Harvard University Band
A musical group at Harvard with an extended community of candidates, friends, family, and alumni.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHome - Harvard University BandObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Band is a musical group, for sure. But our commmunity reaches way beyond our members.”
Other versions
The Harvard University Band (HUB) is the official student band of Harvard University.
- Public webHarvard University Band - WikipediaObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Harvard University Band (HUB) is the official student band of Harvard University.”
founded in 1919, plays university sporting events and in other community venues.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“founded in 1919, plays university sporting events and in other community venues.”
How to join
Tryout, AuditionReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHistory - Harvard University BandObserved Sep 30, 2026
“New tryout system is developed.”
No recruiting cycle on record. Deadlines appear here once we find a source for them.
Selectivity
Unknown. This club has a selective process, but we haven't found published applicant or admit numbers. We don't estimate acceptance rates without them.
About
It’s not an accident that the Band has engaged so many members for such a long time, and we’re eager for you to learn what makes the Band so special — to its members, to Harvard University, and to the Cambridge, Boston and New England communities.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHistory - Harvard University BandObserved Sep 30, 2026
“It’s not an accident that the Band has engaged so many members for such a long time, and we’re eager for you to learn what makes the Band so special — to its members, to Harvard University, and to the Cambridge, Boston a…”
Other versions
There’s no need to sweat our auditions — anyone who wants to join the Band can join. We see auditions as an opportunity for the Band to get to know you and to welcome you into the core of our community.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“There’s no need to sweat our auditions — anyone who wants to join the Band can join. We see auditions as an opportunity for the Band to get to know you and to welcome you into the core of our community.”
The Band was founded in 1919, and has evolved over the years, as we continue to find new ways for our members to have fun. Take a look at the Band’s history through the years.
- Public webHome - Harvard University BandObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Band was founded in 1919, and has evolved over the years, as we continue to find new ways for our members to have fun. Take a look at the Band’s history through the years.”
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 other formal appearances 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.
- Public webHarvard University Band - WikipediaObserved Sep 30, 2026
“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. …”
Activities
Events connecting current members with alumni, Writing halftime shows for football games, Traveling to performances across the Northeast, Rehearsals, Playing at events, Plays for all football games, home and away, Plays at home men's and women's ice hockey games, Occasionally plays at men's and women's basketball games, Halftime field shows for football games, Umbrella for Wind Ensemble, Summer Pops Band, and Jazz Bands, Prop Crew assisting with halftime shows and playing Bertha, Color guardReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“We also run special events during the school year that connect Bandies (current Band members) with the experiences and insights of our cherished Crusties (Band Alums).”
Links
- Websiteharvardband.orgLikely official
10 unconfirmed links (not verified as the club's own)
- Join the Bandharvardband.org/join-the-bandUnconfirmed
- Ten Great Reasons to Join the Bandharvardband.org/ten-great-reasons-to-join-the-bandUnconfirmed
- Join as an Alumharvardband.org/join-as-an-alumUnconfirmed
- Join the Band Communityharvardband.org/join-the-band-communityUnconfirmed
- Emailmanager@harvardband.orgUnconfirmed
- Facebook@harvard.university.bandUnconfirmed
- Instagram@theharvardbandUnconfirmed
- Wikipedia articleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_University_BandUnconfirmed
- X / Twitter@harvardbandUnconfirmed
- YouTube@harvarduniversityband3850Unconfirmed
Sources & freshness
Profile rebuilt| Source | Type | Facts | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| History - Harvard University Band | Public web | 3 | |
| About Auditions - Harvard University Band | Public web | 2 | |
| Join as an Alum - Harvard University Band | Public web | 1 | |
| Ten Great Reasons to Join the Band - Harvard University Band | Public web | 3 | |
| Join the Band - Harvard University Band | Public web | 3 | |
| Home - Harvard University Band | Public web | 13 | |
| Harvard University Band - Wikipedia | Public web | 11 | |
| Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizations | Public web | 6 |
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