- University of Kansas Marching Jayhawks
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University of Kansas Marching Band School University of Kansas Location Lawrence, Kansas Conference Big 12 Founded 1887 Director Paul Popiel Members approx. 270 (2010) Uniform Black "cake-box" hat with black plume, red and blue jacket with a Jayhawk on the front, short cape, black slacks, and black shoes. The University of Kansas Marching Band, known to fans as "The Marching Jayhawks", is an 285 piece marching band consisting of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard.
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History
In 1887, Stuart O. Henry put together a small, 12 member brass ensemble at the University of Kansas. The band, however didn't really take off until the early 20th century when, in 1906, the band obtained uniforms, and in 1907 got a director, Joseph C. McCanles, who was a member of the faculty. In 1972, women became a regular part of the band. In 1989, the University of Kansas Band was awarded the prestigious Sudler Trophy for marching bands. In 1994 Sports Illustrated named the Jayhawk band as one of the top ten college marching bands.[1]
Directors of Bands
- 1907-1933: Joseph C. McCanles
- 1933-1968: Russell L. Wiley [1]
- 1968-1970: Kenneth Bloomquist [2]
- 1970-1971: George Boberg
- 1971-2002: Robert E. Foster
- 2002-2007: John P. Lynch [1]
- 2007-Spring 2010: Scott Weiss [1]
- Fall 2010-present: Paul Popiel
Directors of Athletic Bands
- 2003-2006 James Hudson
- 2007-2011 David Clemmer
- 2011-present Matthew O. Smith
The Songs of the University of Kansas
References
External links
Official website
The Lawrence Journal-World: Music appreciation
KUsports.comPreceded by
Michigan StateSudler Trophy Recipient
1989Succeeded by
IowaMarching bands of the Big 12 Conference Golden Wave Band (Baylor) • Cyclone Marching Band (Iowa State) • Marching Jayhawks (Kansas) • The Pride of Wildcat Land (Kansas State) • Marching Mizzou (Missouri) • Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band (Oklahoma) • Cowboy Marching Band (Oklahoma State) • Longhorn Band (Texas) • Fightin' Texas Aggie Band (Texas A&M) • Goin' Band from Raiderland (Texas Tech)
Sudler Trophy Recipients Michigan 1982 · Illinois 1983 · Ohio State 1984 · Florida A&M 1985 · Texas 1986 · Oklahoma 1987 · Michigan State 1988 · Kansas 1989 · Iowa 1990 · Arizona State 1991 · Northwestern 1992 · UCLA 1993 · James Madison 1994 · Purdue 1995 · Nebraska 1996 · West Virginia 1997 · UMass 1998 · Texas Tech 1999 · Georgia 2000 · Texas A&M 2001 · LSU 2002 · Alabama 2003 · Auburn 2004 · Penn State 2005 · Arkansas 2006 · Indiana 2007 · Western Carolina 2009 · Notre Dame 2011
Categories:- College marching bands in the United States
- Sudler Trophy recipients
- Big 12 Conference marching bands
- University of Kansas
- Musical groups established in 1887
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