“Oh, say can you see”
Kyle Ensley of Valliant, a contender on “American Idol” earlier this season, will get his chance to judge singing hopefuls in his home state next month.
Ensley will be on the final judging panel for this year’s Oklahoma RedHawks National Anthem auditions. The tryouts will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 8 at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark.
The last audition will be heard at 6 p.m., and performers will be taken in the order they arrive.
“We will cut it off at 6, so the earlier people arrive, the better chance they have of getting to sing,” said Holly McGowen, public relations director for the RedHawks.
Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are invited to audition. Singers and instrumentalists can audition solo or in groups, but singers must perform a cappella, or without musical accompaniment.
People auditioning should enter the stadium through the Cool Zone located directly beneath Coach’s on Mickey Mantle Drive.
Participants will be asked to sing a portion of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to a panel of preliminary judges in the Cool Zone.
Those selected to advance will perform the entire National Anthem on the baseball field in front of a final panel of judges, which will include Ensley.
The RedHawks are looking for people to perform the National Anthem before about 65 home games.
“We’re just opening our doors to give hopefuls across the state the chance to be a part of a RedHawks game,” McGowen said. “It’s a big privilege, and we’re happy to extend that opportunity to people from across the state.”
Ensley will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the RedHawks’ season opener April 3 versus the Memphis Redbirds. The game starts at 7:05 p.m.; Ensley will perform at about 6:55.
For more information on the auditions, call 218-1000 or go online to www.oklahomaredhawks.com.
-BAM
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