The National Anthem

<p>Hi Fan Services,</p> <p>Thanks for getting back to me with regard to performances of the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium. I have not been back to a home game since COVID-19 regulations have changed, and while I’m a big fan of Dieter Ruehle’s organ, I’m glad to hear that on-field performances are back!</p> <p>With that in mind, I’d like to submit my friend and colleague Caroline Portu for your consideration as a performer of the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium.</p> <p>I recently met Caroline on the set of a Christmas film near Boston where we were both working as actors, and have since become aware of her tremendous singing ability — especially as it relates to The Star Spangled Banner. I learned that, back home in New England, she frequently sang at sporting events for Boston College (graduated ‘17) and also sang at Fenway Park.</p> <p>Caroline recently moved to Los Angeles and I think a great introduction to the city, and vice versa, would be to put her skill and expertise to work in the service of our local team, singing the song on the field before a home game.</p> <p>Would this be possible?</p> <p>We made the attached recordings as a demonstration. The first file includes a long delay and a slight emulation of a PA — an idea of what Caroline might sound like in the big outdoor space at Dodger Stadium, minus the crowd.</p> <p>The second version is clean.</p> <p>Thanks for your consideration, and please let me know if you would like more information or if there is a more specific or appropriate address to send this query.</p> <p>Go Dodgers!</p> <p>– TM</p> <p><em>vocal performance and editing by Caroline Portu, engineering by Chris McLaughlin</em></p>