2018 A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season by The Philly POPS

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Letter from the President Program About The POPS The POPS Today Salute Series & Christmas in July The Philly POPS Roster About the 40th Anniversary Music Director-Designate Todd Ellison Guest Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez The Philly POPS Festival Chorus The Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale St. Thomas Gospel Choir Organist Peter Richard Conte Board of Directors & Administrative Staff Corporate and Community Support Corporate Spotlight: KeyBank Partner Spotlight: Psalm 103 & the Estate of Jack Templeton Giving Levels Friends of The Philly POPS POPS in Schools Sing-Along Lyrics

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, presenting sponsor

Welcome to the most spectacular presentation of A Philly POPS Christmas to date! Each year we welcome more than 20,000 people to Philly’s favorite holiday tradition. This year we’ve put together a performance so marvelous, that it slots perfectly into the intersection of our 40th Anniversary Season and this “most wonderful time of the year.” First and foremost, I cannot say enough about tonight’s talent. Mandy Gonzalez is a singer and performer unlike any other. Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has gone as far as to call her “one of the greatest singers on earth.” Expect to hear unforgettable renditions of your favorite Christmas tunes like you’ve never heard them before. Conducting this luminescent performer and the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra is the incredible Todd Ellison, music director-designate of The Philly POPS. With myriad Broadway credits under his belt, Todd has rightfully earned the title from The New York Times as “one of Broadway’s electric conductors.” Finally, after accounting for the amazing talents of The Philly POPS Festival Chorus, the award-winning Philadelphia Boys Choir, the celebrated African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, and renowned organist Peter Richard Conte, we will have more than 300 performers on stage welcoming the Christmas season, Philly POPS style! It’s Winter Festival time at our POPS in Schools partner locations. POPS in Schools serves 15 school district locations with tailored supplemental music education experiences, designed to help raise the music leaders of tomorrow. Beyond all of this first-class programming, we will also have students from POPS in Schools perform as pre-concert entertainment before one of our shows. They’re joining our annual MORE FM school choir competition winners in making the concert experience that much more magical. Finally, we want to thank our presenting sponsor KeyBank for this year’s Christmas series. KeyBank’s support helps us to not only keep this Philly tradition alive, but it has helped it grow to new heights each and every year.

From the POPS family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season! With great appreciation,

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DEC. 1–22, 2018

FEATURING

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Mandy Gonzalez guest vocalist

Todd Ellison music director-designate

Peter Richard Conte organist

The Philly POPS Festival Chorus African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale

PROGRAM FIRST HALF

SECOND HALF

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Arthur Harris

Tritsch Tratsch Polka Johann Strauss

We Need a Little Christmas Jerry Herman

Somewhere in My Memory John Williams

Feliz Navidad José Feliciano

And He Shall Purify George Frideric Handel

Mary Did You Know? Mark Lowry / Buddy Green / R.C. Fleischer

Little Jack Frost Al Stillman / Seger Ellis

Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella Keith Chapman

Remember Me Robert Lopez / Kristen Anderson-Lopez

Angels’ Carol John Rutter

Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson

The Christmas Song Mel Torme

Try to Remember Harvey Schmidt / Tom Jones

Christmas Morning Todd Ellison / Stephen Cole

Chanukah Lights Marvin Hamlisch

Christmas Alphabet Jules Loman / Buddy Kaye

You Reign Youthful Praise / JJ Hairston

Hallelujah Chorus - Traditional George Frideric Handel

A Merry Christmas Sing-along Robert Wendel

INTERMISSION

We Wish You a Merry Christmas Arthur Harris

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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, public schools, and alongside some of the greatest vocalists of our time.

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 performances and a robust set of educational and engagement initiatives. Now in its 40th season, the official POPS orchestra of Pennsylvania serves a consistently growing audience of over 200,000 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 4th of July 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 brings POPS music to local communities.

Salute Series The Philly POPS Salute Series encourages recognition of service and commitment through an expanding set of events and activities — each transformative moments of celebration for our community. Salute performances recognize the service and sacrifice of those dedicated to a collective identity of American values and tradition.

POPS in Schools Launched in 2015, POPS in Schools is an EITC-certified program that supplements music education for 2,500 students in the School District of Philadelphia by embedding POPS Musicians and Teaching Artists in schools to cultivate the music leaders of tomorrow with mentorship from the music leaders of today. POPS in Schools provides programming for high school students through the All-City Jazz Festival, held each April during Jazz Appreciation Month and with weekly in-school activities at four elementary schools and one high school.

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PRESENTED BY

A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS

MAJOR SPONSOR

DEC 7, 2018 | 8PM

SALUTE SERIES 2018-19 EVENTS

VERIZON HALL, KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

MEMORIAL SALUTE

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 Christmas season, the POPS provides 2,000 free tickets to members of the military and Philadelphia’s Police and Fire Departments to the I’ll Be Home for Christmas concert as a thank you for their commitment.

May 28, 2019 Mann Center for the Performing Arts

POPS ON INDEPENDENCE July 3, 2019 Independence Hall

IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

Every summer, the POPS celebrates Christmas in July with

July 4, 2019 • POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Mall

a bike giveaway for children from military and police and

• POPS on the Parkway

fire department families. In coordination with Comcast NBCUniversal and a number of private donors, the POPS gave 205 bicycles and helmets to local children this year.

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S TRADITIONS AND COMMITMENT TO SERVICE. For more information on attending or supporting our Salute Series performances: phillypops.org/salute.

SPONSORS

VETERANS DAY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL November 11, 2019 Dilworth Plaza

JOHN* AND PINA TEMPLETON

SUSAN & CHASE MCDANIEL

THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER

ABOUT THE 4OTH ANNIVERSARY

1ST VIOLIN

CELLO

TRUMPET

The 2018-2019 Season marks the 40th Anniversary of The Philly POPS. We’ll commemorate this

Michael Ludwig

Uli Boeckheler

Matt Gallagher

amazing celebration in a number of ways throughout the year. First, we’ll take an opportunity

Rachael Ludwig

Jon Fink

Bob Gravener

during each program to play a tune or perform an arrangement of a popular piece that has a legacy

Ghislaine Fleischmann

George Atanasiu

George Rabbai

tie-in to the POPS. Second, we’ll continue with our ongoing effort to showcase artists and music

Robert Vieira

Brooke Beazley

David DiValentino

with Philly roots. Third, we’ll ask each of our guest artists to honor our shared history with American

Emma Kummrow

Glenn Fischbach

Carlos Rubio

Pat Daniels

Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz Paul Reiser Rachel Segal Charles Parker

2ND VIOLIN Michelle Bishop Yu Hui Tamae Lee Kate Suk Greg Teperman Donna Grantham Sarah Dubois Hyo Samantha Crawford Diane Barnett

BASS Miles Davis Anne Peterson Stephen Groat

FLUTE & PICCOLO Edward Schultz Ron Kerber Frances Tate

OBOE

popular music by performing songs with resonance to this year-long celebration of POP. Last, we’ll

TUBA

also invite students from our POPS in Schools programs to join in the fun! Here are some moments

Brian Brown

that we know you’ll particularly look forward to:

TROMBONE

JAZZED! THE PHILLY POPS BIG BAND with TERELL STAFFORD

Paul Arbogast Brian Pastor David Cianci

TYMPANI & PERCUSSION William Kerrigan David Nelson Brenda Weckerly Zach Crystal

Marjorie Goldberg

OBOE & ENGLISH HORN

Scott Wagner

Evan Ocheret

Davis Barnett

Ellen Trainer Sarah Sutton Gerry Rice

BASSOON

CLARINET

Greg Riley

as the Director of the School District’s All-City Jazz Orchestra. The All-City Jazz Festival showcases the SDP student programs during International Jazz Month each April. It is presented by the POPS and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. January’s JAZZED! show visits the past through the sounds of Philly and the music of Philly-born Billie Holiday.

POPS ROCKS THE ’80S with STUART CHAFETZ arranged, and played on Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time,” Robert Hazard, who wrote “Girls Just

Joe Nero

Want to Have Fun,” the A’s, and Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. The Hooters kicked off the internationally-televised Live Aid in 1985. 93.3 WMMR-FM was then home to Philly-native Mark

GUITAR

Goodman, Music Director at the station and one of the first five MTV veejays. February’s ’80s show

David Cullen

features the decade that saw an explosion of new music and the advent of MTV!

ELECTRIC BASS

Kaj Hansen

Steve Beskrone

Mark Allen

HORN

soloist and has worked with the POPS and the School District of Philadelphia for the past five years

DRUM SET

Joseph Smith

Norman Spielberg

Studies at the Boyer College of Music at Temple University. He is an internationally celebrated

Philadelphia had a vibrant local music scene during the ’80s, home to the Hooters, who co-wrote,

David Schneider

VIOLA

Terell Stafford, Guest Artist for JAZZED!, is the Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental

COLE PORTER’S BROADWAY: TOO DARN HOT with DAVID CHARLES ABELL David Charles Abell was born in North Carolina and came to Philadelphia, his mother’s hometown, at the age of five. He attended Germantown Friends School for seven years. He now resides in

KEYBOARD

London. David was appointed Principal Guest Conductor of The Philly POPS in August 2017 and will

Jeff Smith

take the baton for April’s Cole Porter shows.

HARP

AMERICAN BANDSTAND: A PHILADELPHIA STORY

Andre Tarantiles

By 1959, the program American Bandstand had a national audience of some 20 million fans and had

John David Smith Lyndsie Wilson George Barnett Todd Williams

long been a local fixture. The weekday afternoon Top 40 dance party showcased local artists like Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell alongside national acts like Smokey Robinson and The Beach Boys. May’s American Bandstand shows feature a tribute to that moment in time when Philly was the pop center of the world.

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music director-designate

TODD ELLISON Hailed by The New York Times as one of “Broadway’s Electric Conductors,” Todd Ellison is one of the most accomplished and sought-after music directors working today. Raised in Essex, Connecticut, Ellison began playing piano at age six and later graduated from Boston University School of Music with a degree in piano performance. His career has spanned many roles, ranging from award-winning Broadway shows to several seasons as the music director for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Currently, he is the Music Director-Designate of The Philly POPS, the Music Supervisor and Arranger of the new Broadway-bound musical, Roman Holiday, and the composer of the awardwinning musical, The Black and White Ball. Ellison’s Broadway credits include: An American in Paris, Annie, La Cage aux Folles, Elton John’s Lestat, 42nd Street, Amour, The Wild Party, On the Town, Once Upon a Mattress (starring Sarah Jessica Parker), How to Succeed (starring Matthew Broderick), She Loves Me, Taller than a Dwarf (incidental music) and A Class Act. As Marvin Hamlisch’s Music Director, Ellison worked on Ballroom and The Nutty Professor. Ellison has conducted all over the world, including the Vienna Konzerthaus with Dawn Upshaw and Jerry Hadley, with The Dublin Film Orchestra, Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Mexico City), World Science Festival, Lincoln Center, Cole Porters’ Jubilee at Carnegie Hall, and with the Pittsburgh, San Diego, Long Beach, New Haven, New Jersey, and York Symphonies. Throughout his career, Ellison has accompanied stars such as Beyoncé, Meryl Streep, Mike Nichols, Nicole Kidman, Barry Manilow, Bea Arthur, Jane Lynch, Tracey Ullman, and Kelsey Grammer. Todd led The Philly POPS for its first Memorial Day concert at Longwood Gardens in 2015. He has since conducted 2017’s Best of Broadway and 2018’s Memorial Salute concerts. Todd officially became the POPS’ Music Director-Designate in July 2018.

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guest artist

MANDY GONZALEZ Called by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the musical sensation Hamilton, “one of the greatest singers on earth,” Mandy Gonzalez has thrilled audiences on Broadway, lit up the screen on television, and started a social movement. Mandy currently stars in Hamilton as Angelica Schuyler and on the CBS hit, Madam Secretary. Onstage, the dynamic range of Mandy’s voice sets a new standard — one moment, she can be soft and sultry; the next moment, she can shake the rafters. Mandy is a Warner Music artist and recently released her debut album, FEARLESS, which debuted at #13 on the iTunes pop charts. Mandy is also known for originating the role of Nina Rosario in the Tony award-winning show In the Heights. Previously, she also starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked — blowing the roof off of New York’s Gershwin Theatre every night. Mandy is the proud founder of #FearlessSquad — a social media movement for inclusiveness and belonging. The movement connects millions of people around the world, encourages them to be their best selves, and helps them empower each other. Mandy is also an author — she recently published a widely-cited article in the Harvard Business Review on how to overcome one’s fear of public speaking and be more confident in communication and leadership. Mandy previously appeared with The Philly POPS for 2017’s 4th of July Party on The Parkway, where her version of “This Land is Your Land” shook the crowd.

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Geoff Albert-Bolinski

Mary Ellen Gilbert

Nicole Manning

Peter Scarpato

Mark Anderson

Douglas Gonze

Peggy Manochi

Barbara Schwartz

Jim Bailey

Susan Gormley

Donato Marable

Charles Scott

Linda Baldwin

Jennifer Gottschalk

Paul Mariani III

Jim Sellers

Michelle Balentine

Jaye W. Green

Jeff Masino

Frann Shore

Morgan Barlow

Tom Green

Julie McCormick

Megan Short

Linda Beaver

Kathy Guy

Eileen McFadden

Sally Siegfried

David Berkowitz

Brooke Hanson

Jennifer McGowan

Hong Sima

Nicholas Blum

Don Henry

Patrick McGranahan

Elaine Soulliard

Cori Bortnem

Marian Henry

Maryann McKenzie

Peter Spengeman

Constance Bosna

Mark Henry

Gail Middleton

Tina Stanfa

Kellie Bowker

Richard Henry

Sherry Mistler

Jonathan Storace

Patti Bozzelli

Thomas Henzel

Chris Mondello

Nancy Sullivan

Lina Braun

Blair Hinderliter

Ken Muhleisen

Mei Sun

Briana Broberg

Kacy Hofstetter

Permelia Mullen

Emily Szal

Tracy Brobyn

Kim Hofstetter

Rebecca Muller

Hsi Tai

Fabiene Brown

Melissa Hope

Michael Nahill

Wei Ping Tai

Chris Brubaker

Lori Howard

Emily (Nash) Norton

Jessica Teh

Heather Caporaso

Soyeon Huh

Ted Newell

Arienne Thaw-Bolton

Barb Carfolite

Charlotte Humes

Kim Nurick

Edra Chandler

Stephen Jackson

Lew Osterhoudt

Monique TimberlakeBrady

Melody Chappell

Connie Jones

Jim Palmer

Doug Clayton

Nancy Kadwill

Betty Pannell

Robert Coble

Helena Kan

Ellen Paparone

Amy Copeland

Helen Karol

Laurie Pellicore

Becky Crunk

Jim Kelsh

Dawn Price

Hunter Daigle

Abigail Klapper

Michael Pugh

Phil Davis

Joseph Kramer

Alison Quairoli

Susan Denny

Joan Labosh

Jennifer Rackow

JEFFREY KERN, CHORUS MASTER

Tina DiCroce

Michael Labosh

Marilyn Radley

Chorus Master Jeffrey Kern joined the faculty of the University of the

Tom Dwyer

Mecca Leach

Jamie Ray-Leonetti

Arts in 1991, where he currently holds the rank of Associate Professor. His

Benita Farmer

Vicky Lee

Brian Reid

responsibilities include applied voice, conducting, advanced piano classes,

Pamela Fernsler

Jeanne Leisner

Betsy Rich

advanced sight reading, vocal pedagogy for teachers, musicianship, jazz

Lisa Ferretti

Jayne Lester

David Riegel

musicianship, English diction and IPA, and classes for the Musical Theater

Joseph Fong

Amy Lewis

Denise Rose

Minor. He conducts the University Chorus, Handbell Ensemble, and various

Marcia Foor

Don Lewis

Jane Rose

small vocal ensembles, while serving as head of the Voice Department. He

Nancy Fort

Alex Li

Allison Rossi

has also acted as music director in the theater departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s productions

Faith Foyil

Jieling Lin

Michael J. Rugnetta

of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Rodgers and Hart Revue, On the Town,

Nancy Gager

Joanne Lipa

Mark Samani

and Weird Romance. In 1998, he received the Louise Beitzel Award for excellence in teaching.

Patti Garver

Shurong Liu

Allison Santos-Lezama

Claire Gayley

Mary Lynch

Al Sauter

Kelly Germann

David MacMurtrie

Mary Anne Saveoz

THE PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS The Philly POPS Festival Chorus is a 170-voice ensemble that performs with The Philly POPS under the direction of Jeff Kern, Associate Professor of the Vocal Division for University of the Arts. Founded in 2002, the Festival Chorus performs with the POPS orchestra during the annual Christmas concert series. The chorus has performed with many professional artists, including Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins, Ashley Brown, Lisa Howard, Lauren Kennedy, Rachel York, Alice Ripley, Ann Hampton Callaway, and The von Trapp Family Children. The Festival Chorus is an auditioned, volunteer organization composed of singers ranging from high school students to retired professionals.

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Jane Tonkin Jon Treadwell Kodili Ukeekwee Laura Velarides Barbara Venella Nicole Volpa Colin Vroome Robert Ware Linda Welte Bertina Whytehead Vivian Williams DeShana Wooden Claire Wunderlich Constance Yetke Eric Yu Melina Zhang Raymond Zhu

Owen Robbins, Accompanist

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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. Now in its 50th season, 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.

SOPRANO 1

SOPRANO 2

ALTO 1

ALTO 2

Peyton Barger

Cameron Bowden

Jason Michael Adams

Jeremy G. T. Allen

Gabriel J. Beckett

Christopher A. Bruette

Luke Phillip Anderson

Dawan Brown

An alumnus of the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, Smith

Evan Bishop

Jack Cellucci

Jackson Angermeier

stepped into the position of Artistic Director in 2004 and has

Andrew John Blum

Sarthak Chaudhuri

Archibald Bednarek

Aleem CastilloGambardella

since led the choir on concert tours throughout North America,

Arnab Chaudhuri

Dante DiMaio

River Bunster

South America, Europe, and Asia. Under his direction, the choir

Max Ebenreiter

Harry Dozor

Linus Chen-Plotkin

has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania

Jeffrey Jabbour

Leo Felix Denburg Gade

Lucas Collazo

Ballet, The Philly POPS, Opera Philadelphia and Curtis Institute.

Josiah E. Johnakin

Conor James Gilmore

Jarrett Edwards

Ethan Kang

Aviv Haroz

Olukayode Ekundare

Ethan Lander

Bu Long

Luke Ganley

Chase Long

Cole McIntosh

Leonardo Garcia

Jackson Quinn O’Boyle

Timothy O’Connor

Arthur Hu

JEFFREY R. SMITH, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Venues have included the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. The choir also performed for prime ministers and presidents, including five U.S. presidents. Smith is a 1999

AJ Owens

Ryan O’Donnell

Elijah Q. Huertas

summa cum laude graduate of Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Music in Composition. His

Jack Pustizzi

Jonah Owens

Ethan Lee

original compositions and vocal/instrumental arrangements have been performed by various

JD Scarpa

Evan Schaffer

Griffin J. Miller

ensembles throughout the country, including the Toledo Symphony, York Theatre (NYC), Ocean

Robert Smith

Christopher Sempier

Liam J. Miller

City Pops, and The Philly POPS. As a pianist in much demand, Smith has played with the

Alexander Sterious

Chase Jacob Shatzman

Samuel Miller

Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, The Philly POPS, and for several shows on and

Yiguo Zhang

Daniel Mark Strong

Payton Owens

Carlos David Villegas

Sergio Tristen Santana

off Broadway. He is also assistant conductor for The Philly POPS.

Dean Clark Zachary Crothamel Grady W. Cummings Caden Daniel Ellis William E. Filanowski Gerardo Garcia Oliver Jackson Bryce Levin Julian Mills Maximilian Missler Ethan Samson Lucas Shannon Hasan Smith Connor Texada Ben Wilson

William Sterious Jackson Strong Jayden Washington Daniel R. West

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SOPRANO

ALTO

TENOR

Asiha Braxton-Garvin

Adrienne Logan

Brandon Joynes

Bernadette Williams

Aneesa Donahue

Carla Robinson

Brenda Battle

Angela Coston-Jones

Chaez Miller

Cheryl McCoy

Antoinette (Teena) Watson-Matthews

Charles Clory

Conchita Dixon

Brittany Manning

Deanna Johnson

Carmella Holloway

Debbie Purnell-Otey

Cassie Smith

Debbie Stewart

Clara Mae Daniels

Delois Whiters

ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir (STGC) is from the Historic African

Mary Ann Phillips

Jenny Forman

Nakeshia Worthington

Joy Holland

Rachel Medley

The choir’s membership represents over ten different area churches. The STGC shares their

Roxanne Josey

music ministry at over 100 services, programs, concerts, and celebrations of all kinds every year.

Rozella Frison

In 2013, STGC was named “The Best Regional Choir” in Verizon’s Music Competition, How Sweet

Shanae Williams

Nancy Jean-Sewell Nathalie Cerin Pamela Galloway Patricia Akins

Rebecca Scales

Rebecca Berry Rochelle Karyou Ruthie Dowling Shaleen Manning

Shy’Bria Sanders

Shannon Kemmer

Susan Patricia Ben

Terry Corson

Tyleenda Wilson

Year” at the The Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards held in Memphis, TN. Locally and nationally,

Victoria Braxton

the STGC has received numerous awards and recognition, including the “PHL Center Stage

Wendella Fox

Competition Winners” for “Best in Gospel Music” for which the choir was recognized by the

MINISTERS

the current and first African American Presiding Bishop, Michael B. Curry. Both were historic

Madeline Good

Jenelle Wilson-Johnson

and backgrounds.

in 2005 for the first female Presiding Bishop, Katherine Jefferts Schori, and again in 2015 for

Jacqueline Sampson

Janelle Natson

Lynn Gant

The STGC has performed for the installation of the last two Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops,

Gladyce DuBrey

Jamielle Natson

STGC currently consists of 60 spirit-filled, energetic, singers, ministers, and musicians of all ages

Philadelphia City Council.

Deneka Anderson

Gessica Santos

Lenoria DeVine

City. In 2015, the STGC won “Traditional CD of the Year” and Walt Blocker won “Producer of the

Dotrice Abney

Endrea Holland

Episcopal Church of Philadelphia, where the Reverend Canon Martini Shaw is the Rector. The

The Sound, and the choir performed to a sold-out audience at Radio City Music Hall in New York

Deborah Sampson

Earlene Ford

Charles Holloway Craig Whitley Dale Williams Daniel Rhodan Darren T. Cottman Daryn Stewart Devvyn Holloway Dwayne Betters Gregory Natson Harry Wescott James Stewart Jerome Manuel Joe McKinnon John Cheeseborough Joseph Rivers Julien Sandjong Justin Trotman Michael Small Shawn Bradley Teri Hammond Vincent Gumbs

Tiffany Joynes

MUSICIANS/DIRECTOR

Tyler Wilson

Walt Blocker Co-Minister of Music, Director of Gospel Choir Dr. Jay Fluellen Co-Minister of Music

The Reverend Canon Father Martini Shaw The Reverend Father Samuel Kirabi

Waymond Elliott Co-Minister of Music Wayne Browne Percussion

WALTIER BLOCKER, MUSIC DIRECTOR

services of installations held at the Washington National Cathedral.

Waltier Blocker is the co-minister of music with his Creative and

Over the years, STGC has shared their music at churches, and conventions, and gatherings.

Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. Walt attended

The highest honor has been singing at the historic and prestigious Thomas A Dorsey’s National

both Westminster Choir College and the University of the Arts

Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in Washington, D.C., Orlando, and New Orleans.

and studied church music, opera, and music education. Walt is

STGC has several recordings that showcases their various styles and love of all music from

a classically-trained singer and is a well-known music director,

original service mass music to gospel music. ISTGC has appeared in the Lee Daniels movie, The

recording producer, song writer, vocal coach, actor and often writes

Woodsman, and appeared with Stevie Wonder, U2, Aretha Franklin, and Kikoriki. The STGC’s

music with The Philly POPS, for the Washington National Cathedral,

first Holiday Music EP is now available. The St. Thomas Gospel Choir has performed in San Jose and Limon in Costa Rica and completed an 11-day tour in Rome, Venice, and Florence, Italy in June 2018.

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Performing Arts classmate, Dr. Jay Fluellen, at the historic African

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. A Philly POPS Christmas | December 2018 | 21

organist

PETER RICHARD CONTE Peter Richard Conte was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist in 1989. He is the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. He performs concerts twice daily, six days a week, on the Wanamaker Organ, the largest fullyfunctioning 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 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’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 online at WRTI.ORG 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. Mr. Conte has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor, 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 2018-19 Joseph Del Raso, Chairman Anthony Ricci, Vice Chairman Tony Mahon, Secretary James M. Matour, Treasurer Wilbert D. Abele Timothy Alles Joan Carter Pamela Cyr Daniel DiLella Carol A. Eggert

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ENCORE SERIES, INC. Frank Giordano, President & Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master

Michael Krajewski, Music Director

Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian

David Charles Abell, Principal Guest Conductor

Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor

Todd Ellison, Music Director-Designate

Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor

Dermid Kelly

Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager

Marc A. Lucca, P.E.

Karen Corbin, Chief Operating Officer

Frank Giordano Louis K. Habina, Esq. Adriana Herrera Dr. Ali A. Houshmand

Barry Magarick John J. Meko, Jr.

Patricia Wells, Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the President

Marketing Mark Gisi, Partner, Brand Strategist, Eastern Standard General Counsel

Harry D. Madonna Denise Viola Monahan

Daniel Palmieri, Director of Sales & Customer Relations

Gregory Montanaro

Sarah Maiellano, Assistant Director of Communications

Philip Rinaldi

Keith Obaza, Production Manager

Andrew J. Santacroce

Austin Berner, Manager of Communications

Louis Scaglione

Gilberto Vega, Manager of Education & Engagement

Jon C. Sirlin

Reginald-Chris Mendoza, Staff Accountant

Ashley E. Widger

Will Farr, Graphic Designer

David H. Marion, Esq. POPS Physician Dr. Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP POPS Photographer Peter Blaikie, Bachrach Photography

Brendan McHale, Program & Production Associate

Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq., Chairman Emeritus

Mia Serafine, Contributed Revenue & Events Coordinator

Samuel Savitz, Chairman Emeritus

Emily Sabalbaro, Project Manager

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Chandra Deal, Sponsorship & Partnership Representative

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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 POPSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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).

40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR

MEDIA PARTNER

MULTIMEDIA PARTNER

MARKETING SUPPORT

CIVIC, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS THE ABELE FAMILY FOUNDATION

CORPORATE PARTNERS

SALUTE SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR

CHRISTMAS PRESENTING SPONSOR

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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 2018 Philly POPS Christmas. KeyBank understands that our ability to make a difference directly

ROBERT D. KANE, JR.

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. Bob is

products and superior services that make banking easy. We bring ideas

involved with many organizations within the community as a board

to small and mid-sized business leaders that help them capitalize on

or committee member, including the World Affairs Council, Greater

opportunities. And through our commitment to the community, we

Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia Convention

stabilize and strengthen neighborhoods.

& Visitors Bureau, Philabundance, Charles Ellis Trust for Girls,

For information about KeyBank, visit key.com. Member FDIC.

“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.” — Frank Giordano, President and CEO, The Philly POPS

Devereux, The Union League of Philadelphia, and St. David’s Golf Club.

“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

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Psalm 103 and the Estate of Jack Templeton Psalm 103 supports The Philly POPS mission through its Salute Series and POPS in Schools program at the Philadelphia Military Academy.

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

•

Conductor Circle benefits, plus:

10% discount on single tickets

ADMIRER — $125 TO $249 Friend benefits, plus:

•

Priority seating change request for your subscription

• •

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:

•

Admirer benefits, plus:

Invitations to a special reception with Maestro Krajewski and POPS leadership

•

A private tour of the Kimmel Center

ENTHUSIAST — $250 TO $374

Acknowledgment of your contribution in the Encore! program book

ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 TO $9,999 PERFORMER — $375 TO $499

Musician Circle benefits, plus:

Enthusiast benefits, plus:

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A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS

•

1/2 page ad in the Encore! program book

JOHN M. “JACK” TEMPLETON Physician, Philanthropist, Seeker, Patriot

•

Jack Templeton led a life of charity. From his career as a leading pediatric surgeon at the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania to his years of guiding the Templeton Foundation to engage the world in issues of liberty, free enterprise, and the search for truth to his personal charity, both public and private, Jack lived a life rich in good works, always generous and ready to share.

PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 TO $749

Jack had a deep sense of gratitude to those who served in defense of freedom. His vision of freedom was inspired by that of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He served as a physician in the U.S. Navy and was generous to many causes that support the military and first responders, and his love of his country was evidenced by his generosity of both his time and treasure to the many patriotic causes that he supported and was part of. Jack died in 2015, but his legacy continues.

CONDUCTOR CIRCLE — $750 TO $999

Complimentary tickets to a special backstage tour

Performer benefits, plus:

•

Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and Board of Directors

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

“We must have the humility to have an open mind.” — Jack Templeton

receipt of the contribution and are active for one year.

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FRIENDS OF POPS

Rowan University Dr. Ali Houshmand President

The Philly POPS greatly appreciates the many patrons who have made contributions 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.

Bank of America Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund John Coffman Executive Director

Comcast NBCUniversal Carol A. Eggert Senior Vice President, Military & Veterans Affairs

EisnerAmper

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Key Bank Robert D. Kane, Jr. Market President

Department of Community and Economic Development Parx Casino Tony Ricci Chief Executive Officer Republic Bank Mr. Harry H. Madonna Chairman and CEO

ORCHESTRA SOCIETY $50,000 TO $99,999 Dottie and Frank Giordano Vernon W. II and Shirley Hill Susan and Chase McDaniel Philadelphia Energry Solutions Phil Rinaldi Founder, Chairman, & CEO (Ret’d) Drs. John* and Pina Templeton

MAESTRO CIRCLE $25,000 TO $49,999 Tim and Pam Alles AssuredPartners Tony Mahon Managing Director 32 | Encore! | The Philly POPS

EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan DiLella

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. James M. Matour, Esq. The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc. GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO Holman Enterprises Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman M&T Bank Denise Monahan Administrative Vice President

John and Christine Meko In memory of Jack Templeton, MD

Macy’s/Bloomingdales

The City of Philadelphia

Vic and Urve Maggitti

Mrs. Nancy M. Miller

Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 TO $24,999

Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President

Abele Family Foundation Joan and Wilbert D. Abele

Mr. Mark Nicoletti

Aqua America Marc Lucca President

Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso

Rochelle and Barry Magarick

PECO

Atlantic Trailer Leasing

The Philadelphia Phillies

Beneficial Bank Pam Cyr EVP, Chief Retail Banking Officer

Psalm 103 Foundation

Brinker Capital Ashley Widger CBS3 TV

Karen and Jon Sirlin Manning and Ginny Smith Structure Tone, LLC Dermid Kelly Regional Vice President

Louis Scaglione UM Holdings, Ltd. John Aglialoro and Joan Carter The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager Visit Philadelphia William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program

ENCORE CIRCLE $5,000 TO $9,999 ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO

Lisa Hale and James E. Haaf, III The Heritage Center of the Union League

MUSICIAN CIRCLE $2,500 TO $4,999 Anonymous

Mr. Leroy Kean

Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell

LaVan Law Julie LaVan

Phillip and Ellen Baer Chris Baxter

John and Janet Marsella

Nancy and James Baxter

John J. Meko, Jr. Gregory Montanaro Nadia and Antoine Moukarzel Norman and Suzanne Cohn PA Convention Center Authority Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau

BNY Wealth Management Francis T. Schickling, Jr. Senior Director Salvatore and Amy Calabrese Mr. Paul Catinella Charles Jacquin et. Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer CFO Karen Corbin

Gabriel A. Battista

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Jana and Frank D’Andrea

The Baxter Family Foundation

The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon

Charles and Susan Davidson

George Beppel Samantha Brandolini and Patrick Morgan David and Jennifer Cardy Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci Citizens Bank Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA President Clark Capital Management Group Harry and Kina Clark Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation In memory of Gail Denny DNB First Drexel University John A. Fry President Jayne and Walter Garrison Ron Giordano Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham, IV

Barry Depew

Eric Rosen In memory of Robert Rosen Anthony and Belinda Roth Boenning and Scattergood, Inc. Harold F. Scattergood, Jr. Chairman of the Board and CEO Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strine Esq.

Exact Design Mr. Richard Walling Arlene and Stan Ginsburg Kathleen and Bruce Goldberg Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President

George Turak Deborah and Andrew Webster

Cpt. And Mrs. Jack P. Lieberman, US Navy (Retired)

Wells Fargo Bank Louis K. Habina, Esq.

L.F. Driscoll Co., LLC

Bill and Jeanne Whitmore Charles and Barbara Widger Wilmington Trust ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli Principal/COO

Jacobs Music Chris Rinaldi Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq. Edythe and Robert Mazer Metropolitan Contract Carpet Joe Pelosi

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J. and Brenda Nixon Thomas Nowakowski, Sr. Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy Laurie and Christopher Olivia, MD Penn Medicine J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc. Roscommon International Sean Reilly President and CEO Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter The Reverend Lucy Pierre Monique and Gary Silvi Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq. Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President TD Bank Richard and Elaine Valiga Martin and Janice Wilensky Wills Eye Hospital David Yurman

BATON CIRCLE $1,000 TO $2,499 Anonymous Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad Ms. Roslyn Barefield The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation Frank and Suzanne Binswanger

Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert Andrews, Jr. P.E. President and CEO Amy Branch and Jeffry Benoliel Ed, Jane, & Brownie Brandt Kenneth Brandt Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway

Kenneth Gale and Gail Munion

Dominic Nigro

Joseph Voytilla

Elliot and Barbara Schwartz

Scott Gamble

Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto

Waldorf Racing Stables

Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman

Ms. Gail Goldstein

Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of The Philly POPS

The Wanerman Group USB Financial Services, Inc.

Wealth Development Group Alan D. Katz Managing Member

Pine Belt Auto Louis Trebino

Elizabeth Weinreb

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holender David Horowitz Henry Gosik Ms. Elaine Grobman

Francis and Mary Burke

Jo-ann Jones

Carter Family Fund of Central Indiana

Charles Keates

Geraldine Camishion Ms. Courtney Carter Edward and Joellyn Cattell Ivan Ciment Cohen Private Ventures

Michael Keenan Gerhart and Anne Klein Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Ms. Christine Lange Rep. Joseph Lashinger, Jr.

Gen. Ronald Coleman

Levy Wealth Management Victor Levy

Kevin Collins

Louis K. Fox Charitable Trust

Michael J. and Lynne Cona

Riccardo Longo

Corporate Health Solutions F. Richard Courtney

Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation

Stephen Crane and Elaine Jaskol

Mr. Mark D. Lupke

Creative Financial Group Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP

Cathy Medway

CRW Graphics David Van Dusen

Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin

Michael Crofton Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Darlington Mr. Joseph M. Della Ratta Ken and Marian Disken Susan and Matt Dupee Maris and Roger Evoy Lisa Fazi Mr. David Fineman Firstrust Bank Dennis Fitzgerald

Kaitlin MacKenzie

Police and Fire Federal Credit Union Cynthia and Gary Porter Mr. Robert Rau Mrs. Joannie Rich Mr. Theodore Robb Savitz Family Foundation In memory of Walter D. Cohen Ms. Joyce Seewald Sando Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce Patricia and Daniel Scott Marvin and Roberta Schimmel Wayne M. Schuh

Terence and Deborah Smith Roxanne and Gene Spatocco David and Peggy Stedman

Ms. Elaine Meltzer*

Paul Stewart

Mrs. Karen Pelino

Technology Concierge Group Gerald Francesco President

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Michael Milone Morgan Stanley

Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm

Mark Morganthaler

Carol B. Tinari

Stephen Muracco

Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi Owner

National HR Jay Nistad Principal

PRINCIPAL PLAYER $500 TO $749

Dennis Wasilewski

1518 Associates

Patricia Wellenbach

Melville and Maria Ackerman

Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III

Sandy and Vince Basanavage

West Capital Management

Mr. Guy Berger

Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby

Mr. Barry Bressler, Esq. Sharon and Bill Bronstein

White Penny Jon Cofsky Principal

Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne Jeanne Brunozzi

Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP Marty and Janice Wilensky Ms. Jane Windle

John Turchi

Mary Lou and Frank Burke CD Realty Advisors Craig Frater Mr. Stephen B. Clyde

Elizabeth Wojdak S.R. Wojdak & Associates, Inc.

Sally Chandler and Mark Chalmers

Christopher Wolfington

Maxine Coleman

Zook Dinon PA

Pat and Connie Dalton

CONDUCTOR CIRCLE $750 TO $999

Robert and Constance Dalton

Ken Dunek

Emilio Degregorio

Rick and Julie Frost

Louis and Nina Eni

Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman

Ms. Karen Fei In memory of Donna Fei

Michael Scott and Robin Hauner

Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael

James Nelligan 34 | Encore! | The Philly POPS

Konstadinos Plestis and Maria Vogiatzi

Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol

Brian and Lenore Locke New Opportunity Publishing NH Wealth Advisors

Friends of the Ocean City Pops, Inc. Ruth Ann and Paul Fox

Richard and Barbara Orr

Patrick R. Gault

Peterson Service Company Renee Fiorelli President Precision Automation Fred Rexon President and CEO

George Daly

Joan and Larry Glazerman Sandra Goodstein Nancy and Alan Grossman

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Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe Robert and Megan Hausler Herbein + Company, Inc. Mr. Anthony Hui Nina and Alan Kirschner Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein Stephen and Randy Klein Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine Mrs. Patricia Levitt Mr. Frederick D Lipman Chris Masso Dr. Michael Mittleman Dr. Catherine A. Michon Kathleen Mulhern Reid and Elizabeth Murray Mr. Frank C. Palopoli Mr. and Mrs. John Pelino L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick Michelle and Mark Pressman Dr. Ralph Riviello, M.D. Dr. Harry Rosenthal

John and Iris Zook

David Courtright

PERFORMER $375 TO $499

Francis Costello In memory of Rhonda Costello

George Baver Mr. Robert Doman Ms. Jodi Friedman Bernard and Harriet Gross Mr. John Heisler Pat Lannutti Ms. Tracy L. Maeter Debbie and Elliot Maser Mrs. Kathleen Mulhern Patricia and Gordon Munson NewsHeisler Wealth Management John Heisler, CFP Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano

Salus University Henry Schwarz Mr. Paul Sloate Gabriel Staino John and Sandra Stouffer Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer Albert and Sabina Talone Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt Kevin Waldron and Harriette Owens-Waldron Dale Wallace F. Gordon Yasinow

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Sceia

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Goldberg

William and Anna Simpson

Harriet Beloff Goodwin

Janet Steinberg

Jeff Guaracino

Nancy Sullivan

Gwen and Matthew Iller

Laurence Sussman

Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski

Halfred Taylor In memory of Judith Ann Taylor

Loraine and Edward Jones

Steven Tuso

Rona Josephs

Ronald Vickers

Gerald S. Kates and Tema Freed

Ms. Dale Wallace

Joseph Kolakowski

Herbert and Sandra Weinstein James Winn

Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski Joseph W. Kvech Phyllis and Robert Lambeck Janet Leo

Richard Weisbrot and Barbara Shaiman

Jim and Kanra Magnatta

Robert Lynn

Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn

Liss & Marion Ricky Liss, Esq.

Richard Williams

Carole Marani

ENTHUSIAST $250 TO $374

David Roulston

Karen and John Fulton

David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin In honor of William Nathan Erwin

Donald Salmon

The Rotary Club of Washington Township

current list as of print date If you found your name has been misspelled or omitted, please accept our sincerest apologies and contact Mia Serafine at 215.5463234 or via email at mserafine@phillypops.org *in memoriam

John McIntyre Stephen McWilliams

Pamela Altman

Hermann Moser

Esha Bhatia

Janet and Stephen Mullin

Blue Bell Country Club

Harry Mullins

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz

C. Raymond Nelson

Kimberly and Donald Brooks

The Honorable Brian J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

Thomas Brunner

Patricia and Michael Pence

Ms. Mary Chirillo

Robert N. Racciatti

Beverly and Herbert Cohen

Scott and Marilyn Radley

Ms. Anne M. Congdon

Regina and John Riordan

Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce

Nancy and Thomas Rocereto

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GROUPS HAVE MORE FUN! The Philly POPS WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME: African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas

Ellen Fox Greene and guests

Kevin O’Donnell and guests

Philadelphia YMCAFreedom Valley

Ann’s Choice Retirement Community

Enzo Travel

Kimberly Dean and guests

Rev. Father John Calabro

Life Celebration

Richwood Marshall Genter and guests

Anthony J. Dintino and guests Audrey Liss and guests Barbara Adams and guests

Launched in 2015, POPS in Schools is an EITC-certified program that supplements music education for 2,500 students in the School District of Philadelphia by embedding POPS Musicians and Teaching Artists in schools to cultivate the music leaders of tomorrow with mentorship from the music leaders of today.

Beaumont at Bryn Mawr Bernadette Gallone and guests Brian and Lenore Locke Household Brigantine C.E.R.

POPS in Schools provides programming for high school students through the All-City Jazz Festival held each April during Jazz Appreciation Month and with weekly in-school activities at four elementary schools and one high school.

Brittany Watts and guests Brooke Bornman and guests C & B Tours Carl and Joanne Hudson and guests Caroline Fedena and guests Charles L. Dalrymple and guests Chelsea Clifton and guests

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Chris D’Ascenzo and guests Christine Merry and guests

Your generous support allows:

Coleen Velten and guests Conestoga Tours, Inc. Craig Hunter and guests

Eric Erb and guests Friends Village at Woodstown Garden State Getaways Gary Noecker and guests George Gennaoui and guests Geraldine Venonsky and guests

Linda Solomons and guests Liz Hahn and guests Lois Bell and guests Lois Kraft and guests Lowee’s Group Tours, LLC

Glassboro Senior Center

Maple Point Middle School

Glenn and Peg Manochi and guests

Marc and Yvonne Lucca and guests

Greystone Program

Marci Hyman and guests

Hagey Tours Harrison Township 55+ Helen Mintzes and guests James Lyons and guests James Mccart and guests James Sacchetta and guests James P. Gallagher and guests Jeremy Sanders and guests Joan Menuchi and guests JoAnn Cooney and guests Joanne Lipa and guests

Maria D. Mccolgan and guests Marie Gianchetti and guests Martha Kienzle and guests

Thomas Jefferson University Tom Krut and guests

Padre Pio Sons of Italy

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The Hill at Whitemarsh

Melody Loscalzo and guests

John and Karen Fulton and guests

Kevin Grady and guests

Susan Elko and guests

Thomas Keane and guests

Denny Blew and guests

Elisabeth Endrizzi and guests

Stephen B. Clyde and guests

Meadowood Retirement Community

• 25 POPS musicians to train, coach, and mentor music students

Kenny Caterina and guests

St. Francis of Assisi Allentown

Theodore Biagini and guests

Oskar Huber and guests

Joy Hartman and guests

Southampton Estates

Matthew Skilton and guests

John Tierney and guests

Edward and Peg McGlinchey and guests

Shirley and Jack Pigliacampi Household

The Union League Of Philadelphia

• 2,500 students to receive impactful music programming

Earl Girardi and guests

Shawn Kerns and guests

Mary Ann Bex and guests

Normandy Farms Estates

• 500 students to perform in the Kimmel Center prior to a POPS concert

Senior Community Tours

Teri Hettinger and guests

Mary Mcadoo and guests

John Paone and guests

Douglas Gonze and guests

Sally Siegfried and guests

Teresa Long and guests

John Frock and guests

• 10 schools to participate in the All-City Jazz Festival

Robert P. Smith and guests

Mary Grosso and guests

Dana Catalana and guests

John T. Murray and guests

Robert and Irene Colton and guests

Mary Eddis and guests

Curran Travel

Don White and guests

Riddle Village

Patricia&nbsp; Fizz and guests Patti Horn and guests Penn Medicine Perkiomen Tours & Travel Philadelphia Chapter Of SIOR

Touriffic Travel, Inc Travels With Karl Walter and Barbara Staller and guests Weaver Reckner & Reinhart Dental Associates Ying Zhang and guests

Photo by Chris Lee

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Tour Henry Francis du Pont’s dazzling home decorated in holiday style! Enjoy a spectacular showcase featuring sparkling trees and visions of holidays past. † Tickets and information at winterthur.org/yuletide or call 800.448.3883. Yuletide at Winterthur is presented by

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Kids of all ages will delight in our 18-room dollhouse mansion, fully decorated for the holidays and featuring more than 1,000 treasures! On view November 17–January 6.† † Yuletide Tour reservations recommended. Included with admission. Members free.

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