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Contents 4 The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel,
14 Members of the Philly POPS
14 Administrative Staff
by Steve Holt
6 Letter From the President
16 Board of Directors
7 Program
16 Corporate and Community
8 Michael Krajewski
Support
10 The Philly POPS
18 Friends of the Philly POPS
12 AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle
22 Giving Levels
13 Christmas Spectacular 2013 in Photos
23 The Robert H. Rosen
Marketing Initiative
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The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel Featuring AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle by Steve Holt
Photo: David Leavitt
“Hello darkness, my old friend
producer, and became the number-one single in
I’ve come to talk with you again”
America by late 1965 (and a folk-rock touchstone
The classic opening lines from Simon and
ever after).
Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence. But at our
More milestones: The 1966 release of the album
concert, it’s more like The Amazing Sound of Simon
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, their indelible
and Garfunkel Made Even More Amazing by Two
impact on the soundtrack of the 1967 film The
Devoted Fans and the Brilliant Philly POPS! That
Graduate, their final original album together,
might be a little awkward as a song or album title,
Bridge Over Troubled Water in 1969, and their
but it perfectly sums up this terrific program.
breakup as a performing duo in 1970 — except, of
It’s hard to think of two musicians who’ve had a more profound impact on American popular song than Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Childhood friends in Queens, New York, they began performing together at a very young age. They
course, for numerous reunion performances, most notably the 1981 concert in Central Park, which attracted a mind-boggling half-million people. Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in 1990) was inevitable.
even had a top-50 hit in 1957, when they were
“Because a vision softly creeping
just 15 years old: Hey, Schoolgirl, a tune heavily
Left its seeds while I was sleeping”
influenced by their idols, the Everly Brothers.
Enter AJ Swearingen. In 1990, he was playing a
It took a few more years, but by the early 60s,
club called The Cove in his hometown, Bethlehem,
Simon and Garfunkel’s musical sensibilities
PA, as a solo singer-guitarist, with a couple of Paul
perfectly matched the roiling youth culture that
Simon songs in his set. One night, another local,
was sweeping the country. Their initially folky
Jonathan Beedle, was in the audience, and liked
version of Sound of Silence was over-dubbed with
what he heard. The two got to talking; AJ asked
electric guitar and drums by an ambitious record
Jonathan to join him for a Simon and Garfunkel
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number in the second set, and everything clicked.
in AJ’s bedroom, videotaping ourselves singing
They became friends, and soon, they were touring
the songs, trying to perfect our performance,
as a duo. They launched a Simon and Garfunkel
to standing on a stage with this amazing sound
show at the famed Odette’s in New Hope, and then
behind us. It’s incredible!”
took the act around the country in the ’90s and ’00s.
Houston was the beginning of a long,
So far, so musically satisfying. But the story gets
successful run for the show, with orchestras in
better. Through a friend, Philly Pops Music Director
Cleveland, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Edmonton,
Michael Krajewski saw a video of the Swearingen/
Canada.
Beedle performance. “I immediately saw the potential of adding orchestral accompaniment and creating a symphonic pops program around them. This music is perfect for today’s pops audience, because it now holds a permanent place in the
Krajewski is very proud of the program. “I watched it grow from infancy to the success it has become. I’m eager to share it with the Philly POPS audience.”
American songbook, and is revered by several
For the two Bethlehem boys, performing in
generations of listeners.”
Philadelphia is practically a homecoming. Says AJ,
Shortly after this musical epiphany, the Maestro got in touch. Jonathan recalls: “AJ and I are thinking ‘this is just crazy. I bet this won’t happen.’ Then, Michael shows up [at one of our shows],
“We’ve played some great venues, but I cannot wait to play the Kimmel Center.” Jonathan adds, “There are so many people we’ve told, friends and family ... they all want to come and see the show.”
we’re having dinner, and he’s talking about what
More broadly, AJ says, “The audiences are totally
he’s done. And, we’re looking at each other like,
sucked into the music. It’s not unusual at the end
OMG, this is the real deal.” Krajewski says, I was
of the show, for people to say, ‘I cried two or three
struck by how rapt the audience was by their
times. I can’t believe I knew the lyrics of every
performance, and how moved people were by the
single song.’”
experience of reliving these iconic songs.
It’ll be hard to resist singing along to Simon and
It wasn’t long before he, Swearingen, and Beedle
Garfunkel favorites, such as Bridge Over Troubled
decided to build a pops concert around the Simon
Water, The Boxer, I Am A Rock, The 59th St. Bridge
and Garfunkel catalog.
Song (Feelin’ Groovy), Mrs. Robinson, Scarborough
Next came a year of craftsmanship, molding the
Fair/Canticle, and A Hazy Shade of Winter.
concert into shape. Several arrangers worked on
Curiously, neither AJ nor Jonathan has ever met
orchestrating the songs. An overture was created,
their heroes, Paul and Art. AJ: “I would hope if
weaving together the unforgettable tunes. A
they heard what we were doing, that they would
medley of Paul Simon’s solo work was added to
give us a tip of the hat.” Jonathan laughs: “Maybe
the mix.
it’s better to keep your idols at a distance!” More
Finally, on July 3, 2012, Michael, AJ, and Jonathan took the stage with the Houston Symphony and gave 30,000 adoring listeners the first
seriously, he adds: “We’re not trying to be Paul and Art. We love the music, and that’s where it comes from, a love of the music.”
performance of what would become The Sounds of
“And the vision that was planted in my brain
Simon and Garfunkel.
Still remains
“Most of the time, I’m thinking ‘How did this even happen?’” Jonathan says of the show’s evolution.
Within the sound of silence” Silence will never sound the same.
“It’s a long way from developing this material
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Letter From the President Dear Friends: Welcome back to the Kimmel Center for another fabulous evening with your very own Philly POPS! Tonight’s program features the Philly POPS performing Simon and Garfunkel’s most endearing music, joined by the acclaimed national touring duo of AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle. AJ’s warm baritone and Jonathan’s soaring tenor combine flawlessly to capture the essence and magic of Simon & Garfunkel’s sound of the early years in Greenwich Village, with their heartfelt interpretations of Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Sound of Silence, The Boxer, America, Mrs. Robinson, and many other favorites. And this is just the beginning of an exhilarating 2014 season. In March, be sure to join the Philly POPS as we celebrate the musical legacy of that one and only singular sensation, Marvin Hamlisch. This very special series will be conducted by one of the people who knew Marvin best — his longtime friend, Larry Blank. Maestro Blank will also share his behind-the-scenes experiences and adventures in show business. In April, Michael Krajewski returns to lead the POPS as we perform the movie blockbusters of the legendary composer John Williams. And in May, you will be dancing in the aisles as Michael and the Philly POPS perform the very best top 40 hits of the Sixties, joined by the incredibly talented original cast members of Broadway’s Jersey Boys! And for those of you still catching your breath from the Holiday POPS Christmas Spectacular, we are thrilled to announce that conductor David Charles Abell will return next year! Thanks to all of you who helped make our last season a success beyond our wildest dreams. Your cards, letters, and emails of support mean so much. Now is a fantastic opportunity to become a subscriber and reap exclusive benefits, such as access to the best seats for less, special parking discounts, and much more! You can also become a “Friend of The Philly POPS” with your tax deductible donation. You will help support our one-of-a-kind orchestra, and enable us to continue to bring world-class performers and musicians to Philadelphia. So now it’s time to sit back, relax, and let the beautiful sounds of Simon and Garfunkel fill the air. Thank you for spending your evening with us, and enjoy the show! Best,
Frank Giordano | President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS 6 • ENCORE! | The Philly POPS
Program Michael Krajewski, conductor Featuring
AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle, vocalists Verizon Hall • The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts February 7, 8, and 9
Pre-Concert performance by Rock to the Future Philly Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel Bridge Over Troubled Water; The Sounds of Silence; Mrs. Robinson
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Gregory Prechel
Homeward Bound
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Christopher J. Wills
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Christopher J. Wills
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Felice & Boudleaux Bryant
arr. Christopher J. Wills
I Am a Rock
Simon
arr. David Yackley
The Sound of Silence
Simon
Cecilia
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Christopher J. Wills
Keep the Customer Satisfied
Simon
arr. Joel Pierson
Chris Kenner; Paul Leka, Gary DeCarlo & Dale Frashuer; Paul McCartney
arr. & orch. Prechel
Simon
arr. Prechel
All I Know
Jimmy Webb
arr. & orch. Prechel
Hazy Shade of Winter
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Christopher J. Wills
The Dangling Conversation
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Christopher J. Wills
America
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Christopher J. Wills
Scarborough Fair
Simon
Old Friends/Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Christopher J. Wills
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
arr. Christopher J. Wills
Mrs. Robinson
Simon
arr. Tim Berens
Na Na Medley Land of 1000 Dances; Kiss Him Goodbye; Hey Jude
INTERMISSION Paul Simon in Concert (Medley) You Can Call Me Al; Kodachrome; Loves Me Like A Rock; Slip Slidin' Away; Still Crazy After All These Years; 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover; Me and Julio; Mother and Child Reunion
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Michael Krajewski, music director
Known for his entertaining programs and clever humor, Michael Krajewski took the helm as Music Director and Conductor of The Philly POPS® with the beginning of The POPS’ 35th season in October 2013. He is a much sought after conductor of symphonic pops, and takes on his Philadelphia post while serving as principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. A conductor who brings an impressive list of
Symphony Orchestra, and the Ulster Orchestra in
symphony guest conductor experiences to his
concerts in Belfast and Dublin.
position in Philadelphia, he has worked with orchestras throughout the United States, Canada, and around the globe. In the summer of 2012, he was guest conductor with The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center. He has conducted the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston and Cincinnati Pops, the San Francisco, Baltimore, Detroit, Indianapolis, Seattle, Dallas, St. Louis and National
A creative resource through many mediums, Krajewski is the conductor of the video Silver Screen Serenade with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker that aired worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. He has led the Houston Symphony on two recordings — both holiday albums: Glad Tidings and Christmas Festival.
Symphonies, and numerous other orchestras
His musical collaborations are just as creative
across the United States. In Canada, he has led
and extensive. One of The Philly POPS programs
Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, the
— The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, taking place
Calgary Philharmonic, and the Edmonton, Winnipeg
in February — was developed by Krajewski in
and Kitchener-Waterloo Symphonies. Other
partnership with touring artists AJ Swearingen and
international appearances include performances
Jonathan Beedle. He will take this concert all over
with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the Iceland
North America. Among the list of internationally
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respected artists and groups with whom he has
As a music education major at Wayne State
collaborated are flutist James Galway, mezzo
University in Detroit, Krajewski assumed he found
soprano Marilyn Horne, pianist Alicia de Larrocha,
a career path where he could fully devote himself
guitarist Angel Romero, and pop artists Roberta
to music. Yet when he became a music teacher, he
Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins,
quickly felt he had not reached his full potential as
Ben Folds, Doc Severinsen, Patti Austin, Sandi
a musician. In a life-changing moment of clarity, he
Patty, Ann Hampton Callaway, the Preservation Hall
applied to the graduate program in conducting at
Jazz Band, The Chieftains, Pink Martini, Rockapella,
the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory
Cirque de la Symphonie, Classical Mystery Tour and
of Music.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
As Krajewski furthered his training at the Pierre
As he joins The Philly POPS, Michael Krajewski is
Monteux Domaine School for Conductors, his gifts
eager to bring his sense of the unexpected and
were recognized. He became a Dorati Fellowship
theatricality to the audiences of Philadelphia. “I
Conductor with the Detroit Symphony and later
think I have good instincts of what will work with
served as that orchestra’s assistant conductor. “I
Pops orchestras,” he explained recently. “I enjoy
was conducting the very same orchestra I adored
finding artists who aren’t playing with symphonies
as a child,” he explained. “It was thrilling. I also
and working with them to develop programs that
learned a lesson that has been an important guide
would be welcomed by the Pops audience. I seek
throughout my professional life: If you really want
them out and make new collaborations. It’s the
something, go for it.”
creative process that I value most, cultivating new works for Pops audiences — like when I encouraged James Stephenson to compose the ‘Concerto for Cell Phone,’ which we’ll be doing in Philadelphia during the April concert series.”
Krajewski never expected to be conducting the highly respected Philly POPS, but he’s thrilled he “went for it.” He looks forward to many years in Philadelphia, a city he is appreciating more with each visit. Michael Krajewski lives in Orlando,
Music has always been important to Michael
Florida, with his wife Darcy. When not conducting,
Krajewski. He grew up in Dearborn, Michigan,
he enjoys travel, photography and solving
and discovered he was fascinated and energized
crossword puzzles.
by the open-air orchestral music played in the summertime by the nearby Detroit Symphony. “That huge sound coming from the stage hit me and overwhelmed me,” he recalled with a smile, gesturing to emphasize the robust and exciting impact it had upon his whole body. Living in a community at the heart of the U.S. automotive industry, in a family with no experience with orchestras or elite music studies, he took piano lessons with the teacher from his church and happily practiced on an old piano. He joined school bands, learned the trumpet, accompanied the school choruses and played in the pit for the high school musicals.
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The Philly POPS® Entering its 35th year, this is the first season The Philly POPS will be under the music direction of Michael Krajewski, following Peter Nero, the founding music director of The POPS. Presented by Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS is a founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and it is an orchestra that performs a wide variety of musical genres in entertaining its audiences. The Philly POPS orchestra boasts a blend of talented musicians from the musically rich Philadelphia region and is presented in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, as well as various locations around the tri-state region.
History of The Philly POPS® First launched in 1979, The Philly POPS® has become region, and has consistently brought audiences to the largest stand-alone Pops orchestra in the United their feet with exhilarating performances. States. Founded by impresario Moe Septee as part of his All-Star Forum with the highly respected Marc Mostovoy, they had the foresight to bring a major national pianist/conductor to Philadelphia to serve as the music director. That was Grammy Awardwinning pianist Peter Nero, who not only served as the founding music director of The Philly POPS, but was also their leader for 34 years!
Under the leadership of President & CEO Frank Giordano, The Philly POPS has a new energy and vitality in 2013. Giordano says, “Our goal is to provide a fun-filled experience for our guests, even before they enter the concert hall. We hope to surprise our guests often because with The Philly POPS, anything is possible!” Krajewski describes The Philly POPS as “the orchestra that plays the
With praise from critics and guest artists through
music audiences know and love.” Whether it’s a
the years, The Philly POPS has been called
concert with Simon & Garfunkel music or bringing
“America’s Pops Orchestra” in The Washington Post
in the original cast of the Broadway blockbuster
and “the best pops ensemble on the planet today”
hit, “Jersey Boys,” The POPS is going to reach out
in allaboutjazz.com.
to all age audiences who connect to the music. In
When The Philly POPS entered its 35th season in October 2013, Nero became Music Director Emeritus, and Maestro Michael Krajewski took the
fact, there are plans to expand The Philly POPS' educational outreach and also introduce something brand new in POPS circles — Family POPS.
helm as Music Director. Krajewski, who is also Pops
Throughout The Philly POPS history, the orchestra
conductor of the Atlanta, Houston and Jacksonville
has been proud to have been recognized
Symphonies and guest conducts throughout the
throughout the country. It was designated as the
country, looks forward to leading this orchestra
official Pops Orchestra of the Commonwealth of
that performs a wide variety of musical styles. The
Pennsylvania and has always been a significant
Philly POPS boasts a blend of talented professional
part of Philadelphia’s cultural scene. The orchestra
musicians from the musically rich Philadelphia
has played a role in the City of Philadelphia’s
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Fourth of July celebration since its inception, first
gala performance to commemorate NASA’s 40th
as the orchestra at the City’s July 4th fireworks
anniversary in 1998; Philadelphia’s “We the People”
festivities at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and
concert, the 1987 celebration of the signing of the
then on July 3rd at the free outdoor concert in
U.S. Constitution, which was broadcast nationally on
front of Independence Hall. This immensely popular
CBS-TV; and a debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall
annual event, which includes a musical tribute to
in 1984, with a return visit in 1997.
all branches of the armed forces, draws thousands of attendees. The 2008 concert also featured Peter Nero and The POPS performing music for the wedding of premier historic re-enactors Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde, better known to Philadelphians as Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross. On July 4, 2006, Peter Nero and The Philly POPS performed a free outdoor concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Their concert on the Parkway the previous Independence Day, featuring Sir Elton
There are two recordings of The Philly POPS – Holiday POPS! with Peter Nero as pianist, music director and conductor, and featuring vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway. This is available on DRG Records. Broadway Showstoppers – Best of the Tony’s includes two CDs filled with the great music of Peter Nero, the orchestra and several guest star vocalists. For many years, The Philly POPS performed in the
John, Patti LaBelle , and Bryan Adams, reached over historic Academy of Music until December 2001, 500,000 people. Other notables who have joined
when they became the second largest resident
them for past city celebrations include James Earl
company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing
Jones, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Ray Charles, Boyz Arts, a state-of-the-art, world-class venue on II Men, Julius Erving and Dionne Warwick. The POPS was featured on ABC-TV’s “Independence Day 2001,” a live, star-studded national broadcast, sharing the stage with such luminaries as Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Bates, Garth Brooks and many others. The Philly POPS had the honor of performing at
Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts.
The Philly POPS is presented by Encore Series, Inc., a non-profit organization enriching the cultural life of Philadelphia through the performing arts. For more information, please visit phillypops.org. Press Contact: Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations Director, 215-627-0801; sharla@sf-pr.com
the opening of the National Constitution Center in 2003, and participating in National Public Radio’s nationwide radio broadcast on July 4, 2002. Another highlight took place in April 2002, when Astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn made a
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guest appearance with The Philly POPS, in a special performance of Peter’s original composition Voyage Into Space at the Kimmel Center. The Heroic Theme
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from the piece, written and performed by Peter Nero, was selected as wake up music by John Glenn on his last mission to space. Other memorable moments though the years include a performance at the Republican National Convention
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AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle, vocalists
Photo: Stu Leavitt
AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle have been performing this remarkable tribute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel for more than a decade, and their sold out shows prove the effect on their audiences is undeniable. A 1991 chance meeting in a local club in Bethlehem, PA, brought these two talented artists together. Moments after a brief introduction, they were blending their voices as if they had been performing together for a lifetime. AJ’s warm baritone and Jonathan’s soaring tenor combine flawlessly to capture the essence and magic of Simon & Garfunkel’s sound from their early years performing in Greenwich Village. With a quiet stage and an acoustic guitar, AJ and Jonathan recreate the memories of the duo’s classic hits and obscure songs. Discover why audiences are cheering for this duo as they capture the magic of Simon & Garfunkel.
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Photo: David Leavitt
Thank you to our patrons, performers, and partners. Christmas Spectacular 2013
Please join us and returning maestro David Charles Abell The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel • 2014 • 13 for Christmas Spectacular in December 2014.
Members of The Philly POPS 1ST VIOLINS
CELLOS
HORNS
Wallace DePue
Uli Boeckheler
Lyndsie Wilson
Rachel Mathey
Jon Fink
George Barnett
Reina Inui
George Atanasiu
Katie Ambrose
Robert Vieira
Pat Daniels
Jonathan Clark
Guillaume Combet
Talia Schiff
Genaro Medina
Jesus Morales-Matos
TRUMPETS
BASSES
Bob Gravener
Fred Weiss
George Rabbai
Fran Berge Kate Suk Mandy Wolman Andrea Levine
2ND VIOLINS Michelle Bishop Rebecca Ansel Nina Beate Martha Mott-Gale Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois Daniela Pierson Jean Puleo
VIOLAS Marjorie Goldberg Scott Wagner Sarah Sutton Geraldine Rice Nina Cottman David Giles
Elizabeth Cochran
Matt Gallagher
Jerrell Jackson
TROMBONES
FLUTES
Michael Purdy
Robin Kani
David Cianci
Brian Pastor
Kaj Hansen
TUBA
Heather Fortune
Brian Brown
OBOES
PERCUSSION
David Schneider
William Kerrigan
Stephanie Wilson
David Nelson Tom Blanchard
ENGLISH HORN Stephanie Wilson
DRUM SET Joe Nero
CLARINETS Ron Kerber
ELECTRIC BASS
Mark Allen
Steve Beskrone
BASSOONS
HARP
Norman Spielberg
Rong Tan
Michael Pedrazzini
ELECTRIC BASS Steve Beskrone
Administrative Staff: Encore Series, Inc. Michael Krajewski, Music Director
Larry Simpson, Director of Development
Peter Nero, Music Director Emeritus
Barbara Alton, Development Associate
Frank Giordano, President and
George Muller, Director of Artistic
Chief Executive Officer
Administration
Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President
Mark Gisi, Marketing Director,
and Chief Operating Officer
Tabula Creative
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Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor
Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations Director,
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Sharla Feldscher Public Relations
Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor
Patricia Wells, Office Manager and
Jerry Grabey, Stage Manager
Executive Assistant to the President
Debra Lobel, Stage Manager
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Board of Directors 2014-2015
Corporate and Community Support
Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.
The Philly POPS is extremely grateful for the generous support
Chairman
received from the following corporations, foundations,
Frank Giordano
and government agencies. Their support is vital to The POPS'
President and
commitment to music excellence.
Chief Executive Officer Gary A. Frank, J.D. Vice Chairman
35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR
SEASON SPONSOR
Charles Keates, Esq. Secretary Louis K. Habina, Esq. Treasurer Wilbert D. Abele
CORPORATE PARTNERS
George J. Awad, Esq. D. Walter Cohen, DDS
Official Airline of The Philly POPS
Media Sponsor
Official Percussion Supplier
Marketing Support
Chairman Emeritus Paul Conaway Charles J. Davidson Joseph Del Raso, Esq.
theArts in Philadelphia
Daniel DiLella Dr. Robert R. Jennings Mark D. Lupke Barry Magarick Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq. James M. Matour, Esq. John J. Meko, Jr. Gregory Montanaro Sandra Muller Richard F. Pagano Al C. Rinaldi
FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
Andrew J. Santacroce Louis Scaglione Anthony Serafine Gary Silvi Carmen Tomassetti Deborah Smith Webster
IN KIND GIFTS
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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
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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President
Mr. Anthony D. Zingarelli
Archer and Greiner, P.C.
Principal/COO
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Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael
Robert H. Rosen
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Pepper Hamilton, LLP
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Mr. David R. McShane
Selma and Sam Savitz
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General Manager
Event Planners
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Ms. Deborah Smith Webster
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Louis K. Habina, Esq.
William Penn Foundation
ParenteBeard LLC
Mr. Edward W. Hoy
Mr. Robert J. Ciaruffoli, CPA
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Keidel
Chairman and CEO
Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein
Barbara Petrone and Bill Suter
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Joan and Wilbert D. Abele
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ASL Transportation Group
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Mr. James R. Donnelly
Mr. Garth Weldon
Mr. Mark D. Lupke
President and CEO
PWGraphics, Inc.
Virginia and Thomas J. Lynch
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499
Bob Andrews Group, LLC
Mr. Paul D. Welde
Dr. Edward Mahaney, Jr.
Mr. Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E.
President
Jeannine and Gerald McMenamin
President and CEO
Dr. Harry Rosenthal
Mr. Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.
Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell
Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce
Mr. Richard F. Pagano
Amany Mansour-Awad and
Mr. Wayne M. Schuh
Partnership for Giving
George J. Awad
Robin Hauner and Mike Scott
Susan and Michael Petrone
The Right Reverend Charles E.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smukler
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
Bennison, Jr.
Peter Throm Management
Mrs. Lisa Procz and
Pam and Terry Brennan
Mr. Peter Throm
Ms. Marilyn Levin
Barry E. Bressler, Esq. and
Tot-Time Child Development
Ms. Lorraine E. Rodgers
Ms. Betty Gross Eisenberg
Centers, Inc.
Curtis G. Shaffer and
Suzanne and Norman Cohn
Ms. Donna M. Parisi
Thomas F. Kelly
Sandra and Mark Colatrella
President and Chairman
Sandra and John Stouffer
CTO Music Artists
Verizon
Mr. Gary Ruff
Carmen Tomassetti
Charlie Wade
Roberta and Marvin Schimmel
President
Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby
Mr. Robert Silverman and
Suzanne and Charles Davidson
Ms. Jane Windle
Ms. Randi Leavitt
Dr. Philip W. Deibert
Zook Dinon PA
Cynthia and Dr. Steven Sinclair
Ms. Rosanne Hinrichs and
Anonymous
S.T. Hudson Engineers, Inc. Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt
Dr. Joseph D. Fecher, Jr.
PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999
Kathy and Dr. Michael Warhol
Mr. Bernard Jaffe
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Ashmen
Ms. Marilyn White
Mr. Leroy E. Kean
Sandy and Vince Basanavage
Charles Keates, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. A.J.* Clegg
PERFORMER — $300 to $499
LaRosa and Associates, LLC
Mr. Kevin Collins
Mr. Paul Berenato
Certified Public Accountants
Eleanor and Carl Dunn
Ms. Mary Louise Burgoyne
Mr. Leon A. LaRosa
The Honorable Thomas Jay Ellis
Mary and Francis Burke
Chair, Consulting Services
Mr. Jack Emas
Ms. Anne Congdon
Ms. Theresa M. Lucianetti
Maris and Roger Evoy
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Jerome Marcus, MD
Julie and Richard Frost
Mr. Charles J. Coyle
Ms. Elaine Meltzer*
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frueh
Mr. Robert Doman
Dr. and Mrs. William Mestichelli
Mr. Donald Gagnon
Dr. and Mrs. S. Michael Free
Theresa and Paul Murtagh
Mr. Peter H. Gistelinck
Julie and Rick Frost
National Penn Bank
Mr. Wayne Griest
Lucy and Jack Geraghty
Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Mr. Thomas Giangiulio Barbara and *Carl Goldenberg
Mr. Martin B. Wilensky
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Friends of the Philly POPS continued Shelly and Gerald Little
Ms. Dorothy Burke
Ms. Kathryn Hopkins
Debbie and Elliot Maser
Ms. Rhonda Cook and
Joanne and Carl Hudson
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
Ms. Amy Carroll
IBM Corporation
Mr. Howard and Dr. Barbara Mitnick
Mr. Joseph Cassidy
Marilyn and Richard Jacobson
Patricia and Gordon Munson
Dr. and Mrs. Richard J.* Citta
Mr. Robert Jaffe
Patricia and Michael Pence
Ms. Burnetta J. Clarke
Mr. Joseph Jaworowski
Penn Virginia Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cloues
Joanne M. and G. Daniel Jones
Rochelle and Stephan Perchick
Ms. Josephine Cohen
Rona and Bob Josephs
Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano
Ms. Anne M. Congdon
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn, Jr.
Mr. Brian Pultro
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Kaiser
Regina and John Riordan
Antoinette* and Charles Coyle
Barbara and Gerald S. Kates
Ralph Riviello, MD
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Czulewicz
Ms. Irene Katz
Mr. Theodore Robb
Joan and Irvin Davis
Patricia and Stephen Kelly
Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman
Mr. Thomas P. Davis
Ms. Elizabeth Kimmel
Mr. Clifford Sporn
Mr. and Mrs. James Deever
Mr. Matthew Charles Kisielius
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
Ms. Mary Diamond
Margarita and Peter Kind
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
Mr. Sam Diener
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Barbara and Joseph V. Weber
Mr. Joseph Dragon
Drs. Linda K. and Jeffrey W. Knauss
Ms. Elizabeth Weinreb
Mrs. Chantal Dubeck
George F. Koch Jr. and
Ms. Linda M. Werner
Mr. Edward J. Dugan, Jr.
Santo A. DiDonato
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
Mr. Carlton Dunn
Mr. Jerry Koffler
Jane and Jack Easton
Ms. Terri Kovalski
Barbara and Marvin Epstein
Robert and Phyllis Lambeck
Ms. Phyllis Abrams
Joyce and Sheldon Eveloff
Ms. Christine Lange
Donna and Al Abramson
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fau
Mrs. Patricia Levitt
Maria and Melville Ackerman
Mr. Jerold Feinstein and
Fran and Leon L. Levy
Ms. Sarah Allebach
Mr. Albert Facchiano
Ms. Mary Linde
Mr. Irving Altman
Ms. Ruth Fox
Mr. Michael A. Lipareli
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Alvarez
Drs. Barbara and Len Frank
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Macy
Mr. Michael I. Amon
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fulton III
Mr. Anthony Magdalinski
Gwenne and Ron Baile
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Geraghty
Nancy and Daniel J. Marakowski
Ms. Mona Ballard
Nancy and Henry Geyer
Ms. Marianna Marchese
Ms. Roslyn Barefield
Mr. Louis Giorgi
Mr. John Marsella
Mr. James F. Beach
Linda and Bruce Goldstein
Lynn and Jerome Marshall
Mr. Gary Beaver
Mr. Norman Goodman
Mr. Stanley W. Mathews
Ms. Charlene B. Beck
Ms. Judith L. Gorrell
Susan and Ted McCullough
Eileen and Bill Belanger
Dr. William J. Greenberg
Ms. Maryann McGinley
Mr. George Benes
Ms. and Mr. Rhoda Haber
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McMenamin
Mr. Anthony Biondo, Jr.
Ms. Toi Hammond
Mr. Nana Minkah
Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Blank
Dr. John Harman
Harriette Mishkin and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz
Ms. Barbara Hecht
Ronald Friedman
Ms. Sheila Branyan
Ms. Cleta Higgins
Ms. Barbara Mitnick
Ms. Kimberly Brooks
Ms. Rosemarie Hilpert
Mr. Carl G. Moore, Jr.
Ms. Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
Mr.* and Mrs. C. Clark Hodgson, Jr.
Ms. Jane M. Morrison
Ms. Mary Burgoyne
Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Holler
Leslie and Joseph Moyer
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299
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Mr. Harry Mullins
Regina and John Riordan
Mr. Judd Tirnauer
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy
Ralph Riviello, MD
Mr. Michael Trick
Mr. C. Raymond Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Roseman
Patricia and Frank Urso
Ms. and Mr. Patricia O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rounick
Ms. Helen J. Van de Grift
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Mr. Mike Ryan
Mr. Earl Varney
Ms. Melodee Park
Ms. Nancy Salandra
Mr. Dennis Watson
Temmie and James Pearson
Mrs. Valerie L. Schmid-Sadwin and
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Watson
Ms. Barbara Petrone
Mr. Stuart G. Sadwin
Ms. Elizabeth F. Weinreb
The Reverend Lucy E. Pierre
Mr. David Schneider
Mr. Joseph J. Whalen
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
Mr. Gary Silvi
Ms. Nancy Zindel
Ms. Sue Piper
Anne and William Simpson
Anonymous
Dr. Anthony and Latona Pisa
Linda and Alan Sohn
Ms. Patricia Proudman
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
Ms. Susan Pyle
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stein
Mr. Robert Racciatti
Ms. Jeanne Stemmer
* Deceased Current membership as of 1/22/14
Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Radley
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
Mr. Robert Rau
Judy and Hal Taylor
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Giving Levels JOIN the Friends of The Philly POPS today! If you love the NEW Philly POPS and want to become a Friend, please use the enclosed envelope to join others who share a passion for the Great American Songbook. Your tax deductible gift makes a significant difference in the lives of thousands of fellow patrons by allowing our beloved stand-alone orchestra to continue to play the music you know and love to hear. FRIEND — $75 to $149
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499
(Benefits valued at $10)
(Benefits valued at $125)
• Priority seating change request for your
PRINCIPAL PLAYER BENEFITS, PLUS:
subscription
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299 (Benefits valued at $22)
FRIEND BENEFITS, PLUS: • Acknowledgment of your contribution in the concert program • 10% discount on single tickets (box seats excluded)
PERFORMER — $300 to $499
• A private backstage visit and photo opportunity with Michael Krajewski • Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets
MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 to $4,999 (Benefits valued at $250)
BATON CIRCLE BENEFITS, PLUS: • A baton signed by Michael Krajewski in a presentation box
(Benefits valued at $42)
ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 and above
ENTHUSIAST BENEFITS, PLUS:
(Benefits valued at $850)
• Two complimentary tickets to a special
MUSICIAN CIRCLE BENEFITS, PLUS:
backstage tour
PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999 (Benefits valued at $100)
• A private tour of the Kimmel Center • A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS
PERFORMER BENEFITS, PLUS: • Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and the Board of Directors
All membership benefits are designed for two people. You may also waive all benefits, making the full amount of your contribution tax-deductible. For additional information on individual giving, or to talk with us about Planned Giving options, such as charitable gift annuities, gifts of stock, or a charitable bequest, please call our Development office at 215-735-2841. To donate online, go to phillypops.org.
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The Robert H. Rosen Marketing Initiative: A Commitment of $50,000 Dear Friends, For over 20 years, my family, friends and I have reveled in the excitement of wonderful concerts and fun times. I love our new Philly POPS! Let’s keep the music coming! Recently, I asked the Philly POPS what we could do together to keep the quality of our orchestra strong and to expand our audience for the future. We decided to create a campaign for the POPS – one that will use existing marketing activities, including a subscription campaign, telemarketing, direct mail, traditional advertising, e-mail communications and social media. I ask you to join me in this exciting venture by helping to raise at least another $100,000 in contributions for this project. Our success will guarantee that future generations of concert goers will continue to enjoy the gift of the Philly POPS.
"Let's keep the music coming!"
Thank you.
Robert H. Rosen
For more information on The Robert H. Rosen Marketing Initiative, please contact Larry Simpson, Director of Development, The Philly POPS, at lsimpson@phillypops.org or 215-735-2841.
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