Ealy singing for Orlando Solar Bears hockey

My friend Dennis captured an iPhone video of the my anthem performance from 2/14/14.  It's not the official video from the Solar Bears organization, but I couldn't wait to share with you all!  Enjoy! 

Just click the following link:  Marcus Ealy - National Anthem for the Orlando Solar Bears

Dreams Really Do Come True

One of the items on my bucket list, right up there with walking through history in Europe and skydiving, is to perform in an arena setting.  Ideally, as a teenager, I envisioned this happening as part of my career as a touring artist.  (Please believe, I have NOT given up this dream in the least!)  However, I was able to make mark this feat off of my bucket list after winning the Full Sail University National Anthem Competition in 2012, giving me the opportunity to sing in Orlando’s Amway Center for the Orlando Magic and a crowd of roughly 15,000.  It was a magical experience!  Many (including myself) thought I would be nervous in that setting, singing acapella absolutely solo.  Oddly enough, my nerves were overcome by the excitement of it all and I felt right at home like it was what I was meant to do with my life.  I will never forget this experience.

Fortunately, I don't have to live on memories alone.  I’ve been asked perform in at the Amway AGAIN!!  This Friday, Valentine’s Day 2014, I will be back in the Amway Center to sing for the Orlando Solar Bears hockey team!  (Seems kind of fitting that I would spend the Day of Love enjoying my first love - MUSIC.)  This opportunity came as part of “Full Sail Night with the Solar Bears.”   It’s always an honor for me to be in this position.  I promise I will do all I can to make any American within the sound of my voice proud to have me on the microphone. :)

Here is a clip of my first arena experience – singing for the Orlando Magic on April 25, 2012.  Enjoy!