Husky Marching Band | |
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![]() Husky Band performs during pre-game activities at Husky Stadium | |
School | University of Washington |
Location | Seattle, WA |
Conference | Big Ten Conference |
Founded | 1929 |
Director | Corey Jahlas |
Assistant Directors | Edd George, Marcus Pimpleton, David Stewart, TBD |
Members | 262 |
Fight song | "Bow Down to Washington" and "Vict'ry for Washington" |
Motto | "Touch of Class" |
Website | www |
The University of Washington Husky Marching Band (Husky Band, or HMB) is the marching band of the University of Washington. HMB uses the traditional Big Ten-style chair step style of marching. [1][additional citation(s) needed] 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 selected away games.[1] The 2024 season is the 95th for the HMB.
The Husky Band, under the direction of Bill Bissell, is credited with the invention of the Wave in 1981.[2][3]
An event for local high school bands, Band Day at Husky football games began in 1950 under former director Walter C. Welke.[4]
The HMB is a traveling group, sending many pep bands to away games. The full band has performed at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.[5] and 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. The 2023-2024 season also included a trip to Vancouver, B.C, as well as traveling to Las Vegas, NV for the Pac-12 Football Championship Game, New Orleans, LA for the Sugar Bowl, and Houston, TX for the College Football Playoff National Championship in support of Husky Football.