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All the songs and collections of songs included in this exhibit in one place.

  • First pages of the book Fighting Illini Song Book including its cover.Fighting Illini Song Book
    A collection of five Illinois songs.
  • Sheet music for the song "Illinois Forever."Illinois Forever
    Sheet music for mixed voices and piano.
  • Cover and sheet music for the song "Illini Fight Song."Illini Fight Song
    Sheet music for soloist, chorus, and piano.
  • Cover, sheet music, and letter from the governor.Illinois (By Thy Rivers Gently Flowing)
    Sheet music for voice and piano, and mixed voices.
  • Cover artwork for the book College Songs.College Songs
    A collection of song and chant lyrics, as supplied by the D.H. Lloyde Store. The collection features common Illinois and college songs as well as popular tunes of the era.
  • Cover artwork for the book Illini Song Book.Illini Song Book
    A collection of songs and chants featuring primarily Illinois-specific tunes, published by the Illinois Union.
  • Front matter and sheet music for seven Illinois related songs.Illinois Songs : A Collection of the Songs of the University of Illinois
    A collection of songs from the student women's group the Watcheka League, combining local University songs with common college songs.
  • Cover, sheet music, and back cover.Hail to the Orange
    Part of the Marching Illini's Three-In-One tradition. From the Daily Illini: "The Three in One is the traditional Marching Illini halftime performance. During the performance, the crowd stands and sings in unison. Previously, the “Three-in-One” coincided with the performance of Chief Illiniwek. During the singing of “Hail to the Orange,” students join arms and sway to the song. The show includes three songs: “The Pride of the Illini,” “The March of the Illini” and “Hail to the Orange.”' https://dailyillini.com/sports-stories/2007/05/26/illini-cheers-and-traditions/
  • Cover and sheet music.Song of Illinois
    Sheet music for soloist, chorus, and piano.
  • Cover depicting harbor and palace, sheet music, and back cover.My Illinois
    Sheet music for soloist, chorus, and piano, from the satirical musical The Isle of Bong-Bong.
  • Cover depicting five stylish people, and sheet music.For Good Old Illinois
    Sheet music for voice and piano.
  • Cover art and three sheets of piano music.Illinois Reunion
    Sheet music for soloist, chorus, and piano.
  • Cover art and sheet music.The Illinois Siren Song
    This song, composed in 1907, celebrates the enthusiasm of University of Illinois fans and students. Guild was inspired by his time as a student at Brown to encourage some of the rigor and spirit found at Brown in Illini sporting events. Until this point, "bleacher singing" was almost completely absent from sports at the University of Illinois. With this rousing piece and the pieces "The Illinois Loyalty Song" and "Illinois Celebration Song", Guild successfully animated the participation of fans at Illini games.
  • Cover artwork for the book Illinois Sing Songs.Illinois Sing Songs
    A collection of songs for voice and piano and chants, including Illinois and non-Illinois tunes.
  • Cover, sheet music, and back cover.The Illinois Loyalty Song : We're Loyal To You, Illinois
    Sheet music for voice and piano.
  • Cover with cannon, and sheet music.Illinois Celebration Song
    Sheet music for voice and piano.
  • Cover art and first few pages of "University of Illinois Songs Book"University of Illinois Song Book
    A compilation of popular University of Illinois songs from the twentieth century.
  • Cover and first few pages including table of contents.We're Loyal To You, Illinois
    A history of twentieth-century University of Illinois campus culture, particularly focusing on music and ensembles as led by Albert Austin Harding.
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