[ontimelissa]

Could anyone tell me what the proper etiquette is for the person who is singing the National Anthem? My daughter will be singing it before a ballgame and she was asking me this. I just wasn't quite sure. Thanks!

[Peter Ansoff]

Could anyone tell me what the proper etiquette is for the person who is singing the National Anthem? My daughter will be singing it before a ballgame and she was asking me this.

Hi, welcome to the forum. The US Code (which is quoted in my 8/17/08 posting in this thread, see above), does not say anything specific about the singer. The rule of thumb is that your daughter should do whatever seems appropriate. If she can put her hand over her heart without compromising her performance, that's fine, but this should not override practical considerations. For example, if she has to hold a microphone and is more comfortable holding it in her right hand, she should do that.

Best,

Peter Ansoff