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Letter from the President Program The Philly POPS The Philly POPS Roster Music Director Todd Ellison The Philly POPS At The Met Philadelphia The Philly POPS Festival Chorus Partner Spotlight: Visit Philadelphia Subscriber Spotlight: Lyn Tuckman POP Questions: Music Director Todd Ellison Behind the Scenes: Tim Warfield The Salute Series Board of Directors & Administrative Staff POPS In Schools Memorable Moments Today’s Pre-Concert Entertainment The Philly POPS Today POPS In The News Corporate & Community Support Friends of The Philly POPS Giving Levels
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, After a wonderful summer, another new season is finally upon us, and I can’t tell you how excited I am to have you here. We’ve named this season TOPS of the POPS, and with good reason! This season’s artists are the crème de la crème and have won a tremendous number of awards and accolades. Today we start the season with action-adventure fanfare, featuring the titans of film and telivision score composition: John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Michael Giacchino, and more. All told, this show’s artists have won 41 GRAMMYs between them. With soundtracks ranging from Star Wars to Indiana Jones, and from The Dark Knight to E.T., you will leave this show feeling like a hero! However, you may notice one work is notably absent from Danny Elfman’s catalogue — The Nightmare Before Christmas. On October 24 and 25 at The Met Philadelphia, we will perform the score in its entirety, live to the film, for an unforgettable Halloween bash. Be sure to come in costume! It’s easy to see that all of Philly is looking forward to the rest of the season — tickets for POPS Rocks Abbey Road, A Philly POPS Christmas, and A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas, featuring Broadway sensation Tituss Burgess, are selling at record pace, so make sure to get your tickets today! See you soon at the POPS!
Frank Giordano, President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS
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SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2019 Todd Ellison, music director
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Charles Holloway, special guest vocalist Dante DiMaio, Philadelphia Boys Choir soloist
CONCERT PROGRAM
The Philly POPS Festival Chorus
FIRST HALF
SECOND HALF
Also Sprach Zarathustra Richard Strauss (1968)
Theme from Jurassic Park John Williams (1993)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Symphonic Suite John Williams (2001)
Raiders March John Williams (1981)
Symphonic Highlights from Pirates of Caribbean: At World’s End Hans Zimmer (2007) X-Men: The Last Stand Suite John Powell (2006) The Incredibles Suite Michael Giacchino (2004) Theme from The Avengers Alan Silvestri (2012) Wonder Woman Rupert Gregson-Williams (2017) Black Panther Suite Ludwig Göransson (2018)
The Batman/Batman Returns Suite Danny Elfman (1989 & 1992) Beetlejuice: Main Titles Danny Elfman (1988) Game of Thrones Ramin Djawadi (2011-2019) Theme from E.T. John Williams (1982) Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring Symphonic Suite Howard Shore (2001) Phantom Menace Suite, Part IV: Duel of the Fates John Williams (1999)
INTERMISSION
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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. As the official POPS orchestra of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s partner in civic celebration, The Philly POPS serves a consistently growing audience of over 200,000 annually. Music Director Todd Ellison and the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra keep listeners tapping their toes to an impressive repertoire of songs from American traditional music up through to today’s chart-toppers. In addition to Subscription Series performances at The Kimmel Center, The Philly POPS presents innovative programming with contemporary artists at The Met Philadelphia in The Philly POPS at The Met Philadelphia series. Other ensembles that make up The Philly POPS are: The Philly POPS BIG Band, which plays a rock and rhythm and blues repertoire, and The Philly POPS Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, under the direction of Artistic Director for Jazz, Terell Stafford. Outside the concert hall, free Salute Series performances — including Memorial Salute, July 3 POPS on Independence, July 4 POPS on the Parkway 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 3,000 Philadelphia School District students; and POPS Outside brings POPS music to local communities. The Philly POPS performs as a founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, as the Principal Orchestra of The Met Philadelphia, and at venues throughout the mid-Atlantic region. 6 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER 1ST VIOLIN
BASS
TROMBONE
Michael Ludwig Rachael Ludwig Ghislaine Fleischmann Charlene Kwas Robert Vieira Carlos Rubio Rachel Segal Min Young Kim James Finegan Natalie Rudoi
Mary Javian Brent Edmondson John Shank
Paul Arbogast Brian Pastor David Cianci
FLUTE
TYMPANI & PERCUSSION
2ND VIOLIN Michelle Bishop Kate Suk Greg Teperman Sarah Dubois Gabriela Mandescu Paula McCarthy Laura Earley Mandy Wolman
VIOLA Davis Barnett Marjorie Goldberg Scott Wagner Sarah Sutton Gerry Rice Nina Cottman
Edward Schultz Ron Kerber Frances Tate
OBOE David Schneider Jason Sudduth
William Kerrigan David Nelson Tom Blanchard Joe Nero
ELECTRIC BASS Steve Beskrone
CLARINET Joseph Smith Kaj Hansen Mark Allen
BASSOON
HARP Andre Tarantiles
KEYBOARD Jeff Smith
Michelle Rosen Colleen Hood
HORN Ian Zook Adam Lesnick George Barnett Jonathan Clark
CELLO
TRUMPET
Ulrich Boeckheler Jon Fink George Atanasiu Glenn Fischbach Pat Daniels Talia Schiff
TUBA
Matt Gallagher George Rabbai Dave DiValentino Daniel Wright
Brian Brown
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music director
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 of The Philly Pops, the Music Supervisor and Arranger of the new Broadway-bound musical, Roman Holiday, and the composer of the award-winning 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 like 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, 2018’s Memorial Salute concerts, and 2018’s A Philly POPS Christmas. Todd officially became the POPS’ Music Director in July 2019. 8 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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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. The Philly POPS Festival Chorus began performing in 2002 and performs with the POPS orchestra during the annual Christmas concert series and Broadway 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. Auditions are held in mid-September and in mid-January.
JEFFREY KERN, CHORUS MASTER Chorus Master Jeffrey Kern joined the faculty of the University of the Arts in 1991, where he currently holds the rank of Associate Professor. His 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 department’s productions of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Rodgers and Hart Revue, On the Town, and Weird Romance. In 1998, he received the Louise Beitzel Award for excellence in teaching.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT VISIT PHILADELPHIA®
VISIT PHILADELPHIA® is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation, and boost the economy. The tourism industry’s impact on our economy and job market were evident through the record 45 million people that visited our region last year. While exploring our attractions, patronizing our businesses, attending performances like this one, and staying overnight in our hotels, these visitors injected $7.6 billion into our economy, supported more than 103,000 jobs, and generated $980 million in state and local tax dollars. Whether you’re a tourist or a resident who likes to tour your own town, VISIT PHILADELPHIA thanks you for supporting our region.
“It’s a privilege to work closely with Jeff Guaracino and the Visit Philly team. Visit Philly’s award-winning work has earned the organization well-deserved national praise. The team is professional, friendly, and committed to excellence — the POPS, and all of our fellow Philadelphia arts and culture institutions, are so fortunate to work with them. We were honored to partner with Jeff to bring more POPS performances to Wawa Welcome America and look forward to many more years collaborating with him at Visit Philly.” — Frank Giordano, President and CEO, The Philly POPS
Jeff Guaracino Jeff Guaracino, Philadelphia native and President and CEO of VISIT PHILADELPHIA®, holds his dream job: proudly promoting his hometown to visitors. As the former President and CEO of Wawa Welcome America, Guaracino helped usher the return of The Philly POPS to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during the nation’s birthday celebration in Philadelphia. He also served VISIT PHILADELPHIA’s communications team for more than a decade, developing many of the organization’s groundbreaking marketing campaigns, including Philly’s More Fun When You Sleep Over®, With Love, Philadelphia XOXO®, and Philadelphia – Get Your History Straight And Your Nightlife Gay®. Guaracino, a resident of Society Hill, is a globally recognized author and wrote the travel industry’s first two books solely dedicated to LGBTQ tourism.
“For 41 years, The Philly POPS have delighted residents and tourists by playing music we love and making a difference in our community. When my 80-year-old aunt joined me to see them play a tribute to Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, I could see the pride she felt in them and in their magnificent home at the Kimmel Center; I shared that feeling with her. We are of different generations, but both loved the POPS that night — and still do.” — Jeff Guaracino, President and CEO of VISIT PHILADELPHIA® POPS Goes To Hollywood: An Action Adventure Experience | September 2019 | 13
SUBSCRIBER SPOTLIGHT Lyn Tuckman
One of the longest subscribers to The Philly POPS, Lyn Tuckman has been a regular in the POPS audience since before 1998! Originally from Roxborough, the lifelong educator spent most of her career in the Cheltenham School District, near her home in Elkins Park. She and her husband Merv Tuckman subscribed for years to both the POPS and the Philadelphia Orchestra — and sat in the same great seats for both: Orchestra Tier, in the center of Row A. They were both lifelong lovers of music. Lyn sang in choirs and played piano. “My husband knew classical music inside and out,” Lyn says. “We always had music playing in the house — from Doo Wop to Opera.” After Merv passed away, Lyn kept her POPS seats and now brings friends and family members to the shows. Lyn has two children, two step-children, and seven grandchildren. Her daughter Jennifer Rackow sings in The Philly POPS Festival Chorus. Bringing her five-year-old granddaughter to a holiday show to hear her mother sing was “pure delight.” “I always walk out of the POPS feeling happy,” Lyn says. “It’s my upper. I enjoy the POPS and adored Peter Nero. I’m very excited about Todd Ellison coming in, and I really like David Charles Abell.” She also enjoys the Salute Series and has attended Memorial Salute three years in a row. “The POPS musicians are extremely talented and versatile,” she says. “Guests artists have been outstanding entertainers.” Favorite Shows: “Cole Porter was an all-time favorite and At The Hop! dancing in the aisle brought back so many good memories. Most of my friends like rock, but give me Ella, Frank, Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, and I’m a happy camper.” Important Cause: Lyn has been involved with the organization Rubye’s Kids for 26 years. Its mission is to “empower children in need” in the Philadelphia area. One of many initiatives is creating learning centers in local homeless shelters. The learning centers feature computers, a library, games, and seating areas. “It’s a comfortable oasis for homework help as well as for reading or playing games with families,” she says.
Want to be our next Subscriber Spotlight? Email smaiellano@phillypops.org.
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POP QUESTIONS
Music Director Todd Ellison Where did you grow up? On Melody Lane in Essex, Connecticut, near a piano factory that produced keyboards for Steinway (among other piano companies) from the mid 1800s to the 1970s. Where do you live now? New York City’s SoHo neighborhood. When did you start learning or performing music? I asked my parents to enroll me in piano lessons at age 6. What instruments do you play? Piano, Organ, Clarinet, Violin (though you wouldn’t want to hear that) What’s your favorite song, musician, or band? Thanks to my parents, I grew up listening to all kinds of music, from show tunes to jazz, rock to classical. I studied classical music as a piano performance major at Boston University, but always knew my heart was in the Broadway and Hollywood pops vein. Nowadays, my home life is dominated by pop songs of Taylor Swift and Walk the Moon, thanks to my young children (and I admit: I don’t hate it). What’s your favorite Broadway show and why? 42nd Street. Besides having the greatest opening number of a big musical, it’s the kind of show that leaves an audience tapping its feet with joy. Plus, I conducted exactly 1,000 performances of the 2001 revival before I left for another favorite of mine, Spamalot. Why do you love performing with The Philly POPS? This orchestra is made up of supremely talented individuals who excel at playing any style of music they’re given. They also love playing and being together, which is rare in an orchestra of this size. Do you have any hobbies besides music? There are so many aspects to music that I love: performing, composing, orchestrating, arranging. I have never been bored working on music. But I also love BBC Murder Mysteries, traveling, kayaking, driving my 1993 Jeep Wrangler with the top down to the beach, and Coke Zero. Tell us about your family? My partner Gavin and I have two kids, ages 6 and 8. My very supportive parents still live in my hometown, as does my brother and his family.
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What’s your favorite city or place in the world? My hometown: Essex, Connecticut When did you first visit Philly? My first visit was to hear The Philly POPS holiday show with Peter Nero almost ten years ago. What’s your favorite thing to do in Philly? Visiting Reading Terminal with my kids and trying a new food vendor every time. Then again, it’s thrilling to walk through the charming historic streets, visiting City Hall, and reveling in the majesty of the city. (But those Liberty Bell waffles at Reading Terminal thrill the entire family.) Who is your favorite Founding Father and why? I’ll pick John Adams, as he had the best role in the Broadway musical, 1776! Have you had a Philly cheesesteak? How do you take it? It was our CEO Frank Giordano who introduced me to my first Philly cheesesteak at the POPS Ball last year. My order: Prov witout.
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BEHIND THE SCENES Tim Warfield
Saxophonist, recording artist, and educator Tim Warfield is a member of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, which recently became part of The Philly POPS, under the direction of Terell Stafford, an internationally known trumpeter, POPS Artistic Director for Jazz, and Chair of the Department of Instrumental Studies at Temple University. Tim Is a longtime collaborator of Terell’s. Tim has been playing saxophone since age nine, won numerous awards in high school, and began leading bands while in college. Along with four fellow tenor saxophonists, his “Tough Young Tenors” recording was named one of the top ten recordings of the year by The New York Times and rose to number five on the Billboard Top 100 Jazz chart. In 1991, Tim was also selected to be a member of Jazz Futures, a world-touring group showcasing some of the world’s brightest young stars in jazz. That same year, Tim placed third in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. His recording and performing career has included performing alongside such artists as Donald Byrd, Michelle Rosewoman, Marcus Miller, James Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Isaac Hayes, Peter Nero, Shirley Scott, Jimmy Smith, Trudy Pitts, Billy Paul, Kenny Barron, Charles Fambrough, Eric Reed, George Cables, Carl Allen, Orrin Evans, the Newport Millennium All Stars, Joey Defrancesco, and many others. He’s also had longtime associations in bands led by Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton, Stefon Harris, and Terell Stafford. Tim has appeared on several GRAMMY-nominated recordings such as Stefon Harris’ “The Grand Unification Theory” as well as “Dear Louis” and “Sonic Trance,” both under the leadership of trumpeter and New Orleans native, Nicholas Payton. Tim is currently an Artist in Residence at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, PA. He is also the Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Jazz Masters of Music, Graduate Program at Temple University in Philadelphia. As a leader, Tim has recorded a total of 11 albums, all to critical acclaim. His current release “Jazzland,” on the Criss Cross Jazz label, features Terell Stafford, organist Pat Bianchi, drummer Byron Landham, and percussionist Daniel Sadownick. The recording was listed in the Sirius XM’s “Real Jazz” year end review, ranking #7, in its “Top 10 New Album Requests and Inquiries” for 2018. On December 14 at the Kimmel Center, The Philly POPS Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia will perform its first show. 18 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
Tim Warfield performing with Terell Stafford
Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal 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.
Your generous support allows: • 2,000 members of the military and police and fire departments to enjoy free tickets to the Christmas Salute concert • 155,000 members of the Philadelphia community to celebrate a holiday at a free POPS concert • 105 children of members of the military and police and fire departments to receive a free bicycle at the Christmas in July event • 6 annual concerts celebrating holidays of civic importance
For more information on attending or supporting the Salute Series: phillypops.org/Salute
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-20
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ENCORE SERIES, INC. Frank Giordano, President & Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Del Raso, Chairman
Todd Ellison, Music Director
Tony Mahon, Secretary
Terell Stafford, Artistic Director for Jazz
James M. Matour, Treasurer Wilbert D. Abele Timothy Alles Joan Carter Pamela Cyr
David Charles Abell, Principal Guest Conductor
Karen Corbin, Chief Operating Officer Patricia Wells, Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the President Daniel Palmieri, Director of Sales & Customer Relations Keith Obaza, Production Director Joshua Thomas, Director of Development
Daniel DiLella
Gilberto Vega, Education & Community Engagement Director
Carol A. Eggert
Brad Mastrangelo, Director of Marketing
Frank Giordano
Sarah Maiellano, Assistant Director of Communications
Lisa Hale
Austin Berner, Manager of Communications
Adriana Herrera
Kelly McMurtry, Contributed Revenue Associate & Events Manager
Dr. Ali A. Houshmand Dermid Kelly Marc A. Lucca, P.E. Barry Magarick John J. Meko, Jr. Harry D. Madonna Denise Viola Monahan Gregory Montanaro Ryan Peters Philip Rinaldi Louis Scaglione
Kate Huffman, External Affairs Manager Reginald-Chris Mendoza, Staff Accountant Will Farr, Graphic Designer Brendan McHale, Program & Production Associate Daniel McCain, Student Co-Op Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager
Jon C. Sirlin Ashley E. Widger
Marketing Mark Gisi, Partner, Brand Strategist, Eastern Standard
Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq., Chairman Emeritus
General Counsel David H. Marion, Esq.
Samuel Savitz, Chairman Emeritus
POPS Physician Dr. Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP POPS Photographer Peter Blaikie, Bachrach Photography
POPS IN SCHOOLS Launched in 2015, POPS in Schools is an EITC-certified program that supplements music education for 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.
This past school year, your generous support allowed: • 3,000 students to receive impactful music programming • 30 POPS musicians to train, coach, and mentor music students • 10 schools to participate in the All-City Jazz Festival • 400 students to perform in the Kimmel Center prior to a POPS concert • 1,500 free tickets to schools to concerts
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MEMORABLE MOMENTS July 2019
December 2014
Music Director Todd Ellison takes over the “baton” of The Philly POPS.
The Philly POPS salutes military and first responders by giving away 2,000 free tickets to the inaugural I’ll be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military July 2018 The Philly POPS celebrates its 40th and First Responders concert. Anniversary Season and is honored at the Wawa Welcome America July 2013 festival. Michael Krajewski becomes Music Director of The Philly POPS.
September 2017 The Philly POPS announces the appointment of Principal Guest Conductor David Charles Abell.
July 2012 Frank Giordano takes the reins as President and CEO of The Philly POPS.
July 2017
The Philly POPS BIG Band debuts on July 4 at the July 2005 25th anniversary of the Wawa Welcome America The Philly POPS performs with Elton John concert on the Parkway. on Independence Day at the Philadelphia Freedom Concert on the Parkway, organized by Mark Segal.
May 2016
The Philly POPS holds Philadelphia’s first-ever April 2002 Memorial Day concert: Memorial Salute. Peter Nero and The Philly POPS performs Voyage into Space with astronaut John Glenn at the Kimmel December 2015 Center. The Philly POPS performs its first concert with renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at the Wells Fargo Center.
September 2015
December 2001 The Kimmel Center opens with The Philly POPS as a founding resident company.
1999
The Philly POPS performs for Pope Francis on The Philly POPS is designated as the official Pops Independence Mall. Orchestra of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
June 2015
1993
Launch of POPS in Schools kicks off with a presenting sponsorship of the Philadelphia School District’s All-City Jazz Festival.
December 2014 Launch of POPS Outside brings the vibrant programming, musicians and featured guest artists of the POPS family to a growing list of holiday tree lightings and celebrations around the Delaware Valley.
Peter Nero and The Philly POPS performs at Philadelphia’s first July 4 concert.
1979 The Philly POPS is founded by Moe Septee with virtuoso pianist and conductor Maestro Peter Nero as Music Director.
TODAY’S PRE-CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT Dan McCain & John Meko Pre-Concert Entertainment fills the Kimmel Center lobby with conversations and performances curated to enrich your concertgoing experience, often featuring interviews with special POPS guests and performances by local schools, universities, and emerging artists. These fun, free programs begin 90 minutes prior to each concert. Pre-Concert Entertainment for POPS Goes to Hollywood was curated by POPS Student Co-Op and All-City Jazz Orchestra graduate Dan McCain. It features:
• Friday, September 27: The Raph KP Trio • Saturday, September 28: The Dan McCain Quartet • Sunday, September 29: The John Meko Quartet The Philly POPS has been fortunate to have Philly natives Dan McCain and John Meko as Student Co-Ops. John Meko is a trumpet player who has worked in the POPS office for five years and plays in the Temple University Jazz Band. Dan is an upright and electric bass player who is now entering his second year as a Student Co-Op and plays in the University of the Arts “Z” Big Band. Both of these talented college students have performed with The Philly POPS and The Philly POPS BIG Band and have honed their arts administration skills by providing support in our offices and for our POPS in Schools program. Dan was a three-year participant in the AllCity Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Artistic Director for Jazz Terell Stafford.
The Dan McCain Trio performs prior to a POPS concert.
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Dan McCain performs with the All-City Jazz Orchestra during the All-City Jazz Festival 2016
Dan McCain performs with Lee Smith and The Philly POPS BIG Band at Jazzed! with Terell Stafford
John Meko performs with the Temple University Jazz Band at the All-City Jazz Festival 2018
Dan McCain performs with members of The Philly POPS BIG Band at A Musical Celebration of West Philadelphia
John Meko performs under the direction of Terell Stafford at the All-City Jazz Festival 2018
SPOTLIGHT The Philly POPS Today Thanks to its passionate supporters, The Philly POPS is generating significant growth in ticket sales and attendance, with particular growth in the POPS subscription base. These advances are the driving force behind innovative programming for new audiences, meaningful work that benefits local communities, and a new slate of in-school education programs. The Philly POPS is breaking out of the concert hall and bringing music to the streets of Philadelphia and its surrounding towns. Look for POPS artists performing in pop-up beer gardens, city parks, leisure venues, public schools, and alongside some of the greatest vocalists of our time.
Salute Series The 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 3,000 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 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 ever-greater reputation and talent, including Andrea Bocelli and Deana Martin. The Philly POPS has proudly been a Philadelphia icon for the last four decades and happily anticipates reaching tens of thousands of new listeners through these expanding programs.
POPS IN THE NEWS THE PHILLY POPS KICKS OFF ITS FALL SEASON WITH “THE RUNNING OF THE REXES”
August 20, 2019
MEET THE PHILLY POPS’ NEWLY APPOINTED JAZZ MAN.
July 25, 2019
SANTA CLAUS CAME TO TOWN FOR 105 CHILDREN AS THE PHILLY POPS PRESENTED “CHRISTMAS IN JULY.”
July 18, 2019
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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 POPS’ 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).
41ST SUBSRCIPTION SERIES SPONSOR
CIVIC, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS THE ABELE FAMILY FOUNDATION
SALUTE SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTING SPONSOR
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MEDIA PARTNER
MULTIMEDIA PARTNER
MARKETING SUPPORT
CORPORATE PARTNERS
UM HOLDINGS
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FRIENDS OF THE POPS 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
Key Bank
PECO
Robert D. Kane, Jr. Market President
Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Comcast NBC Universal
Mr. and Mrs. Chase McDaniel
Carol A. Eggert Senior Vice President, Military & Veteran Affairs
Department of Community and Economic Development PARX Casino ORCHESTRA SOCIETY $50,000 - $99,999 Tim and Pam Alles
John and Christine Meko Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Drs. John* and Pina Templeton PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 - $24,999 Abele Family Foundation Joan and Wilbert D. Abele
Anne and Joe Del Raso
Philadelphia Energy Solutions Phil Rinaldi Founder, Chairman & CEO (Ret’d)
Republic Bank Mr. Harry H. Madonna Chairman & CEO
Rowan University Dr. Ali Houshmand President
Structure Tone, LLC
AssuredPartners Insurance
Dermid Kelly Regional Vice President
Tony Mahon Managing Director
TD Charitable Foundation
MAESTRO CIRCLE $15,000 - $49,999
Dilworth Paxson LLP
Visit Philadelphia
Archer Law
Lisa Hale and James E. Haas, III
Widger Family Foundation
Haute Restaurant
WSFS Community Foundation
Adriana Herrera
Pam Cyr
Holman Enterprises
ENCORE CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999
Dottie and Frank Giordano
Salvatore M. DeBunda Esq.
Bank of America Bellevue Park Hyatt The City of Philadelphia Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund John Coffman, Executive Director Tom Ellis, Chairman
Independence Blue Cross
M&T Bank Denise Viola Monahan Administrative Vice President
Macy’s Mariner Investment Group
All Risk, Inc. Aqua America Marc Lucca President
Andrew Hohns
Gabriel A. Battista
Mrs. Nancy M. Miller
George Beppel
Mr. Jon Nistad 30 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
Charles and Ashley Widger
Samantha Brandolini and Patrick Morgan CBIZ Insurance Services, Inc. Citizens Bank
Louis Scaglione
Holly Weil
Karen and Jon Sirlin
Ms. Jane Windle
Manning and Ginny Smith
BATON CIRCLE $1,000 - $2,499
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strine Esq.
Clark Capital Management Group
UM Holdings, Ltd.
Harry and Kina Clark
John Aglialoro and Joan Carter
Norman and Suzanne Cohn
Bill and Jeanne Whitmore
Drexel University
William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program
John A. Fry President
The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc
MUSICIAN CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999
Jerry Francesco
Anonymous
The Haverford Trust Company
ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO
Kaufman Financial Services
Anonymous Aetna Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation Joseph and Eileen Bilson Kenneth Brandt Mrs. Elaine Brumberg Ricardo A. Byron David and Jennifer Cardy
Mr. Larry A. Kaufman
Nancy and James Baxter
Mr. Leroy Kean
Francis and Mary Burke
LaVan Law
Karen Corbin
Carter Family Fund of Central Indiana
Tom and Nancy Londres
Ken and Marian Disken
Mr. Paul Catinella
John and Janet Marsella
Ron Giordano
Edward and Joellyn Cattell
Mr. James M. Matour, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV
Ivan Ciment
Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe
Louis K. Habina, Esq.*
Gregory Montanaro
Ms. Janice W. Hunt
Muller, Inc.
Rochelle and Barry Magarick
Sandra Muller President
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq.
PA Convention Center Authority
Edythe and Robert Mazer
Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association
J. and Brenda Nixon
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Reverend Lucy Pierre
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Philadelphia Phillies
Thomas Nowakowski Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cavalier Richard and Elaine Valiga
Ms. Courtney Carter
Cohen Private Ventures Gen. Ronald Coleman CRW Graphics David Van Dusen
Charles and Susan Davidson Ms. Loretta Delvecchio Barry Depew James and Lynn Dever DNB Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer
Mr. Gerald Francesco GMIH, LLC
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Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO
Ms. Elaine Grobman Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman David Horowitz Jacob’s Music Chris Rinaldi
Mr. and Mrs. Gerhart L. Klein Levy Wealth Management Victor Levy
Cpt. and Mrs. Jack P. Lieberman, US Navy (Retired)
Cynthia and Gary Porter Mr. Robert Rau
PRINCIPAL PLAYER $500 - $749
Mr. Theodore Robb
Melville and Maria Ackerman
Ms. Joyce Seewald Sando
Phillip and Ellen Baer
Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce
Ms. Roslyn Barefield
Savitz Family Foundation
Sandy and Vince Basanavage
In Memory of Walter D. Cohen
Elliot and Barbara Schwartz Monique and Gary Silvi David and Peggy Stedman Ms. Jewelle Sutherland Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc.
Gary Beaver Aaron and Priscilla Cohen Pat and Connie Dalton George Daly Ruth Ann and Paul Fox Samuel and Gail Goldstein
Kaitlin MacKenzie
Ms. Donna M. Parisi Owner
Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin
Michael Tritt
Nancy and Alan Grossman
Elizabeth Weinreb
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe
Cathy Medway Metropolitan Contract Carpet Joe Pelosi
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Kenneth Gale and Gail Munion James Nelligan Laurie and Christopher Olivia, MD Penn Medicine Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of the POPS
Pine Belt Auto Louis Trebino
Police and Fire Federal Credit Union Konstadinos Plestis and Maria Vogiatzi 32 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
Martin and Janice Wilensky CONDUCTOR CIRCLE $750 - $999
Sandra Goodstein
Robert and Megan Hausler Stephen and Randy Klein
Brian and Lenore Locke
Pat Lannutti
Richard Orr
Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine
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Precision Automation Fred Rexon President and CEO
Mrs. Patricia Levitt Mr. Federick D. Lipman John and Joan Lyons Chris Masso
Michelle and Mark Pressman
Hermann Moser
Dale Wallace
L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick
Wealth Development Group
Dr. Ralph Riviello M.D.
Alan D. Katz Managing Member
Dr. Harry Rosenthal
Deborah and Andrew Webster
Donald Salmon Mitchell Sargen
David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin
Linda Gloss
In Honor of William Nathan Erwin
Henry and Mary Schwarz Dr. Julia Spears
Gwen and Matthew Iller Rona Josephs Ronald and Louise Kaiser Joseph Kolakowski
Steven Standiford John and Sandra Stouffer
Joseph W. Kvech
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
Phyllis and Robert Lambeck
Ronald Vickers
Carole Marani
Mr. Joseph Voytilla
Debbie and Elliott Maser
Richard Weisbrot and Barbara Shaiman
Barbara J. Mitnick, Ph.D. Dr. Michael Mittleman
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Jon Cofsky Principal
Wallace and Lydia Nowicke
Alexander and Joanna Williams
Barbara Oconnell
F. Gordon Yasinow
Judith Olshin
PERFORMER $375 - $499
Patricia and Michael Pence Scott and Marilyn Radley
Ms. Anne M. Congdon
Eugene and Betsy Rockower
Francis Costello In Memory of Rhonda Costello
Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano
David and Susan Roulston Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Sceia
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
William and Anna Simpson
ENTHUSIAST $250 - $374
Herbert and Sandra Weinstein
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz
Richard Weisbrot and Barbara Shaiman
Kimberly and Donald Brooks
*in memoriam
David and Jane Courtright
Current Membership as of September 6, 2019.
Scott Dressler Rick and Julie Frost Karen and John Fulton
If you found your name has been misspelled or omitted, please accept our sincerest apologies and contact Joshua Thomas at 215-546-3207 or via email at jthomas@phillypops.org. We thank you for your generous support!
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GIVING LEVELS Join the friends of The Philly POPS today! If you love The NEW Philly POPS and want to become a Friend, please donate online at phillypops.org/donate to join others who share a passion for the Great American Songbook. Your tax-deductible gift makes a significant difference in the lives of thousands of fellow patrons by allowing our beloved stand-alone orchestra to continue playing the music you know and love to hear.
FRIEND — $75 TO $124 • 10% discount on single tickets
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 TO $2,499 CONDUCTOR CIRCLE BENEFITS, PLUS: • Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets
ADMIRER — $125 TO $249 FRIEND BENEFITS, PLUS: • Priority seating change request
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ENTHUSIAST — $250 TO $374 ADMIRER BENEFITS, PLUS: • Acknowledgment of your contribution
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PERFORMER — $375 TO $499 ENTHUSIAST BENEFITS, PLUS: • Complimentary tickets to a special
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• 1/2 page ad in the Encore! program book PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE — $10K AND ABOVE ENCORE! CIRCLE BENEFITS, PLUS: • Concert Series Sponsorship • Full page ad in the Encore! program book
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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 Director, Joshua Thomas at 215.546.3207. To donate online, go to phillypops.org/donate. Benefits incept upon receipt of the contribution and are active for one year.
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