The ensemble consisted of 70 members just two years later. In 1929, Walter Welke organized the official ‘Husky Marching Band.’ Starting with an initial membership of just 34, Welke worked to quickly build the size of the band. Don Myer, the bandmaster of the Seattle Military Band, led the first group. Students who participated in the band were permitted to miss compulsory military drill when it conflicted with practice. The first rehearsal was held on Tuesday, Maat the University Armory. The first band at the University of Washington was started after two years of exhaustive efforts to establish a campus-wide marching band. Loyal UW Alumni and other band followers love to sing along to the University of Washington fight song “Bow Down to Washington,” or “Tequila!” which is known to Husky Band’s signature song. Since 1929, the world famous Husky Band has been entertaining audiences from the shores of Lake Washington, to Australia, China, Ireland, Japan, and even Norway. ![]() The Husky Marching Band enters 2023 in its 94th season.
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