Massachusetts State Glee Club Song

"The Great State of Massachusetts"

Words by George A. Wells, and music by J. Earl Bley

Adopted on November 24, 1997.

"The Great State of Massachusetts", words by George A. Wells and music by J. Earl Bley, was designated by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, § 43 on November 24, 1997.

Massachusetts State Glee Club Song:
"The Great State of Massachusetts"

"The Great State of Massachusetts"

 

 

Origin of Song: "The Great State of Massachusetts"

The song "The Great State of Massachusetts", words by George A. Wells, and music by J. Earl Bley, was designated the state Glee Club Song of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on November 24, 1997.

Massachusetts Law

General Laws of Massachusetts, Part 1, Title 1, Chapter 2, Section 43.

PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE I. JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH, THE GENERAL COURT, STATUTES AND PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
CHAPTER 2. ARMS, GREAT SEAL AND OTHER EMBLEMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
SECTION 43

Section 43. Glee club song of commonwealth The song "The Great State of Massachusetts", words by George A. Wells, and music by J. Earl Bley, shall be the glee club song of the commonwealth.


 


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