The winner of our 2021 "Oh Say, Can You Sing?" Competition, Emma Martinson, will sing the National Anthem during this year's Yankee Doodle Pops broadcast. Get a sneak peek at Emma's audition video - then join us on Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio and dmsymphony.org to hear her perform with the Orchestra!

We asked Emma to tell us about herself. She said, "my name is Emma Martinson (she/her) and I am an incoming sophomore at the University of Northern Iowa. I am a business major along with having a music minor. I have been involved in music in various ways throughout my life, from piano lessons to being in the all-state festival."

Watch Emma perform with the Orchestra on July 2 & 4, or listen on Iowa Public Radio July 4 & 5! Get more broadcast details here.