State Open Class Marching Band Contest
Open Class Contest
Schedule
2023 2A/4A/6A Contests: October 30, 31, November 1 at the Alamodome in San Antonio
Session 1: Monday, October 30 : 6A Prelims (morning, afternoon, evening)
Session 2: Tuesday, October 31: 2A Prelims (morning), 6A Finals (afternoon)
Session 3: Tuesday, October 31: 2A Finals (evening)
Session 4: Wednesday, November 1: 4A Prelims (morning and afternoon)
Session 5: Wednesday, November 1: 4A Finals (evening)
Performance schedules will be posted by 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 22.
2023 1A/3A/5A Contests: November 6, 7, 8 at the Alamodome in San Antonio
Session 1: Monday, November 6 : 5A Prelims (morning, afternoon, evening)
Session 2: Tuesday, November 7: 1A Prelims (morning), 5A Finals (afternoon)
Session 3: Tuesday, November 7: 1A Finals (evening)
Session 4: Wednesday, November 8: 3A Prelims (morning and afternoon)
Session 5: Wednesday, November 8: 3A Finals (evening)
Performance schedules will be posted by 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 29.
Ticket Information
Single Session Tickets: To be determined
Double Session Tickets: To be determined
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 to be determined (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
To be determined
Future Dates
November 4, 5, 6, 2024: 1A/3A/5A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
November 11, 12, 13, 2024: 2A/4A/6A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
November 3, 4, 5, 2025: 2A/4A/6A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
November 10, 11, 12, 2025: 1A/3A/5A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
November 2, 3, 4, 2026: 1A/3A/5A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
November 9, 10, 11, 2026: 2A/4A/6A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
November 1, 2, 3, 2027: 2A/4A/6A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
November 8, 9, 10, 2027: 1A/3A/5A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
October 30, 31, November 1, 2028: 1A/3A/5A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)
November 6, 7, 8, 2028: 2A/4A/6A Contests (dates tentative and site tbd)