Bands

UTSA SYMPHONIC BAND

M/W/F 2:00-3:25pm

The UTSA Symphonic Band is made up of 55-60 outstanding wind players who perform a repertoire chosen from a variety of historical periods and for ensembles of various sizes. While the group occasionally presents pieces composed for smaller groups, much of its time is spent in the study and performance of works from the standard symphonic band repertoire.

Additionally, the UTSA Symphonic Band is active in commissioning world-renowned composers for premiers on the UTSA campus. Membership is open to all students at the university who audition at the beginning of each semester. As with every ensemble group at UTSA, professionalism in performance quality and attitude is always emphasized, as these crucial elements of musicianship will serve to benefit students as they enter the world as a performer, educator or other professional.

For information regarding the UTSA Symphonic Band please email Dr. John Zarco.

UTSA UNIVERSITY BAND

M/W/F 12:00-1:30pm

The UTSA University Band includes between 60-75 members and maintains an active 3-concert schedule each semester, performing a wide variety of works written for the concert band medium. Membership consists of both music majors and non-music majors. We invite all students interested in performing in this ensemble to come out and join us! The University Band is a NON-AUDITIONED ensemble and is open to any UTSA student.

For information regarding the UTSA University Band, please email Prof. Hector Garcia

For more information on these Ensembles and concert band ensemble auditions, please visit www.utsabands.org.

The Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band (SOSA)

M/W/F 7:00-9:30pm and sectionals for percussion/auxiliaries starting at 6pm.

The “Spirit of San Antonio” is a 330-member marching band that will perform a standard pre-game show, 4-5 different halftime shows, play a vast variety of stand tunes, and maintain UTSA traditions, while at the same time promoting positive learning and social environment for its members. This ensemble is open to all university students regardless of major.

College bands strive towards being fun and spirited organizations while still achieving a quality of performance representative of the image of our great University regardless of the performance venue. For more information on these ensembles, please visit www.utsabands.org or email SOSA@utsa.edu.