3)

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"I wanted to join PhAB EC to see this organization continue to grow and help new members feel accepted and validated."

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**2019-2020 PhAB EC Feature**
PhAB's Parliamentarian for 2019-2020 is Hunter Garcia! Hunter is a third-year Classics major from the trumpet section. He uses he/him pronouns.

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"I'm excited to be on the EC so I can help this amazing, supportive community grow and support both itself and its community in a *ΦΑΒulous* manner."

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**2019-2020 PhAB EC Feature**
PhAB's Financial Chair for this year is Shannon Scofield! Shannon is a math major from the big flag section. She uses she/her pronouns.

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help PhAB grow and flourish" (3/3)

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**2019-2020 PhAB EC Feature**
Serving as Vice President for 2019-2020 is Kyle Kaeo! Kyle is a third-year clarinet majoring in Chemical Engineering. He uses he/him pronouns. (1/3)

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"PhAB is important to me because it reminds me how necessary a safe space is to have for people who might not be comfortable being out to others yet but need to come into it slowly like I did. PhAB represents the strength of the LGBTQ+ community in LHB and I'm so excited to (2/3)

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"Phi Alpha Beta has given me a community in which I can fully embrace who I am alongside the people I love. I'm excited to provide that experience for others this year, and to serve The Longhorn Band, our campus, and our city in a manner that spreads love and acceptance."

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**2019-2020 PhAB EC Feature**
Serving as president of Phi Alpha Beta for 2019-2020 is Paula Boothman! Paula is a second-year clarinet and her major is French Studies. She uses she/her pronouns.