Cadet Chorale to perform at BCS championship

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Cadet Chorale to perform at BCS championship

Posted 1/7/2011 Updated 1/7/2011

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by Master Sgt. Christopher DeWitt
U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs

1/7/2011 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force Academy Cadet Chorale is scheduled to perform the National Anthem at the BCS National Championship game prior to kickoff Jan. 10 in Glendale, Ariz.

The Cadet Chorale is composed of men and women from all four cadet classes who represent the Academy through music. Twenty members of the chorale were chosen to perform at the national title game.

"The Cadet Chorale is honored and thrilled to represent the Air Force Academy with the opportunity to perform at this prestigious event," said Cadet Chorale director Dr. Joseph Galema.

Cadets who indicate interest in the program are auditioned to determine musical ability. Once a member, they must balance their commitment to the chorale with the intense academic, military and athletic rigors of the Academy. Chorale rehearsals are limited, but the repertoire is still large, including the greatest pieces from the whole heritage of music.

The Chorale has sung in nearly every state in the nation. The most recent nationally televised performance was Macy's 80th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, held in New York City in 2006. Other appearances include the 2006 Rose Bowl, 2005 NBA All-Star Game and Super Bowl XXXIX.

The matchup between Auburn University and the University of Oregon will be televised on ESPN on Jan. 10. Coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. Eastern, 6:30 p.m. Mountain.

Additionally, the Cadet Chorale will perform on the Johnjay and Rich in the Morning radio show Jan. 10. Their show airs in Phoenix on 104.7 KISS FM, in Portland, Ore., on Z100, in Tucson, Ariz., on 93.7 KRQ, in Colorado Springs on My 99.9 and in Northern Colorado on 96.1 KISS FM.

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1/10/2011 8:41:19 PM ET
Kudos to the young men and women who performed this evening. Their performance brought a tear to my eye. This was a breath of fresh air considering the way the Anthem gets butchered by most performers at events like this.I am proud to say I was a member of the USAFA band retiring before any of these young folks were born.Thanks for being such great representatives of the USAFAKen Christison

Ken Christison, Conway NC

1/9/2011 10:47:18 PM ET
As a Air Force Veteran it makes me proud that you have been picked for halftime presentation. I'll be watching tomorrow. Congratulations and good luck as future U.S. Air Force officers

Ron, Cleveland Ohio

1/9/2011 12:48:29 AM ET
I am an Air force Veteran. Served in Viet Nam as an aircraft mechanic. I will be watching Monday night. I am always proud when the U.S. Air Force is honored with this type of exposure. Congratulations and Good Luck to you future officers in blue

Ron, AvonOhio 44011

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