The Duke University Alma Mater, also known as Dear Old Duke, is the official alma mater of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

History

The Duke alma mater was written by R. H. James, Class of '24. The alma mater is played every Friday on the Carillon at Duke Chapel, during official events of the university such as convocation and commencement, and at the end of nearly all sporting events where a band is present.

Lyrics

The lyrics are as follows:

References


An Old Dear

Deutsch Duke Songs, Events and Music Stats

'The Grand Old Duke of York' lyrics Classical Music

Dear Duke Rain of snow

Gelungenes Remake der alten DukeJumpandRuns.