From the Somerset Patriots Website, HERE:
"The Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots, along
with Magic 98.3 FM and WCTC 1450 AM, have announced that the team will
host National Anthem Auditions on Saturday, March 3rd from 12-4 pm at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison. All
participants must pre-register with the Somerset Patriots.
For the first time, the event will be a fundraiser designed to benefit Operation Shoebox New Jersey, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to collecting donated supplies to ship care packages to U.S. troops based overseas.
There
will be a $10 fee to audition, with 100% of the proceeds to benefit
Operation Shoebox New Jersey. The $10 donation is tax deductible and all
participants will have the opportunity to sign a letter that will be
included in a care package to a soldier.
The
Patriots will audition 100 soloists and small groups during the event
with up to ten winners being selected to return as finalists to sing the
National Anthem in front of judges at TD Bank Ballpark at a later
date. During this time the judges will have the chance to hear the
finalists sing the National Anthem and give final approval to perform at
the ballpark during the season.
The
Patriots are looking for participants of all ages with no prior
auditioning experience for the team. Past winners are asked not to
audition again as the team already has their information on file to be
used again when needed. Singers will be judged on vocal talent, stage
presence and their ability to perform before a large crowd.
During
the auditions, each singer will have up to one minute and thirty seconds
to sing, a cappella, the song of their choice. Contestants will not be
permitted to sing the National Anthem at this time. All contestants will
be required to perform a song that is appropriate for a family
audience.
The team
will also set up a waiting list to provide a chance for singers to fill
in if a registered individual cannot make the audition. All
participants must pre-register with the Somerset Patriots.
The
event will take place in the Nordstrom Wing on the lower level of Menlo
Park Mall. In addition to the National Anthem auditions, the event will
include interactive games and contests for mall patrons to win prizes,
special offers for tickets and merchandise, and the ability to interact
with team representatives. Sparkee The Mascot and his pal Slider will be
at the mall to entertain young fans.
Magic
98.3 FM and WCTC 1450 AM are the event’s media partner, with Mike
Pavlichko serving as the emcee. This is the ninth year the Patriots will
be hosting National Anthem auditions.
Representatives
from Operation Shoebox New Jersey will be on-site to help promote their
organization and encourage additional donations for our troops.
"This
year we are celebrating our 15th Season Anniversary and wanted to make
this event even more special. The National Anthem Auditions has been one
of our premier off-season activities and we have decided to add the
fundraising element for Operation Shoebox New Jersey to enhance the
enjoyment and impact of this very community-minded event," said Patrick
McVerry, President and General Manager of the Somerset Patriots.
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