University Bands
The University Bands boast a distinguished legacy of excellence and achievement spanning over a century.
Joining the University Bands is both an honor and a commitment, requiring dedication, discipline, and hard work. Open to both majors and non-majors, our ensembles provide a wide range of performance opportunities, allowing musicians to grow and excel.
TCU Band Directors
Ensembles
This enthusiastic 100-member organization contributes to the spirit and excitement of the TCU campus.
Basketball Band
The ensemble covers a wide range of musical styles and gives music majors opportunities to improve their performance on secondary instruments.
Concert Band
The jazz program features two big bands along with several student combos and have performed with renowned guest artists.
Jazz Ensembles
Drawing students from almost every field of study, the band is one of the most visible and prestigious organizations on campus.
Marching Band
The ensemble is dedicated to maximizing percussion education through a wide variety of performing ensembles and closely supervised private lesson structure.
Percussion Ensembles
The ensemble focuses on wind music of artistic and historical significance.
Symphonic Band
Recognized as one of America’s premier collegiate wind bands, the ensemble performs outstanding wind band literature and actively commissions new works, spanning from Renaissance masters to today’s award-winning composers.
Wind Symphony
Summer Camps
Comprehensive music and leadership camps for middle and high school students, preparing them for success in marching band, concert band, solo and chamber music.
(Summer Camps)
Performance Opportunities
The School of Music hosts over 300 musical events each year, featuring unforgettable ensemble performances, operas and intimate recitals with TCU students, faculty and esteemed guest artists.