University of Washington Husky Marching Band

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The University of Washington Husky Marching Band is the marching band of the University of Washington. HMB uses the traditional Big Ten-style 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 selected away games. 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.
An event for local high school bands, Band Day at Husky football games began in 1950 under former director Walter C. Welke.
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. 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.