Rattler Marching Band
This is the varsity outdoor performing instrumental ensemble made up of all wind, percussion and color guard members that have their season during the end of summer and fall semester of the school year. The award-winning Rattler Marching Band performs at all varsity football games, pep rallies, parades, special events, and marching contests.
Color Guard
This is a performing group that incorporates dance with equipment including flags, rifles, sabers and more in an interpretive musical setting. This group performs alongside the Rattler Marching Band during the end of summer and fall semester, as well as an independent competitive indoor season during the spring semester.
Wind Symphony
This is the varsity instrumental music performing ensemble, made up of the most elite wind and percussion students at San Marcos High School. This ensemble prepares and performs professional level music.
Symphonic Band
This band is the non-varsity instrumental music performing ensemble, made up of advanced wind and percussion students at San Marcos High School. This ensemble prepares and performs advanced level music.
Concert Band
This band is the sub-non-varsity instrumental music performing ensemble, made up of on-level wind and percussion students at San Marcos High School. This ensemble prepares and performs on-level music.
Jazz Ensemble
This group is an instrumental performing ensemble made up of winds, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard specializing in the various styles associated with Jazz music.
