CGS freshman Brittany Szabo Auditions to Sing the National Anthem at Agganis Arena
Published in the Daily Free Press on Thursday, November 4, 2010
It’s a cold Wednesday afternoon, and on the lower level of Agganis Arena, College of General Studies freshman Brittany Szabo shivers a little as she patiently waits for her turn to enter the ice rink where she will sing her version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Szabo is one of 60 solo performers auditioning this day. If she is among the 20 that make the cut, she will be singing at one of the Boston University home hockey games, potentially in front of more than 5,500 spectators.
But for Szabo, this opportunity is more than simply a fun experience, as the national anthem carries special significance for her.
“I had cancer when I was nine, which injured my voice because of the medicine I had to take,” she said. “This was one of the songs that I would rehabilitate my voice with.”
As Szabo’s audition came to a close and her powerful singing voice turned soft again, she looked visibly relieved.
“I could tell my voice was a little shaky, but I figured the best way to do this was just to go out there and try,” she said. “I’m glad I did.”
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