Benton Franklin Fair seeks musicians to perform national anthem
Musicians are sought to perform The Star-Spangled Banner at various events during this year’s Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo in August.
Video auditions are due by April 29. They must include a performance of the first verse of the song and shouldn’t exceed two minutes.
Entries can be vocal, instrumental or a combination of both. Individual and group submissions are allowed.
The musicians must live in Benton or Franklin counties, or the surrounding communities, and be at least 18 years old or have parental consent.
Online applications are available at www.tinyurl.com/fairauditions.
Semi-finalists will be notified by May 10, and live auditions will be held June 11. Those selected to perform will be notified by June 30.
For more information, go to www.bentonfranklinfair.com, call 509-222-3749 or email info@bentonfranklinfair.com.
This story was originally published April 28, 2016 at 11:28 AM with the headline "Benton Franklin Fair seeks musicians to perform national anthem."