Miami Marlins hold ballpark organist tryouts

Published: February 25, 2013 

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James Senich, of Kendall, plays a rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," for the judges, Monday, February 25, 2013. The Marlins Park organist will perform all 81 home games next season.

MARICE COHN BAND — MIAMI HERALD STAFF

For the first time since the team's inception in 1993, the Miami Marlins held open auditions for an organist Monday night at their new stadium.

Several local musicians showed up to vie for the special gig.

The chosen organist will be responsible for performing songs such as Take Me Out to the Ballgame, Let's Go Fish and Clap and Stomp at all 81 home games next season.

Among the requirements for the job were a good knowledge of all genres of music, knowledge of the Miami Marlins and creativity for all types of situations and spontaneous moments during a Major League Game.

Organs have been a standard feature at most baseball parks ever since the Chicago Cubs introduced them at Wrigley Field in 1941. The Marlins have had only two organists — Lowery Ballew and Dick Jans — but had never held an open tryout for the position.

It’s unknown how much the job pays.

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