ENCORE!
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MAR/APR
31-2
2017
2016-17
SEASON
A star WARS Celebration
ELTON JOHN the music of
with Michael Cavanaugh
featuring The Music of John Williams
OCTOBER 20 -22
Lenny’s Revolution A Centennial Bernstein Celebration with David Charles Abell
F EB RUARY 2- 4
SINATRA
& Friends AP RI L 6 - 8
A Philly POPS
CHRISTMAS Spectacular Sounds of the Season!
N OV E MB E R 1 0 -1 2
best of broadway MA R CH 9-1 1
p o p s
ROcks QUEEN, STONES, ZEPPELIN AND MORE
A P R I L 2 7-2 9
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CONTENTS 4
Letter From the President
5 Program
Artists and program subject to change without notice. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices. No flash photography. Please take care not to inhibit the enjoyment of those around you.
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About Ella Fitzgerald
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Music Director: Michael Krajewski
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Guest Artist: Marva Hicks
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Guest Artist: Byron Stripling
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2017-18 Season Lineup
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Subscriber Spotlight: Robin Hauner and Michael Scott
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The Philly POPS Roster
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Save the Date: 2017 POPS Ball
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Behind the Scenes
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About the Philly POPS
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Administrative Staff/Board of Directors
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Spotlight: The Philly POPS Today
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The Philly POPS: Memorable Moments
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POPS in Schools
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The Philly POPS Salute Series
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Corporate & Community Support
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Partner Spotlight: The Kimmel Center
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Social Media Shout Out!
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Friends of the Philly POPS
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Giving Levels
ENCORE! PUBLISHER
DESIGN
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, April is International Jazz Month—and what better way to celebrate than to present Byron Stripling and Marva Hicks singing Ella and Louis! This is our legacy program for the season—each year we bring you at least one show dedicated to that magical time in American popular music that birthed jazz, the big bands, and swing. Our POPS in Schools education programming for this series is terrific—take a look at page 24 for the full description of how the students of the School District of Philadelphia are connected to the history of jazz through Ella! We’re well into the Subscription Season renewal process—and, more good news, we’re seeing a great response to the 2017/2018 season which includes the music of Star Wars and Elton John, a salute to the popular legacy of Leonard Bernstein in his centennial year and a POPS Rocks sing-along focused on the music of the Stones, Zeppelin, and Queen. Don’t miss your opportunity to line up the very best seats for what is certain to be an amazing year. I want to take a moment this month to remind you that ticket sales cover only a percentage of the costs of bringing the orchestra to you for each concert series. If, as you plan your ticket purchases, you would consider a donation in support of the orchestra or of our many educational and engagement activities, we would greatly appreciate your generosity. We’ve had about 1,000 donations already this fiscal year and are hoping for 200 more. The vibrant health of today’s POPS and, most particularly the POPS in Schools program detailed on our website, is a testament to your ongoing support. We cannot do any of it without you! Don’t forget to plan for POPS Rocks: The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Journey coming up in May. Our rock shows, many of them created by Michael Krajewski just for us, have found a new and vibrant audience…and fill Verizon Hall to capacity with energy and fun. I’ll always love the more traditional POPS swinging and jazzing, but these new shows certainly bring down the house! Thank you for joining us today,
Frank Giordano, President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS
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ella, louis & all that jazz
CONCERT PROGRAM Bill Bailey Cannon, arr. Christiansen
MAR. 31 – APR. 2, 2017
Tiger Rag Larocca, arr. Grimes
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
St. James Infirmary Primrose, arr. Mackrel, Tyzik
Michael Krajewski conductor
Saint Louis Blues Handy, arr. Tyzik
FEATURING
A Tisket, A Tasket Fitzgerald & Feldman, arr. Cook Just One of Those Things Berlin, arr. Stripling They Can’t Take That Away from Me Gershwin, arr. Grimes
Byron Stripling vocalist and trumpet Marva Hicks vocalist Bob Breithaupt drum set
Love Is Here To Stay Gershwin, arr. Lavender It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing Ellington, arr. Robinson
INTERMISSION South Rampart Street Parade Bauduc & Haggart, arr. Prechel Basin Street Blues Williams, arr. Tyzik What A Wonderful World Thiele, arr. Albam S’Wonderful Gershwin, arr. Springfield Summertime Gershwin, arr. Garcia, Cook It Ain’t Necessarily So Gershwin, arr. Weister, Cook
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Ain’t Misbehavin' Waller, arr. Tyzik
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Sweet Georgia Brown Bernie, Pinkard, & Casey, arr. Mackrel
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ELLA FITZGERALD Dubbed “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Her voice was flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and ageless. She could sing sultry ballads, sweet jazz and imitate every instrument in an orchestra. She worked with all the jazz greats: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie, and Benny Goodman. She performed at top venues all over the world, and packed them to the hilt. Her audiences were as diverse as her vocal range. They were rich and poor, made up of all races, all religions and all nationalities.
Humble Beginnings Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Virginia on April 25, 1917. Her parents parted ways shortly thereafter and her mother moved her to Yonkers, New York. After her mother and stepfather tragically passed away, Ella returned to Virginia and went through a rough patch that landed her in reform school. By age 15, she found herself alone and broke during the Great Depression. Later in life, Ella appreciated her difficult years for helping to mature and summon emotions for performances.
Wowing the Crowd In 1934 Ella won the opportunity to compete in Amateur Night at the Apollo. She sang Hoagy Carmichael's “Judy.” The crowd demanded an encore. “Once up there, I felt the acceptance and love from my audience,” Ella said. “I knew I wanted to sing before people the rest of my life.” She began entering - and winning - every talent show she could find, eventually meeting drummer and bandleader Chick Webb who gave her a spot in his band.
Sharon B. Maguire
Jazzing Things Up In 1936, Ella’s first recording “Love and Kisses” was released and in 1938, at the age of 21, she released a playful version of the nursery rhyme, “A-Tisket, A-Tasket.” The album sold 1 million copies, hit number one, and stayed on the pop charts for 17 weeks. Suddenly, Ella Fitzgerald was famous.
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Coming into Her Own In the 1950s, Ella began working with Louis Armstrong and also recorded a series of widely-popular covers of albums by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, the Gershwins, Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers and Hart. “I never knew how good our songs were until I heard Ella Fitzgerald sing them,” Ira Gershwin once remarked.
Overcoming Discrimination Ella's manager Norman Granz felt very strongly about civil rights and required equal treatment for his musicians at hotels, restaurants or concert halls. Norman wasn't the only one willing to stand up for Ella. She received support from numerous celebrity fans, including a zealous Marilyn Monroe who insisted that the owner of Sharon B. Maguire
the popular Mocambo nightclub book Ella.
Worldwide recognition Ella received the National Medal of Arts from President Ronald Reagan, Kennedy Center Honors, France’s Commander of Arts and Letters award, and honorary doctorates from Yale, Dartmouth and several other universities. In 1991, she gave her final concert at New York's renowned Carnegie Hall. On June 15, 1996, Ella Fitzgerald passed away in her Beverly Hills home. Excerpted with permission from www.ellafitzgerald.com.
The POPS thanks the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
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music director
MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski’s earliest memories of hearing symphonic music were summertime concerts in local parks in his hometown of Detroit. “My parents enjoyed music, but didn’t go to classical concerts,” Michael says. “My first tastes of hearing an orchestra live were in that informal setting, and that’s what probably steered me toward becoming a pops conductor.” He knew he wanted a career in music and always harbored the idea of becoming a conductor in the back of his mind. “I decided to get serious about myself as a musician and see how far I could push myself,” he says. “It seemed like a pipe dream — no one around where I grew up even thinks about something like becoming an orchestra conductor, but I didn’t want to live the rest of my life wondering what would have happened if I hadn’t tried.”
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Michael’s big break came when he was named Antal Dorati Fellowship Conductor of the Detroit Symphony in 1979 and gained experience conducting a major American orchestra. He went on to become assistant conductor of the Detroit Symphony, resident conductor of the Florida Symphony, and music director of Modesto Symphony — all the while splitting his time between conducting classical, educational, pops, and outdoor concerts, often before non-traditional audiences. He is now a full-time pops conductor and serves as principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and since 2013, as Music Director and Conductor of the Philly POPS. Michael especially enjoys creating pops programs from scratch. “We’re playing music that wasn’t written for symphony orchestra — we create all new arrangements and match the right artists to the programs,” he says. “It’s really satisfying.” His favorite experiences include pairing music with Cirque du Soleil-style acrobatics and creating tributes to American popular music legends like Simon & Garfunkel and Carole King. “I feel that the Philly POPS is the best pops orchestra in the country and the best at doing these kinds of concerts,” Michael says. “And I love Philadelphia — it has a wonderful history and tradition of excellence in music and the performing arts.” Michael has conducted throughout North America and around the globe, and has collaborated with a diverse group of internationally-renowned artists, including Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Ben Folds, Wynonna Judd, Jason Alexander, Chicago, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Michael lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife Darcy. He enjoys solving crossword puzzles, photography, and traveling — especially to Italy.
“I feel that the Philly POPS is the best pops orchestra in the country and the best at doing these kinds of concerts, and I love Philadelphia…" — MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI
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vocalist
MARVA HICKS Marva Hicks is a seasoned and versatile performing artist. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, she grew up singing in the church founded by her grandfather, Rev. E. E. Hicks. Marva is an alumnus of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts where she earned her BFA, cum laude. She had her first record deal while still a student at Howard. Marva was recently seen on Broadway in the box office record breaking show Motown the Musical, in the roles of Esther Gordy and Gladys Knight. For the past two years, Marva has performed with city symphonies throughout the U.S. and Canada in Louis and Ella and All that Jazz, a concert tribute to the legends Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Her film credits include Labor Day, starring Josh Brolin and Tobey Maguire, Assunder, starring Blair Underwood, and Virtuosity, starring Denzel Washington. Marva can also be seen on the Emmynominated Netflix dramatic series House of Cards, starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, and as the District Attorney in the Netflix production Daredevil. As a gospel singer, she is a member of the Broadway Inspirational Voices Choir and is a featured vocalist on their Christmas CD, Great Joy, as well as their forthcoming CD, Great Joy II.
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trumpet
BYRON STRIPLING A powerhouse trumpeter, gifted with a soulful voice and a charismatic onstage swagger, Byron Stripling has delighted audiences internationally. Currently, Stripling serves as artistic director and conductor of the highly acclaimed, award-winning Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Since his Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Pops, Stripling has emerged as one of America's most popular symphony pops guest artists, having performed with over 100 orchestras around the world. He has been a featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and performs at jazz festivals throughout the world. An accomplished actor and singer, Stripling was chosen, following a worldwide search, to star in the lead role of the Broadway bound musical Satchmo. Many will remember his featured cameo performance in the television movie The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, and his critically acclaimed virtuoso trumpet and riotous comedic performance in the 42nd Street production of From Second Avenue to Broadway. Television viewers have enjoyed his work as a soloist on the worldwide telecast of the Grammy Awards. Millions have heard his trumpet and voice on television commercials and TV theme songs, including on 20/20, CNN, and soundtracks of favorite movies. Stripling earned his stripes as lead trumpeter and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones and Frank Foster. He has also played and recorded extensively with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, and Buck Clayton, in addition to the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and the GRP All Star Big Band. Stripling enjoys conducting seminars and master classes at colleges, universities, conservatories, and high schools. His informative talks, combined with his incomparable wit and charm, make him a favorite guest speaker to groups of all ages. A resident of Ohio, Stripling lives in the country with his wife, former dancer, writer and poet, Alexis, and their beautiful daughters.
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a nnouncing t h e
2 017-1 8 S E ASON the music of
ELTON A star JOHN WARS Celebration
with Michael Cavanaugh
featuring The Music of John Williams
O C TO BE R 20-22
N OVEMBER 10-12
p o p s SINATRA & Friends ROcks QUEEN, STONES, ZEPPELIN AND MORE
AP R I L 6-8
APRIL 27-29
Lenny’s Revolution A Centennial Bernstein Celebration with David Charles Abell
F E B RUA RY 2-4
best of broadway MARCH 9-11
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS GET THE BEST SEATS AND SAVE!
A Philly POPS
CHRISTMAS Spectacular Sounds of the Season!
RENEW OR SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Call 215.893.1955 or visit phillypops.org or the Subscriber Services table in the lobby during all remaining POPS concerts.
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subscriber spotlight
ROBIN HAUNER AND MICHAEL SCOTT
Robin Hauner and Mike Scott have been POPS subscribers for several years and regularly attend the POPS Ball. They met at Devon Seafood Grill and were married four years ago. Robin, a retired insurance professional, grew up on Long Island. Mike, who is from the Scranton area, is an attorney in Center City. They live in Gladwyne. Robin and Mike’s children have made successful careers for themselves in places near and far, including Colorado, Los Angeles, New York, and in nearby Wynnewood — where their grandsons live. They enjoy golfing together and tend to go regularly in the summer and when they visit their winter home in Palm Beach, Florida. Mike said that Robin is the better golfer, but she said, “no, neither of us is any good, but I’m more willing to take lessons.” They also both read a lot and Mike intends to learn how to play the piano whenever work stops keeping him so busy. Traveling through France — once to Normandy and once to Provence — on group bicycle trips have been some of their favorite vacations. On those trips, they bike about 20-25 miles a day.
FAVORITE CONCERTS “Every year, my favorite is the Christmas show,” Mike said. “Absolutely every year.” Robin agrees and also especially remembers the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel shows.
FAVORITE POPS MUSICIAN Principal Trumpet Matt Gallagher
THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER 1ST VIOLIN
BASS
TROMBONE
Michael Ludwig
Miles Davis
Brian Pastor
Luigi Mazzocchi
Anne Peterson
Michael Purdy
Rachael Ludwig
Stephen Groat
David Cianci
Robert Vieira
FLUTE
TUBA
Rebecca Harris
Edward Schultz
Brian Brown
Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz
Ron Kerber
Carlos Rubio
TYMPANI & PERCUSSION
Joseph Kauffman Reina Inui
PICCOLO
William Kerrigan
Paul Reiser
Frances Tate
David Nelson
2ND VIOLIN
OBOE
Emma Kumrow
David Schneider
Yu Hui Tamae Lee
Stephanie Wilson
Angela Nelson
Kate Suk
AMPLIFIED ACOUSTIC BASS Steve Beskrone
Donna Grantham
CLARINET
Louis Lanza
Joseph Smith
PIANO
Sarah Dubois
Mark Allen
Dean Schneider
Greg Teperman Diane Barnett
BASSOON Norman Spielberg
VIOLA
Mike Pedrazzini
Davis Barnett Marjorie Goldberg
HORN
Scott Wagner
John David Smith
Ellen Trainer
Adam Lesnick
Sarah Sutton
George Barnett
Gerry Rice
Lyndsie Wilson
CELLO
TRUMPET
Uli Boeckheler
Bob Gravener
Jon Fink
George Rabbai
George Atanasiu
Dave DiValentino
Brooke Beazley Glenn Fischbach Pat Daniels
A PHILLY POPS SPECIAL PREVIEW
Newly Discovered
Ella and Louis Recordings
Available in the lobby
Pre-Release Offer now Available Exclusively at the Dot Time records Website
Louis ARMSTRONG
the standard oil sessions
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SAVE THE DATE! FIFTH ANNUAL POPS BALL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 HYATT AT THE BELLEVUE Honoring Philly POPS Chairman of the Board: Salvatore M. DeBunda Fifth Annual POPS Ball Chair: Gary Allen Frank Fifth Annual POPS Ball Co-Chairs: Dottie and Frank Giordano
6:00 pm – Reception 7:30 pm – An evening of dinner and dancing to the Philly POPS conducted by Michael Krajewski and guest artist Michael Andrew
Please join us for this special event. Invitations will be sent shortly. For more information, please call 215.735.2841 or visit phillypops.org/ball
BEHIND THE SCENES
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LUDWIG FAMILY! Philly POPS Concertmaster Michael Ludwig and First Violinist Rachael Ludwig were married on the POPS stage on October 10, 2015. In January 2017, they welcomed a son, Jacob Irving Ludwig!
Jacob Irving Ludwig BORN
January 24th AT 4:50 PM 6 LBS 11 OZ 20 INCHES
THE PHILLY POPS® The Philly POPS, the largest standalone pops orchestra in the United States, delights audiences with the inspired performance of American popular music. The POPS celebrates this distinctive musical heritage through an expanding repertoire of innovative concert presentations and a robust set of educational and engagement initiatives. Now in its 38th season, the official POPS orchestra of Pennsylvania serves a consistently growing audience of over 100,000 annually. Music Director Michael Krajewski and the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra keeps listeners tapping their toes to an impressive repertoire of songs from colonial times to the 1920s up through today’s chart toppers. Outside the concert hall, Salute Series performances – including POPS on Independence on July 3 and the I’ll Be Home for Christmas — A Salute to the Military and First Responders event – celebrate the American tradition of service around important national holidays; POPS in Schools enhances music education for Philadelphia School District students; and POPS Outside brings POPS music to local communities. The Philly POPS performs as a founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and at venues throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
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p o p s
r o ck s e ag le s • f le et woo d mac • j o u r n e y
FINAL CONCERT SERIES OF THE SEASON!
MAY 5 - 7, 2017 VERIZON HALL, KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Michael Krajewski, conductor Lori Wilshire, vocalist and guitar Shem von Schroeck, vocalist and guitar Micah Wilshire, vocalist and guitar Leave your cares at home and kick back with the Philly POPS as we perform the hits that defined the golden musical era of the ’70s and ’80s. Joined by vocalists/guitarists Micah and Lori Wilshire and Shem von Schroeck, we’ll revisit The Eagles, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, and other chart-topping rock bands with unforgettable hits like "Take It Easy", "Hotel California", "Desperado", "Go Your Own Way", and more.
FOR TICKETS CALL 215.893.1999 OR VISIT PHILLYPOPS.ORG
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: ENCORE SERIES, INC. Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Krajewski, Music Director Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President Karen Corbin, Vice President Jeth Mill, Senior Director of Programs and Production Sarah Maiellano, Assistant Director of Communications Sarah Santos, Assistant Director of Marketing Jason Ward, Senior Manager of Engagement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016–17 Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. Chairman Gary A. Frank, J.D. Vice Chairman John J. Meko, Jr. Secretary Louis K. Habina, Esq. Treasurer
Wilbert D. Abele George J. Awad, Esq.
Reginald-Chris Mendoza, Staff Accountant
D. Walter Cohen, DDS Chairman Emeritus
Joseph Croft, Contributed Revenue Coordinator
Paul Conaway
Keith Obaza, Program Associate
Charles J. Davidson
Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager
Joseph Del Raso, Esq. Daniel DiLella Carol A. Eggert Frank Giordano Louis K. Habina, Esq. Mark D. Lupke
Marketing Mark Gisi, Partner, Brand Strategist, Eastern Standard
Barry Magarick
Public Relations Sharla Feldscher, Feldscher Horwitz Public Relations
James M. Matour, Esq.
General Counsel David H. Marion, Esq.
Sandra Muller
Tony Mahon
Gregory Montanaro
Anthony “Tony” Roth Andrew J. Santacroce Samuel J. Savitz Chairman Emeritus Louis Scaglione Anthony Serafine Gary Silvi Deborah Smith Webster
SPOTLIGHT
The Philly POPS Today Thanks to its passionate supporters, the Philly POPS is generating significant growth in ticket sales and attendance, with particular growth in the POPS subscription base. These advances are the driving force behind innovative programming for new audiences, meaningful work that benefits local communities, and a new slate of in-school education programs. The Philly POPS is breaking out of the concert hall and bringing music to the streets of Philadelphia and its surrounding towns. Look for POPS artists performing in pop-up beer gardens, city parks, leisure venues, public schools, and alongside some of the greatest vocalists of our time.
Salute Series The Salute Series, an expanding portfolio of programs performed on American holidays, celebrates those who serve our country, its cities, and communities. Performances including Memorial Salute, POPS on Independence on July 3, POPS in Philadelphia on July 4, and Veterans Salute showcase the magic of the orchestra to diverse and enthusiastic crowds. The annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas concert rings in the holiday season with a free concert for active military, police, and fire department families.
POPS in Schools POPS in Schools, an EITC certified program, enhances music education for approximately 1,000 students in the Philadelphia School District by embedding POPS teaching artists in ten high schools and two elementary schools to train, coach, and mentor music students. The Philly POPS is the presenting sponsor of the All City Jazz Festival held each spring.
POPS Outside Outside the concert hall, POPS Outside brings the talented and experienced musicians of the Philly POPS to unexpected places, including monthly community engagement experiences, free preconcert activities, and in-school events.
POPS Presents POPS Presents events expand the Philly POPS' reach into a variety of genres and with guest artists of ever-greater reputation and talent, including Andrea Bocelli and Deana Martin. The Philly POPS has proudly been a Philadelphia icon for the last four decades and happily anticipates reaching tens of thousands of new listeners through these expanding programs.
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.
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THE PHILLY POPS Memorable Moments July 2016
December 2014
In addition to July 3’s traditional POPS on
Launch of POPS Outside! brings the vibrant
Independence concert, the POPS brass percussion
programming, musicians and featured guest artists
ensemble performs at Philadelphia’s televised July 4
of the POPS family to a growing list of holiday tree
Celebration of Freedom ceremony.
lightings and celebrations around the Delaware Valley.
May 2016
July 2013
The Philly POPS partners with the Mann Center for the
Music Director Michael Krajewski takes over the
Performing Arts for Philadelphia’s first-ever Memorial
“baton” of the Philly POPS.
Day concert: Memorial Salute.
December 2015 The Philly POPS performs with renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at the Wells Fargo Center.
September 2015 The Philly POPS performs for Pope Francis on Independence Mall.
June 2015 Launch of POPS in Schools kicks off with a presenting sponsorship of the Philadelphia School District's All City Jazz Festival.
July 2012 Frank Giordano takes the reins as President and CEO of the Philly POPS.
December 2001 The Kimmel Center opens with the Philly POPS as a founding resident company.
1999 The Philly POPS is designated as the official Pops Orchestra of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
1979 The Philly POPS is founded by Moe Septee.
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THE PHILLY POPS, POPS IN SCHOOLS AND ALL THAT JAZZ! First, we’ve got the ELLA show—who can even choose a favorite from this dazzling repertoire? All of the students in the All-City Jazz /POPS program are invited to enjoy it with you. Today’s guest artist, Byron Stripling, met with these and many more students on Wednesday night to add some extra inspiration and advice. And this is the moment when that ongoing POPS in Schools All-City Jazz program takes the stage! You’ve seen the All-City Jazz Combo performing in the lobby on your way in. They celebrate the rich history of this music in the neighborhoods of our city. Next, on April 28, these School District of Philadelphia students are headed up to Lincoln Center to represent our city and to perform on April 28 — with support from POPS master musicians. Finally, we’re expanding our annual All-City Jazz Festival, partnered with the School District of Philadelphia, to a full day of festivities — thanks to our new partner, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Save the date for June 9 — a full slate of jazz open to the public and presenting the students of both the Kimmel’s and the POPS’ engagement programs in an entire daylong format — a true All-City Jazz Festival.
All-City Jazz Combo performs at Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center April 28, 2017
Philly's All-City Jazz Festival Showcase June 9, 2017 Perelman Theater, The Kimmel Center
Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, 2:00pm
for the Performing Arts, 7:00pm
Young Music Makers Program in NYC. The All-
Day-long Jazz collaboration with the Kimmel Center
City Jazz Combo will cap off the celebration of
and all city-wide Jazz education organizations.
International Jazz Day!
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SPONSORS
“As the younger generation of our city continues to see a decline in funding for the arts in schools, I am honored to partner with my colleagues at the Philly POPS to contribute to the growth of music programs in the region. I have formed special bonds with several local students, meeting weekly to work on saxophone and clarinet technique, improvising, and college audition prep. This program gives students a unique opportunity that I never had as a student: getting to play side-by-side with, and learn from, professional musicians doing exactly what some of the students want to do for a living.” — MARK ALLEN Philly POPS Sax and Clarinet, Teaching Artist, Senior Lecturer at the University of the Arts
“By enhancing music education for the Philadelphia school district and bringing POPS music to local communities, this organization has modeled itself into an icon for music in the commonwealth.” — PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR TOM WOLF
MEMORIAL SALUTE AT THE MANN MAY 27, 2017 | 7:00PM
PRESENTED BY
THE MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Memorial Salute at the Mann is a FREE but ticketed event. Please register today at phillypops.org/MemorialSalute.
CELEBRATING AMERICA’S TRADITIONS AND COMMITMENT TO SERVICE. At the POPS, we are committed to honoring our country’s longstanding commitment to traditions, values, and service through the universal language of music. Each year, we present a series of free concerts, inclusive events of community and celebration featuring selections from the American Songbook chosen for their resonance on these holidays of civic importance. For more information on attending or supporting our Salute Series performances: phillypops.org/Salute.
SALUTE SERIES 2017 EVENTS POPS ON INDEPENDENCE July 3, 2017 Independence Hall
IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4, 2017 • POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Mall • POPS on the Parkway
POPS AT THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL November 11, 2017 The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS December 1, 2017 Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center or the Performing Arts
CORPORATE & 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's commitment to music excellence. The Philly POPS is an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) certified to receive donations through Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). 38TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR
SEASON SPONSOR
SALUTE SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR
CORPORATE PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNER
OFFICIAL PERCUSSION SUPPLIER
CIVIC, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
MARKETING SUPPORT
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center’s mission is to operate a world-class performing arts center that engages and serves a broad audience through diverse programming, arts education, and community outreach. The Kimmel Center Campus is comprised of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, SEI Innovation Studio, and the Merck Arts Education Center), the Academy of Music (owned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association), and the Merriam Theater. The Kimmel Center is also home to eight Resident Companies: The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Ballet, the Philly POPS, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and Curtis Institute of Music. With nearly 9,000 seats per night, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is the region’s most impactful performing arts center, and the second largest in the country. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is the season sponsor of the Kimmel Center’s 2016-2017 Season. American Airlines is the official airline of Broadway Philadelphia. For additional information, visit kimmelcenter.org.
JUNE 9, 2017— SAVE THE DATE! The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Philly POPS present the All-City Jazz Festival
“The Philly POPS' three year-old POPS in Schools program and Kimmel Center Education share a mission of educating and inspiring young Philadelphians. After presenting the School District of Philadelphia’s All-City Jazz Festival for two years, the POPS has now partnered with the Kimmel Center, the city’s premier performing arts venue to provide an enhanced experience for students, parents and audiences. As the home of the Philly POPS, we can’t think of a better organization and venue to join forces with for this special event.” — Frank Giordano President and CEO of the Philly POPS
ANNE EWERS IS THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF KIMMEL CENTER, INC, which owns The Kimmel Center, The Merriam Theater, and operates The Academy of Music. Home to eight Resident Companies, The Kimmel Center produces and presents Broadway, theater, jazz and popular mix. Under Ms. Ewers leadership, the Center retired its $30 million construction debt, raised the endowment from $40 million to $72 million and garnered $10 million to establish a biennial city-wide festival, The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. In tandem with Kieran Timberlake Architects, the Company has developed a Master Plan for which $14 million has been raised to improve Verizon Hall acoustics, renovate Hamilton Garden and Innovation Studio and open Volvér with famed iron chef Jose Garces. Active in her community and in several professional organizations, Ms. Ewers serves the Board of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Board of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and is a member of the Philadelphia Women’s Forum. She recently completed 6 years of service on the Executive Committee of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Ewers is also a frequent panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. Ms. Ewers has a Bachelor of Arts in theatre and Bachelor of Music from Fontbonne University (1974) and a Master of Music in opera production from the University of Texas at Austin (1977).
In an effort to cultivate the next generation of theatergoers and arts lovers, the Kimmel Center continues to expand its robust set of education offerings for families, students, teachers, and aspiring artists. With ten full education programs, the Kimmel Center reaches students of all ages and skill levels, stimulating students’ artistic expression and thought through multidisciplinary experiences. Whether toddlers or teenagers, musical mavericks or the newest newbies—the programs educate, engage, and inspire the next generation!
“We are delighted to partner with our esteemed Resident Company, the Philly POPS, to present the 2017 All-City Jazz Festival to Philadelphia. With ten education programs for all ages, our year round mission is to transform lives daily through the arts. This Festival is an additional opportunity for the Kimmel Center to unite as a Campus to reach, educate, and inspire future generations of arts lovers.” — Anne Ewers President & CEO of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
KEEP UP WITH THE POPS IN BETWEEN CONCERTS Watch concert videos, learn about our events, get updates on POPS in Schools, and see where we're POPPING up around the Philly region. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thePhillyPOPSorchestra and on Instagram @thePhillyPOPS.
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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
Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso
Gregory Montanaro
Comcast NBCUniversal
GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO
Muller, Inc Sandra Muller President
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Parx Casino
ORCHESTRA SOCIETY $50,000 to $99,999 Dottie and Frank Giordano Susan and Chase McDaniel Philadelphia Energy Solutions Phil Rinaldi Principal Partner and CEO
Manning and Virginia Smith The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager Wanamaker Entertainment Group Paul Conaway Chairman and CEO
Josephine “Pina” Templeton, M.D.
William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program
MAESTRO CIRCLE $25,000 to $49,999
ENCORE CIRCLE $5,000 to $9,999
Assured AJM Insurance Tony Mahon President
Tim and Pam Alles
EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan DiLella Pennsylvania Council on the Arts The City of Philadelphia
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 to $24,999 Archer and Greiner, P.C. Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. Beneficial Bank
Nadia and Antoine Moukarzel
PECO The Philadelphia Cultural Fund The Philadelphia Phillies The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon Republic Bank Mr. Harry D. Madonna Chairman and CEO Eric Rosen in memory of Robert Rosen Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce Louis Scaglione
Aqua America, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci Clark Capital Management Group Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation in memory of Gail Denny Creative Financial Group Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP
Boenning and Scattergood, Inc Harold F. Scattergood, Jr. Chairman of the Board and CEO Karen and John Sirlin George Turak UM Holdings Ltd. John Aglialoro and Joan Carter Visit Philadelphia Deborah and Andrew Webster
Susan and Charles Davidson
Wells Fargo Bank
DNB First Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer
Bill and Jeanne Whitmore Wilmington Trust ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli Principal/COO
CBS3 TV
The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc.
CFI, The Knoll Dealer
Jerry and Lucille Francesco
Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. James M. Matour, Esq.
Jayne and Walter Garrison Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV
MUSICIAN CIRCLE $2,500 to $4,999
Haverford Trust Company
Louis K. Habina, Esq.
Joan and Wilbert D. Abele
Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman
The Heritage Center of the Union League
Anonymous
KeyBank Robert D. Kane, Jr. Market President
Jacobs Music Chris Rinaldi
Bochetto and Lentz
LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman and CEO Macy's Rochelle and Barry Magarick Mr. Mark Nicoletti
ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO
LaVan Law Julie LaVan
Gabriel A. Battista
Vic and Urve Maggitti
Nancy and James Baxter
M&T Bank
BNY Wealth Management Francis T. Schickling, Jr. Senior Director
Chris Baxter
John Marsella Christine and John Meko
Salvatore and Amy Calabrese
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued
The Caramanico Foundation Mr. Paul Catinella Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer CFO
Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President TD Bank
Citizens Bank Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA President
BATON CIRCLE $1,000 to $2,499
Karen Corbin
Anonymous
Jana and Frank D’Andrea
Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell
Drexel University John A. Fry President
Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation
Riccardo Longo Louis K. Fox Charitable Trust Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation Mr. Mark D. Lupke Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael Ms. Elaine Meltzer* Metropolitan Contract Carpet Joe Pelosi Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Michael Milone Morgan Stanley
Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert Andrews, Jr. P.E. President and CEO
Mark Morganthaler
Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President
Ed, Jane & Brownie Brandt
Laurie and Christopher Olivia
Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway
Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto
Geraldine Camishion
Cpt. and Mrs. Jack P. Lieberman, US Navy (Retired)
Joan and Richard Carella
Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of the Philly POPS
Exact Designs Mr. Richard Walling Ron Giordano
Stephen Muracco Dominic Nigro
L. F. Driscoll Co., LLC
Carter Family Fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation
Mr. Leroy E. Kean
Edward and Joellyn Cattell
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq.
Ivan Ciment
Pine Belt Auto Louis Trebino
Edythe and Robert Mazer
Priscilla and Aaron Cohen
Cynthia and Gary Porter
Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe
Gen. Ronald Coleman
Mr. Robert Rau
Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.
Kevin Collins
Ms. Joyce Seewald Sando
Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair
Michael J. and Lynne Cona
Savitz Family Foundation
CRW Graphics David Van Dusen
Marvin and Roberta Schimmel
Mr. Joseph M. Della Ratta Susan and Matt Dupee
South Jersey Gastroenterology P.A. Dr. Joseph Savon
Barry Depew
Peggy and David Stedman
Maris and Roger Evoy
Paul Stewart
Lisa Fazi
Technology Concierge Group Gerald Francesco President
J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc. Susan Petrone The Philadelphia Foundation Pedro A. Ramos President PHLCVB
Mr. David Fineman
Mr. Theodore Robb
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President
Roscommon International Sean Reilly President & CEO
Terence and Deborah Smith
Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm
Kathleen and Bruce Goldberg
Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi Owner
Ms. Gail Goldstein
John Turchi
Lisa Hale Henry Gosik
The Wanerman Group UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Charles Keates
Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol
Michael Keenan
Elizabeth Weinreb
Ms. Christine Lange
Patricia Wellenbach
Rowan University Dr. Ali Houshmand President
Arlene and Stan Ginsburg
Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter Monique and Gary Silvi Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq.
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The Reverend Lucy Pierre
Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III
Nancy and Alan Grossman Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe
ENTHUSIAST $250 to $374
Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman
Pamela Altman
Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP Marty and Janice Wilensky
Mr. Anthony Hui
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Thomas Brunner
Gerhart and Anne Klein
Ms. Courtney Carter
Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein
Ms. Mary Chirillo
Stephen and Randy Klein
Beverly and Herbert Cohen
Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine
Ms. Anne Congdon
Dr. Michael Mittleman
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
David Courtright
David and Jennifer Cardy
Kathleen Mulhern
Constance and Robert Dalton
Julie and Richard Frost
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Karen and John Fulton
JerseyMan Magazine Ken Dunek Publisher
L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick
Ms. Sandra E. Goodstein
Mary and Henry Schwarz
Harriet Beloff Goodwin
Elliot and Barbara Schwartz
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski
National HR Jay Nistad Principal
Mr. Paul Sloate
Loraine and Edward Jones
Gabriel Staino
Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski
John and Sandra Stouffer
Liss & Marion Ricky Liss, Esq.
Ms. Jane Windle Christopher Wolfington Zook Dinon PA
CONDUCTOR CIRCLE $750 to $999
Peterson Service Company Renee Fiorelli President
Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt Dale Wallace
Carole Marani John McIntyre
Precision Automation Fred Rexon President & CEO
Wealth Development Group Alan D. Katz Managing Member
White Penny Jon Cofsky Principal
F. Gordon Yasinow
C. Raymond Nelson
PRINCIPAL PLAYER $500 to $749
PERFORMER $375 to $499 Mr. Robert Doman
Robert N. Racciatti
Ms. Karen Fei
Regina and John Riordan
Mrs. Patricia Levitt
Nancy and Thomas Rocereto
Debbie and Elliot Maser Dr. Michael Mittelman
The Rotary Club of Washington Township
Patricia and Gordon Munson
David Schneider Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman
Sharon and Bill Bronstein
NewsHeisler Wealth Management John Heisler, CFP
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
Richard and Barbara Orr
Nancy Sullivan
Jeanne Brunozzi
Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano
Laurence Sussman
Mary Lou and Frank Burke
Michelle and Mark Pressman
Ronald Vickers
CD Realty Advisors Craig Frater
Ralph Riviello, MD
Ms. Dale Wallace
Melville and Maria Ackerman Phillip and Ellen Baer Ms. Roselyn Barefield Sandy and Vince Basanavage Mr. Guy Berger
Members of Melita Lodge No. 295 in honor of Frank Giordano Hermann Moser Janet and Stephen Mullin Patricia and Michael Pence
Janet Steinberg
Sally Chandler and Mark Chalmers
David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin in honor of William Nathan Erwin
Connie and Pat Dalton
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
Current Membership as of date of printing.
Marian Disken
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
*in memoriam
Emilio Degregorio Ruth Ann and Paul Fox Joan and Larry Glazerman
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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/donate 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 $124
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 TO $2,499
• 10% discount on single tickets
Conductor Circle benefits, plus:
ADMIRER — $125 TO $249 Friend benefits, plus: • Priority seating change request for your subscription ENTHUSIAST — $250 TO $374 Admirer benefits, plus: • Acknowledgement of your contribution in the Encore! program book PERFORMER — $375 TO $499 Enthusiast benefits, plus: • Complimentary tickets to a special backstage tour PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 TO $749 Performer benefits, plus: • Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and Board of Directors CONDUCTOR CIRCLE — $750 TO $999
• Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets • Exclusive VIP Invitations to POPS special events and performances MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 TO $4,999 Baton Circle benefits, plus: • Invitations to a special reception with Maestro Krajewski and POPS leadership • A private tour of the Kimmel Center ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 TO $9,999 Musician Circle benefits, plus: • A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of the Philly POPS • 1/2 page ad in the Encore! program book PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE — $10,000 and above Encore! Circle benefits, plus: • Concert Series Sponsorship • Full page ad in the Encore! program book
Principal Player benefits, plus: • A private backstage visit with Maestro Krajewski and guest artists
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, 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 2016-17 season.
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We are pleased to support the Philly POPS Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. is one of the nation’s leading private equity real estate fund managers. Equus’ portfolio consists of over 17 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial properties and more than 12,000 apartment units in over 50 communities located throughout the United States.
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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 $69 million a year. It’s a good feeling we can all share, and to us, that’s the magic of giving.
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Philadelphia Energy Solutions believes in going beyond supporting the communities in which we live and work. Through our active support of youth, culture, health, education and environmental opportunities, we strive to improve the quality of life for our employees and our neighbors.
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