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Sans Souci is the College Alma Mater. A beautiful song that most students probably don't know the words of. The [[CUMB]] can be seen performing the song at the conclusion of each football game, with the team gathered in front of them. Additionally, [[Orgo Night]] traditionally ends with the underclassmen members of the band singing Sans Souci to the seniors, who stand together on the steps of [[Furnald | Furnald Hall]]. | Sans Souci is the College Alma Mater. A beautiful song that most students probably don't know the words of. The [[CUMB]] can be seen performing the song at the conclusion of each football game, with the team gathered in front of them. Additionally, [[Orgo Night]] traditionally ends with the underclassmen members of the band singing Sans Souci to the seniors, who stand together on the steps of [[Furnald | Furnald Hall]]. | ||
| − | What if tomorrow bring | + | |
| + | What if tomorrow bring<br> | ||
Sorrow or anything | Sorrow or anything | ||
| − | + | ::Other than joy?<br> | |
| − | What if't be wintry chill | + | What if't be wintry chill<br> |
| − | Rain, storm or | + | Rain, storm or summer's thrill?<br> |
Tomorrow's the future still; | Tomorrow's the future still; | ||
| − | + | ::This is today!<br> | |
Tomorrow's the future still; | Tomorrow's the future still; | ||
| − | + | ::This is today. | |
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| − | Out on life's stormy seas | + | Out on life's stormy seas<br> |
All of us soon may be, | All of us soon may be, | ||
| − | + | ::Far, far away.<br> | |
| − | Still hold your glasses high, | + | Still hold your glasses high,<br> |
| − | Here's to youth while | + | Here's to youth while it's nigh;<br> |
Though we tomorrow die, | Though we tomorrow die, | ||
| − | + | ::This is today!<br> | |
Though we tomorrow die, | Though we tomorrow die, | ||
| − | + | ::This is today. | |
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| − | One last toast e'er we part, | + | One last toast e'er we part,<br> |
Written on ev'ry heart, | Written on ev'ry heart, | ||
| − | + | ::This motto stay<br> | |
| − | Long may Columbia stand, | + | Long may Columbia stand,<br> |
| − | Honored throughout the land, | + | Honored throughout the land,<br> |
Our Alma Mater grand, | Our Alma Mater grand, | ||
| − | + | ::Now and for ay!<br> | |
Our Alma Mater grand, | Our Alma Mater grand, | ||
| − | + | ::Now and for ay. | |
==Stand, Columbia== | ==Stand, Columbia== | ||
"Stand, Columbia" is the University Alma Mater, but it's rarely performed. Written by Gilbert Oakley Ward (C 1902) in 1904 to the tune of Haydn's Emperor Quartet, which also served as the melody for the German national anthem "Deutschland über alles", the song most likely fell out of favor along with most other vestiges of germanophilia following World War I. The song is traditionally performed at the [[Baccalaureate Ceremony]]. | "Stand, Columbia" is the University Alma Mater, but it's rarely performed. Written by Gilbert Oakley Ward (C 1902) in 1904 to the tune of Haydn's Emperor Quartet, which also served as the melody for the German national anthem "Deutschland über alles", the song most likely fell out of favor along with most other vestiges of germanophilia following World War I. The song is traditionally performed at the [[Baccalaureate Ceremony]]. | ||
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| − | + | Mother, stay'd on rock eternal, | |
| − | + | :Crown'd and set upon a height,<br> | |
| − | + | Glorified by Light supernal | |
| − | + | :In thy radiance we see light,<br> | |
| − | + | Torch thy children's lamps to kindle, | |
| − | + | :Beacon-star to cheer and guide,<br> | |
| − | + | Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater | |
| − | + | :Through the storms of Time abide!<br> | |
| − | + | Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater | |
| − | + | :Through the storms of Time abide! | |
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| + | Honor, love, and veneration | ||
| + | :Crown forevermore the brow!<br> | ||
| + | Many a grateful generation | ||
| + | :Hail thee as we hail thee now!<br> | ||
| + | Till the lordly Hudson seaward | ||
| + | :Cease to roll his heaving tide,<br> | ||
| + | Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater | ||
| + | :Through the storms of Time abide!<br> | ||
| + | Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater | ||
| + | :Through the storms of Time abide! | ||
===Fight Songs=== | ===Fight Songs=== | ||
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"Roar" is Columbia's fight song and is the song that's most often associated with the school. The lyrics were written to a [[Varsity Show]] song from the 1920's titled "Bold, Buccaneers!" The song is rarely, if ever, performed with both stanzas. Usually only the second is performed. | "Roar" is Columbia's fight song and is the song that's most often associated with the school. The lyrics were written to a [[Varsity Show]] song from the 1920's titled "Bold, Buccaneers!" The song is rarely, if ever, performed with both stanzas. Usually only the second is performed. | ||
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| − | Roar, Lion, Roar | + | When the bold, teams of old<br> |
| − | And wake the echoes of the Hudson Valley! | + | Wore the Blue and White,<br> |
| − | Fight on to victory evermore, | + | Deeds of fame, made their name,<br> |
| − | While the sons of Knickerbocker rally round | + | Here at old Columbia.<br> |
| − | Columbia! Columbia! | + | Nowadays we can praise<br> |
| − | Shouting her name forever! | + | Fighting teams again.<br> |
| − | Roar, Lion, Roar | + | Hear the lion roar in pride,<br> |
| + | While the men of Morningside<br> | ||
| + | Follow the Blue and White to Vict'ry...<br> | ||
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| + | Roar, Lion, Roar<br> | ||
| + | And wake the echoes of the Hudson Valley!<br> | ||
| + | Fight on to victory evermore,<br> | ||
| + | While the sons of Knickerbocker rally round<br> | ||
| + | Columbia! Columbia!<br> | ||
| + | Shouting her name forever!<br> | ||
| + | Roar, Lion, Roar<br> | ||
For Alma Mater on the Hudson Shore! | For Alma Mater on the Hudson Shore! | ||
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"Who Own's" is a self-aggrandizing cheer referring to Columbia being one of New York City's largest landlords. At one point Columbia was third behind only the City and the Church. | "Who Own's" is a self-aggrandizing cheer referring to Columbia being one of New York City's largest landlords. At one point Columbia was third behind only the City and the Church. | ||
| − | Oh, who owns New York? | + | |
| − | Oh, who owns New York? | + | Oh, who owns New York?<br> |
| − | Oh, who owns New York the people say. | + | Oh, who owns New York?<br> |
| − | Why, we own New York! | + | Oh, who owns New York the people say.<br> |
| − | Why, we own New York! | + | Why, we own New York!<br> |
| + | Why, we own New York!<br> | ||
C-O-L-U-M-B-I-A! | C-O-L-U-M-B-I-A! | ||
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Another short cheer song performed by the band during games. | Another short cheer song performed by the band during games. | ||
| − | Stand up and cheer! | + | |
| − | Stand up and cheer for old Columbia! | + | Stand up and cheer!<br> |
| − | For today we raise | + | Stand up and cheer for old Columbia!<br> |
| − | The Blue and White above the rest. | + | For today we raise<br> |
| − | Our boys are fighting | + | The Blue and White above the rest.<br> |
| − | And they are bound to win the fray. | + | Our boys are fighting<br> |
| − | + | And they are bound to win the fray.<br> | |
| − | + | We've got the team!<br> | |
| + | We've got the steam!<br> | ||
For this is old Columbia's day! | For this is old Columbia's day! | ||
===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
[http://cumb.org/ Columbia University Marching Band] | [http://cumb.org/ Columbia University Marching Band] | ||
Revision as of 01:36, 9 March 2007
Contents
Alma Mater
Sans Souci
Sans Souci is the College Alma Mater. A beautiful song that most students probably don't know the words of. The CUMB can be seen performing the song at the conclusion of each football game, with the team gathered in front of them. Additionally, Orgo Night traditionally ends with the underclassmen members of the band singing Sans Souci to the seniors, who stand together on the steps of Furnald Hall.
What if tomorrow bring
Sorrow or anything
- Other than joy?
- Other than joy?
What if't be wintry chill
Rain, storm or summer's thrill?
Tomorrow's the future still;
- This is today!
- This is today!
Tomorrow's the future still;
- This is today.
Out on life's stormy seas
All of us soon may be,
- Far, far away.
- Far, far away.
Still hold your glasses high,
Here's to youth while it's nigh;
Though we tomorrow die,
- This is today!
- This is today!
Though we tomorrow die,
- This is today.
One last toast e'er we part,
Written on ev'ry heart,
- This motto stay
- This motto stay
Long may Columbia stand,
Honored throughout the land,
Our Alma Mater grand,
- Now and for ay!
- Now and for ay!
Our Alma Mater grand,
- Now and for ay.
Stand, Columbia
"Stand, Columbia" is the University Alma Mater, but it's rarely performed. Written by Gilbert Oakley Ward (C 1902) in 1904 to the tune of Haydn's Emperor Quartet, which also served as the melody for the German national anthem "Deutschland über alles", the song most likely fell out of favor along with most other vestiges of germanophilia following World War I. The song is traditionally performed at the Baccalaureate Ceremony.
Mother, stay'd on rock eternal,
- Crown'd and set upon a height,
Glorified by Light supernal
- In thy radiance we see light,
Torch thy children's lamps to kindle,
- Beacon-star to cheer and guide,
Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater
- Through the storms of Time abide!
Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater
- Through the storms of Time abide!
Honor, love, and veneration
- Crown forevermore the brow!
Many a grateful generation
- Hail thee as we hail thee now!
Till the lordly Hudson seaward
- Cease to roll his heaving tide,
Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater
- Through the storms of Time abide!
Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater
- Through the storms of Time abide!
Fight Songs
Roar, Lion, Roar
"Roar" is Columbia's fight song and is the song that's most often associated with the school. The lyrics were written to a Varsity Show song from the 1920's titled "Bold, Buccaneers!" The song is rarely, if ever, performed with both stanzas. Usually only the second is performed.
When the bold, teams of old
Wore the Blue and White,
Deeds of fame, made their name,
Here at old Columbia.
Nowadays we can praise
Fighting teams again.
Hear the lion roar in pride,
While the men of Morningside
Follow the Blue and White to Vict'ry...
Roar, Lion, Roar
And wake the echoes of the Hudson Valley!
Fight on to victory evermore,
While the sons of Knickerbocker rally round
Columbia! Columbia!
Shouting her name forever!
Roar, Lion, Roar
For Alma Mater on the Hudson Shore!
Who Own's New York?
"Who Own's" is a self-aggrandizing cheer referring to Columbia being one of New York City's largest landlords. At one point Columbia was third behind only the City and the Church.
Oh, who owns New York?
Oh, who owns New York?
Oh, who owns New York the people say.
Why, we own New York!
Why, we own New York!
C-O-L-U-M-B-I-A!
Stand Up and Cheer
Another short cheer song performed by the band during games.
Stand up and cheer!
Stand up and cheer for old Columbia!
For today we raise
The Blue and White above the rest.
Our boys are fighting
And they are bound to win the fray.
We've got the team!
We've got the steam!
For this is old Columbia's day!
