ENCORE!
MAY
15-17 2015
2014/2015
SEASON
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CONTENTS
4
Letter From the President
5 Program 6
Rockin' the Concert Hall, by Steve Holt
8
The Philly POPS Salute Series
10
Vocalists: Rob Evan, Shem von Schroeck, Micah Wilshire
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Michael Krajewski
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The Philly POPS
17
History of The Philly POPS
19
The Philly POPS Orchestra
20 Corporate Partner Spotlight: Sharla Feldscher Public Relations 22
Board of Directors
22
Administrative Staff
23
Corporate and Community Support
24
Friends of The Philly POPS
29
Epic Hollywood Soundtracks in Photos
30
Giving Levels
31
The Philly POPS Friends Committee
Artists and program subject to change without notice.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends, This season of the new Philly POPS has certainly been the most amazing ever! We close our Subscription Series this weekend with Legends of Rock, featuring a rousing repertoire of favorites. The 2014/2015 season has exceeded all expectations. This second year with our terrific Music Director, Michael Krajewski, and the fabulous members of our POPS musician family clearly resonated with our patrons. We welcomed an impressive number of new subscribers this season, and the Christmas Spectacular concert series experienced record-breaking attendance. In December, we began an exciting new series of concerts celebrating American traditions and holidays — the SALUTE Series — with our December 5th I’ll Be Home for Christmas Spectacular — A Salute to the Military and First Responders. This new concert series will span the year with The Philly POPS performing in a variety of regional venues from Memorial Day Weekend at Longwood Gardens to the Philadelphia Veteran's Day Parade. At this point, we must stop and say, “thank you.” Because, without your support, this incredible year could not have happened. On behalf of the musicians, our staff, and our Board of Directors, let me express our deep gratitude. We have achieved a great deal, and there is much work left to be done. We will kick off the exciting new 2015/16 season in October with a weekend of Frank Sinatra in honor of his 100th birthday. After our new Christmas Spectacular series, our season continues with The Carole King Songbook in February. Check out Page 9 for an overview of the entire season, and be sure to subscribe early for the best seats. Please put two more dates on your calendar: On September 17th, we will host our Third Annual POPS Ball, and on December 12th, we will present Andrea Bocelli in Concert at the Wells Fargo Center. Exclusive POPS packages are still available for Bocelli’s first concert in Philadelphia in a decade. Please visit our brand new website, phillypops.org, for season subscriptions, to order your POPS Ball tickets, and for the most up-to-date information on all of our great events, and, as always, let us know if you have any feedback or questions. And now — it’s show time!
Frank Giordano, President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS
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PROGRAM
May 15-17, 2015 | Verizon Hall, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Michael Krajewski, conductor Rob Evan, vocals; Shem von Schroeck, vocals, bass, guitar & piano; Micah Wilshire, vocals & guitar Rock Overture
arr. Gregory Prechel
Listen to the Music
Tom Johnston / arr. Sam Shoup
House of the Rising Sun
Alan Price / arr. Tim Berens
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Norman Whitfield & Barett Strong / arr. Shoup
Chicago In Concert Medley Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is? / Color My World / 25 or 6 to 4 / Make Me Smile
Berens
This Is It
Kenny Loggins
Rock Tenors Medley Nowhere Man / Suite: Judy Blue Eyes / I’ve Seen All Good People / Carry On My Wayward Son / Don’t Stop Believin’
arr. Shoup
INTERMISSION Maybe I'm Amazed
Paul McCartney / arr. Martin Herman
Lady Madonna
John Lennon & Paul McCartney / arr. Prechel
Every Breath You Take
Sting / arr. Ted Ricketts
Desperado
Don Henley & Glenn Frey / arr. Prechel
Viva La Vida
Coldplay / arr. Randall Craig Fleisher
We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions
Brian May & Freddie Mercury/arr. Fleischer
#PHILLYPOPS *subject to availability
Post a photo of your Legends of Rock experience on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with hashtag #phillypops for a chance to win a pair of tickets to to any Philly POPS Subscription Series concert.* Legends of Rock | May 2015 | 5
THE PHILLY POPS:
ROCKIN’ THE CONCERT HALL BY STEVE HOLT
An orchestra playing rock and roll? Of course! says Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski, who created this show. “When our audiences at Legends of Rock hear the first two or three notes of a song, they're going to say, 'Oh, I love this song!' We're doing our best to recreate these legendary songs in a very authentic way. Of course, one thing will be very different — they will be backed up by The Philly POPS! We're not exactly a rock band, but we have 65 musicians who will provide the power behind the music.” The Philly POPS is the perfect partner for the
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Micah Wilshire started
singing stars of our show: acclaimed Rock Tenors
performing at age three, working his way from
Micah Wilshire, Shem von Schroeck, and Rob
Nashville to L.A., recording and touring with top
Evan. They’ll be taking us on a journey through
performers, including Seal.
the history-making hits of legendary rock performers, including everyone from The Beatles to Sting, from Queen to Chicago to Coldplay, and everything in between. Who are these guys leading us down rock’s memory lane by channeling all of these different styles and songs?
Multi-instrumentalist Shem von Schroeck is another former child prodigy; he’s mastered everything from double bass to Broadway to opera. Rob Evan is a member of the platinum-selling rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra, but he’s also starred on Broadway, and created the 2009 theatrical fusion concert The Rock Tenor, which debuted to rave reviews here at Philadelphia's Wilma Theater.
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This is Evan’s Philly POPS debut, and he’s thrilled
You try to honor the original material, at the
to be performing in such a historic music town.
same time making something different. With the
“I’ve worked with most of the other major pops
orchestrations crafted so well and a good rhythm
orchestras, so selfishly, I was glad when my
section, you get the heart and soul and guts of
colleague Michael Krajewski became the music
rock, but all of these other elements that are so
director here!”
wonderful: the strings, the woodwinds instead
The Rock Tenors love to solo (it’s kind of a requirement for being in a band), but Evan insists, “To me, the most fun is when we’re singing together. I'm fortunate to work with these really great musicians.” He’s especially fond of the medley that closes the first act of Legends of Rock. Talk about greatest hits! It moves from the Beatles to Crosby Stills & Nash to Yes, Kansas, and Journey. “That’s a fun first-act ender!” Other highlights of the show include music from Queen, Coldplay, The Animals, Paul McCartney, and Michael McDonald. Evan says “It’s a well
of a synthesizer. When you’re ready to deliver Queen’s We Are the Champions, it delivers big. It pounds. It really lands hard. But it’s not 'scary' rock and roll! It’s a really fun night for the entire family.” Orchestras and rock go way back. Buddy Holly is generally recognized as the first rocker to record with a string section. And The Beatles made brilliant use of violin, viola, and cello on such immortal tracks as Yesterday and Eleanor Rigby. Now, The Philly POPS and the Rock Tenors will take that tradition to the next level. Don’t stop believin’!
thought-out show. Very eclectic. It’s not just classic rock, not just the '60s or the '70s. It moves all over the place. And Michael picked material to highlight our individual strengths.” Why is this music still so popular, decades after it first hit the airwaves? Evan can’t explain it, but he knows classic rock is having a big resurgence. “A song like Don’t Stop Believin' is more popular now than when Journey recorded it!” Evan also points to Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney, both in their 70s and still going strong, and his own young children, who are into Queen and Foreigner. “I think that’s awesome.” And Evan insists this music really works in a Pops context. “At first, it was odd, but after over a decade doing these shows, it feels really at home.
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SALUTE SERIES
CELEBRATING AMERICA’S TRADITIONS AND COMMITMENT TO SERVICE. Here at The Philly POPS, we believe in honoring our country's longstanding commitment to traditions, values, and service through the transformative power of music. To that end, we've created The Philly POPS Salute Series, a collection of fun-filled small- and large-scale performances that feature selections from the great American Songbook, in celebration of our uniquely American holidays.
For more information on attending or sponsoring our Salute Series performances, please visit phillypops.org/salute. 8 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
In Celebration of Memorial Day Saturday, May 23, 2015 7:30 p.m. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
FREE EVENT
In Celebration of Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2015 8:00 p.m. Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA
In Celebration of Independence Day
FREE EVENT
IN WILDWOOD
Saturday, July 4, 2015 8:30-10 p.m. The Wildwood Bandshell at Fox Park, Ocean Boulevard, Wildwood, NJ
In Celebration of Veterans' Day
FREE EVENT
IN PHILADELPHIA
CHRISTMAS
SALUTE
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 11:00-11:30 a.m. The Veterans' Day Parade starts at the Union League in Philadelphia, PA.
A Benefit Concert for the Military and First Responders Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 8:00 p.m. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center Philadelphia, PA
vocalist
ROB EVAN Not only is Rob Evan a member of the platinumselling rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra, but he has also starred in the original Broadway cast of Jekyll & Hyde playing the title roles for three years and more than 600 performances. He also played the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, leading the critically acclaimed National Touring Company to its history-making stop on Broadway. Mr. Evan also starred as Orin Scrivello, D.D.S., in Little Shop of Horrors with Joey Fatone, and appeared on ABC's All My Children. He created the 2009 theatrical fusion concert The Rock Tenor, which debuted to rave reviews at Philadelphia's Wilma Theater. Evan has also been a featured soloist for many leading symphonies across the nation, and regularly stars in the production of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. He is a 1989 recipient of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Talent Award and was awarded the 1999 Shining Star Award by the Leukemia Society of America.
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vocalist
SHEM VON SCHROECK Born into a musical family, Shem von Schroeck’s
A winner of the El Camino Symphony competition,
singing career began at a very early age. As
von Schroeck is now a principal tenor for the
a child, he sang on many television and radio
Millennium Wagner Opera Company and has
commercials nationwide, continuing to do so
also guest conducted several pops concerts with
throughout his early 20s. Having earned degrees
the Columbus Symphony, Oklahoma Symphony,
from the Manhattan School of Music in both
Little Rock Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Phoenix
composition and double bass studies, his early
Symphony, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
musical theater experience included productions of Oklahoma! (Curly), The Pirates of Penzance (Frederic), Bye Bye Birdie! (Conrad), Li'l Abner (Abner), and Once Upon a Mattress (Sir Harry). As a singing bass player, he has performed in 26 countries and toured with several Grammy Award-winning artists, including Tom Jones, Marie Osmond, Christopher Cross, and as a music director and conductor for Kenny Loggins.
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vocalist
MICAH WILSHIRE Micah Wilshire came to his career naturally, playing in his family’s band at the age of three, relocating to Nashville after finishing high school where he began appearing on countless jingles and recordings, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums. As a member of the band Wilshire, Micah moved to Los Angeles and signed with Columbia Records and Warner-Chappell Publishing. The band's hit single “Special” shot up the U.S. Top 20 Billboard chart leading to tours with Seal (nationally and internationally) and Train and performances on Late Night, The Sharon Osbourne Show, The Wayne Brady Show, and Pepsi Smash. Presently, Micah is focusing his career on songwriting, production, and mixing, and is a writer for Young Guns Publishing and Kobalt Music.
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TH E PHILLY POPS PRESENTS
A SINATRA WEEKEND F E AT U R I N G
“DEANA SINGS DINO”
OCTOBER 10, 2015 — 8 P.M.
PERELMAN THEATER, KIMMEL CENTER P H I L A D E L P H I A • P E N N S Y L V A N I A Deana Martin will take you on a musical journey honoring her legendary father Dean Martin and other great performers who, along with Frank Sinatra, shaped American music and pop culture for more than four decades. In the intimate setting of the Perelman Theater, you’ll be transported back to the “Rat Pack” era as Deana presents classics made famous by the illustrious members of her extended musical family, including “Uncles” Frank and Sammy Davis Jr., plus Judy Garland, and more. Hits including Memories Are Made of This, That’s Amore, The Lady Is a Tramp, and a fatherdaughter electronic duet of True Love will be intertwined with Deana's personal reflections and often hilarious private recollections from her life and career.
SINATRA WEEKEND VIP PACKAGE — $500 INCLUDES: • Preferred seating for Deana Martin Live in Concert (first four rows of Orchestra or Plaza Boxes) • Exclusive post-concert “500 Club” dinner party at the Prime Rib’s Leopard Room
TICKETS AND INFORMATION: PHILLYPOPS.ORG/DEANAMARTIN OR 215.253.7454 A CIAO PHILADELPHIA FEATURED EVENT
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 Maestro 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 18.
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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 takes over the
The Philly POPS performs during ABC-TV’s national
baton of The Philly POPS.
broadcast of Independence Day 2001, a live,
September 2013
star-studded national broadcast produced by
The Philly POPS hosts its inaugural POPS Ball.
Norman Lear.
Guests dance to our 65-piece orchestra conducted
2000
by Maestro Michael Krajewski.
The Philly POPS performs at the Republican
2008
National Convention.
The wedding of premier historic re-enactors
1998
Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde — better known
NASA’s 40th anniversary commemorative gala
to Philadelphians as Ben Franklin and Betsy
in Washington, D.C., features a performance by
Ross — takes place with music provided by
The Philly POPS.
The Philly POPS.
1987
July 4, 2003
The Philly POPS performs during CBS-TV’s national
The Philly POPS performs at the National
broadcast of Philadelphia’s We the People concert,
Constitution Center’s opening ceremonies.
a celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.
July 4, 2002
1984
National Public Radio’s nationwide radio broadcast
The Philly POPS makes its debut performance at
features The Philly POPS.
Carnegie Hall (with a return visit in 1997).
April 2002
1979
U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn makes a
The Philly POPS is founded by impresario
guest appearance with The Philly POPS in a special
Moe Septee.
performance of Peter Nero’s original composition Voyage Into Space at the Kimmel Center.
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THE PHILLY POPS ORCHESTRA
1ST VIOLIN
CELLO
TROMBONE
Michael Ludwig
Uli Boeckheler
Brian Pastor
Luigi Mazzocchi
Jon Fink
Michael Purdy
Emma Kummrow
George Atanasiu
David Cianci
Rachael Mathey
Brooke Beazley
Guillaume Combet
Pat Daniels
Alexander Cutler-Fetkewicz
Talia Schiff
Rebecca Harris Robert Vieira
DOUBLE BASS
Elizabeth Kaderabek
Miles Davis
Joanna Thiagarajan
Anne Peterson Daniel McDougall
2ND VIOLIN
TUBA Brian Brown
PERCUSSION William Kerrigan David Nelson Zach Crystal
DRUM SET
Erica Miller
FLUTE
Michelle Bishop
Edward Schultz
Karen Banos
Ron Kerber
HARP
Tamae Lee
Frances Tate
Rong Tan
OBOE
KEYBOARD
Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois Greg Teperman Diane Barneltt
VIOLA Davis Barnett Marj Goldberg
David Schneider
Jeff Smith
Geoff Deemer
GUITAR
CLARINET
David Cullen
Joseph Smith
ELECTRIC BASS
Kaj Hansen
Scott Wagner
BASSOON
Ellen Trainer
Norman Spielberg
Sarah Sutton
Jacob Smith
Gerry Rice
Chris Hanning
Steve Beskrone
HORN John David Smith Adam Lesnick Todd Williams George Barnett
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CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:
SHARLA FELDSCHER PUBLIC RELATIONS
Sharla Feldscher, president of Sharla Feldscher Public Relations (SFPR), is one of those lucky people — she loves her work! And it's no wonder she feels this way. The Philly POPS consulting PR Director and Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame inductee has had a very exciting career. PR people are often found working in the background, but they are the ones who create the ideas or implement the ideas of others to build interest in their clients. Highlights from Sharla’s career include the promotion of the following events: — Maria von Trapp, one of the children who inspired the famed Sound of Music film and musical, visits the family’s home in Merion, where they lived after leaving Austria. — Actor Richard Chamberlain, who starred in the Sound of Music Broadway tour, holds an art exhibit at Old City's Snyderman Gallery, and the paparazzi flocks. — Former Phillies pitcher Curt Shilling presents a cheesesteak to comedian Jerry Lewis to welcome him to Philly. — New York Times best-selling author Mitch Albom visits with Sister Mary Scullion in her Project Home community to publicize his book, Have a Little Faith. — Barry Manilow holds a press conference at The Ritz-Carlton to announce his musical, Copacabana.
— Former mayor Ed Rendell judges the Most Beautiful Pig in Philadelphia contest — Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs, that is — to promote State Fair, a musical at the Merriam Theater. — Phillies World-Series-winning pitcher Tug McGraw, Sharla's partner in many projects, plays Al Capone with a PR dilemma at a Philadelphia Public Relations Association meeting. — Marvin Hamlisch's wife, Terre Blair Hamlisch, reads his children's book, Marvin Makes Music, at Children’s Hospital. — Sharla and her PR team, daughter Hope Horwitz and Ellen Weisberg, pull off the 2014 Philly POPS Christmas in July with POPS President Frank Giordano leading a parade to The Kimmel Center riding in a fire engine joined by General Ronald Coleman and Santa and Mrs. Claus.
For Sharla and the SFPR team, passion is the driving force behind everything they do. And The Philly POPS has held a place in their hearts for many years — during their first tenure from 1996 to 2001, and again for the past two years. Sharla says, “Anything is possible in public relations. When Frank has that sparkle in his eye and another great idea for The Philly POPS, it’s our pleasure to make his dream come true! That’s how we see our work … as dream makers!” 20 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
PR maven Sharla Feldscher with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS.
Sharla joins Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski during the April 2015 “On the Road” travel photography exhibit featuring Michael’s photos.
From left to right, Hope Horwitz, SFPR Vice President, joins Terre Blair Hamlisch, and Sharla Feldscher at a Philly POPS event.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014/15
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 External Affairs Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations Director Sharla Feldscher Public Relations Mark Gisi, Marketing Director, Eastern Standard
Wilbert D. Abele
Seth Hanes, Marketing Manager
George J. Awad, Esq.
George Muller, Director of Artistic Administration
D. Walter Cohen, DDS Chairman Emeritus
Christian Poarch, Advertising and Special Events Coordinator
Paul Conaway Charles J. Davidson Joseph Del Raso, Esq. Daniel DiLella Dr. Robert R. Jennings
Bud Scheerer, Director of Sales and Customer Relations Jason Ward, Manager of Education and Community Engagement Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President
Mark D. Lupke Barry Magarick Tony Mahon Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq. James M. Matour, Esq.
Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor
John J. Meko, Jr.
Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor
Gregory Montanaro
Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager
Sandra Muller Richard F. Pagano Andrew J. Santacroce Samuel J. Savitz Chairman Emeritus Louis Scaglione Anthony Serafine Gary Silvi Carmen Tomassetti Deborah Smith Webster 22 | 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 Partner
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
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
The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc. Jayne and Walter Garrison GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV Haverford Trust Company
Manning and Virginia Smith
The Heritage Center of the Union League
Robert H. Rosen
Wanamaker Entertainment Group Paul Conaway, Chairman and CEO
Jacobs Music Gabrielle and *Al Rinaldi
MAESTRO CIRCLE — $25,000 to $49,999
Wells Fargo Bank
Dr. Robert R. Jennings
Yamaha
LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman and CEO
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
ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli Principal/COO
Rochelle and Barry Magarick Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Mahon II
ENCORE CIRCLE — $5,000 to $9,999
John Marsella
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
Archer and Greiner, P.C. Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci
Selma and Sam Savitz
CBIZ MHM, LLC
Mr. Louis Scaglione
American Airlines
Clark Capital Management Group
Bochetto and Lentz
Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation in memory of Gail Denny
Harold F. Scattergood, Jr. Boenning and Scattergood, Inc Chairman of the Board and CEO
Anne and Tom Caramanico The Caramanico Foundation CBS Channel 3 and Philly 57 Radio CFI, The Knoll Dealer EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan DiLella Greater Philadelphia Traditions, Inc. Gregory Montanaro President LaVan Law Macy's
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The Snider Foundation
CYBEX International
George Turak
Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP Creative Financial Group
The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager
Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael DNB First Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer East River Bank Mr. Christopher P. McGill President and CEO
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Deborah and Andrew Webster William Penn Foundation
MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 to $4,999 Anonymous Joan and Wilbert D. Abele Aqua America, Inc. BNY Wealth Management Francis T. Schickling, Jr. Senior Director Salvatore and Amy Calabrese David and Jennifer Cardy Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer, CFO Citizens Bank Jana and Frank D’Andrea Susan and Charles Davidson Economy Restaurant Supply
Mr. Theodore Robb
Gen. Ronald Coleman
Rowan University
Kevin Collins
Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Comita
Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce
Michael J. and Lynne Cona
Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq.
Antoinette* and Charles Coyle
Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President
Dr. Philip W. Deibert Mr. Joseph M. DellaRatta
TD Bank
Susan and Matt Dupee
The Wanerman Group UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Barry Depew
Visit Philadelphia
Michael Ellis, Esq. EllisPenn & O’Conner, Inc. Tax Group President & Managing Partner
Ms. Jane Windle
Exact Designs Mr. Richard Walling
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499
Jerry and Lucille Francesco
Anonymous
Grace Financial Capital, Inc.
Artistic Designs by Deidre Bob & Deidre Gatta
Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President
CTO Music Artists Carmen Tomassetti President
Elko & Associates, Ltd.
Mr. Thomas J. Ellis Senator Larry Farnese Mr. David Fineman Ron Giordano Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President
Cpt. and Mrs. Jack Lieberman
ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO
L. F. Driscoll Co., LLC
Beneficial Bank
Keystone Motors Mr. James M. Matour
Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E. President and CEO
Edythe and Robert Mazer
Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell
Louis K. Habina, Esq.
Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin
Marc Hembrough
Mr. David R. McShane
Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad
Christine and John Meko
Joseph Battaglini
Ms. Rosanne Hinrichs and Dr. Joseph D. Fecher, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Messina
Beneficial Bank
Mr. Bernard Jaffe
J. and Brenda Nixon
The Right Reverend Charles E. Bennison, Jr.
Mr. G. Daniel Jones
Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair
The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation
J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.
Barry E. Bressler, Esq. and Ms. Betty Gross Eisenberg
Susan and Michael Petrone
Susan and Robert Brown
The Philadelphia Foundation R. Andrew Swinney President
Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway
PHL Sports The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon Sean Reilly
Phil Canella Joann Small Crash Proof Retirement Co-hosts and Creators Suzanne and Norman Cohn Sandra and Mark Colatrella
Mr. Thomas Giangiulio Barbara and *Carl Goldenberg Dr. Cathy Greenberg
Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman Gavin Kahn Mr. Leroy E. Kean Mr. Charles P. Keates, Esq. Daniel J. Keating Company Stephen J. McKendrick Chairman and COO Kelly-Cataldi Home LaRosa and Associates, LLC Certified Public Accountants Mr. Leon A. LaRosa Chair, Consulting Services
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued Dominic Liberi The Reverand Michael Lipareli Ms. Theresa M. Lucianetti Jerome Marcus, MD Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq. Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe Jeannine and Gerald McMenamin Mr. John Marsella Ms. Elaine Meltzer* Dr. and Mrs. William Mestichelli Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Momjian Anderer, LLC Mark A. Momjian
Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi President and Chairman The Verizon Foundation Charlie Wade Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wagner Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frueh Mr. Donald Gagnon Joseph Gambone Mr. Peter H. Gistelinck Ms. Gail Goldstein Mr. Wayne Griest Nancy and Alan Grossman
Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III
John Harmer
Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby
Joseph and Jean Holman
Marty and Janice Wilensky Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe
Wilmington Trust
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Keidel
Lisa and Neal Howard Mr. Edward W. Hoy
Morgan Stanley
Ms. Jane Windle
Theresa and Paul Murtagh
Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein
Christopher Wolfington
National Penn Bank
Stephen and Randy Klein
Zook Dinon PA
Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski
PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999
Bonnie Ledbetter
Aegis Property Group
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levine
Barbara Alton
Lenore and Brian Locke
Thomas Nowakowski, Sr. Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto Ms. Eliana Papadakis 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
Mrs. Ellen Berman Lee
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Ashmen
Mr. Mark D. Lupke
Phillip and Ellen Baer
Virginia and Thomas J. Lynch
Ms. Roselyn Barefield
Dr. Edward Mahaney, Jr.
Sandy and Vince Basanavage
Barbara Petrone and Bill Suter
Dr. Michael Mittleman
Gabriel Anthony Battista
The Reverend Lucy Pierre
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
Matt Bean
PNC Bank
Mr. Christopher D. Myers
William Bennington
Cynthia and Gary Porter
Mr. Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz
PWGraphics, Inc. Mr. Paul D. Welde President
Dr. Christopher Olivia
Bill and Sharon Bronstein
Mr. Richard F. Pagano
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Dr. Harry Rosenthal
Judson Burch
Partnership for Giving
Savitz Family Foundation
Mary Lou and Frank Burke
L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick
Marvin and Roberta Schimmel
Edward and Joellyn Cattell
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
Mr. Wayne M. Schuh
Mr.* and Mrs. A.J. Clegg
Mrs. Lois Pringle
Robin Hauner and Mike Scott
Mr. Kevin Collins
Pat and Michael Scully
Frank Dandrea
Mrs. Lisa Procz and Ms. Marilyn Levin
Monique and Gary Silvi
John Diederich
Ralph Riviello, MD
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smukler
Eleanor and Carl Dunn
Ms. Lorraine E. Rodgers
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Szoke
The Honorable Thomas Jay Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Rosenberg
Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm
Mr. Jack Emas Joyce and Sheldon Eveloff
Curtis G. Shaffer and Thomas F. Kelly
John and Josephine Templeton
Maris and Roger Evoy
Tot-Time Child Development
Julie and Richard Frost
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Mr. Gary Ruff Roberta and Marvin Schimmel
Mr. Robert Silverman and Ms. Randi Leavitt
Dr. Barbara J. Mitnick
Mr. George Benes
Dr. Michael Mittelman
Mr. Larry C. Benner
Cynthia and Dr. Steven Sinclair
Patricia and Gordon Munson
Mr. and Mrs. William Bennington
Mr. and Mrs. David Stedman
Patricia and Michael Pence
Mr. Anthony Biondo, Jr.
S.T. Hudson Engineers, Inc.
Penn Virginia Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Blank
John and Sandra Stouffer
Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano
Diane Bernoff
Steve and Alice Tarr
Mr. Brian Pultro
Ms. Sheila Branyan
Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt
Regina and John Riordan
Ms. Kimberly Brooks
TDG Partners, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Rosenberg
Ms. Kathy E. Brooks
Edward and Stella Turzanski
David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin in honor of William Nathan Erwin
Ms. Mary Burgoyne
Elizabeth Weinreb Ms. Marilyn White
Marvin and Bobbi Schimmel
PERFORMER — $300 to $499 Melville and Maria Ackerman Gwenn E. and Ron Baile Mr. Paul Berenato Ms. Mary Louise Burgoyne Mary and Francis Burke Donna and Rita Catalano Bucky Clark Ms. Anne Congdon Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce Dr. Janet F. DeBerry Mr. Robert Doman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fox Dr. and Mrs. S. Michael Free
Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman
Ms. Dorothy Burke Donna and Rita Catalano Edward and Joellyn Catell
Dr. C. Morris Smith
Ms. Rhonda Cook and Ms. Amy Carroll
Ms. Myrna Soberano
Mr. Joseph Cassidy
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
Ms. Mary Chirillo
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
Dr.* and Mrs. Richard J. Citta
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
Ms. Burnetta J. Clarke
Ronald Vickers
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cloues
Dr. Anthony and Marlene Volpe
Ms. Josephine Cohen
Barbara and Joseph V. Weber
Mr. Jesse J. Conde
Ms. Elizabeth Weinreb
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Ms. Linda M. Werne
David L. Courtright
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
Dr. Jerome Covin
F. Gordon Yasinow
Charles Coyle
Julie and Richard Frost
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Czulewicz
Lucy and Jack Geraghty
Anonymous
John Daly
Joan and Larry Glazerman
Ms. Phyllis Abrams
Joan and Irvin Davis
Joseph and Jean Holman
Donna and Al Abramson
Mr. Thomas P. Davis
Joanne and Carl Hudson
Maria and Melville Ackerman
Mr. and Mrs. James Deever
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski
Ms. Sarah Allebach
Ms. Patricia DeHart
Rona and Bob Josephs
Mr. Irving Altman
Ms. Mary Diamond
Carole and Robert Keidel
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Alvarez
Mr. Sam Diener
Gerhart and Anne Klein
Mr. Michael I. Amon
Mr. Joseph Dragon
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Roeland and Gillian Baan
Mrs. Chantal Dubeck
Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine
Ms. Mona Ballard
Mr. Edward J. Dugan, Jr.
Mrs. Patricia Levitt
The Honorable and Mrs. William Barron
Mr. Carlton Dunn
James and Karra Magnetta
The Honorable and Mrs. James F. Beach
Jane and Jack Easton
Joseph Marino
Mr. Gary Beaver
Shelly and Gerald Little
Debbie and Elliot Maser
Ms. Charlene B. Beck
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
Eileen and Bill Belanger
Robert Dwyer Barbara and Marvin Epstein Sheldon and Joyce Eveloff Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fau
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued Mr. Jerold Feinstein and Mr. Albert Facchiano
Mr. Jerry Koffler
Mr. Robert Racciatti Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Radley
Drs. Barbara and Len Frank
Anthony Kyriakakis and Aleni Pappas
Richard and Julie Frost
Robert and Phyllis Lambeck
Mr. Paul Riggins
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fulton III
Ms. Christine Lange
Regina and John Riordan
Jack and Lucy Geraghty
Mrs. Patricia Levitt
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Roseman
Nancy and Henry Geyer
Fran and Leon L. Levy
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rounick
Stanley and Arlene Ginsburg
Ms. Mary Linde
Mr. Mike Ryan
Mr. Louis Giorgi
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Macy
Ms. Nancy Salandra
Linda and Bruce Goldstein
Mr. Anthony Magdalinski
Mr. Norman Goodman
Mr. George T. Magnatta
Mrs. Valerie L. Schmid-Sadwin and Mr. Stuart G. Sadwin
Ms. Judith L. Gorrell
Jery Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwarz
Dr. William J. Greenberg
Nancy and Daniel J. Marakowski
Mr. Thongchai Silphaduang
Ms. and Mr. Rhoda Haber
Ms. Marianna Marchese
Anne and William Simpson
Ms. Toi Hammond
Mr. Joseph F. Marino
Linda and Alan Sohn
Dr. John A. Harman
Lynn and Jerome Marshall
Ms. Barbara Some
Ms. Barbara Hecht
Debbie and Elliott Maser
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stein
Ms. Cleta Higgins
Mr. Stanley W. Mathews
Ms. Jeanne Stemmer
Sherman Hillelson
Susan and Ted McCullough
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
Ms. Rosemarie Hilpert
Ms. Maryann McGinley
Timothy and Paula Sweeney
The Hodgson Family
Mr. Nana Minkah
Ms. Mary Wallace-Talbot
Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Holler
Carol Tatum
Ms. Kathryn Hopkins
Harriette Mishkin and Ronald Friedman
Gwendolyn and Matthew Iller
Dr. Barbara S. Mitnick
Judy and Hal Taylor
IBM Corporation
Mr. Carl G. Moore, Jr.
Mr. John G. Thyberg, Sr.
Marilyn and Richard Jacobson
Ms. Jane M. Morrison
Mr. Judd Tirnauer
Mr. Robert Jaffe
Leslie and Joseph Moyer
Mr. Michael Trick
Edward and Loraine Jones
Mr. Harry Mullins
Steve Tuso
Ms. Joyce A. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy
Patricia and Frank Urso
Rona Josephs
Mr. C. Raymond Nelson
Ms. Helen J. Van de Grift
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn, Jr.
Mrs. Rosemary Newman
Mr. Earl Varney
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Kaiser
Ms. and Mr. Patricia O’Connor
Mr. William E. Wallace
Barbara and Gerald S. Kates
Carol and Dennis Palermo
Teresa J. Wallack
Ms. Irene Katz
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Mr. Dennis Watson
Patricia and Stephen Kelly
Ms. Melodee Park
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Watson
Ms. Elizabeth Kimmel
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Passon, Jr.
Mrs. Victoria Walush
Mr. Matthew Charles Kisielius
Temmie and James Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Weiss
Margarita and Peter Kind
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
Mr. Joseph J. Whalen
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Ms. Sue Piper
Ms. Nancy Zindel
Joseph Kolakowski
Dr. Anthony and Latona Pisa
Drs. Linda K. and Jeffrey W. Knauss
Ms. Patricia Proudman
George F. Koch, Jr. and Santo A. DiDonato
Ms. Susan Pyle
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdy
Mr. Robert Rau
Danielle Tapper
Current Membership as of date of printing. *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
• Acknowledgement 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. 30 | 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. We kicked off the Committee with three August events — one in Ambler at Cindy’s home, a second at Dottie and Frank’s Moorestown home, and a third at their cabin in Medford Lakes. In September, the Rittenhouse Friends were hosted at the Michaelson’s and, in December, we hosted a tree-lighting party back 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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