The word "viral" has become a household term in describing the Internet's most relevant and popular posts. Would one ever assume a trumpeter's rendition of the "Star-Spangled Banner" to go viral, though?

As unpredictable as the Internet may be, astoundingly, Jesse McGuire's performance of our national anthem has become a popular topic on social media.

Right now, the trumpeter's tribute has been shared roughly 22,000 times and has become the subject of intense debate on Twitter.

The national anthem is often reserved for singers--the piece's double-octave necessitates control and range, all very difficult to maintain vocally--but now that trend may be cause for deliberation.

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