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In reply to the discussion: What should be the national anthem of the United States? [View all]zeusdogmom
(999 posts)If the event is singing it as a group, my 70+ year voice will be proudly added. People complain about how hard it is to sing ... not really. When we are told something is hard to sing, we believe that it is and choke up on it rather than just singing it. Granted there times the starting note is such that your vocal range is challenged a bit in parts of the song - either "too low or too high." Again many times a self inflicted perception. Be brave - go for it. Sing gently or switch octaves and it will work.
Truth - I love playing the anthem with my community band. A big, solid snare drum roll, the first chord and off we go. Gives me goosebumps every single time we play it.
The best though is at our local high school sporting events when the marching or pep band is not present. One of the students is chosen to sing the anthem - a cappella. No fancy stuff - just a clear young voice singing the anthem without vocal theatrics. Tears with those goosebumps.