The University of Washington Husky Marching Band (HMB) is the marching band of the University of Washington. A 240-member ensemble, HMB is one of the few bands outside the Big Ten Conference to use the traditional chair step style of marching. 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 2017 season will be the 88th for the HMB.
In 1981, the Husky Band, under the direction of Bill Bissell, is credited with the invention of the Wave.
An event for local high school bands, Band Day at Husky football games began in 1950 thanks to Walter C Welke, then band director.
The HMB is a traveling group, sending many pep bands to away games and even the full band all across the country including the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. The band has also traveled and performed in Japan, China, and Europe. In addition, the HMB plays at various community events around Seattle and does a full show at one local high school once a year. The 2015-2016 season included a trip to Vancouver, B.C. to perform at a B.C. Lions football game as well as a trip to the 2016 Women's Final Four in Indianapolis.
Video University of Washington Husky Marching Band
Directors
- Walter C. Welke (1929-1956)
- Bill Cole (1957-1970)
- Bill Bissell (1970-1993)
- Dr. Brad McDavid (1994-Present)
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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
- Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
- Big 12 by Trombone Shorty
- Celebration by Kool & The Gang
- Everybody's Everything by Santana
- Eye of the Tiger by Survivor (band)
- Fat Bottom Girls by Queen
- Free Ride by Edgar Winter Group
- Happy (Pharrell Williams song)
- Hey Baby by Bruce Channel
- Inside Out by Imelda May
- 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
- Land of a Thousand Dances
- Louie, Louie by Richard Berry
- Polynesian Paralysis
- Power by Kanye West
- Radar Love by Golden Earring
- Runaway Baby by Bruno Mars
- Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
- Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
- Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
- Take On Me by a-ha
- Talkin' Out the Side of Your Neck by Cameo
- Tequila (song) by The Champs
- Uprising by Muse
Halftime Shows
2014
- Tribute to The Beatles
- Annual Band Day Show
- 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
- Annual Band Day Show
- 1985 Orange Bowl Victory Tribute
- Movie Cult Classics of the 80s
- Disco Show
- Halloween Show Featuring Ray Parker Jr.
2016
- Best of 2015 HMB
- Annual Band Day Show
- Rocky
2017
- Best of 2016
- Annual Band Day Show
- Tribute to Horn Bands (Featuring University of California Marching Band)
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Featuring Alan White (Yes drummer))
- Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)
- U.S.A
- Movie Cult Classics
References
External links
- HMB website
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