Are you looking to join the ranks of the greatest performances of the National Anthem? A list that starts with Whitney Houston, encompasses Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross, Chris Stapleton, and more? Now’s your chance!
The Columbia Fireflies have opened auditions for 66 chances to sing the *Star Spangled Banner at their home games this season, but you must schedule an audition for that opportunity by calling or emailing John Oliver at 803-888-3007 or joliver@columbiafireflies.com.
Soloists, duets, and assembled vocalists in any group size are encouraged to step up, but singers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
*Controversial ever since it was written in 1814 by the attorney and amateur poet, Francis Scott Key, The Star Spangled Banner began as a poem that was set to the music of a popular British tune by John Stafford Smith, and adopted as the US National Anthem in 1931 under President Herbert Hoover. Thankfully, the third stanza of the poem, which references slavery, is rarely sung.