Texas hires 1st Black director of Longhorn marching band Cliff Croomes
Croomes, assistant director of bands at LSU, will take over the Longhorn Band at his alma mater starting June 1
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The University of Texas has hired the first Black director of the Longhorn marching band one month after it announced the band will be required to perform “The Eyes of Texas” school song that has drawn sharp criticism over racist elements in its past.
Cliff Croomes, assistant director of bands at LSU, will take over the Longhorn Band at his alma mater starting June 1, Texas announced Wednesday. He replaces
The University of Texas has hired the first Black director of the Longhorn marching band one month after it announced the band will be required to perform.