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May 15, 2007

RIVER RATS TO HOLD NATIONAL ANTHEM AUDITIONS SATURDAY

Krissy Boccia sings the National Anthem

NEW BERN, NC--The New Bern River Rats will hold National Anthem auditions on Saturday, May 19 at New Bern High School's Boykin field.  Tryouts will begin at 10 A.M.

The River Rats are looking for individuals or groups to sing the National Anthem before River Rats games and events, said General Manager Michael Weisbart. Singers may be of any age and will be required to sing the Anthem in a straightforward manner and without music. “Singing at a ballgame is a unique experience and something not everyone gets a chance to do. We’d really like to involve as many qualified people as possible,” Weisbart said.
 
Groups of four or more—such as choirs or other organized groups—will not be required to audition live, but should contact the River Rats and deliver a recorded audition. The team is also open to instrumental anthems if qualified musicians are interested in auditioning, Weisbart said. The Anthem will be performed before 30 River Rats home this summer.
 
For more information on either tryout, contact the River Rats at 675-5689 or info@newbernriverrats.com.  The team's website is www.NewBernRiverRats.com.

About the River Rats:

The New Bern River Rats baseball club is a member of the Coastal Plain League, a high-profile wood-bat collegiate summer baseball league.  The team will open the 2007 season on Wednesday, May 30 against the Wilmington Sharks at New Bern High School’s Boykin Field.  All 57 games can be heard on the Meinke Car Care Center Broadcasts on ESPN Radio 1490 AM. The team’s official website is www.NewBernRiverRats.com.

About the Coastal Plain League:

The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 10th anniversary season, the CPL is the largest summer league in the country, featuring 15 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL is certified by Major League Baseball, and gives college players the chance to refine their skills with wooden bats during the summer months. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.

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