Marching Jayhawks

Marching Jayhawks
SchoolUniversity of Kansas
LocationLawrence, Kansas
ConferenceBig 12
Founded1887 (1887)
DirectorMatthew O. Smith
Assistant DirectorSharon Toulouse
Members380 (2023)
WebsiteWebsite

The Marching Jayhawks, is a 380-piece marching band[1] consisting of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard, representing the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The band performs at all home football games and occasionally travels to away games. They also send smaller ensembles to pep rallies around the Kansas City area. The band marches in parades on campus and in downtown Lawrence. The volleyball and basketball pep bands play at all home games and will often travel for post-season play.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Marching Jayhawks to debut new uniforms in the fall". news.ku.edu. The KU News Service. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  2. ^ "General Information/FAQ". music.ku.edu. The University of Kansas. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Marching & Pep Bands". music.ku.edu. The University of Kansas. Retrieved 24 April 2020.