official fight song is "Hail to Georgia." Both are performed at football games by the Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, which plays the fight song after field goals and extra points, and "Glory, Glory" after touchdowns, interceptions, and victories. First stablished in 1905 as a military band, the Redcoat Band now has over 430 members and represents the university in sporting and community events.
The "Alma Mater", the official school song of the University of Georgia, is set to the tune of "Annie Lisle", a popular 1857 ballad by H. S. Thompson. The lyrics to "Alma Mater", penned by J.B. Wright Jr., and Gail Carter Dendy, are unique to UGA. The song is sung at commencement and various official events of the University of Georgia.
=== Playing "Between the Hedges" and Sanford Stadium ===
Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens. The 92,746-seat stadium is the seventh largest stadium in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and has a grass (versus synthetic) …
