The Star-Spangled Banner is still a high note for Victoria Rose Conroy.
The 18-year-old South Philly resident has traveled the world singing with Pennsylvania Girlchoir and has performed the national anthems of several countries in each one’s native tongue.
But there’s something uniquely satisfying about belting out her own country’s ode to the land of the free and home of the brave as a Soprano 1.
“I love the U.S. national anthem because it’s one of the most challenging songs to sing,” Conroy said. “It has such a wide range. I personally love singing challenging things.”
And she loves singing for big audiences.
Conroy’s vocals were featured on a collaboration project with nearly 80 other singers from across the country. They came together virtually to sing the national anthem on a recorded video to open the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 17. It was seen by millions of TV viewers.