The Harvard University Band (HUB) is the official student band of Harvard University. The Harvard Wind Ensemble, the Harvard Summer Pops Band, and the Harvard Jazz Bands also fall under the umbrella organization of HUB.
Currently, the band plays for all football games (both home and away) as well as home men's and women's ice hockey games. Occasionally it plays at men's and women's basketball games. The uniform for both football games and formal "gigs" consists of a crimson wool HUB blazer worn over a white shirt with a black HUB logo tie, black pants (since 1961), and black shoes. In the early days of the Band, white sailor hats and khaki pants were worn. For hockey games, the band wears (over casual clothes) a custom Harvard Band hockey jersey, modeled after the home jerseys for men's hockey, which features images of Bertha (the huge bass drum) on the sleeves. Band alumni, known as crusties, maintain strong ties to the HUB, sometimes continuing to act as regular members well after graduating from the University. Illegitimum non carborundum (INC) is the HUB motto. Written correspondence from HUB or HUB members is frequently signed with INC.
Vs. Cornell at Harvard Stadium on October 12, 2019
published: 12 Oct 2019
Harvard Univ. Band Invades Harvard Square
Video shot Sept. 30, 2016, 2:30 p.m. Background on these musical misdemeanants here: http://www.harvardband.org.
published: 30 Sep 2016
Harvard University Band March Down 100th
March down to the field with Harvard University Band for the 100th celebration
published: 12 Oct 2019
Harvard Medley - Harvard University Band
Medley of Harvard fight songs arranged by Leroy Anderson
Performed by the Harvard University Band (HUB)
Learn more about the band at https://harvardband.org
Follow us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarvardBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Harvard_Band/
published: 19 Aug 2020
How the rhythm section swings
In April 2011, Wynton Marsalis launched “Hidden in Plain View: Meanings in American Music,” a three-year performance and lecture series at Harvard University. The six lecture series began with “Music as Metaphor,” an interpretation of the many unobserved symbols in American music and their illumination of the democratic process, and featured performances by Marsalis alongside Ali Jackson (drums), Dan Nimmer (piano), Walter Blanding (tenor sax), Carlos Henriquez (bass), James Chirillo (guitar and banjo), and Mark O’Connor (violin).
published: 06 Nov 2017
Harvard University Band
Harvard University Band plays holiday music at Downtown Crossing
published: 06 Dec 2021
Harvard Band Celebrates 34-24 Victory Over Yale in The Game
Here is a clip from the Harvard University Band's rousing rendition of "Ten Thousand Men of Harvard" after The Game ended in a 34-24 victory over Yale. Video and editing by Len Edgerly '72, host of The Kindle Chronicles podcast and blog at http://thekindlechronicles.com .
published: 18 Nov 2012
The Harvard University Precision Marching Band
At the end of the first day of the 2011 Head of the Charles Regatta, the Harvard Band delighted at least one loyal alumnus with a characteristically casual march across the bridge to Harvard Square.
published: 23 Oct 2011
Happy Together - The Harvard Krokodiloes
Happy Together
Soloist: Alex Lim '26
Arr. Jesse Wong '12
The Harvard Krokodiloes of 2023
Spring Jam
Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
March 24, 2023
www.kroks.com
published: 20 Apr 2023
Howard University Showtime Marching Band! (Spectacular)! (at Harvard Stadium, Boston MA, 10/14/2023)
Medley of Harvard fight songs arranged by Leroy Anderson
Performed by the Harvard University Band (HUB)
Learn more about the band at https://harvardband.org
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Medley of Harvard fight songs arranged by Leroy Anderson
Performed by the Harvard University Band (HUB)
Learn more about the band at https://harvardband.org
Follow us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarvardBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Harvard_Band/
Medley of Harvard fight songs arranged by Leroy Anderson
Performed by the Harvard University Band (HUB)
Learn more about the band at https://harvardband.org
Follow us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarvardBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Harvard_Band/
In April 2011, Wynton Marsalis launched “Hidden in Plain View: Meanings in American Music,” a three-year performance and lecture series at Harvard University. T...
In April 2011, Wynton Marsalis launched “Hidden in Plain View: Meanings in American Music,” a three-year performance and lecture series at Harvard University. The six lecture series began with “Music as Metaphor,” an interpretation of the many unobserved symbols in American music and their illumination of the democratic process, and featured performances by Marsalis alongside Ali Jackson (drums), Dan Nimmer (piano), Walter Blanding (tenor sax), Carlos Henriquez (bass), James Chirillo (guitar and banjo), and Mark O’Connor (violin).
In April 2011, Wynton Marsalis launched “Hidden in Plain View: Meanings in American Music,” a three-year performance and lecture series at Harvard University. The six lecture series began with “Music as Metaphor,” an interpretation of the many unobserved symbols in American music and their illumination of the democratic process, and featured performances by Marsalis alongside Ali Jackson (drums), Dan Nimmer (piano), Walter Blanding (tenor sax), Carlos Henriquez (bass), James Chirillo (guitar and banjo), and Mark O’Connor (violin).
Here is a clip from the Harvard University Band's rousing rendition of "Ten Thousand Men of Harvard" after The Game ended in a 34-24 victory over Yale. Video ...
Here is a clip from the Harvard University Band's rousing rendition of "Ten Thousand Men of Harvard" after The Game ended in a 34-24 victory over Yale. Video and editing by Len Edgerly '72, host of The Kindle Chronicles podcast and blog at http://thekindlechronicles.com .
Here is a clip from the Harvard University Band's rousing rendition of "Ten Thousand Men of Harvard" after The Game ended in a 34-24 victory over Yale. Video and editing by Len Edgerly '72, host of The Kindle Chronicles podcast and blog at http://thekindlechronicles.com .
At the end of the first day of the 2011 Head of the Charles Regatta, the Harvard Band delighted at least one loyal alumnus with a characteristically casual marc...
At the end of the first day of the 2011 Head of the Charles Regatta, the Harvard Band delighted at least one loyal alumnus with a characteristically casual march across the bridge to Harvard Square.
At the end of the first day of the 2011 Head of the Charles Regatta, the Harvard Band delighted at least one loyal alumnus with a characteristically casual march across the bridge to Harvard Square.
Happy Together
Soloist: Alex Lim '26
Arr. Jesse Wong '12
The Harvard Krokodiloes of 2023
Spring Jam
Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
March 24, 2023
www.kro...
Happy Together
Soloist: Alex Lim '26
Arr. Jesse Wong '12
The Harvard Krokodiloes of 2023
Spring Jam
Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
March 24, 2023
www.kroks.com
Happy Together
Soloist: Alex Lim '26
Arr. Jesse Wong '12
The Harvard Krokodiloes of 2023
Spring Jam
Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
March 24, 2023
www.kroks.com
Medley of Harvard fight songs arranged by Leroy Anderson
Performed by the Harvard University Band (HUB)
Learn more about the band at https://harvardband.org
Follow us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarvardBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Harvard_Band/
In April 2011, Wynton Marsalis launched “Hidden in Plain View: Meanings in American Music,” a three-year performance and lecture series at Harvard University. The six lecture series began with “Music as Metaphor,” an interpretation of the many unobserved symbols in American music and their illumination of the democratic process, and featured performances by Marsalis alongside Ali Jackson (drums), Dan Nimmer (piano), Walter Blanding (tenor sax), Carlos Henriquez (bass), James Chirillo (guitar and banjo), and Mark O’Connor (violin).
Here is a clip from the Harvard University Band's rousing rendition of "Ten Thousand Men of Harvard" after The Game ended in a 34-24 victory over Yale. Video and editing by Len Edgerly '72, host of The Kindle Chronicles podcast and blog at http://thekindlechronicles.com .
At the end of the first day of the 2011 Head of the Charles Regatta, the Harvard Band delighted at least one loyal alumnus with a characteristically casual march across the bridge to Harvard Square.
Happy Together
Soloist: Alex Lim '26
Arr. Jesse Wong '12
The Harvard Krokodiloes of 2023
Spring Jam
Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
March 24, 2023
www.kroks.com