About Us
A community of musicians, united by the joy of performance.
The San Antonio Symphonic Band brings together seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs from across the community to share the transformative power of live concert band music.
Welcome to the World of SASB
Welcome to the world of the San Antonio Symphonic Band (SASB)—where raw passion meets explosive performance! We are a progressive wind ensemble fiercely dedicated to delivering top-tier, spine-tingling concert band performances that move, inspire, and excite San Antonio and its surrounding communities.
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About SASB
Driven by Pure Passion
We don't just play music; we live it. Our unstoppable force of 80+ all-volunteer musicians and visionary conductors unites for one single purpose: the pure love of the craft. Fueled entirely by the joy of performance and the roaring applause of our community, our energy on stage is electric.
The Official Sound of San Antonio
Our historic journey exploded onto the scene on September 4, 1986, when the San Antonio City Council officially designated us as The Official Band of the City of San Antonio. Shortly after, we locked in our non-profit status and began writing music history. Today, we proudly honor that legacy by bringing world-class music to life throughout the year.
Record-Breaking Traditions
A Historic Debut: On November 30, 1986, we launched our legacy at the Hemisfair Convention Center, captivating a massive national audience of delegates at the National League of Cities convention.
Fiesta Royalty: As The Official Band of the city of San Antonio, our legendary annual Fiesta concert stands alone as the only self-funded and longest-running "Official Fiesta Event" in history!
A Sonic Explosion of Repertoire
We command a massive, diverse musical arsenal designed to leave audiences breathless. Every single concert is a uniquely curated experience, seamlessly shifting between:
High-octane, spirited Sousa marches
Masterful, sweeping classical transcriptions
Vibrant, festive Fiesta showstoppers
Vibrant, festive Fiesta showstoppers
Sharing the Stage with Legends
Over four decades of excellence, we have shared the spotlight and traded notes with global musical icons and legendary maestros, including:
Featured Soloists & Ensembles: The iconic Miss Vikki Carr, the world-renowned Canadian Brass, trumpet virtuoso Allen Vizzutti, and the magnificent San Antonio Choral Society.
Master Conductors: Renowned maestros like Col. George S. Howard, Frank Ticheli, Clyde Roller, Mark Hindsley, Tom Rhodes, and Richard Kole.
Milestone Showcases: Two prestigious feature performances at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention and countless unforgettable, patriotic Fourth of July celebrations. Performed The Intrepid in New York’s WWII Battleship in 2026.
The volunteers behind every performance.
Leadership & Board
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their efforts in promoting the band.
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Artistic Director & Conductor
Dr. Steve Montalvo
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Board Librarian
Vacant
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Board President
Dr. Emma Dromgoole
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Board Member-At-Large
Vacant
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Board Secretary
Melvina Turner
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Board Member-At-Large
Vacant
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Board Secretary
Susan Westberg
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Board Member-At-Large
Dave Theis
Creative Team
Dr. Steve Montalvo
Manuel Corales, Victor Garcia, Sabastian Ovalle, & JJ Padilla
Marketing Team
Dr. Emma Dromgoole
Jennifer De Waelsche, Dr. Steve Montalvo, Mary Jane Ortiz, Cordell Pacheco, & Melvina Medley Turner
Music Librarian
Melvina Turner
Chris Bert
Join Us
Join the Movement!
The music is loud, the passion is real, and the legacy is still being written. Join us on this thrilling musical journey and become a part of the unstoppable phenomenon that is the San Antonio Symphonic Band, the Official Band of the City of San Antonio!