Fresno State

Centennial Trilogy

 

It is with great pleasure that we present Centennial Trilogy, a collection of three songs that represent the musical heritage of Fresno State. This includes Centennial Tribute, written by alumnus composer John Bliss in 2010, especially for the Centennial; our Alma Mater; and Fight Varsity!-Fresno State Fight Song. The songs are introduced by Bliss, Emeritus Music Faculty member Ben Bakkegard (who turns 100 the same year as Fresno State) and President John D. Welty.

All three recordings are performed by our students, including the Fresno State Wind Orchestra (conducted by Gary P. Gilroy) and the Fresno State Marching Band (Directed by Timothy Todd Anderson). We believe these recordings will keep your Bulldog spirit alive and well for many years to come! GO DOGS!

Michael Caldwell (B.A. Music, Class of 1984), Chair, Department of Music & Tracy Newel, Centennial Coordinator (M.B.A., Class of 2011)

Centennial Tribute * Alma Mater * Fight Varsity!

  2. Centennial Tribute (1:11)                                                                                                                                              – John Bliss © 2010, Live World Premiere Performance by the Fresno State Wind Orchestra - Gary P. Gilroy, Conductor (October 8, 2010)
  4. Fresno State Alma Mater (1:15)                                                                                                                                   – Charles Dana Gibson/James H. Morrison (c. 1925); Arranged by Anna Hamre.  Performed by the Bulldog Marching Band – Timothy Todd Anderson, Director
  6. Fight Varsity! - Fresno State Fight Song (1:09)                                                                                                        – Chet Enos/Cuyler H. Leonard (c. 1930); Arranged by John Bliss.  Performed by the Bulldog Marching Band – Timothy Todd Anderson, Director

Executive Producer                        Co-Producers                         Audio Production                      Mastering               President John D. Welty               Michael Caldwell                    José Garza                                 José Garza                                                                              Tracy Newel                            Vincent Keenan               

April 2011                                                                                                                                                                   

            

Music memories at Fresno State

Boasting a birthdate of November 11, 1911, Fresno State Professor Emeritus of Music, Dr. Ben Bakkegard, shares his story in this video interview. Having come to Fresno State in 1958, Dr. Bakkegard say that teaching here was “one of the most pleasant experiences of my lifetime.”more

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