Audition to Perform the National Anthem

Apply by March 31, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern

All students at the CUNY School of Professional Studies are invited to apply to perform the National Anthem for the upcoming 2025 CUNY SPS Commencement ceremony. 

This is a unique opportunity to play an active role in the ceremony celebrating the Class of 2025.

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 make arrangements in preparation for the performance.

The selection committee for the student vocalist consists of members of the School’s administration.

Eligibility

To apply, you must be a current CUNY SPS student, or a member of the graduating class of 2025. 

You must also commit to attending the ceremony in person in Spring 2025.

  • Response to short answer questions 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

October 31, 2024

Audition Process Opens

March 31

Final Day to Submit Audition and Short Answers

April 1

Application Review Begins

April 14

Vocalist Announced

Spring 2025

Ceremony - The selected vocalist will perform live at the School's Commencement ceremony.