Being in Chicago for the National Anthem Project Roadshow presented by Jeep and sponsored by The National Association for Music Education was an incredible experience. The 4th of July holiday weekend and the Taste of Chicago made it even more exciting! The amazing talent that graced that stage during my two days truly impressed me. In addition to the soloists we had the priviledge of hearing two beautiful girls 4 & 6 yrs old, several large groups and families, and a violinist who was only 7 yrs old playing and singing or national anthem. For me the most memorable was an older gentleman who sang the national anthem for the first time in his life. He told us how even though Chinese is his primary language he feels it is an honor to know and sing our national anthem. Photos L to R: Ok I'm not a soloist but I did sing with the NEMC volunteers to earn a medallion, What is a trip to Chicago without meeting the real "Mrs. O'Leary"?, when I asked for a photo with the sailors I got more than I had bargained for...thanks guys!, and the last photo is possibly my favorite. An adorable little boy visiting the Navy Pier with his family graciously posed with me for a quick shot. You'll notice the beautiful city in the background. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing experience. Thanks NEMC!!
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