Oh Say Can You Sing

A National Anthem Singing Contest

National Anthem Contest- Oh Say Can You Sing

By entering your application between 5/1/26 and 6/1/26, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
When entering the contest, you acknowledge that your name, address, zip code, and e-mail address (the "Personal Data") will have been made available to the Far Hills Race Meeting Association and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. All Personal Data will be held and used by the Far Hills Race Meeting Association and the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in accordance with their privacy policies.
This application is the only acceptable method to submit your request to perform the National Anthem before the Far Hills Race on October 17, 2026.
Applicants must be 16 or older and must be legal residents of NJ, NY, or PA.
Contest may be entered by a solo performer only.
Ten applicants will be selected for an in-person audition based on their completed application.
All costs related to participation in the contest, including but not limited to transportation, accommodation, meals, attire, and preparation expenses, shall be the sole responsibility of the participant. There is no financial compensation of any kind for participation, including if selected to perform at the Far Hills Race Meeting.
Registration deadline is June 1, 2026. Selected applicants will be notified by June 15, 2026 via email from the Far Hills Race Meeting Association.
Applicants must be able to attend the contest in person on June 25, 2026 at the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, NJ.
First place winner and runner up will be selected on June 25, 2026.
The winner will sing the National Anthem at the Far Hills Race Meeting on October 17, 2026 in Far Hills, NJ. If the First Place winner is unavailable, the Runner Up will sing the National Anthem at the Far Hills Race Meeting on October 17, 2026
By participating, you grant permission to the Far Hills Race Meeting Association and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset for recording and use of media of your performance and likeness, including for subsequent reproduction and/or showings on television or other media outlets.
Your participation in this contest authorizes the Far Hills Race Meeting Association and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset to publish your name if you are the winner and to record, photograph, and publish all performances for promotional purposes.
The organizers reserve the right to amend guidelines if necessary.
The contest may be canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
All decisions made by the organizing committee are final.

Performance Guidelines

The national anthem must be performed in its official version.
The lyrics must not be altered or modified.
The melody must remain true to the original composition.

Code of Conduct

Participants must maintain respectful behavior at all times.
Appropriate attire is required (formal or semi-formal recommended).
Participants must follow all instructions from organizers and officials.

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is the beneficiary of the Far Hills Race Meeting. Proceeds from the Race help the hospital and other healthcare charities in the region enhance and expand the health care services they provide. Below, please provide a personal statement as to why you would like to sing the National Anthem at the 2026 Far Hills Race Meeting. (up to 200 words)(Required)

Please select an option below

I am a cancer survivor

I will sing in honor of (indicate below)

I will sing in memory of (indicate below)

Name or relationship of person you will sing in honor of or in memory of

Consent(Required)

I agree to the consent policy.

I certify that all of the information contained in this application is accurate and truthful. I certify that the person or people described in my personal statement have given their consent to have their name and diagnosis made public. I acknowledge that if I am selected to compete as a finalist, the person or people in my personal statement will need to complete a separate consent form.
If I am selected to compete as a finalist for the National Anthem contest, I hereby give my consent to have photographs, videotaped images or other images taken of me. I understand and agree that these images may be used by the news media, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset or by the Far Hills Race Meeting Association for the following purposes: press releases, internal publications, external publications, promotional ads, brochures, web site content and/or social media. I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve any image or recording of me prior to its use. In addition, I agree to participate in interviews with the news media, representatives of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset and/or the Far Hills Race Meeting Association and their agents and understand and agree that my interviews may be used as described above.
I agree that I will not receive any monetary compensation for participating in the National Anthem contest or for singing at the Far Hills Race Meeting. I hereby waive any ownership rights in any vocal recordings made of my voice during the contest and while singing at the Far Hills Race Meeting. As a condition of my voluntary participation in the National Anthem contest, I hereby release Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset , Somerset Health Care Foundation, Inc., RWJ Barnabas Health, Inc., and the Far Hills Race Meeting Association Inc., their respective affiliates, trustees, officers, employees and authorized agents from any and all liability, injury, economic loss or other damage incidental to my participation in the National Anthem contest and participation in the Far Hills Race.
I am signing this application as a voluntary act and to the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Somerset Health Care Foundation, Inc., RWJ Barnabas Health, Inc. and the Far Hills Race Meeting Association, Inc., including their respective affiliates, agents, servants, employees, volunteers, trustees and contractors from any claims, losses, suits or other actions arising from, caused by, or which are the alleged result of any act or omission of the applicant, in order to participate in the Far Hills Race Meeting event to be held at Moorland Farm on October 17, 2026.

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