Spirit of Houston

The Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band
SchoolUniversity of Houston
LocationHouston, Texas
ConferenceBig 12
Founded1947[citation needed]
DirectorDr. Cameron Kubos
Members270
Fight song"Cougar Fight Song"
Websiteuhbandsandspiritgroups.com

The Spirit of Houston encompasses the Cougar Marching Band and various Spirit groups at the University of Houston, including the UH Cheer teams, the Cougar Dolls Dance Team, the UH Feature Twirlers, the Mascots, and the Cougar Brass. The Spirit of Houston operates under the leadership of Cameron Kubos, who serves as the Director of Athletic Bands and Spirit Groups.

The Cougar Marching Band is recognized for its distinctive tonal quality a tradition influenced by previous directors such as Bill Moffit, Robert Mayes, and David Bertman. The band comprises approximately 270 students, with around ⅓ being music majors. Notable former directors include Marc Martin, Troy Bennefield, and John Alstrin.


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