Duke University Alma Mater
The Duke University Alma Mater, also known as Dear Old Duke, is the official alma mater of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
[edit] History
The Duke alma mater was written by R. H. James, Class of '24.[1] The alma mater is played every Friday on the Carillon at Duke Chapel[2], during official events of the university such as convocation and commencement, and at the end of nearly all sporting events where a band is present.
[edit] Lyrics
- Dear old Duke, thy name we'll sing,
- To thee our voices raise, we'll raise.
- To thee our anthems ring
- In everlasting praise.
- And though on life's broad sea,
- Our fates may far us bear,
- We'll ever turn to thee,
- Our Alma Mater dear.
[edit] References
- ^ Sheet Music for Dear Old Duke at Duke Libraries
- ^ The Chapel Carillon, William E. King, from the Duke University Archives
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