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San Diego State University Marching Aztecs
SchoolSan Diego State University
LocationSan Diego, California, U.S.
ConferencePac-12 Conference
Founded1946; 80 years ago (1946)
DirectorBryan K. Ransom
Members240
Fight song"Fight On"
Websitemusic.sdsu.edu/performing-groups/athletic-bands/marching-aztecs

The San Diego State University Marching Aztecs is the marching band of San Diego State University. The Marching Aztecs perform at every home football game along with local community events such as high school marching band competitions, campus events, and corporate events.[1]

Directors

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Directors of the Marching Aztecs
Director Years
John Philip Dalby 1946–1948
Myron Collins 1948–1950
Leo J. Christy 1950–1951
Norman Rost 1951–1969
Charles Yates 1970–1972
Terry O' Donnell 1973–1977
Harold Warman 1977–2003
Bryan Ransom 2003-

Band Composition

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Instrumentation

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  • Piccolo
  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Alto Saxophone
  • Tenor Saxophone
  • Baritone Saxophone
  • Bass Clarinet
  • French Horn
  • Mellophone
  • Trombone
  • Baritone
  • Sousaphone
  • Snare Drum
  • Tenor Drums
  • Bass Drums
  • Marching Cymbals

Auxiliaries

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  • Dance Team
  • Color Guard
  • Feature Twirlers (team)
  • Diamonds (HBCU-style majorette team)

Repertoire

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"Fight On"

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"Fight On" is the fight song of the university. It was composed by Frank J. Losey, a junior in the music department. He was asked to do so by the university president, Walter R. Hepner.[2]

"Hail Montezuma"

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"Hail Montezuma" is the alma mater of the university. It was composed by music major Bob Austin under the name Peter Standish. The song was first used at a commencement in 1942, and officially adopted by the university in 1945.[3]

Service

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The marching band is supported by the Zeta Xi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. It was chartered on December 16, 1978.[4]

The Eta Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi was also chartered on December 16, 1978, but has since become inactive.[5]

Venues

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The Marching Aztecs, supporting the football team, have performed in various locations such as:[6][7][8]

References

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  1. ↑ "Marching Aztecs". music.sdsu.edu. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  2. ↑ "SDSU Fight Song and Alma Mater". www.sdsualumni.org. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Hail Montezuma: The Hidden Treasures of San Diego State". hailmontezuma.sdsu.edu. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ admin (July 6, 2026). "Zeta Xi Chapter installed at San Diego State University". Tau Beta Sigma. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Chapter Listing". Kappa Kappa Psi. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl". www.sdsualumni.org. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ "SDCCU Stadium". San Diego State Aztecs. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Snapdragon Stadium". San Diego State Aztecs. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
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