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National Anthem Audition

2019 National Anthem Auditions

Eight selected winners will perform the National Anthem at the 2019 New Mexico State Fair concert/rodeo series.

July 19, 2019: Application period closes
Wednesday, July 24th 2019: Audition Day
African American Performing Arts Center from 5:00pm -8:00pm

The performers must be willing to conduct an audition. Additionally they must be willing and able to perform publicly at the New Mexico State Fair, September 5 – 15, 2019.

Individuals or groups can audition (ranging from all ages), group performances may not be over 5 members.

The first fifty individuals and/or groups to submit their form will be selected for an audition. Selected individuals and groups will be notified by phone.

A panel of judges selected by the NMSF will judge all eligible entries according to the criteria of overall appeal of vocal performance and accuracy of lyrics.

Eight winners will receive two (2) tickets each to the New Mexico State Fair in September 5 - 15, 2018, on the day for which they are performing at the rodeo/concert.

National Anthem Audition Rules

Rules and Guidelines