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Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA) Marching Band

The Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band (SOSA) represents the heart of The University of Texas at San Antonio as their powerful sound echoes from campus to the Alamodome and far beyond! Students from every college at UTSA participate in SOSA, performing for athletic events, university functions, Fiesta San Antonio parades, and many other community events.

Did you know that band uniforms should typically be replaced every 5-7 years? SOSA has been donning the same uniforms for a 14 years. 

Why Replace? Whether they're performing on gameday, in parades, or at any event representing our community, we want SOSA to look their absolute best. And in order for SOSA to grow and accommodate all 250+ members, additional uniforms are needed.

How You Can Help Each new uniform costs $500 per student, and with your support on Giving Day, we can start the process of replacing all uniforms. When you think about it, that's just $40 per month over the next year to provide a deserving student with a new uniform. Additionally, donors at this level will receive special benefits, including sideline access at the opening UTSA football game next season to see SOSA debut their new uniforms.

Gifts of all levels on Giving Day when added together will make this goal possible. Your contribution during this period will count towards exciting matches and challenges, amplifying the impact of your generosity. For example, the first 40 donors who give $500 or more to SOSA will unlock a $20,000 match!

Join us in ensuring that SOSA continues to inspire and uplift our community. Your support will help them march forward in style and excellence.


$2,500
Dean Glenn Martinez COLFA Donor Challenge
Level-Up! A gift of $2,500 from COLFA Dean Glenn Martinez will unlock when we reach 250 donors to any area across the College of Liberal and Fine Arts.
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Power Hour: UTSA Giving Day 2024 Kick-Off
From 10:11 AM-1 PM on April 9, 2024, the project with the most donors will win an additional $2,000 for their cause.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $2,000 Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design 49
2 College for Health, Community and Policy 26
3 Athletics 25
4 Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA) Marching Band 16
5 UTSA Air Force ROTC 14
Ended
$20,000
SOSA Challenge #2 by David & Jennifer '93 Spencer
Power up SOSA with a gift. A $20,000 gift from David and Jennifer '93 Spencer will unlock when an additional $5,000 is raised
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Staff & Faculty Match Day 2
This one is for UTSA faculty and staff! The first $4,000 in gifts from faculty and staff starting at 8:00 am on April 10 will be matched, 1:1.
$4,000 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Power Hour: Late Night 'Runners
The project with the most donors between 11 p.m. CDT on April 9 and 1 a.m. CDT on April 10 wins an additional $2,000 for their cause.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $2,000 Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA) Marching Band 80
2 Film and Media Studies Program 15
3 Libraries and Museums 11
4 Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design 5
5 Athletics 5
Ended
$20,000
SOSA Challenge #1 by Chris and Sara Bunch ’85
Game on! A $20,000 gift from Chris and Sara Bunch ’85 will unlock when SOSA raises $5,000.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Staff & Faculty Match Day 1
For heroes of the UTSA realm! The first $4,000 in gifts from faculty and staff starting at 10:11am on April 9 will be matched, 1:1.
$4,000 MATCHED
Completed
Success!
$100k for SOSA Challenge
When $55,000 is raised in donations and challenges for the Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA) Marching Band, a grant of $100,000 will unlock.
Completed
Participating Groups
UTSA Fund - Areas of Greatest Need Carlos Alvarez College of Business College of Education and Human Development Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design College for Health, Community and Policy College of Liberal and Fine Arts College of Sciences Honors College University College Libraries and Museums School of Data Science The Graduate School UTSA Alumni Association Athletics Academic Advising UTSA Air Force ROTC Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Scholarship Archer Fellowship in Washington, DC UTSA Army ROTC Birds Up for Barry Dr. Berriozábal Prefreshman Engineering Program Career Engaged Learning Cheer & Mascot Program Club Sports Honor UTSA Trailblazer, Ellen Riojas Clark, Ph.D. Larry Coker 1st UTSA Football Head Coach Endowment Support Dreamers at UTSA Family Fund First Generation & Transfer Student Support Fostering Futures Program Dr. Patricia A. Graham Endowed Scholarship Houston Roadrunner Alumni Scholarship Endowment Multicultural Events Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement Overly Chromatic President's Associates Pride FSA Professional and Continuing Education [PaCE] Recovery Center Roadrunner Pantry and Whataburger Resource Room Nikolas Romano Construction Management Scholarship Rowdy Warrior Military Veterans Alliance UTSA Men's and Women's Rugby SGA & Honors Alliance for Student Wellbeing Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA) Marching Band Staff Senate Annual Scholarship Student Emergency Fund Student Tech Fund Student Veterans Emergency Fund VOICES Service Opportunities & Alternative Breaks Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiatives Westside Scholarship Fund
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