oldmanfan Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 My daughter is a professional singer/actor and has been a Bills fan since birth (due to constant brainwashing by her father). Living just outside Indy on Colts Spirit days at school she'd wear her Bills stuff (brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it). At any rate, one of her dream roles would be as the singer for the Anthem at a Bills game. Classic soprano and she's done it and killed it at a Pacers game and a number of other events. Anybody have a contact in Bills land or know who to contact to get her a shot at this? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Pics? Sorry, JK. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I can’t help her unfortunately, I have a terrible singing voice and I’d probably forget the lyrics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Is there a video of her performing the anthem or singing something else on Youtube or something like that? I'd like to see it. Have her agent approach the Bills directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Fading is right on this. I have a former teenage actress/singer as well who did a number of these events (they approached her though due to her work on American Idol and the Voice) She was repped by Abrams Childs Agency down here in Hollywood so her agent was top notch and had all the contacts so it was a little easier. If she has an agent or manager...have that person contact the bills directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The Bills used to hold open tryouts for the anthem. They have requirements for time, and prefer more traditional renditions ("can you see" should be as close to 3 notes as possible, not 20, so Doug Allen yes, Beyonce no). They used to have a link on their website, but I can't find it now. As above, call the Bills directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Fading is right on this. I have a former teenage actress/singer as well who did a number of these events (they approached her though due to her work on American Idol and the Voice) She was repped by Abrams Childs Agency down here in Hollywood so her agent was top notch and had all the contacts so it was a little easier. If she has an agent or manager...have that person contact the bills directly. Your daughter was on AI and the Voice John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Doc said: Your daughter was on AI and the Voice John? Doc, She was in the competitions but did not make it to the television rounds (there are several rounds before the TV competitions) She was 2 off on Inland Idol they called her back to come in but she was already working a project. One off from the Voice......lots of contacts made even if you dont make it onto the TV rounds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 22 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: Is there a video of her performing the anthem or singing something else on Youtube or something like that? I'd like to see it. Have her agent approach the Bills directly. Not the anthem but her one woman show is on YouTube: The Happiness Project: A Work in Progress. One song she changed around and put in lyrics about the Bills. Recorded on a phone so quality isn't great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 What is it with people coming here for advice about their kids & grandkids? Don’t you understand those around you are idiots? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Try sending a PM to plenzmd1. He might be able to ask someone for a contact when he has a fan advisory board meeting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsnut Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 36 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: My daughter is a professional singer/actor and has been a Bills fan since birth (due to constant brainwashing by her father). Living just outside Indy on Colts Spirit days at school she'd wear her Bills stuff (brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it). At any rate, one of her dream roles would be as the singer for the Anthem at a Bills game. Classic soprano and she's done it and killed it at a Pacers game and a number of other events. Anybody have a contact in Bills land or know who to contact to get her a shot at this? Hey, I’m not far from Indy...where are you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: What is it with people coming here for advice about their kids & grandkids? Don’t you understand those around you are idiots? I resemble that statement...but many on the board are caring and intelligent people well qualified to give assistance and advice. I've always liked this aspect of the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just now, MiltonWaddams said: I resemble that statement...but many on the board are caring and intelligent people well qualified to give assistance and advice. I've always liked this aspect of the board. It were sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, 1billsnut said: Hey, I’m not far from Indy...where are you?? Carmel. My daughter got her BFA in Music Theater from Ball State. If you're near Hagerstown she's doing shows there this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just now, Cripple Creek said: It were sarcasm. It appeared to be expert opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Cripple Creek said: It were sarcasm. I were getting it and were making statement on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just now, Limeaid said: It appeared to be expert opinion. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsnut Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Carmel. My daughter got her BFA in Music Theater from Ball State. If you're near Hagerstown she's doing shows there this summer. Cool. I am in Greensburg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Good luck my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 716-648-1800. Ask for Terry or Kim. Or Stadium Operations if neither of them are available. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'd be happy to help her with the Anthem...but I really can't carry a tune. If you hum a few bars I'll try and keep up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'll call Terry and get to the bottom of it. Consider it done, homie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 30 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Not the anthem but her one woman show is on YouTube: The Happiness Project: A Work in Progress. One song she changed around and put in lyrics about the Bills. Recorded on a phone so quality isn't great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Fadingpain said: Very nice. She should be doing theatre if she is not already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: What is it with people coming here for advice about their kids & grandkids? Don’t you understand those around you are idiots? True. I have seen the village and I do NOT want it raising my child. ? To the OP, Kim Pegula is on Twitter. Have your daughter follow her and send her a direct message with a link to her performance. Edited July 16, 2018 by WhoTom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Wow, your daughter has a great singing voice oldmanfan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Good luck. I had the chance to sing for a NY-Penn league Single A baseball game once. It was a real thrill. I studied vocal music in college before moving on (master of divinity degree in seminary). I'd be tempted to try out today except something has happened to my voice. I lost the upper end of my range and now have little power to my voice. Makes it frustrating to try and sing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Voices change as you age. In high school I got the part in a play but when it came to rehearsals I could not get my voice to be able to be heard throughout auditorium. Flash forward to a Bills game when during a play I yelled "Ball in the air! BALL IN THE AIR!" and DB turned around and tipped the ball. And then he pointed right to me indicating he heard me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 If its a cappella, have her work on clearly singing the lowest note she can reach clearly -which will be the 2nd word ‘say’ in the song. That should allow her to hit the highest note ‘Glare!’ -pulling away from the mic. I’ve sung it and performed it well using this method. It she sings with a band, have her give the conductor her low note. He/she may be able to have the band play in a different key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 In grammar school my voice was so horrible and I was so tone deaf that the music teacher told me not to sing but to fake singing at the graduation ceremony. I was the class president so the honest but brutal critique was somewhat mitigated. Looking back, the harsh judgment by the teacher wasn't the right thing to do. Big freaking deal that someone would be singing out of tune at a grammar school event! However, I got over it. That sour experience prepared me for the some of the harsh comments I receive when I post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 She's very talented! Be proud! and Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: If its a cappella, have her work on clearly singing the lowest note she can reach clearly -which will be the 2nd word ‘say’ in the song. That should allow her to hit the highest note ‘Glare!’ -pulling away from the mic. I’ve sung it and performed it well using this method. It she sings with a band, have her give the conductor her low note. He/she may be able to have the band play in a different key. She's done it several times. Has a range of about 2.5 octaves. When she hits the high note it always takes my breath away. She's playing Cinderella right now in Into the Woods. Thanks for all the kind comments and suggestions. I hope I can get her hooked up with the team! 2 hours ago, 1billsnut said: Cool. I am in Greensburg! She's going to do a show with music from Indiana composers called Hoosier Harmony down in Brown County. Come check it out! Or in Hagerstown. Google Nettle Creek Players 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Limeaid said: Try sending a PM to plenzmd1. He might be able to ask someone for a contact when he has a fan advisory board meeting. That’s a good option and he might be able to help. If you plan to be in Green Bay for the game, you can catch @plenzmd1 at his tailgate at the rental house. Try to go early. I checked and Vegas has 2:1 odds that that house burns down at least one hour prior to kickoff. He tried to keep it a secret, but I’ll be there, because I’m a sneaky little weasel! (FYI - take the under in Vegas.) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Process Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Can't help her get the gig.....but can help with avoiding a mistake many singers make with the melody. It's with the word "banner". There are only three notes in the word. Most will put two notes climbing in the "ba". "Ba" has one note then "nner" has two notes. Sorry I can't put music notation here but if she listens to an army band instrumental she will see what I'm talking about. Also I haven't heard her sing it so she may be already singing it right. I'm posting this in honor of my late mother who was a very picky musician and said melody is the most important thing not to be messed with. She paused before every game to see who got it right. Good luck to her and her singing career. Oh yeah, one more piece of advice.....leave out the Mariah Carey style runs.....the song should be sung fairly straightforward with little to no embellishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Just Jack said: 716-648-1800. Ask for Terry or Kim. Or Stadium Operations if neither of them are available. Just don't ask for Russ. Cos you know.... you might not want him around your daughter..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 11 hours ago, oldmanfan said: My daughter is a professional singer/actor and has been a Bills fan since birth (due to constant brainwashing by her father). Living just outside Indy on Colts Spirit days at school she'd wear her Bills stuff (brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it). At any rate, one of her dream roles would be as the singer for the Anthem at a Bills game. Classic soprano and she's done it and killed it at a Pacers game and a number of other events. Anybody have a contact in Bills land or know who to contact to get her a shot at this? ...why not put together an audio/video CD along with her bio including a list of where she has performed?.....send it to OBD Marketing Dept or even PSE....could lead to something with Sabres as well.....good luck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Limeaid said: Flash forward to a Bills game when during a play I yelled "Ball in the air! BALL IN THE AIR!" and DB turned around and tipped the ball. And then he pointed right to me indicating he heard me. Couldn't have been playing NE. The refs would have thrown a flag for 'illegal fan assistance'. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, The Process said: Can't help her get the gig.....but can help with avoiding a mistake many singers make with the melody. It's with the word "banner". There are only three notes in the word. Most will put two notes climbing in the "ba". "Ba" has one note then "nner" has two notes. Sorry I can't put music notation here but if she listens to an army band instrumental she will see what I'm talking about. Also I haven't heard her sing it so she may be already singing it right. I'm posting this in honor of my late mother who was a very picky musician and said melody is the most important thing not to be messed with. She paused before every game to see who got it right. Good luck to her and her singing career. Oh yeah, one more piece of advice.....leave out the Mariah Carey style runs.....the song should be sung fairly straightforward with little to no embellishment. She sings it the way it was written, so no problem there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearLess Price Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Sometimes you have to jus get ur press kit together and show up and ask whos responsible for booking talent for the anthem and follow up diligently with the contact info you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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