Photo Gallery of Bands’ Performance as UW Scores Victory over ECU, 30-27
Posted by glennled on September 25, 2011
National Champion majorette
On 3 September, the University of Washington Huskies beat the Eastern Washington University Eagles, 30-27. The first home game of each new season is known to the bands as the “Varsity/Alumni Game,” because it is the only game for which the Varsity and Alumni bands combine to march on the field and play in the stands.
Matt and Cam, my two great "Guide-on's," wearing our "W" caps backwards to signify another Husky victory!
Only those alumni members who volunteer get to do it, and this year I did so for the first time. One night at practice, I realized
that I had not marched on that field since the 1961 season! Back then, I played 1st trumpet, had all the music memorized, and always did the marching performances without flaw—just like today’s students. Fifty years later, I discovered that I can now either march or play—but not both at the same time. Good thing the director, staff, and young band members are patient and tolerant of imperfection! Indeed, they were much more than that: they were warmly hospitable, helpful, encouraging, and supportive.
In these photos, you will see that the uniform for this game consists of purple “Touch of Class” polo shirts, khaki pants, white shoes and socks, brown belt, and Husky cap with a “W” on the front. Pressbox photos are by Garry Nakayama; field photos by Louis Figueroa.
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- Edgar Winter, singer
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- Edgar Winter, keyboardist
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- Edgar Winter, saxophonist
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- Edgar Winter, drummer
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- Edgar Winter and Dr. Brad McDavid, UW Band Director
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- David, an Alumni Band trumpeter who plays lead in the Curtis Hammond Band (R&B/Soul/Blues)
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- Half-time, 20-18
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- Glenn leads squad onto the field down the 10-yard line for half-time show
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- One old guy on the end can hardly walk and chew gum at the same time!
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- Edgar Winter and Husky Varsity/Alumni Bands
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- Unfurling the flag for the National Anthem during the pre-game show
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- Dave, Alumni Band trumpeter, crosses the 40…
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- Galen, Varsity Band trumpeter, crosses the 40…
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- “Knees up, toes pointed!”—which trumpeter is from Alumni Band?
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- Noisiest UW Cheerleader
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- Loudest UW cheerleader!
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- Dawgyist UW cheerleader
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- UW Cheerleader Toss-Flip (1)
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- UW Cheerleader Toss-Flip (2)
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- UW Cheerleader Toss-Flip (3)
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- Glenn and Dan Niven, friend and trombonist
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- Matt and Cam, my two great “Guide-on’s,” wearing our “W” caps backwards to signify another Husky victory!
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- National Champion majorette
Glenn's Trumpet Notes 
Leslie said
Awesome post Glenn, that looked like quite the experience. I really enjoyed seeing all the photos. Next month Vaughan gets to play with the 8th grade band at a Bothell High football game. He is really looking forward to some playing and football.
glennled said
So glad you enjoyed the post. Vaughan will love the fun and excitement of playing trumpet at high school football games! I hope Bothell keeps on winning.