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A1	–Truman E. Rickard	The Minnesota Rouser
A2	–Truman E. Rikard	Minnesota Fight
A3	–Marion L. Bassett	Our Minnesota
A4	–Addison H. Douglas	Gopher "M"
A5	–Karl L. King	Mighty Minnesota
A6	–Dr. Frank A. Bencriscutto*	Rose Bowl March
A7	–Dr. Frank A. Bencriscutto*	Minnesota Pagent
B1	–The University Of Minnesota Glee Club And Band	The Minnesota Rouser
B2	–The University Of Minnesota Glee Club And Band	Minnesota Fight
B3	–The University of Minnesota Chorus and Band	We're On Our Way
B4	–The University Of Minnesota Glee Club And Band	Minnesota March
B5	–The University Of Minnesota Glee Club And Band	Gopher "M"
B6	–The University of Minnesota Chorus and Band	Our North Star
B7	–The University of Minnesota Brass and Percussion	Fanfare On The Rouser Theme
B8	–The University Of Minnesota Glee Club And Band	Our Minnesota
B9	–The University Of Minnesota Chorus And Band, Roy A. Schuessler	Hail! Minnesota

Notes

Although the school first opened its doors in 1869, the traditional songs of the University of Minnesota did not appear until after the turn of hte century.

In early years it was customary for each senior class to compose its own song. Many were written but none became the “School Song.” The need for a school song was perennial editorial subject matter in the University publications. Numerous contests were promoted and prizes contributed for the best songs submitted, but none found continuing favor with the students or alumni.

It was the Class songs, however, that finally produced the University's Alma Mater, “Hail! Minnesota.” In 1904, Truman E. Rickard composed the music for a song to be used in the seinor class play. It consisted of two verses.

It seemed desirable that there should be some additional words for the song because the second verse… was not adapted to permanent use as a college song. Consequently, Arthur Upson, a 1905 graduate, even then recognized as a poet of unusual merit, was requested to write additional words. Mr. Upson compiled with two additional verses.

“Hail! Minnesota” was made the official state song, by resolution of the 1945 legislature, the only change being that the second line reads “Hail to thee, our state so dear!” instead of “college dear.”

The “Minnesota Rouser” resulted from a song contest sponsored by the Minneapolis Tribune in 1909 for the purpose of acquiring a Minesota “pep” song or “rouser”. The song sleected was “Minnesota, Hats Off toThee” and its composer, Floyd M. Hutsell, was awarded the prize of one hundred dollars. It has been the “pep song” of the University ever since, although a number of fine fight songs have since been written.

Two recent additions to Minnesota songs are “The Golden Gopher Line” by Hugo Munson and “Minnesota Victory March” by Dr. Carl G. Swendseen.

New Minnesota songs are always welcome and should be submitted to the Minnesota Alumni Association, 205 Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota.

This is the second official record of the University of Minnesota songs published by the Minnesota Alumni Association. The original record, Echoes of Memorial Stadium, was published in April of 1953. A Minnesota Songbook was published by the General Alumni Association in 1936 and is available at the Alumni Office.

Side One:
The University of Minnesota Concert and marching Bands under the direction of Dr. Frank A. Bencriscutto play all the traditional songs including a new march used for the first time at the 1960 Rose Bowl, and “The Minnesota Pagent,” ending with a colorful arrangement of “Hail! Minnesota” as soung by the Marching Band.

Side Two:
The University of Minnesota Men's Glee Club, director Johannes Dhale, and the University Mixed Chorus, director Donald B. Aird, join with the University Band in bringing you the favority e songs of the University. Two new songs are introduced for the first time, “We're on Our Way” written in 1937 by Frank J. Black and “Our North Star” a ballad by Dr. Frank A. Bencriscutto. Hte Record ends with singing out Alma Mater “Hail! Minnesota” by Dr. Roy A. Schuessler, Baritone soloist.

Acknowledgement:
This new album was made possible only through the cooperation of literally hundreds of individuals who gave their time and talent so this record could be produced. Grateful acknowledgement is given to student members of : The University of Minnesota Concert and Marching Bands, The University of Minnesota Men's Glee Club, The University of Minnesota Chorus. Special acknowledgement is given to Donald B. Aird, Director University Chorus; Johannes Dahle, Director Men's Glee Club; Dr. Roy A. Schuessler, Soloist; Dr. Paul Oberg, Chairman, Department of Music. With particular credit ot the Bandmaster of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Frank A. Bencriscutto, who composed two new Minnesota songs, “The Rose Bowl March” and “Our North Star” wrote new arrangements conducted all recording sessions, and devoted innumerable hours in the production of this record.

- Ed Haislet, Exectuive Director The Minnesota Alumni Association. June 15th, 1964.