Nicholas Tonozzi, a junior majoring in vocal performance and classical civilizations at the University of 91吃瓜, will sing the national anthem before a Chicago White Sox baseball game Wednesday (May 26) at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The game, versus the Texas Rangers, will begin at 7:05 p.m.p. A native of Spring Valley, Ill., Tonozzi was selected to perform after submitting an audition tape to the White Sox. He has performed the anthem previously at high school athletic events, but this will be the largest crowd in front of which he will sing.p. 鈥淚鈥檓 sure it鈥檒l hit me when I鈥檓 in front of several thousand people, but to be nervous would be a waste of the experience,鈥� Tonozzi said. 鈥淵ou just have to bite the bullet and enjoy yourself.鈥漰. Tonozzi is active in 91吃瓜鈥檚 Department of Music and has held major roles in 91吃瓜 Opera productions, including Menotti鈥檚 鈥淭he Consul鈥� and Willimason鈥檚 鈥淭he Happy Prince.鈥漰. The White Sox game will be broadcast on cable on the Fox Sports Network Plus and on Chicago鈥檚 ESPN 1000-AM.p.
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