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Husky Spirit

Don't know the tune to the NU Alma Mater?
Can't remember the words to All Hail, our fight song?

Listen to both songs here, as sung by Northeastern's own
a cappella group, The Downbeats.

Click the links below to download the free MP3s of:

Alma Mater
Music by Louis J. Bertolami, E'60, MBA'67
Lyrics by Joseph Spear

All Hail Northeastern
Arrangement by Professor Josh Jacobson
Original music and lyrics by C. A. Pethybridge, E'32


Song Lyrics

Alma Mater
Oh, Alma Mater here we throng
And sing your praises strong.
Your children gather far and near
And seek your blessings dear.
Fair memories we cherish now
And will forever more.
Come, let us raise our voices strong.
Northeastern we adore.


All Hail Northeastern
Mark the loyal host of Northeastern
Hark the sound of our refrain
Praise the glory of our Alma Mater
May we guard her from all stain
In whatever field the battle wages
Where our joys and hopes are high
It's the Red and Black that flies foremost,
Defiant in the sky

All Hail, Northeastern,
We sing in jubilee,
All Hail, Northeastern,
March proudly, ever free;
All Hail, Northeastern,
We give salute to thee,
Through the years,
We ever will acclaim
Thy glorious destiny.

The Downbeats
The Downbeats

Since 2000,
The Downbeats have been entertaining the NU community with their a cappella performances.
On special request, they have recorded Alma Mater and All Hail for our enjoyment.

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