University of Texas Longhorn band wonโt play โEyes of Texasโ this weekend after some members say theyโre unwilling
The Daily Texan reported that a message sent to band members by leader Scott Hanna said the survey results wouldnโt affect whether the band performs at future games. Band members are โevenly dividedโ overplaying the song, the student newspaper reported, but responses from certain instrument sections would prevent the band from playing this week. The message from Hanna said many band members wanted to have further discussions about the song, which he said he would facilitate. Only then can we reimagine its future.โRemoving โThe Eyes of Texasโ song was not the studentโs only demand this past summer. Disclosure: Baylor University, Texas Christian University and University of Texas at Austin have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.