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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, Welcome to A Philly POPS Christmas! Michael Krajewski has outdone himself with this year’s program. We’re thrilled to see Philly native Justin Hopkins back as our guest vocalist. With 300 performers on stage, this is just the biggest show in town! We’ve just enjoyed the Fourth Annual Comcast NBCUniversal I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders. Once again, we filled the hall with 2,000 American heroes, members of the Armed Services and veterans community, the Police and Fire Departments, and other service personnel. Each year, we honor their commitment by providing free tickets for them and their families. The holidays are a time of giving and this concert is our effort to thank them! POPS in Schools is having a banner season! We have Winter Festivals, featuring POPS musicians and student performers, at all four of our elementary schools. We have some photos from their first weeks of the school year in this book—please take a look! We love to follow their progress through the year and know that you will enjoy seeing them grow as well. Finally, we want to thank KeyBank, our presenting sponsor for this year’s Christmas series. Each year, we add a little something to make these programs more spectacular and KeyBank’s support has made this year’s concerts that much more special.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, I extend to you the warmest of wishes for a wonderful holiday season!
Festival Fanfare For Christmas Wasson Joy to the World Watts & Mason Ring Out Bells, Ring! Trad. German Little Bolero Boy Davis, Onorati, & Simeone The Grinch Medley Hague Jingle Bells Forever Pierpont & Sousa Angels We Have Heard On High Chadwick & Barnes INTERMISSION Deck the Halls Oliphant, Traditional I Saw Three Ships Traditional Do You Hear What I Hear Regney & Shayne Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Wesley, Whitefield, & Mendelssohn
DEC. 1-19, 2017 Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Michael Krajewski music director
FEATURING Justin Hopkins guest vocalist Peter Richard Conte organist The Philly POPS Festival Chorus African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale
Anthem of Praise Smallwood
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Sleigh Ride Anderson A Holly Jolly Sing Along Various It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Wilson
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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,
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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
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.
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 2,000 students in the Philadelphia School District by embedding POPS teaching artists in ten high schools and four elementary schools to train, coach and mentor music students. The Philly POPS is the presenting sponsor of the All-City Jazz Festival held in April at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Now in its 39th season, the official POPS orchestra of Pennsylvania serves a consistently growing audience of over 150,000 annually. Music Director Michael Krajewski and the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra keeps listeners tapping their toes to an impressive repertoire of songs from American traditions of music up through today’s chart toppers. The Philly POPS BIG Band, an 18-20 piece ensemble performing a rock and rhythm and blues repertoire, premiered in 2017 to enthusiastic response at the July 4 Welcome America Concert on the Parkway. 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 concert – celebrate the American tradition of service around important national holidays; POPS in Schools enhances music education for Philadelphia School District students; and POPS Outside
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 pre-concert 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 evergreater 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.
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. 6 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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A festive benefit concert that rings in the holiday season for 2,000 members of the service community with a night of magical music and generousity of spirit.
THIRD ANNUAL
I’LL BE HOME FOR
Every year, The Philly POPS celebrates the on-sale date for A Philly POPS Christmas with a bike giveaway event for children of members of the military, and Philadelphia police and fire departments. In coordination with Comcast NBCUniversal and a number of private donors, The POPS gave 130 bicycles and helmets to local children.
CHRISTMAS A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS
DECEMBER 1, 2017
JULY 18, 2017
THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER 1ST VIOLIN
CELLO
TRUMPET
Michael Ludwig
Uli Boeckheler
Matt Gallagher
Rachael Ludwig
Jon Fink
Bob Gravener
Robert Vieira
George Atanasiu
George Rabbai
Carlos Rubio
Brooke Beazley
David DiValentino
Ben Scott
Pat Daniels
Alex Cutler-Fetkewicz
Talia Schiff
TUBA
Paul Reiser Charles Parker Juliette Javaheri Hyo Samantha Crawford
2ND VIOLIN Michelle Bishop Yu Hui Tamae Lee Kate Suk Greg Teperman Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois Laura Earley Diane Barnett
Brian Brown
BASS
TROMBONE
Miles Davis Anne Peterson
Paul Arbogast
Stephen Groat
Brian Pastor David Cianci
FLUTE & PICCOLO
TYMPANI & PERCUSSION
Edward Schultz Ron Kerber
William Kerrigan
Frances Tate
David Nelson Brenda Weckerly
OBOE
Chris Hanning
David Schneider
Christmas came a little early for local children tonight: immediately preceding the Fourth Annual Comcast NBCUniversal I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders concert, Amazon presented Fire tablets and content cards to children of active duty military, all serving nearby at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.
VIOLA Marjorie Goldberg
OBOE & ENGLISH HORN
Scott Wagner
Stephanie Wilson
Davis Barnett
Ellen Trainer
The Philly POPS is grateful to Amazon for the donation and for gifting local children with new
Sarah Sutton
devices to support learning and reading. Last year, Amazon pledged to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years. This past November, Amazon announced they hired more than 17,500 veterans and military spouses across the United States and expects to hire 10,000 more by 2021.
Gerry Rice
Amazon’s ongoing military activities include significant hiring commitments, creating roles that fit with military lifestyles, providing unique training programs, supporting Amazon’s robust Warriors@Amazon employee affinity group network and engaging in advocacy across the country on veterans’ issues. The company values the exceptional leadership skills and experience of our military men and women and encourages you to visit amazon.com/military to learn more about their military efforts and job opportunities.
Zachary Feingold
BASSOON
DRUM SET Chris Hanning
ELECTRIC BASS Steve Beskrone
CLARINET Joseph Smith
KEYBOARD
Kaj Hansen
Jeff Smith
Mark Allen
Norman Spielberg
HORN
HARP Andre Tarantiles
John David Smith Todd Williams George Barnett Lyndsie Wilson
Amazon thanks you for your service!
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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 tried.” Michael’s big break came when he was named Antal Dorati Fellowship Conductor of the Detroit Symphony in 1979 and gained experience conducting a big 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, 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 a show that featured an on-stage speed painter. “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 excellent music and 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, Wynona Judd, Chicago, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
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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 I ended up doing with my career.” 12 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
Michael lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Darcy. He enjoys solving crossword puzzles, photography and travelling – especially to Italy.
“Many people are interested in a symphony orchestra, but don’t feel like classical music is for them. When we’re playing the music of Frank Sinatra, movie soundtracks, Broadway and Top 40, audiences get a kick out of hearing a full orchestra with highly trained musicians playing songs that they feel is their music.”
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guest artist
JUSTIN HOPKINS Hailed by the LA Times for his “beautifully focused bass baritone” and “commanding presence onstage,” Philadelphianative Justin Hopkins is establishing himself as one of the most sought-after and versatile artists on the scene today. Equally comfortable in operatic, concert, pops, and musical theater repertoire, he has been featured in such concert halls and theaters as Carnegie Hall, Théâtre Royal de La Monnaie, Brussels; Symphony Hall, Boston, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Koerner Hall, Toronto. He has been a guest soloist with The Philly POPS, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Pops, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Leipzig Radio Symphony, and Grand Rapids Symphony Pops. Hopkins made his debut with The Philly POPS in 2016 for POPS On Independence at Independence Mall. Other pops appearances include Happy Holidays With The Boston Pops, broadcast nationally on PBS in 2016, Florida and Midwest tour of By George! The Boston Pops Plays Gershwin, The Golden Age of Broadway with the Boston Pops, Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops, and Kurt Weill On Broadway with the BBC Concert Orchestra in London. Equally at home in the world of jazz and jazz standards, Hopkins most recently performed with famed singer Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio in the RRazz Room at the Prince in Philadelphia. Recent and upcoming opera and classical performances include Stephen Kumalo in Lost in the Stars and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem with Dayton Philharmonic, Fantasia On Christmas Carols at Alice Tully Hall with New York Choral Society, Elijah with The Choristers of Lansdale, Il Servo and Il Medico in Macbeth with Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Mozart’s Requiem with Dayton Philharmonic, Kurt Weill’s Die Verheissung with Leipzig Radio Symphony, Bartolo in Le Nozze di Figaro with Opera Memphis, Revered Salvation in The Cradle Will Rock with Opera Saratoga, Sparafucile/Monterone in Rigoletto with Baltimore Concert Opera, Orazio in Amleto with Opera Delaware, Gesler in Guillaume Tell with Opera Southwest. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Justin Hopkins was a member of the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale from 1993-2002. He attended St. Joseph’s Prep where he was a member of the Cape and Sword Drama Society. He has sung for numerous dignitaries and heads of state, including a command solo performance for the Dalai Lama in 2010. He took second place in the 2012 Lotte Lenya Competition.
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THE PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS The Philly POPS Festival Chorus is a 180-voice ensemble that performs with The Philly POPS under the direction of Jeff Kern, Head of the Vocal Division for University of the Arts.
Geoff Albert-Bolinski
Susan Marie Gormley
Jennifer McGowan
Wei-Ping Tai
Mark Anderson
Jennifer Gottschalk
Patrick McGranahan
Laura Teal
Jim Bailey
Jaye Green
Sherry Mistler
Jessica Teh
Michelle Balentine
Tom Green
Chris Mondello
Arienne Thaw-Bolton
Morgan Barlow
Kathy Guy
Permelia Mullen
Jon Timmons
Peter Berexa
Brooke Hanson
Rebecca Muller
Jane Tonkin
Dave Berkowitz
Don Henry
Michael Nahill
Luis Urueta
Cori Bortnem
Marian Henry
Ted Newell
Laura Velarides
Connie Bosna
Mark Henry
Marco Newsome
Nicole Volpe
Patti Bozzelli
Rachel Henry
Flora Novick
Linda Welte
Lina Braun
Richard Henry
Kim Nurick
Bertina Whytehead
Briana Broberg
Soyeon Huh
Mark Olsen
Vivian Williams
Tracy Brobyn
Charlotte Humes
James Palmer
Claire Wunderlich
Ned Brouillette
Enrica Iacovone
Betty Pannell
Connie Yetke
Fabiene Brown
Stephen Jackson
Ellen Paparone
Eric Yu
Chris Brubaker
Elisabeth Jaouad
Laurie Pellicore
Melina Zhang
Brendan Burns
Connie Jones
Gabriela Peterman
Raymond Zhu
Heather Caporaso
Helena Kan
Maggie Place
Chrystina Cappello
Helen Karol
Dawn Price
Owen Robbins,
Barb Carfolite
Lauren Kelley
Michael Pugh
Accompanist
Edra Chandler
Abigail Klapper
Marilyn Radley
Melody Chappell
Nick Kolodinsky
Liv Rand
The Philly POPS Festival Chorus began performing in 2002 and performs with the POPS
Doug Clayton
Joe Kramer
Jamie Ray-Leonetti
orchestra during the annual Christmas concert series and Broadway series. The chorus has
Robert Coble
Joan Labosh
Betsy Rich
performed with many professional artists including Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins, Ashley
Becky Crunk
Michael Labosh
David Riegel
Brown, Lisa Howard, Lauren Kennedy, Rachel York, Alice Ripley, Ann Hampton Callaway, and
Hunter Daigle
Alyssa La Pierre
Denise Rose
the von Trapp Family Children. The Festival Chorus is an auditioned, volunteer organization
Phil Davis
Mecca Leach
Jane Rose
composed of singers ranging from high school students to retired professionals. Auditions are
Buddy Deal
Vicky Lee
Allison Rossi
Kate DeFlaviis
Jeanne Leisner
Mark Samani
Brittany DeGeorge
Jayne Lester
Al Sauter
Angela DeMott
Amy Lewis
Mary Anne Saveoz
JEFFREY KERN, CHORUS MASTER
Tina DiCroce
Don Lewis
Laura Schmidt
Chorus Master Jeffrey Kern joined the faculty of the University of the
Katie Dilks
Alex Li
Chuck Scott
Arts in 1991, where he currently holds the rank of Associate Professor. His
Brian Dixon
Jieling Lin
Katie Scott
Kelly Dougherty
Joanne Lipa
Barbara Schwartz
Tom Dwyer
Shurong Liu
Jim Sellers
Pam Fernsler
Mary Lynch
Sally Siegfried
Matt Fiocco
David MacMurtrie
Elaine Soulliard
Annie Flores
Nicole Manning
Peter Spengeman
Joseph Fong
Peg Manochi
Tina Stanfa
Marcia Foor
Jeff Masino
Cynthia Stockton
department’s productions of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Rodgers and
Nancy Gager
Elizabeth Mataset
Jonathan Storace
Hart Revue, On the Town, and Weird Romance. In 1998, he received the Louise Beitzel Award for
Luis X. Garcia
Julie McCormick
Nancy Sullivan
excellence in teaching.
Patti Garver
Eileen McCue
Emily Szal
Mary Ellen Gilbert
Eileen McFadden
Hsi Tai
held in mid-September and in mid-January.
responsibilities include applied voice, conducting, advanced piano classes, advanced sight reading, vocal pedagogy for teachers, musicianship, jazz ear training, styles and diction for vocalists, and classes for the Musical Theater Minor. He conducts the University Chorus, Handbell Ensemble, and various small vocal ensembles, while serving as head of the Voice Department. He has also acted as music director in the theater
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PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR & CHORALE Renowned for its commanding musicianship, intelligence and interpretive abilities, the Emmy-winning and Grammynominated Philadelphia Boys Choir has cultivated a devoted following worldwide for its highly acclaimed concerts and performances. Established in 1968, achievements include world tours, recordings with internationally renowned artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, television appearances (Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, etc.), and praise from critics and audiences worldwide.
JEFFREY R. SMITH, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR An alumnus of the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, Smith stepped into the position of Artistic Director in 2004 and has since led the choir on concert tours throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Under his direction, the choir has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philly POPS, Opera Philadelphia and Curtis Institute. Venues have included the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, and Carnegie Hall in
SOPRANO 1
SOPRANO 2
ALTO 1
ALTO 2
Nathan Birdwell
Cameron Bowden
Jason Adams
Jeremy G. T. Allen
Evan Bishop
Wm. Jack Cellucci
Jackson Angermeier
Aiden Barrow
Andrew Blum
Dante DiMaio
Archibald Bednarek
Julian Bates-Harris
Dawan Brown
Harry Dozor
River Bunster
Malachi Brown
Devin Casas
Damian Ferraro
Rafe A. Cultrara
Alexander Byler
Arnab Chaudhuri
Leo Gade
Christopher Doyle
Julian Caesar
Charlie Connolly
Conor James Gilmore
Jarrett Edwards
Aleem Gaetano Castillo-Gambardella
Zachary Crothamel Max Ebenreiter Benjamin Favino Luke Ganley Jeffrey Jabbour Ethan Lander Chase Long Liam Miller Jackson O’Boyle
New York City. Among the political dignitaries in the audience
Philip Okala
were prime ministers and presidents, including Barack Obama.
Owen Reece
Smith is a 1999 summa cum laude graduate of Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Music in Composition. His original compositions and vocal/instrumental arrangements have been performed by various ensembles throughout the country, including the Toledo Symphony, York
JD Scarpa Robert Smith Yiguo Zhang
Aviv Haroz Sean Harrington Maxwell Hollis Carver Kielinski
Olukayode Ekundare Tyson Ford Ivan Harlamov Law Hill
Dean Clark Patrick Corcoran Vaughn A. Cultrara Samad Dunbar
Phillip R. King
Elijah HuertasKlingele
Bryce Levin
Benji Kaufman
Brandon Hillwig
Maximilian Missler
Ethan Lee
Noah Jaouad
Andrew Owens
Michael Lowry
Lucas Laje
Evan Schaffer
Danard Samuel McNair
Julian Lucca
Sridhar Shenoy Carlos David Villegas Charles Witmer
Griffin J. Miller Samuel Miller Julian Mills Payton Owens
Theatre (NYC), Ocean City Pops and Philly POPS. As a pianist in much demand, Smith has
Sergio Tristen Santana
played with the Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, Philly POPS, and for several
Jeffrey S. Smith
shows on and Off-Broadway. He is also assistant conductor for The Philly POPS.
Jackson Strong Jake Wade
Caden Ellis
Matt Malec Luke Mumma Sam Rekulak Ethan Samson Hasan Smith Connor Texada Luke Watson Jason Wearing Owen Yoder
Daniel West
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WALTIER BLOCKER, MUSIC DIRECTOR Waltier Blocker is the co-minister of music with his Creative and Performing Arts classmate, Dr. Jay Fluellen, at the historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. Walt attended both Westminster Choir College and the University of the Arts and studied church music, opera, and music education. Walt is a classically-trained singer and is a well-known music director, recording producer, song writer, vocal coach, actor and often writes
ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir (STGC) is from the Historic African Episcopal Church of Philadelphia, where the Reverend Canon Martini Shaw is the Rector. The STGC currently consists of 70 spirit-filled, energetic, singers, ministers and musicians of all ages and backgrounds. The choir’s membership represents over ten different area churches. The STGC shares their music ministry at over 100 services, programs, concerts, and celebrations of all kinds every year. In 2013 STGC was named “The Best Regional Choir” in the Verizon’s Music Competition, How Sweet The Sound and the choir performed to a sold-out audience at Radio City Music
music with The Philly POPS, for the Washington National Cathedral, national music conventions, churches and choirs around the country. Walt has performed and worked with directors, singers and musical artists all over the U.S. and Europe. His passion for music, combined with years of experience and knowledge and most of all love of God, brings out the best in everyone with whom he works.
SOPRANO
ALTO
TENOR
Asiha Braxton-Garvin
Adrienne Logan
Carla Robinson
Brenda Battle
Aneesa Donahue
Carolyn Pierce
Cheryl McCoy
Angela Coston-Jones
Charles Holloway
Conchita Dixon
Antoinette (Teena) Watson-Matthews
Dale Williams
Courtney Gray Debbie Purnell-Otey Debbie Stewart Delois Whiters Dynita Jones Earlene Ford Endrea Holland Jamielle Natson
Hall in New York City. In 2015, the STGC won “Traditional CD of the Year” and Walt Blocker
Janelle Natson
won “Producer of the Year” at the The Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards held in Memphis, TN.
Jenelle Wilson-Johnson
Locally and nationally, the STGC has received numerous awards and recognition, including the
Jenny Forman
“PHL Center Stage Competition Winners” for “Best in Gospel Music” for which the choir was
Joy Holland
recognized by the Philadelphia City Council.
Lee Anne Douglas
The STGC has performed for the installation of the last two Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops,
Lenoria DeVine Lesley Dix
first in 2005 for the first female Presiding Bishop, Katherine Jefferts Schori, and again in 2015
Lynn Gant
for the current and first African American Presiding Bishop, Michael B. Curry. Both were historic
Pamela Shipman
services of installations and held at the Washington National Cathedral. Over the years, STGC has shared their music at several churches, and conventions and gatherings. The highest honor was singing at the historic and prestigious Thomas A Dorsey’s National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses several times in Washington, D.C., Orlando, and New Orleans. STGC has several recordings that showcases their various styles and love of all kinds of music, including its first Holiday Music EP now available. The St. Thomas Gospel Choir has performed
Rachel Medley Roxanne Josey Shanae Williams Shy’Bria Sanders Susan Patricia Ben Wendella Fox
Carmella Holloway Clara Mae Daniels Deborah Sampson Deneka Anderson Gladyce DuBrey Jacqueline Sampson Madeline Good Martina Carolina-Lorick Mary Ann Phillips MaryMcfarlane Nakeshia Worthington Nancy Jean-Sewell Pamela Galloway
Daniel Rhodan Darren T. Cottman Daryn Stewart Devvyn Holloway Gregory Natson James Stewart John Cheeseborough Julien Sandjong Justin Trotman Michael Small Mickeye Hardy Vincent Gumbs Wayne Browne
Pamela Shipman Patricia Akins Rebecca Berry
MUSICIANS/DIRECTOR/PASTOR
Priscilla Custis
Walt Blocker Co Minister of Music, Director of Gospel Choir
Shaleen Manning Shannon Kemmer Shavonne Shipman Cook
Dr. Jay Fluellen Co Minister of Music
Shelley Raglin
Waymond Elliott Co Minister of Music
Terry Corson
The Reverend Canon Father Martini Shaw
Terry Tillman
The Reverend Father Samuel Kirabi
Tyler Wilson
The Reverend Father Gerald Collins
as far as San Jose and Limon in Costa Rica and is scheduled to tour in Italy this summer. 20 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT KeyBank
At KeyBank, helping clients and communities thrive means going beyond traditional banking activities so we can bring our values to life by fully participating in local communities and encouraging others to do the same. In the greater Philadelphia region, one of the ways we do this is through our support of the arts. By bringing life to the stories of everyday people, art is a powerful way to portray what’s real, what’s important, what’s uncomfortable and what we need to learn. And sometimes, as is the case with The Philly POPS Christmas concerts, art makes us feel joy. This is why KeyBank is a proud sponsor of the 2017 Philly POPS Christmas. KeyBank understands that our ability to make a difference directly
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correlates with our ability to help customers and communities thrive.
Robert D. Kane, Jr. is president of KeyBank for the Eastern
This is why since 1825 we have been guiding our clients to financial
Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey markets, bringing more
wellness by providing simple, straight-forward consumer financial
than 30 years of corporate banking experience to KeyBank.
products and superior services that make banking easy. We bring ideas
Bob is involved with many organizations within the community
to small and mid-sized business leaders that help them capitalize on
as a board or committee member, including the Pennsylvania
opportunities. And through our commitment to the community, we
Bankers Association, World Affairs Council, National Association
stabilize and strengthen neighborhoods.
of Corporate Directors, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater
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Philadelphia,
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Convention
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Bureau,
Philadelphia Zoo, Philabundance, Charles Ellis Trust for Girls, Devereux and St. David’s Golf Club.
“Thank you KeyBank for being a believer in the POPS! First as a supporter of our Salute Series and now as the Presenting Sponsor of our Christmas concert series. We’re grateful to partner with one of the country’s longest-tenured and most-respected financial services companies on Philadelphia’s holiday tradition.”
“On behalf of the entire KeyBank team, thank you for being a great neighbor, and thank you for joining us in support of Philly POPS. We hope you enjoy the show. May you and your loved ones have a very happy, healthy holiday season and a prosperous, financially well new year!” —Robert D. Kane, Jr., Market President, KeyBank
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organist
PETER RICHARD CONTE Peter Richard Conte was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist in 1989. He is only the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. He performs concerts twice daily, six days each week, on the largest fully-functioning musical instrument in the world. Mr. Conte is also Principal Organist of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, and, since 1991, has served as Choirmaster and Organist of Saint Clement’s Church, Philadelphia, where he directs a professional choir in an extensive music program catering to the AngloCatholic tradition. Peter Richard Conte was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist in 1989. He is only the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. He performs concerts twice daily, six days each week, on the largest fully-functioning musical instrument in the world. Mr. Conte is also Principal Organist of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, and, since 1991, has served as Choirmaster and Organist of Saint Clement’s Church, Philadelphia, where he directs a professional choir in an extensive music program catering to the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Mr. Conte is highly regarded as a skillful performer and arranger of organ transcriptions. He has been featured several times on National Public Radio and on ABC television’s Good Morning America and World News Tonight. He has two radio shows: The Wanamaker Organ Hour, which airs on the first Sunday of each month, at 5 PM (Eastern), and can be heard via the internet at WRTI.ORG; on each Wednesday evening at 7 PM, his Grand Court concert is streamed live on YesterdayUSA.com. Mr. Conte performs extensively throughout the United States and Canada under the management of Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, and has appeared as a featured artist at American Guild of Organists’ National and Regional Conventions. He has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly POPS, and with numerous orchestras around the country. Peter Richard Conte has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Organ at Rider University’s Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, where he taught Organ Improvisation. He is the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington. In 2013, the Philadelphia Music Alliance honored him with a bronze plaque on the Avenue of the Arts’ Walk of Fame. His numerous recordings appear on the GOTHIC, JAV, PROORGANO, DORIAN and DTR labels.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-18 Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman Joseph Del Raso Vice Chairman Tony Mahon Secretary James M. Matour Treasurer Wilbert D. Abele Timothy Alles Joan Carter Pamela Cyr Daniel DiLella
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ENCORE SERIES, INC.
Carol A. Eggert
Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer
Frank Giordano
Michael Krajewski, Music Director
Louis K. Habina, Esq. Dr. Ali A. Houshmand Marc A. Lucca, P.E. Barry Magarick James M. Matour John J. Meko, Jr. Gregory Montanaro Anthony Ricci Philip Rinaldi Anthony Roth Andrew J. Santacroce Louis Scaglione D. Walter Cohen, DDS Chairman Emeritus Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. Chairman Emeritus Samuel Savitz Chairman Emeritus 26 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
David Charles Abell, Principal Guest Conductor 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
Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager
Marketing Mark Gisi, Partner, Brand Strategist, Eastern Standard General Counsel David H. Marion, Esq. POPS Physician Dr. Gary W. Dorshimer, MD
Daniel Palmieri, Assistant Director of Sales and Customer Service Sarah Santos, Assistant Director of Marketing Keith Obaza, Production Manager Reginald-Chris Mendoza, Staff Accountant Gilberto Vega, Manager of Education and Engagement Will Farr, Graphic Designer Jessica Hamilton, Project Manager
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CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
39TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR
MEDIA PARTNER
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).
SEASON SPONSOR
CORPORATE PARTNERS
SALUTE SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR
MARKETING SUPPORT
CIVIC, FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
UM HOLDINGS
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Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation
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FRIENDS OF POPS The Philly POPS greatly appreciates the many patrons who have made a 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 Archer Law Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.
AssuredPartners/ AJM Insurance Tony Mahon President
Comcast NBCUniversal
Aqua Pennsylvania Marc Lucca President and CEO
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Atlantic Trailer Leasing
Parx Casino
Pepper Hamilton, LLP Joseph Del Raso Republic Bank Mr. Harry H. Madonna Chairman and CEO
Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation In memory of Gail Denny
George Turak
Cybex International, Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank
Daniel and Monica DiLella
Bill and Jeanne Whitmore
Cpt. And Mrs. Jack P. Lieberman, US Navy (Retired)
Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. James M. Matour, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Widger
L.F. Driscoll Co., LLC
Wilmington Trust
Jacobs Music Chris Rinaldi
DNB Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer
Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President
Visit Philadelphia
MUSICIAN CIRCLE $2,500 TO $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq.
Drexel University John A. Fry President
Anonymous
Edythe and Robert Mazer
Abele Family Foundation Joan and Wilbert D. Abele
Metropolitan Contract Carpet Joe Pelosi Mr. and Mrs. J. and Brenda Nixon
Jayne and Walter Garrison
Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell
Susan and Phil Rinaldi
Ron Giordano
Phillip and Ellen Baer
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV
Chris Baxter
Beneficial Bank
Rowan University Dr. Ali Houshmand President
CBS3 TV
Karen and John Sirlin
CFI, The Knoll Dealer
Manning and Ginny Smith
Susan and Chase McDaniel
EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan Dilella
UM Holdings, Ltd. John Aglialoro and Joan Carter
Drs. John* and Pina Templeton
Jerry and Lucille Francesco
The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager
ORCHESTRA SOCIETY $50,000 TO $99,999 Dottie and Frank Giordano
Bank of America
GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO
EisnerAmper
Haverford Trust Company
LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman and CEO
Independence Blue Cross
MAESTRO CIRCLE $25,000 TO $49,999
Key Bank Robert D. Kane Philadelphia Market President Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Philadelphia Energy Solutions The City of Philadelphia
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 TO $24,999 Tim and Pam Alles
Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman Macy’s Rochelle and Barry Magarick Vic and Urve Maggitti Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe Mrs. Nancy M. Miller Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President Mr. Mark Nicoletti PECO
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William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program
ENCORE CIRCLE $5,000 TO $9,999 Allied Universal Security Services ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO
Louis K. Habina, Esq. Lisa Hale The Heritage Center of the Union League Mr. Leroy Kean John and Janet Marsella John and Christine Meko Gregory Montanaro The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence
Salvatore and Amy Calabrese Mr. Paul Catinella Charles Jacquin et. Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer CFO
Karen Corbin Jana and Frank D’Andrea
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Baxter Family Foundation
The Philadelphia Phillies
David and Jennifer Cardy
The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon Eric Rosen In memory of Robert Rosen
Exact Design
Arlene and Stan Ginsburg Kathleen and Bruce Goldberg
Louis Habina
Penn Medicine
PHLCVB Mr. Theodore Robb Roscommon International Sean Reilly President and CEO Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter
Mr. Richard Walling
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President
Christopher Olivia, MD
The Philadelphia Foundation Pedro A. Ramos President
PA Convention Center Authority Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association
Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair
J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.
Citizens Bank Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA President
Charles and Susan Davidson
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Clark Capital Management Group Harry and Kina Clark
Nancy and James Baxter
Nadia and Antoine Moukarzel
Gabriel A. Battista
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci
Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.
Andy Santacroce Monique and Gary Silvi South Jersey Gastroenterology P.A. Dr. Joseph Savon Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq.
Louis Scaglione
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Technology Concierge Group Gerald Francesco President
JerseyMan Magazine Ken Dunek Publisher New Opportunity Publishing
Nark Morganthaler
Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm
Stephen Muracco
Carol B. Tinari
National HR Jay Nistad Principal
Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi Owner
Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President
Stephen Crane and Elaine Jaskol
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson
Creative Financial Group Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP
Michael Milone
TD Bank
CRW Graphics David Van Dusen
Martin and Janice Wilensky Wills Eye Hospital David Yurman
Michael Crofton Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Darlington
BATON CIRCLE $1,000 TO $2,499
Susan and Charles Davidson
Anonymous
Susan and Matt Dupee
Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad
Barry Depew
The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation
Mr. Joseph M. Della Ratta
Maris and Roger Evoy Lisa Fazi
Frank and Suzanne Binswanger
Mr. David Fineman
Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert Andrews, Jr. P.E. President and CEO
Firstrust Bank
Amy Branch and Jeffry Benoliel Ed, Jane, & Brownie Brandt Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway
Scott Gamble Ms. Gail Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holender Henry Gosik
Morgan Stanley
Dominic Nigro Laurie and Christopher Olivia Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of The Philly POPS
Pine Belt Auto Louis Trebino
Patricia Wellenbach
Konstadinos Plestis and Maria Vogiatzi
Charles Keates
Cynthia and Gary Porter
David and Jennifer Cardy
Michael Keenan
Mr. Robert Rau
Joan and Richard Carella
Gerhart and Anne Klein
Ms. Joyce Seewald Sando
Carter Family Fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation
Ms. Christine Lange
Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce
Rep. Joseph Lashinger, Jr.
Savitz Family Foundation
Mr. Paul Catinella
Riccardo Longo
Marvin and Roberta Schimmel
Edward and Joellyn Cattell
Louis K. Fox Charitable Trust
Wayne M. Schuh
Chemistry RX
Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation
Michael Scott and Robin Hauner
Gen. Ronald Coleman
Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin
Kevin Collins
Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael
Michael J. and Lynne Cona
Ms. Elaine Meltzer*
Corporate Health Solutions
Mrs. Karen Pelino
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Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol
Elizabeth Weinreb
Geraldine Camishion
Mr. Mark D. Lupke
The Wanerman Group USB Financial Services, Inc.
The Reverend Lucy Pierre
Jo-ann Jones
Priscilla and Aaron Cohen
Waldorf Racing Stables
PHL DNC Host Committee
Francis and Mary Burke
Ivan Ciment
Joseph Voytilla
Dennis Wasilewski
Police and Fire Federal Credit Union Anthony LaRosa
Ms. Elaine Grobman
John Turchi
Terence and Deborah Smith
Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman
Richard and Barbara Orr
Robert and Megan Hausler Herbein + Company, Inc.
Peterson Service Company Renee Fiorelli President Precision Automation Fred Rexon President and CEO
Mr. Anthony Hui Nina and Alan Kirschner Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein Stephen and Randy Klein
Wealth Development Group Alan D. Katz Managing Member
PRINCIPAL PLAYER $500 TO $749
Brian and Lenore Locke Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine Mrs. Patricia Levitt Dr. Michael Mittleman Dr. Catherine A. Michon
1518 Associates Melville and Maria Ackerman Phillip and Ellen Baer Sandy and Vince Basanavage Mr. Guy Berger
Kathleen Mulhern Mr. Reid Murrary Mr. Frank C. Palopoli Mr. and Mrs. John Pelino
Sharon and Bill Bronstein
L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
White Penny Jon Cofsky Principal
Dr. Ralph Riviello, M.D.
Jeanne Brunozzi
Dr. Harry Rosenthal
Maty Lou and Frank Burke
Salus University
Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP Marty and Janice Wilensky
CD Realty Advisors Craig Frater
Mary and Henry Schwarz
Ms. Jane Windle
Sally Chandler and Mark Chalmers
Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman
Elizabeth Wojdak
Pat and Connie Dalton
Mr. Paul Sloate
S.R. Wojdak & Associates, Inc.
Marian Disken
Gabriel Staino
Christopher Wolfington
Emilio Degregorio
John and Sandra Stouffer
Zook Dinon PA
Friends of the Ocean City Pops, Inc.
Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt
Elliot and Barbara Schwartz
Ruth Ann and Paul Fox
Kevin Waldron and Harriette Owens-Waldron
Ms. Roselyn Barefield
Patrick R. Gault
Dale Wallace
Julie and Richard Frost
Joan and Larry Glazerman
F. Gordon Yasinow
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman
Nancy and Alan Grossman
John and Iris Zook
Roxanne and Gene Spatocco
CONDUCTOR CIRCLE $750 TO $999
Peggy and David Stedman Paul Stewart
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PERFORMER $375 TO $499
Karen and John Fulton
William and Anna Simpson
Ms. Sandra E. Goodstein
Janet Steinberg
Harriet Beloff Goodwin
Nancy Sullivan
Jeff Guaracino
Laurence Sussman
Gwen and Matthew Iller
Ronald Vickers
Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski
Ms. Dale Wallace
Mr. John Heisler Ms. Tracy L. Maeter
Loraine and Edward Jones
Debbie and Elliot Maser
Rona Josephs
Dr. Michael Mittelman
Joseph Kolakowski
J.P. Morgan
Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski
Current Membership as of date of printing.
Mrs. Kathleen Mulhern
Joseph W. Kvech
*In memorium
Patricia and Gordon Munson
Phyllis and Robert Lambeck
NewsHeisler Wealth Management John Heisler, CFP
Janet Leo
Ms. Anne M. Congdon Mr. Robert Doman Ms. Karen Fei Ms. Jodi Friedman
Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano Michelle and Mark Pressman
Robert Lynn Jim and Kanra Magnatta
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.
Herbert and Sandra Weinstein Richard Williams James Winn
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
•
Conductor Circle benefits, plus:
10% discount on single tickets
ADMIRER — $125 TO $249 Friend benefits, plus:
•
Priority seating change request for your subscription
Liss & Marion Ricky Liss, Esq.
•
Invitations to a special reception with Maestro Krajewski and POPS leadership
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A private tour of the Kimmel Center
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
Members of Melita Lodge No. 295 In honor of Frank Giordano
PERFORMER — $375 TO $499
Pamela Altman
Harry Mullins
Esha Bhatia
C. Raymond Nelson
MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 TO $4,999
John McIntyre
Hermann Moser
Exclusive VIP Invitations to POPS special events and performances
Admirer benefits, plus:
ENTHUSIAST — $250 TO $374
Carole Marani
ENTHUSIAST $250 TO $374
Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets
Baton Circle benefits, plus:
David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin In honor of William Nathan Erwin
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
• •
Acknowledgement of your contribution in the Encore! program book
ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 TO $9,999 Enthusiast benefits, plus:
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Complimentary tickets to a special backstage tour
Musician Circle benefits, plus:
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A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS
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1/2 page ad in the Encore! program book
Janet and Stephen Mullin
PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 TO $749 Performer benefits, plus:
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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE — $10,000 AND ABOVE Encore! Circle benefits, plus:
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Blue Bell Country Club
The Honorable Brian J. O’Neill
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz
Patricia and Michael Pence
Kimberly and Donald Brooks
Robert N. Racciatti
Thomas Brunner
Scott and Marilyn Radley
Ms. Courtney Carter
Regina and John Riordan
Ms. Mary Chirillo
Nancy and Thomas Rocereto
All membership benefits are designed for two people. You may also waive all benefits, making the full
Beverly and Herbert Cohen
The Rotary Club of Washington Township
amount of your contribution tax-deductible. For additional information on individual giving, please call our
Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman
receipt of the contribution and are active for the 2017-18 season.
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce David Courtright
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CONDUCTOR CIRCLE — $750 TO $999
Full page ad in the Encore! program book
Principal Player benefits, plus:
•
A private backstage visit with Maestro Krajewski and guest artists
Development Office at 215.735.2841. To donate online, go to phillypops.org/donate. Benefits incept upon
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A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS
Each Christmas season, the POPS recognizes the service community during this time of celebration by providing 2,000 free tickets to members of the military and Philadelphia’s Police and Fire Departments. I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to The Military & First Responders thanks them for their commitment.
DEC 1, 2017 8PM VERIZON HALL, KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
SALUTE SERIES 2017-18 EVENTS MEMORIAL SALUTE May 28, 2018 Mann Center for the Performing Arts
CELEBRATING AMERICA’S TRADITIONS AND COMMITMENT TO SERVICE.
POPS ON INDEPENDENCE July 3, 2018 Independence Hall
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.
IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4, 2018 • POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Mall
For more information on attending or supporting our Salute Series performances: phillypops.org/salute.
• POPS on the Parkway
VETERANS DAY VEITNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
PRESENTED BY
MAJOR SPONSOR
November 11, 2018 Dilworth Plaza
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS November 30, 2018 Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center or the Performing Arts
SPONSORS SUSAN & CHASE MCDANIEL
JOHN* AND PINA TEMPLETON
GROUPS HAVE MORE FUN! The Philly POPS WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME:
POPS IN SCHOOLS Launched in 2015, POPS in Schools is an EITC-certified program that supplements music education for approximately 2,000 students in the School District of Philadelphia through the ten schools that participate in the All-City Jazz Festival and with weekly in-school activities at four underserved elementary schools. In its fourth year as Presenting Sponsor for the All-City Jazz Festival, The Philly POPS provides professional masterclasses and in-school coaching to high school musicians that culminate in the All-City Jazz Festival presented in April at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. POPS in Schools provides customized programs, music training, general music education, performance opportunities, and access to experience professional concerts to students at Delaplaine McDaniel Elementary School, Isaac Sheppard Elementary School, GW Childs Elementary School, and, most recently, Bache-Martin Elementary School.
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All In One Tours, Inc. American University Andrew Abruzzese and guests Andrew V. Yannelli and guests Ann’s Choice Retirement Community Anthony J. Dintino and guests Beaumont at Bryn Mawr Blossom Philadelphia Blue Mountain 50 Plus Club Brian and Lenore Locke and their guests Brigantine C.E.R. Brittany Pointe Estates Brooke Bornman and guests Our Friends at Burlington Stores and their guests Caroline Fedena and guests Charles L. Dalrymple and guests Christina School District Adult Education Office Cindy Mumma and gusts Commonwealth Charter Academy David and Linda Smith and their guests Don White and guests Drexel University Office of Institutional Advancement Edward and Peg McGlinchey and their guests Elisabeth Endrizzi and guests Enzo Travel Eric Erb and guests
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Joseph and Joanne Lipa and their guests Joyce Mitchell and guests Judy Cesario and guests Karen Franks and guests Karen Montana and guests Kathleen Friend and guests Kenny Caterina and guests Kevin Grady and guests Kevin O’Donnell and guests Kirsten Mcdonald and guests Linda Bateman and guests Linda Solomons and guests Linda M. Gallagher and guests Lisa R. Hewes and guests Lorraine V. Rocca and guests Lowee’s Group Tours, LLC Maple Point Middle School Marc and Yvonne Lucca and their guests Margaret Biddle and guests Marris Grove Mary Skyrm and guests Matthew Skilton and guests Meadowood Retirement Community Meredith Sawyer and guests Michael Toth and guests
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DECK THE HALLS Deck the hall with boughs of holly, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Don we now our gay apparel, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! See the blazing yule before us, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Follow me in merry measure,
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la!
JINGLE BELLS Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bobtail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh 52 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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