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[UPDATE: WITH VIDEOS] O Say, Can The Orphenians Sing!

It’s always an honor to sing the national anthem at a professional sports event.

The honor was particularly meaningful tonight. Staples’ Orphenians performed at Yankee Stadium — immediately following a Yankee Stadium-wide memorial service for the Orlando massacre victims.

It was the 2nd year in a row for the elite a cappella group. Several recent graduates sang.

Their last gig ever as Orphenians was a night to remember.

Westport's "jazz rabbi," Greg Wall, happened to be at Yankee Stadium tonight when his hometown choir performed. He proudly sent this photo to "06880."

Westport’s “jazz rabbi,” Greg Wall, happened to be at Yankee Stadium tonight when his hometown choir performed. He proudly sent this photo to “06880.”

Recent graduate Aaron Samuels poses with his good buddy, the Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story.

Recent graduate Aaron Samuels poses with his good buddy, the Colorado Rockies’ Trevor Story.

Orphenians Rock Yankee Stadium

It’s been quite a year for the Staples Orphenians.

In March they traveled to — and wowed — San Francisco, as part of the prestigious Chanticleer festival.

Tonight they did the same at Yankee Stadium.

Choral director Luke Rosenberg directs the Orphenians at Yankee Stadium. (Photo/New York Yankees)

Choral director Luke Rosenberg directs the Orphenians at Yankee Stadium. (Photo/New York Yankees)

They had to wait out an hour-and-20-minute rain delay — hey, that’s show biz — but when they finally stood at home plate, they delivered a strong, sophisticated and inspiring rendition of our national anthem.

The largest crowd ever to watch the Orphenians perform gave them a loud, well-deserved hand.

Best of all, they made it onto the Jumbotron.

For the Yankees’ official high-def video, click here.

For Jim Honeycutt’s video — including scenes of the Orphenians greeting Jimmy Fallon and Lorne Michaels before they leave the field — click here:

To see Kim Mathias’ video, click below (or here, if your browser does not take you directly to YouTube):

To see Chip Stephens’ video, click below (or here, if your browser does not take you directly to YouTube):