State Open Class Marching Band Contest
Open Class Contest
Alamodome: San Antonio
Schedule
2024 1A/3A/5A Contests: November 4, 5, 6
Session 1: Monday, November 4 : 5A Prelims (morning, afternoon, (evening)
Session 2: Tuesday, November 5: 1A Prelims (morning), 5A Finals (afternoon)
Session 3: Tuesday, November 5: 1A Finals (evening)
Session 4: Wednesday, November 6: 3A Prelims (morning and afternoon)
Session 5: Wednesday, November 6: 3A Finals (evening)
Performance schedules will be posted by 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 27.
2024 2A/4A/6A Contests: November 11, 12, 13
Session 1: Monday, November 11 : 6A Prelims (morning, afternoon, evening)
Session 2: Tuesday, November 12: 2A Prelims (morning), 6A Finals (afternoon)
Session 3: Tuesday, November 12: 2A Finals (evening)
Session 4: Wednesday, November 13: 4A Prelims (morning and afternoon)
Session 5: Wednesday, November 13: 4A Finals (evening)
Performance schedules will be posted by 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 3.
Ticket Information
Single Session Tickets: $20 plus fees
Double Session Tickets: $35 plus fees
Double Session Ticket Options: Sessions 1 and 2, Session 2 and 3, Sessions 4 and 5
Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to avoid congestion at the doors. The Box Office will open 75 minutes prior to first performance of the day and doors will open 45 minutes prior to the first performance in each session.
Tickets are available at the Alamodome box office or through Ticketmaster.
Media
Media Information for Marching Band State Contest
Spectator Parking
A limited amount of on-site spectator parking will be available in Lot B. The parking fee, as set by the City of San Antonio, is $15 (CARD ONLY). There are no re-entry privileges. Spectator overflow parking will be available off-site.
Photography
Jolesch Enterprises has contracted with UIL to provide photography for the event. To access the Jolesch Enterprises site for photos of the event, please click here.
Live Stream
The National Association of State High School Associations (NFHS) Network has contracted with UIL to provide live streaming for the event. To access the NFHS Network, please click here.
Authorized UIL Merchandise
https://www.uiltexas.org/music/resources-forms
Adjudicators
1A: Dave Carbone, Bill Centera, Bryan Christian, Darrin Davis, Rylon Guidry, Ira Jenkins, Greg Llacer, Albert Lo, Van Mathews, and Jeff Wilson
2A: Jim Best, Brent Biskup, Doug Henderson, Jeff Jones, Ben Maughmer, Mark McGahey, Chris Moss, Steven Page, Katie Vandoren, and Derek Woods
3A: Bill Centera, Bryan Christian, Rylon Guidry, Mike Howard, Greg Llacer, Albert Lo, Van Mathews, Cody Newman, Mark Poole, and Jeff Wilson
4A: Brent Biskup, Gino Cipriani, Jeff Jones, Nola Jones, Ben Maughmer, Chris Moss, Rick Rodriguez, Matthew Rummel, Amanda Stevenson, Katie Vandoren, and Derek Woods
5A: Dave Carbone, Bill Centera, Darrin Davis, Mark Hoskins, Ira Jenkins, Mike Leitzke, Kendall Lejeune, Greg Llacer, Albert Lo, Van Mathews, and Jeff Wilson
6A: Tim Gray, Marty Griffin, Jeff Harper, Doug Henderson, Nola Jones, Steven Page, John Phillips, Warren Rickart, and Jay Webb
Future Dates
November 3, 4, 5, 2025: 2A/4A/6A Contests: Alamodome
November 10, 11, 12, 2025: 1A/3A/5A Contests: Alamodome
November 2, 3, 4, 2026: 1A/3A/5A Contests: Alamodome
November 9, 10, 11, 2026: 2A/4A/6A Contests: Alamodome
November 1, 2, 3, 2027: 2A/4A/6A Contests: Alamodome
November 8, 9, 10, 2027: 1A/3A/5A Contests: Alamodome
October 30, 31, November 1, 2028: 1A/3A/5A Contests: Alamodome
November 6, 7, 8, 2028: 2A/4A/6A Contests: Alamodome