University Of Kansas Marching Jayhawks
The University of Kansas Marching Band, known to fans as "The Marching Jayhawks", is an 270 piece marching band consisting of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and colorguard. 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.
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