For information regarding the Band Program, please contact Dr. Edward Harris at:

Tel.: 408 - 924-4677
Email: echarris@email.sjsu.edu

The Wind Ensemble is the University's premiere concert band comprised of the most proficient woodwind, brass, and percussion performers. Recognized for its excellence, the ensemble has earned its reputation at home concerts, performances at the California Music Educators Conferences, and at the College Band Directors National Conference. Performances include those compositions that require varied and specialized instrumentation. For information contact Dr. Edward Harris (408)924-4677.

The Symphonic Band is an ensemble open to music majors and to non-majors at the University who desire to continue their musical experience. The Symphonic Band performs exciting original wind band music, as well as transcriptions. The Symphonic Band regularly performs each semester on campus and frequently shares concerts with the University Wind Ensemble. For information contact: Prof. Diana Hollinger (408)924-4631

The members of the Spartan Marching Band - "The Pride of the Spartans" - are students from every field of study on campus, from first year undergraduate through graduate students. They rehearse eight hours per week, preparing new music and maneuvers, and perfecting a style that is uniquely their own. At each home game, the Spartan Marching Band performs a completely new halftime show, plus a pre-game show and a post-game concert. A source of Spartan Stadium spirit, the band reflects all the color and fanfare of major university sports pageantry. Advantages in membership include priority registration for classes and scholarship for all music majors. For information contact: Scott Pierson (408)924-4643.

This highly spirited group of outstanding instrumentalists is drawn from the Sparten Marching Band. They perform at all home men's and women's basketball games. The group frequently travels for tournament performances. For information contact: Scott Pierson (408)924-4643.