/ The Kennedy CenterBrandon Lippert is a senior at The University of Texas Permian Basin majoring in music education. On campus, he has served as the vice chair and undergraduate committee chair of the UT System Student Advisory Council, president of the Student Government Association, drum major for the Spirit of the Permian Basin Marching Band, and student orientation coordinator. Off campus, Lippert has held roles as an active instructor and consultant for numerous music programs in the region, a P.A. announcer for various sports and performing arts-related endeavors, and an active public speaker and leadership consultant in the community. After graduation, he hopes to become a music educator and to further pursue a career in education and educational leadership.