Jim Cornelison

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jim-cornelison

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Jim Cornelison. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/jim-cornelison. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jim Cornelison born?June 20, 1964
2. From the article, write the chicago blackhawks role:Full-time national anthem singer since 2007, part-time since 1996
3. From the article, write the vocal classification:Dramatic tenor
4. Who is Jim Cornelison?He is a dramatic tenor who sings the national anthems at sports games, especially for the Chicago Blackhawks.
5. How did he learn to sing?He studied music and psychology at Seattle Pacific University, earned a Master of Music from Indiana University, and worked with the Lyric Opera Center in Chicago.

Dramatic Tenor: A male singing voice characterized by its power, rich timbre, and ability to sustain high notes with significant volume and intensity.
National Anthem: A patriotic musical composition officially adopted by a country, typically performed at state occasions and public gatherings to foster national pride.
Indianapolis 500: An internationally renowned open-wheel automobile race held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, considered one of the most prestigious events in motorsports.
Lyric Opera Center for American Artists: A professional training program associated with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, designed to nurture and develop emerging operatic talent.