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CONTENTS Artists and program subject to change without notice.
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Letter From the President
5 Program 6
I'll Be Home for Christmas Spectacular in Photos
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Michael Krajewski
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The Philly POPS
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History of The Philly POPS
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The Philly POPS Orchestra
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Stirring the Soul, by Steve Holt
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Capathia Jenkins
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Darius De Haas
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Corporate Partner Spotlight: PECO
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Board of Directors
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Administrative Staff
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Corporate and Community Support
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Friends of The Philly POPS
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Giving Levels
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The Philly POPS Friends Committee
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome back, Friends of The Philly POPS! R-E-S-P-E-C-T … That’s a great theme for us at The Philly POPS. Not only because it is one of the amazing hits that will knock your socks off during this Classic Soul concert series, but also because of the respect and appreciation we have for each of you. As we launch into our 2015 concerts, with new performances presented each month from now through May, we extend our sincere gratitude to all of you who have made such a difference for The Philly POPS. We are honored to welcome back two enormously talented guest vocalists, Capathia Jenkins and Darius de Haas, who will certainly gain your “respect” as they perform Classic Soul with conductor Michael Krajewski and The Philly POPS Orchestra. Many of you here are already subscribers, but if you aren’t, consider a Create Your Own subscription to receive discounts and other great benefits for two or more of the remaining shows for this season: March 13–15 — AMERICAN SONGBOOK THEN AND NOW — Internationally acclaimed vocalist, pianist, and composer Tony DeSare — who The New York Times describes as “two parts Frank Sinatra, one part Billy Joel” — will take on classic jazz standards with a unique contemporary approach. April 10–12 — EPIC HOLLYWOOD SOUNDTRACKS — Savor the music of some of the biggest blockbusters of all time, including Gone with the Wind, Ben Hur, Dances With Wolves, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Harry Potter. May 15–17 — LEGENDS OF ROCK — Rock Tenors Micah Wilshire, Rob Evan, and Shem von Schroeck will “rock you” with their dynamic line-up of chart-topping classic hits from The Beatles, The Doobie Brothers, Sting, Queen, Coldplay, and more. As we look ahead, we want to remind you that your feedback is crucial in helping us plan future concerts. Please reach out to help us provide an experience that will have you telling friends and family that they have to see The Philly POPS, the hottest ticket in town. Let the music begin!
Frank Giordano, President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS 4 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
PROGRAM
February 6-8, 2015 | Verizon Hall, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Michael Krajewski, conductor FEATURING
BACKUP SINGERS
Capathia Jenkins, vocalist
Calli Graver, Nick Trawick,
Darius de Haas, vocalist
and DeShana Wooden NORMAN JESSE WHITFIELD &
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
arr. Gregory Prechel
BARRETT STRONG NICKOLAS ASHFORD &
You're All I Need to Get By
arr. Sam Shoup
VALERIE SIMPSON AL GREEN, WILLIE MITCHELL &
Let's Stay Together
arr. Sam Shoup
AL JACKSON JR.
A Natural Woman
CAROLE KING & GERRY GOFFIN
arr. Sam Shoup
You Are Everything
THOM BELL & LINDA CREED
arr. Joel Pierson
Temptations and Four Tops Medley
arr. Gregory Prechel
Respect
OTIS REDDING
arr. Kerry Maule
For Once in My Life
ORLANDO MURDEN & RON MILLER
arr. Joel Pierson
River Deep Mountain High
JEFF BARRY, ELLIE GREENWICH & PHIL SPECTOR
arr. Randall Craig Fleischer
INTERMISSION Stevie Wonder Medley
STEVIE WONDER
arr. Roger Holmes
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
STEVIE WONDER
arr. Steven Reineke
Proud Mary
JOHN FOGERTY
arr. Randall Craig Fleischer
Love's Theme
BARRY WHITE
arr. Tim Berens arr. Michael O. Mitchell, Darius de Haas & Capathia Jenkins
The Closer I Get to You / Where Is the Love? A Change Is Gonna Come
SAM COOKE
arr. Steven Reineke
The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
JIM WEATHERLY
arr. Sam Shoup
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
ASHFORD & SIMPSON
arr. Randall Craig Fleischer
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DECEMBER 5, 2014
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A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS
On December 5th, 2014, in the spirit of the
The Philly POPS thanks our Presenting Sponsor,
holiday season, The Philly POPS provided
Miller Lite, our Major Sponsor, NewDay USA, and
2,000 complimentary tickets for I'll Be Home
our Season Sponsor, Parx, as well as the other
for Christmas Spectacular – A Salute to the Military
valued sponsors and contributors that made this
and First Responders to members of all branches
fantastic event possible.
of the military, Philadelphia police and firemen, and other deserving first responders.
Find more information on the POPS Salute activities, as well as a short video of the December 5, 2014, festivities at phillypops.org. Our Second Annual Salute to the Military and First Responders Christmas Spectacular concert is scheduled for December 4, 2015.
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music director
MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI
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 also serves 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
appearances include performances with the Hong
symphony guest conductor experiences to his
Kong Philharmonic, the Malaysian Philharmonic,
position in Philadelphia, he has worked with
the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, and the Ulster
orchestras throughout the United States, Canada,
Orchestra in concerts in Belfast and Dublin.
and around the globe. In the summer of 2012, he was guest conductor with The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center. He has also conducted the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston and Cincinnati Pops, the San Francisco, Baltimore, Detroit, Indianapolis, Seattle, Dallas, St. Louis, Milwaukee and National Symphonies, as well as numerous other orchestras across the United States. In Canada, he has led Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic, and the Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and KitchenerWaterloo Symphonies. Other international
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A creative force who enjoys working in many mediums, Michael was the conductor of the video Silver Screen Serenade with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker that aired worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. He also led the Houston Symphony on two holiday albums: Glad Tidings and Christmas Festival.
His musical collaborations are just as creative
James Stephenson to compose the Concerto for
and extensive. One of The Philly POPS programs
Cell Phone, which we performed in Philadelphia
— The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, which took
in April 2013.”
place in February 2014 — was developed by Michael in partnership with touring artists AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle and has been presented throughout North America. Among the list of internationally respected artists and groups with whom he has collaborated are flutist James Galway, mezzo soprano Marilyn Horne, pianist Alicia de Larrocha, guitarist Angel
While Michael lives with his wife Darcy in Orlando, Florida, he has become a great fan of the Philadelphia region. “I am overwhelmed by the warm welcome I have received here and the great new friendships we have developed,” he says. “I look forward to bringing refreshing programs that are new to Pops audiences here.”
Romero, and pop artists Roberta Flack, Judy
When not conducting, Michael enjoys travel,
Collins, Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Ben Folds,
photography, and solving crossword puzzles.
Doc Severinsen, Patti Austin, Sandi Patty, Ann Hampton Callaway, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Chieftains, Chicago, Pink Martini, Rockapella, Cirque de la Symphonie, Classical Mystery Tour, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Michael thrives on the creative process including finding new artists and arrangers with whom he can collaborate to bring fresh ideas to pops programs. He explains: “I seek them out and make new partnerships — like when I encouraged
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THE PHILLY POPS ®
It's an all-new Philly POPS®, playing the music audiences know and love to hear. Now in its 36th season, The Philly POPS, presented by Encore Series, Inc., enjoys revitalized energy under the music direction of Maestro Michael Krajewski. The combined leadership of Krajewski and Philly POPS President Frank Giordano has brought record sales to The Philly POPS, the largest stand-alone pops orchestra in America. Highly respected throughout the United States and Canada, Krajewski holds similar posts with the Atlanta, Houston, and Jacksonville Symphonies and guest conducts internationally. The orchestra boasts a blend of talented musicians from the musically rich Philadelphia region and entertains audiences with an eclectic mix of musical genres — from Broadway to the Beatles, Gershwin to The Bee Gees, and beyond. The Philly POPS performs as a founding resident company in Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, as well as select venues throughout the tri-state region and New York.
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
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HISTORY OF THE PHILLY POPS® First launched in 1979, The Philly POPS was founded by impresario Moe Septee as part of his All-Star Forum with the highly respected Marc Mostovoy. It was Septee who had the foresight to bring a major national pianist/conductor to Philadelphia to serve as the music director — Grammy Award-winning pianist Peter Nero, who led the orchestra for 34 years.
“The best pops ensemble on the planet today” —allaboutjazz.com Under the leadership of Michael Krajewski and President and CEO Frank Giordano, The Philly POPS exudes a new vitality. Giordano says, “Our goal is to provide a music experience like none other in the region. Attending a Philly POPS concert should always be fun, even before our guests enter the concert hall. We love to plan surprises and provide outstanding music with exceptional experiences. Our Music Director, Michael Krajewski, is a first-class conductor who knows how to keep an audience entertained.”
continued on page 12.
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HISTORY OF THE PHILLY POPS® continued Throughout its history, the orchestra has been proud to have been recognized throughout the country. It was designated as the official Pops Orchestra of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has always been a significant part of Philadelphia’s cultural scene. The orchestra has played a role in the City of Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebration since its inception. This immensely popular annual event, which includes a musical tribute to all branches of the armed forces, draws thousands of attendees. A long list of notables have joined the POPS for their city celebrations including Sir Elton John, Garth Brooks, Patti LaBelle, Ray Charles, Boyz II Men, Julius Erving, Dionne Warwick and such actors as James Earl Jones, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Bates and many others.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS October, 2013
July, 2001
Music Director Michael Krajewski took over the
ABC-TV’s Independence Day 2001, a live, star-
“baton” of The Philly POPS.
studded national broadcast produced by Norman
September, 2013
Lear, where The Philly POPS shared the stage
The Inaugural POPS Ball where guests danced to our 65-piece orchestra conducted by Maestro Michael Krajewski and featuring Eddie Bruce as
with such luminaries as Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Bates, Garth Brooks, and many others.
the special guest.
2000
2008
Republican National Convention
The wedding of premier historic re-enactors
1998
Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde, better known
NASA’s 40th anniversary commemorative gala in
to Philadelphians as Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross
Washington, D.C.
where the Philly POPS provided the music.
1987
July 4, 2003
CBS-TV national broadcast of Philadelphia’s We
National Constitution Center opening ceremonies
the People concert, a celebration of the signing of
July 4, 2002
the U.S. Constitution
National Public Radio’s nationwide radio broadcast
1984
featuring The Philly POPS
Carnegie Hall debut performance (with a return
April 2002
visit in 1997)
U.S. Senator/Astronaut John Glenn made a guest appearance with The Philly POPS in a special performance of Peter Nero’s original composition Voyage Into Space at the Kimmel Center. John Glenn awoke to Nero’s music during his last journey into space in 1998.
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THE PHILLY POPS ORCHESTRA
1ST VIOLIN
CELLO
TRUMPET
Michael Ludwig
Uli Boeckheler
Matt Gallagher
Rachel Mathey
Jon Fink
Bob Gravener
Ghislaine Fleischmann
George Atanasiu
George Rabbai
Carlos Rubio
Glenn Fischbach
Guillaume Combet
Pat Daniels
Reina Inui
Talia Schiff
Brian Pastor
DOUBLE BASS
David Cianci
Robert Vieira Genaro Medina Gared Crawford Joanna Thiagarajan
2ND VIOLIN Karen Banos Tamae Lee Amanda Wolman Hyo Crawford
Fred Weiss Elizabeth Cochran
TROMBONE Michael Purdy
TUBA
Brent Edmondson
Brian Brown
FLUTE
PERCUSSION
David DiGiacobbe Ron Kerber Heather Fortune
William Kerrigan David Nelson Angela Nelson Zach Crystal
Louis Lanza
OBOE
Martha Mott-Gale
David Schneider
Edmond Chan
Stephanie Wilson
Sean Kennedy
CLARINET
HARP
Jessica Nataupsky Kang
DRUM SET
Doris Hall-Gulati
Andre Tarantiles
Marjorie Goldberg
Kaj Hansen
KEYBOARD
Sarah Sutton
BASSOON
Jeff Smith
Michelle Rosen
GUITAR
VIOLA
Geraldine Rice Nina Cottman Renee Warnick David Giles
Colleen Hood
HORN Lyndsie Wilson Katy Ambrose
David Cullen
ELECTRIC BASS Steve Beskrone
George Barnett Marshall Sealy
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STIRRING THE SOUL by Steve Holt
What is it about soul music? How
Respect, and I Heard It Through the Grapevine,
exactly does it reach deep down
made famous by artists including Aretha Franklin,
inside, grab us, and hold on to create indelible memories? How has this musical mixture of joy and pain managed to survive and thrive, while other genres flare out after bursting onto the scene and ruling the music
Al Green, Solomon Burke, Tina Turner, The Stylistics (Philly’s own!), and Marvin Gaye. Capathia and Maestro Krajewski came up with the concept for Classic Soul, then very quickly added Darius to the mix. “Darius and I created a wish list of songs we would love to sing,” recalls Capathia. “We met with Michael to formulate the program, decide the order of songs, the backup
charts for a time?
singers, and the overall flow of the show.”
The roots of soul hold the key. The earliest
A Brooklyn native, Capathia says she always knew
practitioners of soul were steeped in gospel,
she would sing, and her path into music was the
but they added love, passion, heartbreak, betrayal
church. But with older siblings in the house, there
— and sensuality — to the mix. This combination
was no shortage of a more secular kind of music,
of the heavenly and earthly gave soul its unique
which she describes as “everything from Earth
power. This power still resonates today, brilliantly
Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight &
demonstrated in our show, Classic Soul, starring
The Pips, The Temptations ... you name it! From
Broadway star and Philly POPS favorite Capathia
the time I could speak, I was singing along with
Jenkins, award-winning guest vocalist Darius de
a hairbrush as my microphone.”
Haas, and, of course, The Philly POPS, conducted
Music studies in high school and college widened
by Music Director Michael Krajewski.
her musical horizons, leading her eventually to
“This concert is a very All-American style of music
Broadway. Her impressive resume on the “Great
that I think everyone enjoys. We are filling the line-
White Way” includes roles in Disney’s Newsies;
up with universally known hits,” says Krajewski.
Caroline, Or Change; and Martin Short: Fame
Those hits include Natural Woman, Let’s Stay
Becomes Me. But soul music remains a passion,
Together, Proud Mary, You Are Everything,
and singing it with The Philly POPS is, in her
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words, “glorious.” “To have a full symphony on
Gonna Come, which became an anthem for the
this music is a dream,” she says.
Civil Rights Movement. Darius also cites Stevie
Chicago-born co-star Darius de Haas followed a similar musical journey, but he grew up in a jazz family. His father Eddie is a bassist who played with some of the industry giants: Miles Davis, Gene Krupa, and Chet Baker, to name a few. Little Darius got to go along on some of
Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Al Green as sources of inspiration. Anyone not familiar with these artists or their music will hear a great sampling in this show. “Hopefully that will make them want to hear more of this music,” explains Darius. “It’s a real treasure trove!”
his dad’s gigs, and he says that made a lasting
While Capathia admits present-day soul artists
impression. Meanwhile, mother Geraldine sang in
may not be on par with the legends in this show,
a trio with renowned jazz bassist Andy Bey and
she believes every generation makes its mark on
also performed in plenty of musical theatre. Like
music history. “The legends that we celebrate in
his co-star Capathia, Darius has an outstanding
Classic Soul were of a different time,” she clarifies.
Broadway track record, including Kiss of the
“That said, there are artists today that I love
Spider Woman with the legendary Chita Rivera.
and enjoy very much. Lately, I’m grooving to
Darius sees no conflict between his Broadway and
D’Angelo!”
soul sides. As far back as Hair, through Pippin and The Wiz, to more recent jukebox musicals such as Motown, Broadway has happily borrowed from soul to great advantage. The singers of Classic Soul feel a special attachment to some of the brightest stars in soul’s firmament. Capathia calls Gladys Knight “hands down” her favorite singer of all time. “She sings,
Darius cites Sam Smith, Adele, Annie Lennox, and John Legend as present-day performers with a shot at being “artists for the ages.” Of course, we won’t get the final verdict on that until some time in the future, but we do know who’s already made it into the pantheon — and we can thrill to their music yet again in Classic Soul.
and I cry — I am so moved by the sound of her voice, coupled with her soul.” And Darius’ favorite soul artist to channel in the show? Sam Cooke, especially the King of Soul’s classic A Change Is Classic Soul | February 2015 | 15
vocalist
CAPATHIA JENKINS The Brooklyn-born and raised actress Capathia Jenkins has wowed Philly POPS audiences in past performances, and most recently at The Philly POPS free concert that took place on July 3rd as part of the Wawa Welcome America! Festival. Capathia made her Broadway debut in The Civil War, and most recently starred as Medda in the hit Disney production of Newsies. She has also performed in The Look of Love; Caroline, Or Change; and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, where she sang “Stop the Show” and brought the house down every night. Off-Broadway, she performed in the 2000 revival of Godspell; Love, Loss, and What I Wore; and (mis)Understanding Mammy – The Hattie McDaniel Story, for which she earned a Drama Desk Award nomination. Capathia is an active concert artist, having
Her television credits include 30 Rock, The
appeared with orchestras around the world,
Practice, Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, and The
including the Cleveland Orchestra, Houston
Sopranos. She appears in Chris Rock’s latest film,
Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony (with Marvin
Take Five, and can be heard on the following film
Hamlisch), National Symphony, Atlanta Symphony,
soundtracks: Nine, Chicago, and Legally Blonde 2.
and Seattle Symphony, among many others.
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vocalist
DARIUS DE HAAS
Darius de Haas was born in Chicago to a musical family with “deep roots in jazz and soul” (The New York Times). He is also an award-winning actor who made his Broadway debut in Kiss of the Spider Woman, followed by Lincoln Center's revival of Carousel, the original cast of Rent, Dreamgirls, and Hair. Notable Off-Broadway, regional, touring, and premiere credits include Once On This Island, Children of Eden, and his Obie-winning leading performance in the Pulitzer-nominated Running Man. Darius made his Carnegie Hall debut with the
Darius has appeared on television in My Favorite
Cincinnati Pops, and has since been a guest soloist
Broadway: The Love Songs, In The Life, The View,
with several orchestras in addition to The Philly
Good Morning America, and the TODAY show. His
POPs, including the National Symphony, The
film work includes Chicago and Anastasia. He is
Cincinnati Pops, and The Los Angeles Master
also featured on numerous other recordings,
Chorale. Other notable performances include
including his award-winning solo debut CD, Darius
the concerts Too Hot to Handel at Carnegie Hall
de Haas: Day Dream – Variations on Strayhorn.
and Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert of Music at Disney Concert Hall. He has worked with such artists as Marvin Hamlisch, Roberta Flack, and Vanessa Williams.
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CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:
PECO Energizes The Philly Pops ... The Philly POPS is honored to have excellent relationships with some of the finest corporations in Philadelphia. We want to recognize the key support we received from PECO for our first annual Christmas Spectacular – A Salute to the Military and First Responders that took place on December 5, 2014. Frank Giordano, Philly POPS President, said, “We
arts throughout the region. In 2015, PECO will
are so appreciative of PECO. Without the support
invest $1 million in the performing and visual
of companies like theirs, we could never have
arts in the Greater Philadelphia region — part
brought this outstanding musical experience free
of the company’s overall $5 million investment
of charge to so many deserving members of our
in education, arts and culture, diversity,
service community.”
environment, economic development, and
PECO proudly supports The Philly POPS, helping to bring the rich sounds of our talented musicians to our community. Arts and culture organizations have an economic impact of more than $1 billion on the local economy. Through PECO-sponsored programs, the company helps people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy and experience the
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community programs and organizations.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: ENCORE SERIES, INC.
Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq., Chairman
Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer
Frank Giordano, President Gary A. Frank, J.D., Vice Chairman Charles Keates, Esq., Secretary Louis K. Habina, Esq., Treasurer
Michael Krajewski, Music Director Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Karen Corbin, Director of Annual Fund
Wilbert D. Abele
Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations Director, Sharla Feldscher Public Relations
George J. Awad, Esq.
Mark Gisi, Marketing Director, Eastern Standard
D. Walter Cohen, DDS, Chairman Emeritus
Seth Hanes, Marketing Associate
Paul Conaway
Bud Scheerer, Director of Sales and Customer Relations
Charles J. Davidson
Larry Simpson, Director of Major Gifts
Joseph Del Raso, Esq.
Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President
Daniel DiLella
George Muller, Director of Artistic Administration
Dr. Robert R. Jennings Mark D. Lupke
Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master
Barry Magarick
Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian
Tony Mahon
Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor
Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq.
Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor
James M. Matour, Esq.
Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager
John J. Meko, Jr. Gregory Montanaro Sandra Muller Richard F. Pagano Andrew J. Santacroce Samuel J. Savitz, Chairman Emeritus Louis Scaglione Anthony Serafine Gary Silvi Carmen Tomassetti Deborah Smith Webster 20 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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. 36TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR
SEASON SPONSOR
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Media Sponsor
Official Airline of The Philly POPS
CIVIC, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
Official Percussion Supplier
MARKETING SUPPORT
Arts in Philadelphia the
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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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Parx Casino ORCHESTRA SOCIETY — $50,000 to $99,999 Anonymous Miller Brewing Company Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller, President Robert H. Rosen
Macy's Susan and Chase McDaniel PECO Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso RBC Wealth Management Martha and Bob Bolling Sea Box, Inc. Mr. Terry Brennan Cookie Angstadt-Simpson and Larry Simpson Manning and Virginia Smith
MAESTRO CIRCLE — $25,000 to $49,999 Dottie & Frank Giordano Independence Blue Cross NewDay USA Tom Lynch, Rear Admiral (USN, Ret.) Chairman The City of Philadelphia Republic Bank Mr. Harry D. Madonna Chairman and CEO CONCERT MASTER CIRCLE — $10,000 to $24,999 Archer and Greiner, P.C. Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. American Airlines Bochetto and Lentz Anne and Tom Caramanico The Caramanico Foundation
GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine, President and CEO Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV Haverford Trust Company
Wanamaker Entertainment Group Paul Conaway, Chairman and CEO
Jacobs Music Gabrielle and *Al Rinaldi
Wells Fargo Bank
Dr. Robert R. Jennings
Yamaha
LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D., Chairman and CEO
ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli, Chairman and CEO
Rochelle and Barry Magarick Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Mahon II
ENCORE CIRCLE — $5,000 to $9,999 AJM Insurance Management Tony Mahon, President
Mandracchia and McWhirk, LLC Mr. Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq., Managing and Founding Partner
allRisk Property Damage Experts, Inc.
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Donna and Jon Boscia
Philadelphia Energy Solutions
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci
Selma and Sam Savitz
CBIZ MHM, LLC
Mr. Louis Scaglione
Clark Capital Management Group
Harold F. Scattergood, Jr. Boenning and Scattergood, Inc., Chairman of the Board and CEO
CFI, The Knoll Dealer
CYBEX International
EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan DiLella
Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP Creative Financial Group
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Jayne and Walter Garrison
The Snider Foundation
CBS Channel 3 and Philly 57 Radio
LaVan Law
The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc.
The Heritage Center of the Union League
Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation in memory of Gail Denny
Greater Philadelphia Traditions, Inc. Gregory Montanaro, President
East River Bank Mr. Christopher P. McGill, President and CEO
Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael DNB First Vince Liuzzi, EVP, Chief Banking Officer
George Turak The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden, General Manager Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Deborah and Andrew Webster William Penn Foundation
MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 to $4,999 Anonymous
Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esquire
Joan and Wilbert D. Abele
Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania, President
Aqua America, Inc. BNY Wealth Management Francis T. Schickling, Jr., Senior Director Salvatore and Amy Calabrese Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer, CFO Citizens Bank Jana and Frank D’Andrea Susan and Charles Davidson Economy Restaurant Supply Exact Designs Mr. Richard Walling Grace Financial Capital, Inc.
TD Bank The Wanerman Group UBS Financial Services, Inc. Visit Philadelphia Ms. Jane Windle Christopher Wolfington BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly, President and CEO
Michael Ellis, Esq. EllisPenn & O’Conner, Inc. Tax Group President & Managing Partner Mr. Thomas J. Ellis Senator Larry Farnese Garces Events Ron Giordano Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling, President Mr. Thomas Giangiulio Barbara and *Carl Goldenberg Dr. Cathy Greenberg Louis K. Habina, Esq. Marc Hembrough Ms. Rosanne Hinrichs and Dr. Joseph D. Fecher, Jr.
Beneficial Bank
Mr. Bernard Jaffe Mr. G. Daniel Jones
Cpt. and Mrs. Jack Lieberman
Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E., President and CEO
L. F. Driscoll Co., LLC
Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell
Keystone Motors Mr. James M. Matour
Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad
Edythe and Robert Mazer
Joseph Battaglini
Mr. David R. McShane
The Right Reverend Charles E. Bennison, Jr.
Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz, President
Christine and John Meko Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Messina Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq., Trusts and Estates Department Chair
Barry E. Bressler, Esq. and Ms. Betty Gross Eisenberg Susan and Robert Brown
J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.
Phil Canella Joann Small Crash Proof Retirement Co-hosts and Creators
Susan and Michael Petrone
Suzanne and Norman Cohn
The Philadelphia Foundation R. Andrew Swinney, President
Sandra and Mark Colatrella
PHL Sports The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon Sean Reilly Mr. Theodore Robb Rowen University Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter
Michael J. and Lynne Cona Antoinette* and Charles Coyle CTO Music Artists Carmen Tomassetti, President
Mr. Leroy E. Kean Mr. Charles P. Keates, Esq. Daniel J. Keating Company Stephen J. McKendrick, Chairman and COO Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman Mr. Leroy E. Kean Mr. Charles P. Keates, Esq. Kelly-Cataldi Home LaRosa and Associates, LLC Certified Public Accountants Mr. Leon A. LaRosa, Chair, Consulting Services The Reverand Michael Lipareli
Ms. Theresa M. Lucianetti John Marsella Jerome Marcus, MD Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq. Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe
Dr. Philip W. Deibert
Jeannine and Gerald McMenamin
Mr. Joseph M. DellaRatta
Mr. John Marsella
Susan and Matt Dupee Elko & Associates, Ltd.
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued Ms. Elaine Meltzer* Dr. and Mrs. William Mestichelli Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Momjian Anderer, LLC Mark A. Momjian Morgan Stanley Theresa and Paul Murtagh National Penn Bank Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto Ms. Eliana Papadakis
Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby Marty and Janice Wilensky Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe Lisa and Neal Howard Mr. Edward W. Hoy Dr. and Mrs. Robert Keidel Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein
Wilmington Trust
Stephen and Randy Klein
Zook Dinon PA
Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski
PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999 Aegis Property Group
Bonnie Ledbetter Mrs. Ellen Berman Lee Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levine
ParenteBeard LLC Mr. Robert J. Ciaruffoli, CPA, Chairman and CEO
Barbara Alton Dr. and Mrs. Barry Ashmen
Mr. Mark D. Lupke
Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP, Official Physician of the Philly POPS
Ms. Roselyn Barefield
Virginia and Thomas J. Lynch
Barbara Petrone and Bill Suter The Reverend Lucy Pierre PNC Bank Cynthia and Gary Porter PWGraphics, Inc. Mr. Paul D. Welde, President Dr. Harry Rosenthal Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce Marvin and Roberta Schimmel Mr. Wayne M. Schuh Robin Hauner and Mike Scott Pat and Michael Scully Monique and Gary Silvi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smukler Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Szoke Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm
Lenore and Brian Locke
Sandy and Vince Basanavage
Dr. Edward Mahaney, Jr.
Gabriel Anthony Battista
Dr. Michael Mittleman
Matt Bean
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
William Bennington
Mr. Christopher D. Myers
Mary Lou and Frank Burke
Mr. Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz
Mr. Richard F. Pagano
Bill and Sharon Bronstein
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Edward and Joellyn Cattell
Partnership for Giving
Mr.* and Mrs. A.J. Clegg
L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick
Mr. Kevin Collins
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Comita
Mrs. Lois Pringle
Frank Dandrea Eleanor and Carl Dunn
Mrs. Lisa Procz and Ms. Marilyn Levin
The Honorable Thomas Jay Ellis
Ralph Riviello, MD
Mr. Jack Emas
Ms. Lorraine E. Rodgers
Joyce and Sheldon Eveloff
Harry Rosenberg
Maris and Roger Evoy
Curtis G. Shaffer and Thomas F. Kelly
Julie and Richard Frost
Mr. Gary Ruff
Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi, President and Chairman
Joseph Gambone
Mr. Robert Silverman and Ms. Randi Leavitt
The Verizon Foundation
Mr. Peter H. Gistelinck
Cynthia and Dr. Steven Sinclair
Charlie Wade
Ms. Gail Goldstein
Mr. and Mrs. David Stedman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wagner
Mr. Wayne Griest
S.T. Hudson Engineers, Inc.
Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol
Nancy and Alan Grossman
John and Sandra Stouffer
Joseph and Jean Holman
Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt
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Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frueh Mr. Donald Gagnon
Roberta and Marvin Schimmel
TDG Partners, LLC
Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman
Ms. Mary Burgoyne
Edward and Stella Turzanski
Dr. C. Morris Smith
Ms. Dorothy Burke
Ms. Marilyn White
Ms. Myrna Soberano
Donna and Rita Catalano
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
Edward and Joellyn Catell
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
Ms. Rhonda Cook and Ms. Amy Carroll
PERFORMER — $300 to $499 Gwenn E. and Ron Baile Mr. Paul Berenato
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
Ms. Mary Louise Burgoyne
Dr. Anthony and Marlene Volpe
Mary and Francis Burke
Barbara and Joseph V. Weber
Donna and Rita Catalano
Ms. Elizabeth Weinreb
Bucky Clark
Ms. Linda M. Werne
Ms. Anne Congdon
Christopher Wolfington
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
Dr. Janet F. DeBerry
F. Gordon Yasinow
Mr. Robert Doman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fox Dr. and Mrs. S. Michael Free
Ms. Phyllis Abrams
Julie and Richard Frost
Donna and Al Abramson
Bob and Deidre Gatta
Maria and Melville Ackerman
Lucy and Jack Geraghty
Ms. Sarah Allebach
Joanne and Carl Hudson
Mr. Irving Altman
Rona and Bob Josephs
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Alvarez
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Mr. Michael I. Amon
Mrs. Patricia Levitt
Roeland and Gillian Baan
Shelly and Gerald Little
Ms. Mona Ballard
James and Karra Magnetta
The Honorable and Mrs. William Barron
Debbie and Elliot Maser Dr. Catherine A. Michon Dr. Barbara J. Mitnick Dr. Michael Mittelman Patricia and Gordon Munson Patricia and Michael Pence Penn Virginia Corporation Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano Mr. Brian Pultro Regina and John Riordan David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin in honor of William Nathan Erwin
Ms. Mary Chirillo Dr.* and Mrs. Richard J. Citta Dr. Bucky L. Clark Ms. Burnetta J. Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cloues Ms. Josephine Cohen Mr. Jesse J. Conde
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299 Anonymous
Joseph Marino
Mr. Joseph Cassidy
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce David L. Courtright Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Czulewicz Joan and Irvin Davis Mr. Thomas P. Davis Mr. and Mrs. James Deever Ms. Patricia DeHart Ms. Mary Diamond Mr. Sam Diener Mr. Joseph Dragon Mrs. Chantal Dubeck Mr. Edward J. Dugan, Jr.
The Honorable and Mrs. James F. Beach
Mr. Carlton Dunn
Mr. Gary Beaver
Jane and Jack Easton
Ms. Charlene B. Beck
Barbara and Marvin Epstein
Eileen and Bill Belanger
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fau
Mr. George Benes Mr. Larry C. Benner
Mr. Jerold Feinstein and Mr. Albert Facchiano
Mr. and Mrs. William Bennington
Drs. Barbara and Len Frank
Mr. Anthony Biondo, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fulton III
Robert Dwyer
Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Blank
Nancy and Henry Geyer
Ms. Sheila Branyan
Stanley and Arlene Ginsburg
Ms. Kimberly Brooks
Mr. Louis Giorgi
Ms. Kathy E. Brooks
Linda and Bruce Goldstein
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued Mr. Norman Goodman
Fran and Leon L. Levy
Regina and John Riordan
Ms. Judith L. Gorrell
Ms. Mary Linde
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Roseman
Dr. William J. Greenberg
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Macy
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rounick
Ms. and Mr. Rhoda Haber
Mr. Anthony Magdalinski
Mr. Mike Ryan
Ms. Toi Hammond
Mr. George T. Magnatta
Ms. Nancy Salandra
Dr. John A. Harman
Nancy and Daniel J. Marakowski
Ms. Barbara Hecht
Ms. Marianna Marchese
Mrs. Valerie L. Schmid-Sadwin and Mr. Stuart G. Sadwin
J. Allen Henryson
Mr. Joseph F. Marino
Ms. Cleta Higgins
Lynn and Jerome Marshall
Ms. Rosemarie Hilpert
Debbie and Elliott Maser
The Hodgson Family
Mr. Stanley W. Mathews
Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Holler
Susan and Ted McCullough
Ms. Kathryn Hopkins
Ms. Maryann McGinley
Gwendolyn and Matthew Iller
Mr. Nana Minkah
IBM Corporation
Harriette Mishkin and Ronald Friedman
Marilyn and Richard Jacobson Mr. Robert Jaffe Mr. Joseph Jaworowski Ms. Joyce A. Jones Rona Josephs Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Kaiser Barbara and Gerald S. Kates Ms. Irene Katz Patricia and Stephen Kelly Ms. Elizabeth Kimmel Mr. Matthew Charles Kisielius Margarita and Peter Kind Nina and Alan Kirschner Drs. Linda K. and Jeffrey W. Knauss George F. Koch, Jr. and Santo A. DiDonato Mr. Jerry Koffler Anthony Kyriakakis and Aleni Pappas Robert and Phyllis Lambeck Ms. Christine Lange Mrs. Patricia Levitt
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Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwarz Mr. Thongchai Silphaduang Anne and William Simpson Linda and Alan Sohn Ms. Barbara Some Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stein Ms. Jeanne Stemmer Mary Anne and John Sullivan Ms. Mary Wallace-Talbot
Dr. Barbara S. Mitnick
Danielle Tapper
Mr. Carl G. Moore, Jr.
Judy and Hal Taylor
Ms. Jane M. Morrison
Mr. John G. Thyberg, Sr.
Leslie and Joseph Moyer
Mr. Judd Tirnauer
Mr. Harry Mullins
Mr. Michael Trick
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy
Steve Tuso
Mr. C. Raymond Nelson
Patricia and Frank Urso
Mrs. Rosemary Newman
Ms. Helen J. Van de Grift
Ms. and Mr. Patricia O’Connor
Mr. Earl Varney
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Mr. Ronald Vickers
Ms. Melodee Park
Mr. William E. Wallace
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Passon, Jr.
Mr. Dennis Watson
Temmie and James Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Watson
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
Mrs. Victoria Walush
Ms. Sue Piper
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Weiss
Dr. Anthony and Latona Pisa
Mr. Joseph J. Whalen
Ms. Patricia Proudman
Ms. Nancy Zindel
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdy Ms. Susan Pyle Mr. Robert Racciatti Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Radley Mr. Robert Rau Mr. Paul Riggins
Current Membership as of 12/1/2014 *in memoriam
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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 donate online at PhillyPOPS.org 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
MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 to $4,999
• 10% discount on single tickets
Baton Circle benefits, plus: • A private backstage visit and photograph with
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299
Michael Krajewski
Friend benefits, plus: • Priority seating change request for your subscription
ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 and above Musician Circle benefits, plus: • A private tour of the Kimmel Center
PERFORMER — $300 to $499 Enthusiast benefits, plus:
• A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS
• Acknowledgment of your contribution in the concert program • Two complimentary tickets to a special backstage tour PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999 Performer benefits, plus: • Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and the Board of Directors BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499 Principal Player benefits, plus: • A private backstage visit with Michael Krajewski • Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE - $10,000 and above Encore! Circle benefits, plus: • A special reception with Maestro Michael Krajewski and POPS leadership • 1/2 page ad in the Encore Series Program Book MAESTRO CIRCLE - $25,000 and above President’s Circle benefits, plus: • Meet and greet with guest artists and POPS leadership backstage • Concert Sponsorship • Full page ad in the Encore Series Program Book
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/donate. Benefits incept upon receipt of the contribution and are active for the 2014-15 season. 28 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
THE PHILLY POPS FRIENDS COMMITTEE
Dottie Giordano, Co-Chair “I was drawn to the POPS through my love of music. My husband Frank is the President and CEO. I serve on several boards alongside my husband and am delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of the POPS family.”
Cindy Wanerman, Co-Chair “A friend gave us tickets 20 years ago. At that first concert, I turned to my husband and said, 'I want a subscription.' We’ve been coming regularly ever since.”
The Friends Committee is dedicated to helping a wider circle of friends get to know The Philly POPS. The POPS brings the Great American Songbook—the work of popular composers and performers, Broadway tunes, and movie themes—to captivated audiences each year. We are certain that others will enjoy the celebration that is the POPS experience as much as we do, and our mission is to bring the enthusiasm we feel to everyone in the area. We thought that a series of community parties and get togethers organized through Community Hosts would be the right introduction for folks who weren’t familiar with the magic, so we kicked off the Committee with three events in August 2014—one at Cindy’s home in Ambler, a second at Dottie's home in Moorestown, and a third at Frank's cabin in Medford Lakes. In September, the Rittenhouse Friends were hosted at the Michaelson’s, and, in December, we hosted a tree-lighting party in Moorestown to kick off the recent holiday season. Let us know if you’d like to be a Community Host for one of our upcoming events, or if you’d like to attend a Friends Party in your neighborhood by e-mailing The Philly POPS Friends Committee at friendsofthepops@phillypops.org. We’d love to get to know you.
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THE CARLUCCI FAMILY SALUTES
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A legacy of success.
A focus on the future. Proudly supports
The Philly POPS James M. Matour, Esq. jmatour@dilworthlaw.com
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Encore! DNB First is proud to support the Philly POPS who enrich our local communities through the gift of music.
Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC
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Eastern Standard is the proud marketing partner of the new Philly POPS.
STRATEGY | DESIGN | TECHNOLOGY
easternstandard.com
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It Takes A Village: Feed My Starving Children
First Presbyterian Church in Haddonfield Sunday, March 8, 2015 2:00 PM Sing to fight global hunger $20 registration fee pays for 90 meals to be packed and shipped to children in need. Register on-line at www.haddonfieldpres.org
Accompanied by an All-Star ensemble including concertmaster David Kim and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philly Pops and the Curtis Institute of Music. Sponsored by David Michie Violins
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100% Commited to Quality Investing Investment Management • Trust & Estate Services Retirement Plan Services • Nonprofit Services
Joseph J. McLaughlin, Jr. Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 610 -995-8702 jmclaughlin@haverfordquality.com Investments in securities are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, and may lose value.
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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.
ibx.com
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It feels good to give back. And together with our generous customers and employees, Macy’s averages more than $1 million a week to initiatives important to you and your community – arts, education, the environment, HIV/AIDS, and women’s health and wellness. It adds up to $70 million* a year. It’s a good feeling we can all share, and to us, that’s the magic of giving.
* Includes grants from Macy’s Foundation
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MANDRACCHIA & MCWHIRK, LLC CHARLES D. MANDRACCHIA, ESQ. MANAGING & FOUNDING PARTNER SALUTES THE PHILLY POPS
Saturday Nights • 10pm–Closing at The Leopard Room
1701 Locust St., in the Warwick Radisson Blu (215) 772-1701 • theprimerib.com No Cover, No Minimum Classic Soul | February 2015 | 41
ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, HEALTH SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MORE!
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 601 Walnut Street, Suite 101, Phila. PA 1 -888-452-8959 800 Manchester Avenue, Media, PA 610 -892-1500 WWW. PIT.EDU 42 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
personalized care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD PROUDLY SUPPORTS
The Philly POPS
Concierge medicine focused on preventive care and long-term wellness 800 Walnut Street | 17th Floor, Suite A | Philadelphia, PA 19107 215.829.3016 | PennMedicine.org/PersonalizedCare
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FRIENDS OF CHILDREN IN AFRICA AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
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Music moves us Wells Fargo honors The Philly POPS.
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ZAC Management Group, LLC Steven F. Fishman, Managing Partner Alan E. Morrison, Partner Anthony D. Zingarelli, Partner Formation Capital/Trident USA Health Services Mark Parrish, CEO Trident USA Diagnostics Mobilex USA Diagnostic Labs American Diagnostic Services US Laboratories William J. Glynn, President Mary Jo Brennan, RVP
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