University of Washington Husky Marching Band
| Husky Marching Band | |
|---|---|
| School | University of Washington |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Conference | Pac-12 Conference |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Director | Dr. J. Brad McDavid |
| Assistant Director | Ed George |
| Members | Up to 240 |
| Fight song | "Bow Down To Washington" |
| Uniform | Purple and White jackets, Purple pants with gold pinstripes, white hats with gold plumes[1] |
| Website | http://www.huskymarchingband.org/ |
The University of Washington Husky Marching Band (HMB) is the marching band of the University of Washington. A 240-member ensemble, it is one of the few bands outside the Big Ten Conference to use the traditional chair step style of marching.[2] The HMB is a year-round ensemble that actively participates in supporting all Husky sports. Members participate during the fall to help support Husky Football at all home football games and even selected away games. The 2015 season will be the 86th for the HMB.[2]
In 1981, the Husky Band, under the direction of Bill Bissell, is credited with the invention of the Wave.[3] An event for local high school bands, Band Day at Husky football games began in 1950 thanks to Walter C Welke, then band director.[4]
The HMB has played as far a field as the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana.[5] It has also traveled and performed in Japan, China, and Europe. In addition, the HMB plays at various community and at a high school once a year.
Contents
Directors
- Walter C. Welke (1929–1956)
- Bill Cole (1957–1969)
- Bill Bissell (1970–1993)
- Dr. Brad McDavid (1994–Present)[6]
Instrumentation
- Piccolos
- Clarinets
- Alto Saxophones
- Tenor Saxophones
- Mellophones
- Trumpets
- Trombones
- Baritones
- Sousaphones
- Snares
- Basses
- Tenors
- Cymbals
Playlist
Current Stands Tunes
- Africano by Earth, Wind & Fire
- Celebration by Kool & The Gang
- Crazy in Love by Beyoncé
- Dynamite by Taio Cruz
- Everybody's Everything by Santana
- Fat Bottom Girls by Queen
- Free Ride by Edgar Winter Group
- Johnny's Mambo by Michael Lloyd & Le Disc (from Dirty Dancing)
- I'm Your Boogie Man by KC and the Sunshine Band
- Johnny Q by The Crazy 8's
- Louie, Louie by Richard Berry
- Planet Gibbous by Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
- Polynesian Paralysis
- Radar Love by Golden Earring
- Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
- Take On Me by a-ha
- Tequila (song) by The Champs
Halftime Shows
2014
- Tribute to The Beatles
- Tribute to Kiss (band)
- Harry the Husky's Heroes arr. By Cory Meals
- Veterans Day Patriotic Salute
- 75-Year Anniversary Tribute to The Wizard of Oz
2015
- Anniversary Show
- Band Day Show
- 1985 Orange Bowl Victory Tribute
- Movie Cult Classics of the 80s
- Disco Show
- Halloween Show Featuring Ray Parker Jr.
References
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- ↑ http://huskymarchingband.com/sub/history.php
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Husky Marching Band
- ↑ http://huskymarchingband.com/sub/facts.php
- ↑ The Glory of Washington: The People and Events That Shaped the Husky Athletic Tradition by Jim Daves, W. Thomas Porter for Sports Publishing LLC. Page 157
- ↑ Husky Marching Band Delivers Wonderful Performance and Irish Legends bring a crowd at the Hall of Fame
- ↑ Husky Marching Band
- ↑ http://www.huskymarchingband.com/sub/playlists.php
