"Maroon & Gold" is the official fight song

Fight song

A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...

 of Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...

. It was composed by former Director of Sun Devil Marching Band, Felix E. McKernan, in 1948.

Alma mater

"Alma Mater" was composed by former Music Professor and Director of Bulldog Marching Band, Miles A. Dresskell, in 1937. Current version of the Alma Mater was composed by Hazel Quaid, Dixie Gammage, and Ernest Jerome Hopkins.

External links

• Arizona State University Sun Devil Marching Band Sun devil marching band
• Arizona State University Athletic Bands http://music.asu.edu/bands/ensembles/athleticbands/marchingband.php
• MP3 of Maroon and Gold from http://www.fightmusic.com
• Arizona State University Sun Devil Marching Band recordings of "Maroon & Gold"