Mission Statement

The mission of the Houston Pride Band is :
to provide a welcoming, comfortable and safe musical outlet for LGBT and allied musicians to participate in a community band setting.
to encourage interest in public and private music education through concerts and events that uplift and inspire musical interest in people of all ages.
to use musical performances to support local community organizations and events.
to host and participate in local, state, national, and international conferences that foster the continuing participation of all individuals in community musical programs

Our story

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Serving as a concert and marching band in Houston's gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, the Houston Pride Band has several groups that perform concerts and parades as well as community events throughout the year. We also provide a fun social experience for musicians.

The Houston Pride Band has a proud history spanning over four decades. 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.
The Houston Pride Band is a member of the Pride Bands Alliance, a national musical organization made up of over thirty bands across the nation and around the world. With the Pride Bands Alliance, members of the Houston Pride Band have been able to participate at Gay Games, Presidential Inaugurations, and conferences throughout the world.

Board of Directors

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Houston Pride Band is led by a Board of Directors, elected by the members of the band each year.  The Board of Directors is the managing body of the organization and is responsible for the organizational, financial, and musical well-being of the corporation. 