ENSEMBLES
	UTSA Wind Ensemble Dr. Robert Rustowicz, Conductor The Wind Ensemble performs challenging works from all genres of wind music: historical, traditional, contemporary, and the avant-garde. Comprised mostly of upper-level music majors and graduate students, the ensemble performs at least three concerts a semester and tours each fall.   UTSA Symphonic Band Dr. Donald Miller, Conductor 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, although most of the students are music majors. 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.   UTSA Jazz Ensemble Utah Hamrick , Conductor The Jazz Ensemble specializes in the performance of the various streams of jazz and other music appropriate for stage band and jazz ensemble. Performances include at least two concerts each semester as well as other guest appearances.   UTSA Roadrunner Band Dr. Donald Miller, Conductor The Roadrunner Band is the athletic performance band at UTSA. It performs at all UTSA Men's and Women's home basketball games. The instrumentation of the ensemble includes brass and rhythm section. Auditions are held in the fall semester.   UTSA Symphony Orchestra Dr. Eugene Dowdy, Conductor The UTSA Symphony Orchestra utilizes wind, brass, and percussionist selected through the Wind/Percussion auditions held before the beginning of each semester. More info, please.   UTSA Percussion Ensemble Ms. Sherry Rubins, Conductor Focusing on the performance of music written for a wide variety of percussive instruments, the Percussion Ensemble presents one formal concert each semester Members are matched by skill level for rehearsal of small ensemble works varying from multi-percussion set-ups to marimba choir. More info, please.   UTSA Flute Ensemble Dr. Rita Linard, Conductor Devoted to the performance of music written for flute choir, the Flute Ensemble maintains an active schedule of performances. In addition to formal on-campus recitals, other activities have including playing for receptions, concerts at elementary schools and nursing homes, performances in collaboration with other area flute ensembles.   UTSA Jazz Combos Utah Hamrick, Coordinator Students (of any instrument!) who wish to develop their jazz improvisation skills may register for Jazz Combos. Musicians are matched and divided into a number of small combos, each including a rhythm section. Rehearsal times (at least once a week) are determined by members of each combo and instruction on improvisation is provided. Concerts include one evening performance per semester as well as the possibility of other informal engagements.   UTSA Mariachi Ensemble Jose Torres, Director The Mariachi Ensemble plays an important role at UTSA to provide students an opportunity to perform and showcase the Mariachi Tradition. This ensemble performs often in the San Antonio metro area.

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