Official Symbols
The official state song of California is "I Love You, California", written by F. B. Silverwood and composed by Alfred F. Frankenstein of the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra. It was designated the state song in 1951. Other songs, including "California, Here I Come", have also been candidates for additional state songs since 1951, but in 1988 the official standing of "I Love You, California" was confirmed.
California also has an official fife and drum band, the California Consolidated Drum Band, which was so designated in 1997.
The state's official folk dance is the square dance, which has been found in California since at least the Gold Rush.
Read more about this topic: Music Of California
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