Winner of the Song of Washington lyrics contest! The runners up were Donna Schultz and Jessica Garbern. Read more »
Instrumental with vocalist (1:59) - download mp3 | sing along
Instrumental accompaniment sans vocalist (2:02) - download mp3 | sing along
Interview with contest winner Catherine Henderson (1:48) - download mp3
In the News
Award-winning composer Bill Conti scored the music for "Rise Up With Pride for Washington," the grand prize winner in the UW's 2008 "Song of Washington" lyrics contest. The Husky band played the song publicly for the first time at the Nov. 8, 2008, Arizona State football game. For submitting the winning lyrics, Catherine Henderson received $1,000 and a lifetime Alumni Association membership. The runners-up each received $500. Judges were looking for lyrics that captured the spirit and tradition of the UW, were easy to remember and were easy to sing. A total of 382 entries were submitted. Thanks to everyone who participated! (Back to song home page »)
In the News
- 09/30/2008 - Seattle Times
UW picks student's lyrics for new song - 09/29/2008 - UW Daily
Sing it loud, sing it proud: New UW song selected - 09/24/2008 - KOMO News Video
Author tight-lipped about new UW anthem - 05/30/2008 - Seattle Times
Poems, campus and Cougs inspire UW song entries - 05/09/2008 - Seattle Times
Put your UW devotion into words . . . for $1,000
