Fight Hornet Fight
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"Fight, Hornet, Fight!" is the official fight song
of California State University, Sacramento
. It is most widely known for being played by the Sacramento State Marching Band
after scores at Sacramento State football games, and during the band's pre-game and halftime shows. It is played after a touchdown, field goal, extra point, or a safety.
Fight, Hornet, Fight! is also played as the band forms a tunnel for the football team as they enter Hornet Stadium
before the beginning of each home game. After every Hornet win, the football team comes over to the sideline where the band's section is and sings along while the song is being played.
Fight, Hornet, Fight! was composed by Don McDonald, '52, in 1949. The current arrangement of the song was written by former Band Director Jeffrey Edom in 1997.
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 California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento, popularly known as Sacramento State, is a public university located in the city of Sacramento, California. It is part of the California State University system...
. It is most widely known for being played by the Sacramento State Marching Band
Sacramento State Marching Band
TheSacramento State Marching Band is the official marching band at California State University, Sacramento. The Band was formed in 1958, and until 1996 was known as the Sacramento State Marching Musicians. To this day the band performs at all home football games and various away games during the...
after scores at Sacramento State football games, and during the band's pre-game and halftime shows. It is played after a touchdown, field goal, extra point, or a safety.
Fight, Hornet, Fight! is also played as the band forms a tunnel for the football team as they enter Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium is a 21,195 seat football stadium in Sacramento, California. It is located at Sacramento State. It was completed in 1969. It is the home football stadium of the Sacramento State Hornets and Sacramento Mountain Lions...
before the beginning of each home game. After every Hornet win, the football team comes over to the sideline where the band's section is and sings along while the song is being played.
Fight, Hornet, Fight! was composed by Don McDonald, '52, in 1949. The current arrangement of the song was written by former Band Director Jeffrey Edom in 1997.