Bands
Welcome to the Islander Bands! If you play a wind or percussion instrument, then there is a band for you. From Symphonic Winds to Pep Band, Jazz Band to Mariachi de la Isla, the Islander Bands has an ensemble to match your talents and needs.
Symphonic Winds performs several concerts on campus and throughout South Texas, playing the best new and classic music for winds. The Islander Pep Band performs at most home basketball games, bringing excitement and spirit to the arena. Jazz Band performs at various venues on campus and at the prestigious Texas Jazz Festival each October. Mariachi de la Isla, our newest ensemble, performs at campus events and throughout South Texas. In addition to the large ensembles, many studios have their own ensembles, such as trombone ensemble and percussion ensemble.
Peruse the ensemble offerings below to find the bands that work for you. If you have any questions, contact Director of Bands, Dr. Brian Shelton, at brian.shelton@tamucc.edu, or contact the ensemble professors directly. Thanks for visiting and Go Islanders!
Symphonic Winds (MUEN 1123/3123)
Symphonic Winds, the premier wind ensemble at TAMU-CC, performs multiple concerts each year, including a tour of Texas schools each spring. Repertoire includes original works for band and transcriptions of all styles. Conducted by Dr. Brian Shelton, the ensemble is open to all TAMU-CC students with previous instrumental experience. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. The ensemble rehearses Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm, and the full orchestra—including strings—rehearses Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00pm. Contact Dr. Brian Shelton for additional information.
Jazz Band (MUEN 1128/3128)
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Jazz Band (aka Islander Jazz Band) is a fun and exciting ensemble open to all university students with previous instrumental experience. Students rehearse traditional and contemporary styles of jazz with opportunities to perform for university events and also for special occasions in the Corpus Christi area and the surrounding region. For more information, please contact the director, Dr. Matthew York.
Mariachi de la Isla (MUEN 1159/3159)
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Mariachi is an active and engaging ensemble open to all university students with prior instrumental and vocal experience. Dive into the vibrant world of mariachi music through this exciting course, designed to enrich students from all backgrounds. We invite you to explore the rich history and Mexican cultural heritage, refine your instrumental and vocal skills, and master the classic mariachi repertoire. For more information or to join Mariachi de la Isla, contact the director, Dr. Rai Morales.
Pep Band (MUEN 1127/3127)
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Pep Band (IPB) plays at most home games for the men's and women's basketball teams. The band is an exciting part of the Islander Athletics and adds to the upbeat atmosphere in the Hilliard Center Arena at game time. Rehearsals for the band are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:15pm The Islander Pep Band is open to all students on campus with previous instrumental experience and is a fun way to get involved with the University. For more information, please contact the director, Dr. Kenneth Iyescas.