Washburn University Bands

04/27/2026

They set the tempo 👏🏻
We bring the noise 🥁

It’s time to introduce our 2026 Drum Majors! 💙

✨ Emily Harmon
✨ Yared Romo
✨ Roshawn Mosley

Go band, and GO BODS!!!

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04/23/2026

Let's give a big round of applause to our University Band, University Jazz, and Topeka New Horizons Band for a fabulous concert on Monday night! 🎶

Here are some action shots of our instrumental music education seniors conducting the Topeka New Horizons Band at the start of the concert. We are so proud of each of you for stepping out of your comfort zones, taking the podium, and leading with confidence and musicality. Conducting is no small task, and you rose to the challenge with dedication, growth, and heart.

It’s been incredible to watch your journey, and Monday was a reflection of all the hard work you’ve put in. The future of music education is in great hands - bravo! 👏

Photo credit to Taylor Redington, who represented WU Student Media as well as the UBand horn section behind the camera lens! 📸

04/15/2026

03/13/2026

🚨ATTENTION BODS (past, present, and future) 🚨🎺
The Washburn Spring Alumni Game is happening April 10 at 6 PM and we want the stands LOUD.

Perfect. You’re invited. 🎺
Dust off the horns, bring the hype, and sign up at the link in our bio.

Once a Bod, always a Bod 💙

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03/08/2026

Basketball game happening 🤝 tenor sax absolutely cooking during Runaway Baby 🎷🔥 🎩

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03/07/2026

Some people watch the game…
we provide the entertainment 🎺🏀

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02/05/2026

📣 Did you know that aside from student athletes, the Washburn University Marching Band is THE largest outwards-facing organization on our campus?! 📣

🎺 We're part of every parade, every campaign, every big event - you name it, we're there. But with being there, comes wear and tear... so help us look AND sound our best by donating a few bucks towards our marching band instrument campaign! We'd be forever grateful! 🎺

🥁 P.S. If this link doesn't take you there right away, you can search up "New Instruments for the Marching Ichabods" to be taken to our Day of Giving page 🥁

Washburn University Day of Giving

01/26/2026

Washburn University and Washburn Tech will be closed on Monday (01/26/2026) due to inclement weather. Essential personnel should report as required. Stay safe and warm!

01/24/2026

Check it out 👀👀👀

We welcomed over 200 band students from all across the state to our campus last week for our annual High School Honor Band event. This year’s bands were led by guest conductors Dr. Tom Davoren from Benedictine College and Dr. Melissa Sawyer from the University of Kansas. It was an amazing day filled with joy, learning, and music-making for everyone!

Our participants also got to work with our fabulous winds, brass, and percussion faculty during sectionals 🎷🎺🥁

Want to be a part of the action next year? Save the date for 1/13/2027! 🗓️

12/22/2025

Lil’ Bods on the beat! Blue lights, loud horns, and the best seats in the house 💙🏀 So happy to be back with the band that’s got ALL the pep!

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