All students at the CUNY School of Professional Studies are invited to apply to perform the National Anthem for the upcoming CUNY SPS Commencement ceremony.
This is a unique opportunity that allows you to help to celebrate the graduating classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 during the virtual ceremony later this spring.
Applications must include a short answer (100-150 words) about your experience as a vocalist, as well as a video audition of yourself singing the National Anthem. So that we can fairly review all submitted videos, your recording must be done in one continuous take, without additional vocal filters or effects. Instrumental accompaniment is permitted.
Once selected, the vocalist will work with members of the School to do a final recording of the Anthem in advance of the May 26 date.
The selection committee consists of members of the School’s administration.
To apply, you must be a current CUNY SPS student, or a member of the graduating class of 2022.
You must also commit to attending the in-person ceremony held later this spring in the greater New York City area.
- Response to a short answer question about your experience as a vocalist.
- Video audition of you singing the United States National Anthem.
- The performance must be one continuous take.
- Vocal effects or filters are not permitted.
- Instrumental accompaniment is permitted.
Date |
Action |
|---|---|
March 20 |
Audition Process Opens |
April 18 |
Final Day to Submit Audition and Short Answer. |
April 19 |
Application Review Begins |
April 25 |
Vocalist Announced |
Date TBD |
The selected vocalist will perform live at the School's Commencement ceremony. |