Steve Mohacey is a seasoned saxophonist, dedicated educator, and accomplished jazz musician based in San Antonio, Texas. Beginning his musical journey at age 12, Steve quickly gained recognition as a talented performer, earning the title of Texas All-State Musician twice during his years at Roosevelt High School. He further distinguished himself by participating in the 1982 Texas All-State Jazz Band and the 1983 Texas All-State Symphonic Band.
A proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Steve holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a performance certificate. His college years include notable achievements, including receiving the Downbeat Magazine Student Music Award for Outstanding Performance in 1987, as well as performing with the Disneyland All-American College Band and serving as Music Director for SeaWorld of Texas.
Steve’s professional career spans teaching high school band at West Rusk High School and serving in the U.S. Army Band. During his military service, he performed worldwide, entertaining dignitaries such as Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, along with international leaders. As the saxophone instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music, he trained saxophonists from all branches of the military, and his Army jazz quintets gained widespread acclaim. His compositions and arrangements are part of the military band repertoire.
After retiring as a First Sergeant with 22 years of service, Steve now teaches band at Whittier Middle School in San Antonio ISD. His ensembles consistently earn UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest Sweepstakes, and his jazz band has produced numerous outstanding soloist awards and achieved first division ratings at regional jazz festivals.
Active in the Texas jazz scene, Steve leads his own group, Ulterior Motive, and is a sought-after jazz clinician, freelance woodwind specialist, and performer. He is also a member of the San Antonio Jazz Orchestra and The Powerhouse Big Band.
