Philly POPS Christmas Spectacular Program Book - December 2015

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CONTENTS 4

16

The Philly POPS Festival Chorus

5 Program

18

Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale

6

First Annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas:

20

St. Thomas Gospel Choir

A Salute to the Military and First

22

Corporate Partner Spotlight:

PARXŠ Casino

Letter From the President

Responders in Photos

7

Christmas in July in Photos

24

Board of Directors 2015/16

8

Music Director: Michael Krajewski

25

Administrative Staff

9

Memorable Holiday Moments

26

Corporate and Community Support

10

The Philly POPS

27

Friends of The Philly POPS

12

Conductor: David Charles Abell

44 Sing-Along

14

Vocalist: Lisa Vroman

46

15

Organist: Peter Richard Conte

Remembering Bob Rosen

Artists and program subject to change without notice.

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letter from the president

WE WISH YOU THE MERRIEST OF CHRISTMASES! It is without question the most wonderful time of the year, particularly here at our Christmas Spectacular concert series, once again led by the effervescent David Charles Abell. David loves to come “Home for the Holidays” to Philadelphia!

As most of you know, our Second Annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders was an incredible celebration on December 4, kicking off this Christmas Series. We honored 2,000 American heroes— members of the various branches of the Armed Services, the Police and Fire Departments, and other service personnel. What a fitting way for the POPS to kick off this season of celebration and holiday cheer.

In this season of giving, we would like to thank you for joining us in this celebratory time and for your ongoing support of the POPS throughout the year. We also want to thank the talented and dedicated musicians of the POPS Orchestra, our Music Director Michael Krajewski, and the POPS staff for making this year a truly wonderful time for the organization.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, I offer you best wishes for an enchanting holiday season!

Happy Holidays,

Frank Giordano, President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS

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Christmas Spectacular!

FEATURING

PROGRAM

Lisa Vroman, vocalist Peter Richard Conte, organist

DECEMBER 4-22, 2015

The Philly POPS Festival Chorus

VERIZON HALL, KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale African Episcopal Church of

David Charles Abell, conductor

St. Thomas Gospel Choir

Angels We Have Heard On High

Traditional

arr. Kern

Deck the Halls

Traditional

arr. Dragon

Balulalow This Little Babe

Britten

Three Chanukah Songs

Traditional

arr. Healey

Variations on ‘Adeste Fideles’

Anonymous

arr. Dethier

I Saw Three Ships Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella

Traditional/Marc-Antoine Charpentier

arr. O’Neil

I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Walter Kent

arr. Haynes

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Ralph Blane

arr. O’Neil

Let It Snow, Brothers

Jule Styne

arr. Baylock

Seasonal Sounds

arr. Bass INTERMISSION

Unto Us (Isaiah 9)

Robbie Buchanan, Larry and Lesa Bryant

arr. Cumberland

Sweet Little Jesus Boy Some Children See Him

Robert MacGimsey/Alfred Burt

arr. O’Neil

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Ken Darby

arr. Simeone, Abell, Alderking

A Merry Christmas Sing-Along (see pages 44 & 45 for lyrics)

arr. Wendel

Joy to the World

Lowell Mason, Michael McElroy, Joseph Joubert & Buryl Red

arr. Joubert

Go Tell It On the Mountain

Lowell Mason, Michael McElroy, Joseph Joubert & Buryl Red

arr. Joubert

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town

John Frederick Coots

arr. Walton

Mele Kalikimaka

Robert Alex Anderson

arr. Stephenson

Hallelujah!

George Frideric Handel

arr. Prout

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A festive benefit performance led by internationally celebrated conductor David Charles Abell honored 2,000 individuals who serve Philadelphia and the nation all year long.

FIRST ANNUAL

A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Christmas was in the air at our July 21st press conference announcing this year’s Christmas Salute lineup. Special guest dignitaries, a visit from Santa — and 100 new bikes and helmets given to service community families!

JULY 21, 2015

music director

MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI Michael Krajewski took the helm as Music

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphonies. Other

Director and Conductor of The Philly POPS®

international appearances include performances

with the beginning of The POPS’ 35th season

with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the Malaysian

in October 2013. He also serves as principal

Philharmonic, the North Czech Philharmonic

pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony

Teplice, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, the

Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, and the

Bilbao Symphony, and the Ulster Orchestra in

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

concerts in Belfast and Dublin.

A conductor who brings an impressive list of

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Michael attended

symphony guest conductor experiences to his

Wayne State University and the Cincinnati

position in Philadelphia, he has worked with

College-Conservatory of Music. He was named

orchestras throughout the United States, Canada,

Antal Dorati Fellowship Conductor of the Detroit

and around the globe. He has appeared with

Symphony in 1979 and subsequently became

the Boston and Cincinnati Pops, the Cleveland

assistant conductor of that orchestra. For

and Philadelphia Orchestras, the National

11 years, he was music director of the Modesto

Symphony, the orchestras of San Francisco,

Symphony in California.

Baltimore, Detroit, Indianapolis, Seattle, Portland, Dallas, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and many more. In Canada, he has led Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic, and the Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and

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Michael lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife Darcy.

MEMORABLE HOLIDAY MOMENTS JULY 2015 Second annual Christmas in July event provides 100 new bicycles to deserving children of active military, police and fire department members.

DECEMBER 2014 Launch of POPS Outside! brings the vibrant programming, musicians, and featured guest artists of the POPS family to a growing list of holiday tree lightings and celebrations around the Delaware Valley.

DECEMBER 2014 The Philly POPS salutes military and first responders by giving away 2,000 free tickets to the inaugural I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders.

JULY 2014 The Philly POPS holds a first Christmas in July parade on Broad Street.

DECEMBER 2013 David Charles Abell leads his first Philly POPS concert as guest conductor of the Christmas concerts.

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THE PHILLY POPSÂŽ The Philly POPS, the largest standalone pops orchestra in the United States, delights audiences with the inspired performance of American popular music. Now in its 37th season, the POPS celebrates this distinctive musical heritage through an expanding repertoire of innovative concert presentations and a robust set of educational and engagement initiatives.

The holidays are truly the most wonderful time of the year for the POPS. We get in the holiday spirit in November and December with our Festival Brass playing carols at tree lightings around the Philadelphia region. Our annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders concert kicks off the season with a free concert for active military, police and fire department families. The nine concerts that follow bring more than 20,000 people to the Kimmel Center to enjoy our popular Christmas Spectacular series.

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THE PHILLY POPS 1ST VIOLIN

FLUTE AND PICCOLO

TRUMPET

Michael Ludwig Rachael Mathey

Edward Schultz

Bob Gravener

Guillaume Combet

Ron Kerber

George Rabbai

Carlos Rubio

Frances Tate

Dave DiValentino

Matt Gallagher

Reina Inui Robert Vieira Ben Scott Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz Lisa Vaupel Tamae Lee

2ND VIOLIN

TROMBONE

OBOE

Brian Pastor

David Schneider

Michael Purdy

OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN Stephanie Wilson

David Cianci

TUBA Brian Brown

Michelle Bishop Charlene Kwas Karen Banos Greg Teperman Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois Martha Mott-Gale Diane Barnett

CLARINET

TYMPANI & PERCUSSION

Joseph Smith Kaj Hansen

William Kerrigan

BASS CLARINET

David Nelson Brenda Weckerly

Mark Allen

DRUM SET

VIOLA

BASSOON

Davis Barnett

Norman Spielberg

Marjorie Goldberg

Greg Riley

Chris Hanning

ELECTRIC BASS Steve Beskrone

Scott Wagner Ellen Trainer

SAXOPHONE

Sarah Sutton

Ron Kerber

HARP

Gerry Rice

Kaj Hansen

Andre Tarantiles

Joseph Smith

CELLO

Mark Allen

Uli Boeckheler

Greg Riley

GUITAR Dave Cullen

Jon Fink George Atanasiu

HORN

Brooke Beazley

John David Smith

Glenn Fischbach

Adam Lesnick

Pat Daniels

Angela Bilger

KEYBOARD Jeff Smith

George Barnett

BASS Miles Davis Anne Peterson Stephen Groat

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conductor

DAVID CHARLES ABELL Conductor David Charles Abell was born in North Carolina, went to nursery school in New York, and came to Philadelphia, his mother’s hometown, at the age of 5. He attended Germantown Friends School for seven years, then moved to the Chicago area with his family. Having lived and worked in several different countries since that time, he now resides in London. He made his Philly POPS debut in 2013 and is thrilled to have

celebration (2002), a world premiere opera

re-established a warm connection with his

(2007), Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday

early home.

(2010) and the War Horse Prom (2014).

At the age of 12, David joined the Berkshire

Classical music, opera, and musical theater

Boys’ Choir, which was chosen to participate in

all contribute to a diverse career, unified by

the world premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s

a serious yet theatrical approach. Since last

Massat Washington’s Kennedy Center for the

year’s Philly POPS Christmas Spectacular,

Performing Arts. David met Bernstein again

David has conducted the Pulitzer Prize-winning

while attending Yale University and assisted him

opera Silent Night at Lyric Opera of Kansas

on various projects in the 1980s. After completing

City, Sweeney Todd at English National Opera

his studies at the Conservatoire Américain in

(starring Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel),

France and the Juilliard School, he made his

Fiddler on the Roof (also starring Terfel) at

professional conducting debut in Berlin with

Grange Park Opera and the BBC Proms, and

Bernstein’s Mass. His association with Bernstein’s

Kiss Me, Kate (in his own critical edition) at

music continues: he recently served as Musical

England’s Opera North, as well as concerts with

Supervisor for Candide in London and has

the Royal Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool

been asked by Bernstein’s children to serve on

Philharmonic. In August, he was the subject of

the committee marking the centennial of the

a feature article in the Financial Times.

composer’s birth.

Upcoming projects include another new David is most widely known for the two Les

production of Kiss Me, Kate (at the Théâtre du

Misérables Anniversary Concerts (10th and

Châtelet in Paris) and return engagements

25th), both of which have become PBS

with the Orchestre Pasdeloup, London

fundraising perennials. He regularly appears on

Philharmonic (for the film Brief Encounter with

radio and television in the UK, most notably at

live orchestra) and Lyric Opera of Kansas

the BBC Proms, London’s annual music festival

City (Carmen).

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vocalist

LISA VROMAN From Broadway to classics, on stage and in concert, Lisa Vroman has established herself as one of America’s most versatile voices. She starred on Broadway, in Los Angeles, and San Francisco as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera. As “one of American Musical Theater’s most beautiful voices” (Cameron MacIntosh), she has garnered theater critics’ awards for her portrayal.

Lisa starred as Marian Paroo in The Music Man (Hartford Symphony with Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy), Lili Vanessi in Kiss Me, Kate (Glimmerglass Opera/MUNY Theatre of St. Louis), Birdie in Regina, Josephine in HMS Pinafore, Anna 1 in The Seven Deadly Sins (Utah Symphony/ Opera), Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus (New Jersey Opera), and Rosabella in The Most Happy Fella (NYC Opera). For PBS, she appeared as Johanna in Sweeney Todd (2001 Emmy Award), and Hey! Mr. Producer (Royal Gala). She played Laurey in Oklahoma (BBC PROMS festival), Mary Turner in Of Thee I Sing (with Michael Tilson Thomas), and sang and danced opposite Dick Van Dyke as Mary Poppins at the Hollywood Bowl’s Disney 75th Celebration.

Lisa is a frequent guest with symphonies including San Francisco, Philadelphia, Dallas, Utah, St. Louis, Houston, Atlanta, Hong Kong, Cleveland, National, Cleveland, the BBC Concert Orchestra, as well as the Philly, Boston, Cincinnati, and New York Pops.

Her Broadway debut was in Aspects of Love and she was the first to play both Fantine and Cosette in Les Misérables. Ms. Vroman is a graduate of the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam (BM, Hon. Dr. of Music), and Carnegie-Mellon University (MFA), and is a George London Competition winner.

Recent performances have included a tour of China, a concert series with L’Opéra de Rennes in France, and playing the role of Maria Callas in Terence McNally’s award winning play, Master Class.

Please visit www.lisavroman.com.

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organist

PETER RICHARD CONTE Peter Richard Conte was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist in 1989. He is only the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. He performs concerts twice daily, six days each week, on the largest fullyfunctioning musical instrument in the world.

Mr. Conte is also Principal Organist of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, and, since 1991, has served as Choirmaster and Organist of Saint Clement’s Church, Philadelphia, where he directs a professional choir in an extensive music program catering to the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

Mr. Conte is highly regarded as a skillful performer and arranger of organ transcriptions. He has been featured several times on National Public Radio and on ABC television’s Good Morning America and World News Tonight. He has two radio shows: The Wanamaker Organ Hour, which airs on the first Sunday of each month, at 5 PM (Eastern), and can be heard via the internet at WRTI. ORG; on each Wednesday evening at 7 PM, his Grand Court concert is streamed live on YesterdayUSA.com. Mr. Conte performs

Peter Richard Conte has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Organ at Rider University’s Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, where he taught Organ Improvisation. He is the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington.

In 2013, the Philadelphia Music Alliance honored him with a bronze plaque on the Avenue of the Arts’ Walk of Fame. His numerous recordings appear on the GOTHIC, JAV, ProOrgano, DORIAN, and DTR labels.

extensively throughout the United States and Canada under the management of Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, and has appeared as a featured artist at American Guild of Organists’ National and Regional Conventions.

He has performed with The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly POPS, and with numerous orchestras around the country.

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THE PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS ensemble that performs with The Philly POPS

JEFFREY KERN, CHORUS MASTER

for Christmas Spectacular under the direction

Jeffrey Kern joined the

of Jeffrey Kern. The Philly POPS Festival

faculty of the University

Chorus began performing in 2002 and since

of the Arts in 1991,

then has performed in each holiday POPS

where he currently

series.

holds the rank of

The Philly POPS Festival Chorus is a 150-voice

The Philly POPS Festival Chorus is an auditioned, volunteer organization comprised of singers ranging from high school students to retired professionals. The chorus has performed with many professional artists including Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins, Ashley Brown, Lisa Howard, Lauren Kennedy, Rachel York, Alice Ripley, Ann Hampton Calloway, and The von Trapp Family Children.

Associate Professor. His responsibilities include applied voice, conducting, advanced piano classes, advanced sight reading, vocal pedagogy for teachers, musicianship, jazz ear training, styles and diction for vocalists, and classes for the Musical Theater Minor. He conducts the University Chorus, Handbell Ensemble, and various small vocal ensembles, while serving as head of the Voice Department. He has also acted as music director in the theater department’s productions of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Rodgers and Hart Revue, On the Town, and Weird Romance. In 1998, he received the Louise Beitzel Award for excellence in teaching.

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Geoff Albert-Bolinski

Peggy Hayward

Maryann McKenzie

Elaine Soulliard

Mark Anderson

Don Henry

Gail Fowler Middleton

Lauren Stephens

Bob Arndt

Marian Henry

Sherry Mistler

Allison Stevens

Michelle Balentine

Mark Henry

Sandy Montimore

Cynthia Stockton

Morgan Barlow

Richard Henry

Permelia Mullen

Jonathan Storace

Linda Beaver

Kacy Hofstetter

Rebecca Muller

Kate Strubinger

Cori Bortnem

Kim Hofstetter

Michael Nahill

Nancy Sullivan

Connie Bosna

John Holohan

Ted Newell

Emily Szal

Stephanie Bourland

Gene Huang

Flora Novick

Hsi Tai

Tracy Brobyn

Charlotte Humes

Kim Nurick

Wei-Ping Tai

Ned Brouillette

Kristina Hurd

Mark Olsen

Diane Tan

Fabiene Brown

Enrica Iacovone

Amy Osterhoudt

Laura Teal

Beth Burkhart

Willa Jaffe

Lew Osterhoudt

Arienne Thaw-Bolton

Barbara Carfolite

Connie Jones

Kristal Pacific

Jane Tonkin

Edward Castillo

Helena Kan

Betty Pannell

Nick Trawick

Edra Chandler

Maureen Keeney

Ellen Paparone

Alison Tufano

Melody Chappell

Lauren Kelley

Laurie Pellicore

Nicole Volpa

Meredith Ciabattoni

Jim Kelsh

Ryan Peteraf

Linda Welte

Anna Clarke

Heeya Kim

Gabriela Peterman

Vivian Williams

Doug Clayton

Nick Kolodinsky

Rich Pisula

Noah Woodard

Robert Coble

Pat Koontz

Maggie Place

DeShana Wooden

Phil Davis

Joe Kramer

Alison Quairoli

Claire Wunderlich

Matthew Allen Derriso

Joan Labosh

Marilyn Radley

Constance Quindry Yetke

Tina DiCroce

Mike Labosh

Scott Radley

Zanna Yoshida

Alicia Dietzmann

Catherine Lavell

Denise Randazzo

Eric Yu

Ray DiSandro

Mecca Leach

Anna Ready

Linda Zanella

Siobhan Dotson

Vicky Lee

Brian Reid

Melina Zhang

Kelly Dougherty

Jane Lester

Betsy Rich

Aldin Zove

Lauren Dranoff

Amy Lewis

David Riegel

Tom Baust - Accompanist

Tom Dwyer

Don Lewis

Lindsay Ronaldson

Amy Farinella

Alex Li

Denise Rose

Benita Farmer

Joanne Lipa

Jane Rose

Devin Farrell

Jie Noland Liu

Evan Samlin

Joseph Fong

Shurong Liu

Al Sauter

Nancy Gager

Nick Lombardelli

Mary Anne Saveoz

Luis X. Garcia

Hannah Lorimer

Laura Schmidt

Patti Garver

Susan Maier

Rachel Schoenholtz

Amber Gay

Diane Mallery

Barbara Schwartz

Mary Ellen Gilbert

Naomi Mansor

Joe Schwartz

Jennifer Gottschalk

Liz Mataset

Maura Schwartz

Calli Graver

Erika McCandless

Charles Scott

Evan Graver

Karen McCausland

Katie Seregely

Jaye Green

Michael McCausland

Sally Siegfried

Alexandra Haas

Eileen McFadden

Laurel Smail

Georgette Hamaty

Patrick McGranahan

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PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR & CHORALE Renowned for its commanding musicianship, intelligence, and interpretive abilities, Emmywinning and Grammy-nominated Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale has cultivated a devoted following worldwide for its highly acclaimed concerts and performances.

Established in 1968, achievements include world tours, recordings with internationally renowned orchestras and soloists such as Luciano Pavarotti, television appearances, and praise from critics and audiences worldwide.

Boys between the ages of 7-12 who like to sing are encouraged to audition for the Choir. For information, call (215) 222-3500, e-mail info@phillyboyschoir.org, or visit phillyboyschoir.org.

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JEFFREY R. SMITH, MUSIC DIRECTOR Jeffrey R. Smith, Music Director, has firmly established PBCC as one of the most successful boy-choirs in America. PBCC maintains an extensive concert schedule throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as well as an illustrious international touring program. In 2012, PBCC performed at Pazaislis Music Festival in Lithuania. The 2013 tour took the boys in red to France with appearances at Notre Dame and the D-Day Beaches in Normandy. In 2014, the choir traveled to England and Wales with appearances at Kings College and at the Millennium Center in Cardiff. In 2015, PBCC went on a performance tour to China with 15 concerts in 24 days. Recent and upcoming engagements include Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center, the Mann Center for Performing Arts, and the Academy of Music.

PBCC has collaborated with many ensembles including Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly POPS, Pennsylvania Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, Curtis Institute, the Mendelssohn Club, Vox Ama Deus, the Academy of Vocal Arts and Chamber Orchestra Philadelphia. Television appearances include Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live, and The Today Show.

SOPRANO 1

SOPRANO 2

ALTO 1

ALTO 2

Nathan Birdwell

Luke Branes-Huff

Cameron Bowden

Gabriel Allen

Evan Bishop

Zachary Brosky

River Bunster

Aiden Barrow

Samir Buch

Max Cass

Jason Cho

Julian Bates-Harris

Christopher Doyle

Aaron Choi

Patrick Corcoran

Corey Becker

Jackson Graham

Dan Cook

Paul DiGerolamo

Noe Bunster

Jamie Hinesley

Vaughn Cultrara

Samad Dunbar

Julian Caesar

Jeffrey Jabbour

Oscar Danielson

Dylan Forland

Nate Garthe

Noah Jaouad

Damian Ferraro

Peter Gauntt

Mekkhi Hernandez

Camron Kaiser

Gabriel Johnson

Elijah Grandberry

Brennon

Matthew Malec

Joseph Kenworthey

Daniel Hicks

Hunter-Chamberlain

Danard McNair

Matthew Kiernan

James Jabbour

Zachary Jaeger

Elijah Morman

River Lee

Brandon Lamouille

Hunter Kaminski

Owen Reece

Maximilian Missler

Cyril Leahy

Tyler Krasting

John Reilly

A.J. Owens

Michael Lowry

Lyonel LaGrone

J.D. Scarpa

Will Pickering

Renkai Luo

Lucas Laje

Evan Schaffer

Sam Rekulak

Jackson McGovern

Nash McBride

Ben Steinberg

Sridhar Shenoy

Nathanael Moore

Carrington Mizelle

Alden Walker

Matthew Sleeper

Josh Nessler

Michael Naddeo

Daniel West

Chase Sullivan

Andrew Newman

Michael Smith

Michael West

Colin Thomas Philip

Spencer Rosenbaum

Tyler Southern

Charles Witmer

Justin Walker

Justin Sporn

Joshua Xavier

Henry Stefan Samuel Zeigler

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ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir (STGC) currently consists of 89 spirit-filled, energetic, and anointed musical ambassadors of song.

With evangelism being a very important factor in the choir’s ministry, the St. Thomas Gospel Choir share their music ministry with others at over 100 services, programs, concerts, and celebrations every year. Led by Walt Blocker, the STGC has traveled as far as Costa Rica, was named “best choir” in the Verizon’s How Sweet The Sound regional competition in New York, and regularly sings with The Philly POPS for its Christmas Spectacular concerts. Presently, the STGC has one song from its current CD nominated for a Grammy Award, and six nominations in the Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards.

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WALTER BLOCKER, MUSIC DIRECTOR Walt Blocker is the minister of music and director of the gospel choir at the historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia.

Under his leadership and God’s grace, the St. Thomas Gospel Choir (STGC) has made four CD recordings, which display his and the choir’s diverse styles of gospel music. Walt is a classically trained singer, a wellknown music director, producer, song writer, vocal coach and sometimes writes music with The Philly POPS, for The Washington National Cathedral, and other music conventions around the country.

SOPRANO

ALTO

TENOR

Attice Whiters

Adrienne Logan

Carla Robinson

Betty Myers

Aliyah Jones

Carolyn Pierce

Brenda Battle

Angela Jones

Charles Holloway

Calais Harris

Anita (China) Guess

Dale Williams

Charlene Holloway

Antoinette (Teena)

Daniel Rhodan

Conchita Dixon

Watson-Matthews

Darren T. Cottman

Courtney Gray

Audrey (Lynn)

Daryn Stewart

Debbie Purnell-Otey

Northington

Devvyn Holloway

Deborah Dixon

Autumn Simmons

Fred Blain

Delois Whiters

Ava Anderson

Gregory Natson

Dynita Jones

Carmella Holloway

Gregory Ryles

Earlene Ford

Clare Mae Daniels

James Stewart

Endrea Holland

Danielle Taylor

John Cheeseborough

Janelle Natson

Deandrea Harrell

Joshua Custis

Jeena Wright

Deborah Sampson

Justin Trotman

Jenelle Wilson-Johnson

Deneka Anderson

Kelvin Johnson

Joy Holland

Gladyce DuBrey

Margarette Golding

Lenoria DeVine

Jacqueline Sampson

Mark Gray

Lisa Speakes-Blain

Janiah Jones

Mary Ann Phillips

Lynn Gant

Joyce Jackson

Michael Lowry

Lynne Galloway

Leslie Willis-Lowry

Olivia Weeks

Marquis Jones

Lois Toney

Paul McClay

Roxanne Josey

Martina Carolina

Ryheem Fisher

Shanae Williams

Nancy Jean-Sewell

Scott Nichols

Shanay Chambers

Norma Albritton

Teri Hammond

Sherita Copes

Pamela Galloway

Tyler Wilson

Shy’Bria Sanders

Pamela Shipman

Vincent Gumbs

MUSICIANS/ DIRECTOR

Susan Patricia Ben

Patricia Akins

Wayne Browne

Dr. Jay Fluellen

Tina Smith

Priscilla Custis

Robert Myers

Wendella Fox

Shaleen Manning

Walt Blocker

Zelda Wilburn

Shamani Ramsey

Waymond Elliott

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corporate partner spotlight

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POPS and President and CEO Frank Giordano

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“We are honored to be a partner with the legendary Philly POPS for the third consecutive year. The POPS is a treasured musical institution in Philadelphia and brings culture joy, and artistic splendor to the region. As a community partner, we’re thrilled to be affiliated with an organization that enriches the lives of people

action; Parxgrill, an upscale signature restaurant; Foodies food court; Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar; 360 bar and live music venue; Jax sports bar; Circle Bar; Bambu Noodle House; Earl of Sandwich®; and complimentary parking for over 5,000 cars. Opening soon is the new Xlounge, ultramodern luxury lounge located on the casino floor. For more information on Parx Casino®, visit www.parxcasino.com.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015/16 Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq., Chairman Gary A. Frank, J.D., Vice Chairman John J. Meko, Jr., Secretary Louis K. Habina, Esq., Treasurer

Wilbert D. Abele George J. Awad, Esq. D. Walter Cohen, DDS, Chairman Emeritus Paul Conaway Charles J. Davidson Joseph Del Raso, Esq. Daniel DiLella Frank Giordano Dr. Robert R. Jennings Charles Keates Mark D. Lupke Barry Magarick Tony Mahon Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq. James M. Matour, Esq. Gregory Montanaro Sandra Muller Andrew J. Santacroce Samuel J. Savitz, Chairman Emeritus Louis Scaglione Anthony Serafine Gary Silvi Carmen Tomassetti Christopher R. VanDusen Deborah Smith Webster 24 | Encore! | The Philly POPS

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ENCORE SERIES, INC. Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Krajewski, Music Director Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Karen Corbin, Vice President George Muller, Senior Director of Artistic Administration Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President Bud Scheerer, Director of Sales and Customer Relations Sarah Maiellano, Senior Manager of Communications

Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager

MARKETING Mark Gisi, Partner, Brand Strategist, Eastern Standard

PUBLIC RELATIONS Sharla Feldscher, Sharla Feldscher Public Relations

GENERAL COUNSEL David H. Marion, Esq.

Jason Ward, Manager of Education and Community Engagement Christian Poarch, Operations and Event Coordinator Reginald-Chris Mendoza, Staff Accountant

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CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT The Philly POPS is extremely grateful for the generous support received from the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Their support is vital to The POPS’ commitment to music excellence.

37TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR

Media Partner

CIVIC, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

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SEASON SPONSOR

Official Percussion Supplier

MARKETING SUPPORT

FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS The Philly POPS greatly appreciates the many patrons who have made an Annual Fund contribution as Friends of the POPS. Thank you! Your support helps make our concerts possible and creates a sustainable future.

AMERICAN SONGBOOK SOCIETY — $100,000 AND ABOVE Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Parx Casino

ORCHESTRA SOCIETY — $50,000 TO $99,999 Dottie and Frank Giordano Miller Brewing Company Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President

MAESTRO CIRCLE — $25,000 TO $49,999 EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan DiLella Independence Blue Cross NewDay USA Tom Lynch, RADM Chairman Susan and Chase McDaniel Pennsylvania Council on the Arts The City of Philadelphia Philadelphia Energy Solutions Drs. John* and Josephine Templeton, Jr.

CONCERT MASTER CIRCLE — $10,000 TO $24,999 AJM Insurance Management Tony Mahon President Archer and Greiner, P.C. Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.

Wanamaker Entertainment Group Paul Conaway Chairman and CEO Wells Fargo Bank Yamaha

American Airlines

ENCORE CIRCLE — $5,000 TO $9,999

Bochetto and Lentz

David and Jennifer Cardy

The Caramanico Foundation CBS 3 TV

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci

CFI, The Knoll Dealer

CBIZ MHM, LLC

Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. James M. Matour, Esq.

Clark Capital Management Group

Haverford Trust Company Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman and CEO

Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation in memory of Gail Denny CYBEX International Creative Financial Group Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP DNB First Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer

LaVan Law Julie LaVan Macy’s Rochelle and Barry Magarick PECO Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso RBC Wealth Management Martha and Bob Bolling

East River Bank Mr. Christopher P. McGill President and CEO The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc. Jayne and Walter Garrison Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV

Sea Box, Inc. Mr. Terry Brennan

The Heritage Center of the Union League

GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO

Jacobs Music Chris Rinaldi

Manning and Virginia Smith The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager

John Marsella Mandracchia and McWhirk, LLC Mr. Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq. Managing and Founding Partner Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael

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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued Mr. David R. McShane

Jerry and Lucille Francesco

Gregory Montanaro

Ron Giordano

BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 TO $2,499

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Grace Financial Capital, Inc.

Anonymous

The Philadelphia Phillies

Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President

Artistic Designs by Deidre Bob & Deidre Gatta

Republic Bank Mr. Harry D. Madonna Chairman and CEO

Cpt. and Mrs. Jack P. Lieberman, US Navy (Retired)

Beneficial Bank

Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce

Mr. Leroy E. Kean

Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E. President and CEO

Louis Scaglione

Keystone Motors

Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell

Harold F. Scattergood, Jr. Boenning and Scattergood, Inc Chairman of the Board and CEO

Edythe and Robert Mazer

Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad

The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon

George Turak Visit Philadelphia Deborah and Andrew Webster William Penn Foundation ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli Principal/COO

MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 TO $4,999 Joan and Wilbert D. Abele Anonymous Aqua America, Inc. ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO BNY Wealth Management Francis T. Schickling, Jr. Senior Director Salvatore and Amy Calabrese Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer, CFO Citizens Bank Chris Baxter Jana and Frank D’Andrea Susan and Charles Davidson Economy Restaurant Supply Exact Designs Mr. Richard Walling

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L. F. Driscoll Co., LLC

Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe Christine and John Meko J. and Brenda Nixon Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair

Gabriel A. Battista

Joseph Battaglini Charles E. Bennison, Jr. The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation Susan and Robert Brown Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway

J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.

Edward and Joellyn Cattell

Susan and Michael Petrone

Crash Proof Retirement Phil Canella and Joann Small Co-hosts and Creators

The Philadelphia Foundation Pedro A. Ramos President

Gen. Ronald Coleman

PHL

Kevin Collins

Sean Reilly

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Comita

Robert H. Rosen

Michael J. and Lynne Cona

Rowan University

Antoinette* and Charles Coyle

Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter

CTO Music Artists Carmen Tomassetti President

Monique and Gary Silvi Sofia Orthopaedics Cookie Angstadt-Simpson and Larry Simpson Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq. Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President TD Bank The Wanerman Group UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Mr. Joseph M. DellaRatta Susan and Matt Dupee Barry Depew Elko & Associates, Ltd. Senator Larry Farnese Mr. David Fineman Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President Mr. Thomas Giangiulio

Ms. Gail Goldstein Dr. Cathy Greenberg Marc Hembrough Dr. Robert R. Jennings Gavin Kahn Daniel J. Keating Company Stephen J. McKendrick Chairman and COO

PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 TO $999

PWGraphics, Inc. Mr. Paul D. Welde President

Rosemary Adiletto

Mr. Theodore Robb

Aegis Property Group

Dr. Harry Rosenthal Savitz Family Foundation Marvin and Roberta Schimmel Mr. Wayne M. Schuh

Kelly-Cataldi Household

Robin Hauner and Mike Scott

Ms. Christine Lange

Pat and Michael Scully

LaRosa and Associates, LLC Certified Public Accountants Mr. Leon A. LaRosa Chair, Consulting Services

Mr. Robert Silverman and Ms. Randi Leavitt

Dominic Liberi The Reverend Michael Lipareli Ms. Theresa M. Lucianetti Mr. Mark D. Lupke Jerome Marcus, MD Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq. Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin Mr. John Marsella Ms. Elaine Meltzer* Dr. and Mrs. William Mestichelli Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Momjian Anderer, LLC Mark A. Momjian Morgan Stanley

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smukler Walter and Alice Strine Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Szoke Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi Owner Charlie Wade Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wagner Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol Patricia Wellenbach Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby

Barbara Alton Dr. and Mrs. Barry Ashmen Phillip and Ellen Baer Ms. Roselyn Barefield Sandy and Vince Basanavage Matt Bean Mr. and Mrs. William Bennington Mr. Guy Berger Brian Bezark Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz Jane and Kenneth Brandt Sharon and Bill Bronstein Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne Judson Burch Mary Lou and Frank Burke Donna and Rita Catalano Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Clegg Frank Dandrea John Diederich Eleanor and Carl Dunn The Honorable Thomas Jay Ellis Mr. Jack Emas Joyce and Sheldon Eveloff

National Penn Bank

Marty and Janice Wilensky Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP

Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.

Wilmington Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frueh

Dr. Christopher Olivia

Ms. Jane Windle

Mr. Donald Gagnon

Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto

Christopher Wolfington

Joseph Gambone

Ms. Eliana Papadakis

Zook Dinon PA

Mr. Peter H. Gistelinck

Theresa and Paul Murtagh

ParenteBeard LLC Mr. Robert J. Ciaruffoli, CPA Chairman and CEO Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of The Philly POPS

Maris and Roger Evoy Julie and Richard Frost

Mr. Wayne Griest Nancy and Alan Grossman Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman Robert and Megan Hausler J. Allen Henryson

Barbara Petrone and Bill Suter

Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe

The Reverend Lucy Pierre

Lisa and Neal Howard

PNC Bank

Mr. Edward W. Hoy

Cynthia and Gary Porter

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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued PERFORMER — $300 TO $499

Regina and John Riordan

Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein Stephen and Randy Klein

Melville and Maria Ackerman

Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Rosenberg

Bonnie Ledbetter

Pamela Altman

Mrs. Ellen Berman Lee

Gwenne and Ron Bailey

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levine

Mr. Paul Berenato

David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin in honor of William Nathan Erwin

Lenore and Brian Locke

David Bolton

Virginia and Thomas J. Lynch

Thomas Brunner

Dr. Edward Mahaney, Jr.

Ms. Mary Louise Burgoyne

Joseph F. Marino

Harry and Kina Clark

Dr. Michael Mittleman

Ms. Anne Congdon

Dr. Catherine A. Michon

Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce

Mr. Christopher D. Myers

Dr. Janet F. DeBerry

Mr. Richard F. Pagano

Mr. Robert Doman

Mr. Frank C. Palopoli

Ruth Ann and Paul Fox

L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick

Dr. and Mrs. S. Michael Free

Leatrice and Herbert Pincus

Julie and Richard Frost

Mrs. Lois Pringle

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fulton III

Mrs. Lisa Procz and Ms. Marilyn Levin

Joan and Larry Glazerman

Ms. Lorraine E. Rodgers

Joanne and Carl Hudson

Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Rosenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski

Curtis G. Shaffer and Thomas F. Kelly

Rona and Bob Josephs

Jim Iannuzzi

Mr. Gary Ruff Mr. Paul Sloate Gabriel Staino Cynthia and Dr. Steven Sinclair Mr. and Mrs. David Stedman S.T. Hudson Engineers, Inc. John and Sandra Stouffer Steve and Alice Tarr Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Edward and Stella Turzanski Elizabeth Weinreb Ms. Marilyn White F. Gordon Yasinow

Joseph and Jean Holman

Carole and Robert Keidel Gerhart and Anne Klein Nina and Alan Kirschner Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine Mrs. Patricia Levitt Shelly and Gerald Little James and Karra Magnetta Debbie and Elliot Maser Dr. Michael Mittelman Patricia and Gordon Munson Richard and Barbara Orr Patricia and Michael Pence Penn Virginia Corporation Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano Mr. Brian Pultro Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdy

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Ralph Riviello, MD

Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman Dr. C. Morris Smith Ms. Myrna Soberano Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn Mary Anne and John Sullivan Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer Ronald Vickers Dr. Anthony and Marlene Volpe Ms. Dale Wallace Wealth Development Group Barbara and Joseph V. Weber Ms. Linda M. Werne Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne Current Membership as of date of printing. *in memoriam

Archer &Greiner P.C.

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Proud Supporters of The Philly POPS     

The ASL Companies

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Inspired by our history Focused on innovation Committed to community is honored to support

The Philly Pops James M. Matour, Esq. 215-575-7134 jmatour@dilworthlaw.com

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We are pleased to support the Philly POPS

Ellis Preserve, Newtown Square, PA

Madison Providence, Cellegeville, PA

Lower Makefield Corporate Center, Yardley, PA

Whiteland Town Center, Exton, PA

Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. is one of the nation’s leading private equity real estate fund managers. Equus’ portfolio consists of over 24 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial properties and nearly 16,000 apartment units in over 60 communities located throughout the United States.

Philadelphia Yardley Chicago Washington, D.C. Los Angeles Raleigh Atlanta Boston

November 12 – December 31, 2015

4 pm - 8 pm Daily

Ben’s Bites & Brews Fire Pits & Beer Garden (Thurs. – Sun.) Holiday Gift Shop Philly Mini Golf Parx Liberty Carousel Lightning Bolt Holiday Express #FranklinSquareFridays, Santa Saturdays, and Seasonal Sounds on Sundays!

Franklin Square opens at 10 am daily (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)

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Independence Blue Cross

Salutes The Philly Pops

For more than 75 years, Independence Blue Cross has been enhancing the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to transforming health care through strategic corporate sponsorship of innovative wellness and education programs.

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T he H averford T rust C ompany Radnor, Pennsylvania

Thomas J. Lynch Vice President & Portfolio Manager 610-995-8753 tlynch@haverfordquality.com

David C. Peppard Portfolio Manager 610-995-8740 dpeppard@haverfordquality.com

Eastern Standard is the proud marketing partner of the new Philly POPS.

STRATEGY | DESIGN | TECHNOLOGY easternstandard.com

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The historic rebirth of one of Italy’s premier cafes

A 2 level Italian cultural immersion of culinary passione! authentic italian restaurant & bar gastronomic gelato artisan coffee roasting assaggi (tapas) / crudo regional italian wine & beer italian cultural school

featuring: Stefano Biasini chef & Italian gelato champion Michele Morelli one of Italy's top rated coffee roasters Riccardo Longo Italian regional cuisine & wine director

1716 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 215.568.5600 W W W . G R A N C A F F E L A Q U I L A. C O M

Philadelphia Energy Solutions Proudly Supports

PES believes in going beyond supporting the communities in which we live and work.

Through our active support of youth, culture, health, education and environmental opportunities, we strive to improve the quality of life for our employees and our neighbors.

We are focused to be the best every day.

Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing LLC

MARKING A MILESTONE Since 1890, the lawyers of Pepper Hamilton have been committed to the values established by our founders, including respect for the rule of law, zealous advocacy of each client’s cause, and ensuring excellence in all that we do. Visit www.pepperlaw.com/timeline for a brief overview of our proud history.

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PROUDLY BRING OUR COMMUNITY:

STRENGTH & SURVIVAL:

THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE A HEALTH EMPOWERMENT EVENT & MUSICAL CELEBRATION DEDICATED TO THE POWER OF WOMEN!

JOIN THE PHILLY POPS IN HELPING KOMEN PHILADELPHIA BRING SERVICE & HOPE TO WOMEN IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. TO MAKE A DONATION IN SUPPORT OF STRENGTH & SURVIVAL: THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, CALL 215-238-8900.

MORE EVENT INFORMATION AT KOMENPHILADELPHIA.ORG/POPS

"OFFICIAL STEAKHOUSE OF THE PHILLY POPS"

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Music moves us Wells Fargo honors The Philly POPS.

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join us

DECK THE HALLS

SING-ALONG

Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ‘Tis the season to be jolly Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Don we now our gay apparel

SHARE TO WIN Post a photo of your Christmas Spectacular! experience on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with hashtag #phillypops for a chance to win a pair of tickets to any upcoming 2016 season concert.*

Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Troll the ancient yuletide carol Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la See the blazing yule before us Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Strike the harp and join the chorus Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Follow me in Merry Measure Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la While I tell of yuletide treasure

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Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

JINGLE BELLS

SILENT NIGHT

Dashing through the snow

Silent night

In a one-horse open sleigh

Holy Night

O’er the fields we go

All is calm

Laughing all the way

All is bright

Bells on bobtail ring

‘Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child

Making spirits bright

Holy Infant, so tender and mild

What fun it is to ride and sing

Sleep in heavenly peace

a sleighing song tonight!

Sleep in heavenly peace

Oh! Jingle Bells, Jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh! What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS We wish you a Merry Christmas,

O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL

we wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year

O come, all ye faithful, joy—ful

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin

and triumphant

Good tidings for Christmas and a happy

O come ye O come ye to

New Year

Bethlehem;

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

Come and behold him, born the

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

King of Angels

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a

O come let us adore Him

Happy New Year

O come let us adore Him

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish

O come let us adore Him, Christ,

you a Merry Christmas,

the Lord

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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A Special Tribute

We would like to extend our warmest thanks

BOB ROSEN

Bob Rosen, a true friend and supporter of The

1943-2015

and heartfelt condolences to the family of Philly POPS, who enjoyed our concerts for more than 20 years. In 2014, Bob established the Robert H. Rosen Marketing Initiative, which included a personal contribution of $50,000 — one of the largest individual donations in POPS history. Thanks to his amazing generosity, we were able to expand a full suite of marketing initiatives that have helped make the POPS stronger than ever.

We will honor Bob’s memory by fulfilling his wish to guarantee that future generations of concertgoers will continue enjoying the gift of our performances.

IN MEMORY OF OUR PARTNER & FRIEND ROBERT H. ROSEN, CPA • 1943 – 2015 Bob was our partner and friend of 47 years. A lover of music, one of his favorite pastimes was attending The Philly POPS concerts with his late wife, Barbara. As a POPS supporter by way of the Robert H. Rosen Marketing Initiative, Bob leaves a lasting legacy for music that will be enjoyed for generations to come. He will be greatly missed.

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