Congratulations to Juliana Horton for her winning entry to the Bridgewater 母校 lyrics contest!
母校 Lyrics— Bridgewater State University
Words by Juliana Horton
Our love of community guides us in purpose and thought, 很清楚, the courage to lead and inspire, the hallmark of ev’ry Bear.
副歌:
母校! 母校! Rising to what lies before. 母校, keep Bridgewater close to heart forever more!
Wherever the road takes us onward, a time will arise, 不时地, with ever a sense of belonging, we’ll come home to you — again.
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For legions of those you have tended, your history vital and strong, for then and today and tomorrow, we join in our loyal song.
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Listen to the Melody
We have included an mp3 recording of the alma mater melody. (Click button to play audio.)
About the 母校 Lyrics Contest
Over the past two years, the BSU 精神 Committee has been reviewing our alma mater and soliciting input from different constituencies about possible new directions. We heard that people found the alma mater difficult to sing and that the lyrics felt less relevant to the BSU experience of today.
结果是, we decided to embark on a process for revising our alma mater. We started by reviewing the alma mater melody. After careful consideration of several alternative melodies, which the 精神 Committee conducted with the assistance of Mr. Steven Karidoyanes, music director of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, it was clear that the existing melody, with minor revisions that would make it easier for everyone to sing, was the way to go.
The 精神 Committee decided that it was time to reconsider the lyrics for the alma mater, which were penned by Zelma Lucas, 1904届毕业生, and William Lester Bates, 1892届. Lovely as they are, these lyrics reflect the mood of the times in which they were written. It is the goal of the 精神 Committee to refresh this important institutional song so it best captures and expresses the aspirations and pride of our BSU community in the 21st century and beyond.
The 精神 Committee decided that rather than commission new lyrics, it preferred a far more inclusive process that engaged our entire BSU community. 结果是, the new lyrics will be determined through an 母校 Lyrics Contest, open to all members of the BSU community, including students, 教师, staff and alumni. Participants will be asked to write and submit original lyrics for consideration. Learn more about the alma mater lyrics contest.
We see and feel the pride that we have in this great university and in those who have come before us. An updated alma mater, with lyrics written to reflect the current times and spirit of our beloved BSU, will help engage our entire BSU community and better express the feelings that all generations share.