How to join SOSA Marching Band?

Step 1:

Register for the appropriate marching band course through the Registration module in your ASAP/myUTSA Account.

Freshman/transfer students, it is best to sign up for an Orientation date that is before July due to housing deadlines with Dorms and University Oaks. See “Housing Deadlines” below.

Course numbers for reference are HERE.

Step 2:

Read Preseason Camp Information and Schedule HERE.

Step 3:

Fill out the Member Information Form HERE. All members (Winds, Percussion, and Auxiliary) must complete the form. Form becomes available in May each year.

Percussion Only:

Download the percussion audition packet HERE.

Housing Deadlines for Dorms and University Oaks:

  • DEADLINE is JULY 15, 2026 to complete the following to gain Early Move In access to your dorm beginning on the same day as SOSA Check-In day:

    1. You must secure your own housing contract through the UT San Antonio Housing Office. UTSA Bands, SOSA, or the School of Music does not provide housing.

    2. Register for marching band course course through your ASAP Registration Portal.

    3. Complete Membership Information Form by the deadline to be placed on the Early Move In list.

    Once you have completed the steps above, UT San Antonio Housing will reach out to you with instructions on confirming your early move in. Please be patient as UT San Antonio Housing has a lot of students to communicate with over the summer. Email SOSA here if you have not received early move in instructions after 14 days.

    Membership in The Spirit of San Antonio DOES NOT guarantee you a room. It is a common misconception that UT San Antonio has special rooms available for marching band members. THIS IS NOT TRUE. If you have not yet applied for housing through the UTSA Housing Office, do so immediately.

    Advising Appointments. If you are an freshman/incoming UT San Antonio student, it is best to request an advising appointment/Freshman Orientation date that is WELL BEFORE the posted housing deadlines.

    See course numbers here for registration.

    *Dorm early move-in is only available to those who have registered for the marching band course.

    *All SOSA members living in UTSA dorms are expected to attend all band meetings and rehearsals during preseason camp.

  • DEADLINE is JULY 1, 2026 to request an Early Move In from University Oaks. Instructions on how to request early move in for University Oaks:

    1. Register for marching band course course.

    2. Complete Membership Information Form

    3. Students with University Oaks housing contract will need to log into their University Oaks portal, and navigate to the “Forms” section to submit an Early Move-In Request. This step must be complete before the deadline.

    Membership in The Spirit of San Antonio DOES NOT guarantee you a room. It is a common misconception that UTSA has special rooms available for marching band members. THIS IS NOT TRUE. If you have not yet applied for housing, do so immediately. Students living in University Oaks are still expect to attend all meetings and rehearsals during summer band camp.

    Advising Appointments. If you are an freshman/incoming UTSA student, it is best to request an advising appointment/Freshman Orientation date that is WELL BEFORE the posted housing deadline.

    See course numbers here for registration.

    *University Oaks early move-in is only available to those who have registered for the marching band course.

    *All SOSA members living in University Oaks are expected to attend all band meetings and rehearsals during preseason camp.

  • SOSA members living in off-campus housing are expected to attend all band meetings and rehearsals during preseason camp. Please make housing and transportation arrangements to attend preseason camp starting on SOSA Check In day. Preseason camp schedule can be found HERE. It is best to move into housing ON or BEFORE the first day of Preseason Camp Check In. SOSA, UTSA Bands, or the UTSA School of Music does not provide housing and does not communicate with off campus housing.

    Be sure to communicate with landlord and/or roommates.

Who can participate in the UT San Antonio Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band?

The UT San Antonio Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band is an ensemble-class in the Department of Music open to all UT San Antonio students meeting the following criteria:

  1. Official enrollment at the University of Texas at San Antonio (Degree or Non-Degree Seeking)

  2. Enrolled in the UTSA Athletic Band Course listed under ASAP (Offered in 1/2/3hr courses; Course numbers listed HERE)

Fall Semester Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsals are scheduled at a time of day when few other classes meet and little class time is lost due to travel. With careful planning you should have time to participate in the UT San Antonio SOSA. The rehearsal times for SOSA are as followed:

M/W    6:00pm - 7:00pm   Percussion and Auxiliary Sectionals

M/W/F 7:00pm - 9:30pm   Full Band

As with any college activity, you will be responsible for keeping track of your time and keeping up with all of your academic work. Plan ahead, you can do it!

Winds and Percussion Audition/Assessment Information

Audition and Assessment information click HERE

For Future Roadrunners (HS Juniors and younger)

If you are a high school junior or younger and you would like to receive some information about the UTSA Athletic Bands, email us at sosa@utsa.edu

Important Hey Baby Information
- Spirit of San Antonio

For more questions about The Spirit of San Antonio please email us at sosa@utsa.edu.