After a moment of quiet reverence, the crowd burst into jubilant cheers and clapping. There was a feeling of togetherness and patriotism as people waved flags. Wilson’s performance touched the hearts of all who witnessed it; it was more than a mere recreation.
It was as if Gerald Wilson were enjoying himself, his love for the music shining through in every chord. The enthusiasm of the audience reached its climax as he neared the anthem’s crescendo, and it ended with a resounding standing ovation. His performance was so powerful that the cheers and applause continued long after he had departed the field.