3/1/10

Press Release: - Sand Gnat Anthem Singer Auditions

SAND GNATS TO HOLD ANTHEM SINGER AUDITIONS THIS WEEKEND


Tryouts Will be Saturday, March 6 at 12 PM

Savannah, GA – The Savannah Sand Gnats will hold open auditions for singers who wish to perform the National Anthem on Saturday March, 6 at noon at Historic Grayson Stadium.

“Anyone who wishes to perform the National Anthem during the 2010 season will have the opportunity to tryout,” said John Katz, President of the Sand Gnats. “Open auditions will ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to perform this year, and help the Sand Gnats find the best voices,” added Katz.

Each audition will be asked to sing the National Anthem in its entirety with a microphone, without a background track. Those who have sung the National Anthem in the past will also be asked to perform.

“We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and can to sing the National Anthem in a respectful manner,” said Katz. “We are not necessarily looking for the next American Idol, but for singers who can carry a tune who know the words to our National Anthem.”

Auditions will begin at 12 pm on Saturday, March 6. Singers who wish to audition should arrive at Historic Grayson Stadium, located at 1401 East Victory Drive in Savannah, at least 15 minutes ahead of time. There is no need to sign up prior to arriving at the stadium.

For more information on National Anthem tryouts, contact Ryan Kirwan at 912.351.9150 or rkirwan@sandgnats.com.

ABOUT THE SAVANNAH SAND GNATS

The Savannah Sand Gnats, the Class-A affiliate of the New York Mets, is a professional minor league baseball team and a member of the South Atlantic League. Savannah plays its home games at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, just minutes from downtown Savannah. Historic Grayson Stadium is situated within Savannah's Daffin Park, creating a unique atmosphere and a "Park within a Park" setting. The Sand Gnats are a part of the Savannah baseball tradition dating back to 1904.

OPENING NIGHT, 2010

The Savannah Sand Gnats Opening Day is Thursday, April 8th against the West Virginia Power. Opening Night and every Thursday in the 2010 season will be a Thirsty Thursday with 2-for-1 draft beers presented by Bud Light and Rock 106.1. Please call (912) 351-9150 for ticket

No comments: