Dayton Dragons to host National Anthem tryouts this weekend

The 18th Annual Dayton Daily News National Anthem Tryouts will be held this weekend at the Dayton Mall for the chance to sing at a Dayton Dragons game.

Auditions are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, at the Dayton Mall. Try-out time slots are filled, although standby positions are available, according to the Dayton Dragons.

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If performers are not available when their number is called, or if the auditions run ahead of schedule, the standby alternate will audition.

Winners will perform the National Anthem at Dragons games. The grand prize winner will perform on Opening Night at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 6 at Fifth Third Field.

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A panel of local citizens, including media personalities, city officials and community leaders will be judging the event. The panel will make its selections based on voice quality, creative style, stage presence and appearance.

Contact Greg Lees at the Dragons offices at 937-228-2287 ext. 139 or by email at greg.lees@daytondragons.com for more information.

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