The University of Texas Longhorn Band performing at the 2021 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas on October 24, 2021. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
The University of Texas Longhorn Band
The Longhorn Band is a year-round program offered as a course by the Butler School of Music at The University of Texas. Registration in this course is open to any student of the various academic disciplines provided at The University of Texas. Activities begin in August with Band Week and continue until University graduations in late May.
Throughout the fall, the Longhorn Band performs at all University of Texas football games with a smaller segment of the band that travels with the team for out-of-state games. Additional performances include bowl games, pep rallies, parades, and a special halftime show with the Longhorn Alumni Band. The Longhorn Band makes guest appearances at many campus and community events that spotlight the popularity of the band. Fall rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and also prior to kickoff on game days.
During the spring, Longhorn Band members participate in concert bands, a jazz ensemble, a percussion ensemble, or indoor color guard class. Spring rehearsals are held twice a week for ninety minutes each. Specific times vary for each ensemble, and these ensembles give at least two performances. Other notable annual activities include concerts at local performance venues, on campus appearances, and the Fiesta Flambeau Parade in San Antonio.
Formula One
Formula One is the highest class of international auto racing for single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, which take place worldwide on both purpose-built circuits and closed public roads. While Europe is the sport's traditional base, the championship operates globally, with 13 of the 23 races in the 2021 season taking place outside Europe.
Circuit of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the United States. Just outside downtown Austin, Circuit of The Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world's most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences.
The 20-turn, counterclockwise circuit takes advantage of the naturally undulating landscape, including an intimidating 133-foot hill at Turn 1. It has hosted the Formula 1 United States Grand Pix, MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas, ESPN's X Games, the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Pirelli World Challenge and more. Nestled within the track is Germania Insurance Amphitheater, the largest permanent outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas, and its 251-foot signature observation tower.
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