Marching Cardinals
Welcome to the Marching Cardinals
The Marching Cardinals are directed by Prof. Nieves Villaseñor, coordinator of Music Education/Director of Bands. Founded in 2009, the Marching Cardinals has established itself as one of the most visible, energetic spirit organizations at UIW. Comprised of students studying a wide variety of academic majors, the Marching Cardinals perform at every home football game, select away games, events off-campus, and in exhibitions at marching contests around San Antonio and Austin. The band typically plays three halftime shows and a traditional pre-game drill yearly as entertainment for the UIW football game day experience.
Pre-season Dates
2024 UGS/Color Guard/Drumline/Rhythm Section Camp: August 14th—17th
2024 Marching Cardinals Full Band Pre-Season Camp: August 18th - 24th
2024 Marching Cardinals Pre-Season Camp Information Packet - COMING SOONMusic for 2024 Marching Cardinals Full Band Pre-Season Camp
Tuition discounts starting at $1,000 are offered for *registered, full-time UIW students* participating in band ensembles at UIW. The list of Tuition Credits, also known as “Band Scholarships,” are typically sent to the Office of Financial Assistance at the end of the first week of classes and should appear on students' accounts the following week.
- NOTE: Non-music major wind/percussion undergraduate students will need to register for MUAP 1144 in addition to MUEN 1140 to be eligible for Band Scholarships.
The instruments used include
WOODWINDS
- Piccolo/Flute
- Clarinet
- All Saxophones
BRASS
- Trumpet
- Mellophone
- Trombone
- Baritone
- Tuba
PERCUSSION
- Drumline
- Front Ensemble
- Rhythm Section (Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Synthesizer, Auxiliary)
Join the Marching Cardinals
Color Guard and Percussion auditions occur before the start of Summer Band Camp.
If you would like to join the Marching Cardinals or would like to join the concert bands in the upcoming semesters, please fill out the University Bands Information Form (UBIF).