Sept. 23, 2009

Columbia, Mo. - The University of Missouri Athletics Department will be hosting open tryouts for individuals interested in singing the Star Spangled Banner at a home men's & women's basketball games, as well as other events throughout the year.

The tryouts will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the main floor of Mizzou Arena. Individuals interested in auditioning need to enter Mizzou Arena through the North Entrance (ticket office side). Parking is available in Lot I (North of the Arena) and Lot O (East of the Arena).

For more information or for questions, please contact Keith Soder at (573) 884-7238 with the Mizzou Athletics Marketing Office. For complete schedules for men's and women's basketball, log on to www.mutigers.com.

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