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Letter from the President Program 2018 Salute Series Highlights Letter from the Governor Letter from the Mayor Spotlight: Fire Commissioner Adam K. Thiel

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26 11 Remembering Captain Matthew 28 LeTourneau 30 12 Music Director-Designate Todd Ellison 31 14 Guest Vocalist Mandy Gonzalez 34 15 Organist Peter Richard Conte 34 16 The Philly POPS Roster 48

Veteran Spotlight: Ryan Peters The Philly POPS Festival Chorus Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale St. Thomas Gospel Choir Partner Spotlight: Psalm 103 & the Estate of Jack Templeton Board of Directors & Administrative Staff About The Salute Series POPS In Schools Friends of The Philly POPS Giving Levels Corporate & Community Support Sing-Along Lyrics

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Comcast NBCUniversal

I’ll Be Home For Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION Frank Giordano, President & CEO, The Philly POPS

Brigadier General (Ret’d) Carol Eggert, Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Arthur Harris

FEATURING

Dear Friends and Treasured Members of our Service Community,

Feliz Navidad José Feliciano

On behalf of The Philly POPS family and our Board of Directors, welcome to Verizon Hall. Tonight marks the fifth annual Comcast NBCUniversal I’ll Be Home For Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders. This concert is a particularly special one for me — it is the final Salute Series performance of 2018, bringing to a close our series of concerts dedicated to those who choose a life of service.

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

We’d like to thank Governor Tom Wolf, the Honorary Chairman of this evening’s event, and we’d also like to recognize Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney for coming this evening. Thank you to Police Commissioner Ross, Fire Commissioner Thiel, and Joseph Brooks, President of Liberty USO of PA for their contributions to all our Salute Series events. Finally, we thank Comcast NBCUniversal, our Salute Series presenting sponsor. Salute Series events have become part of the fabric of Philadelphia’s culture — reaching over 200,000 people annually — and there is no better way for the POPS to honor our service members and first responders. Brigadier General (Ret.) Carol Eggert, a member of The Philly POPS Board of Directors and Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast, has been instrumental in making tonight and every Salute Series event possible. On this momentous occasion, from the POPS family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!

Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella Keith Chapman

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Mandy Gonzalez guest vocalist Peter Richard Conte

The Christmas Song Mel Torme

organist

Christmas Morning Todd Ellison / Stephen Cole

The Philly POPS Festival Chorus

Christmas Alphabet Jules Loman / Buddy Kaye Hallelujah Chorus - Traditional George Frideric Handel

African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir

INTERMISSION This is America! USO Troupe

Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale

Somewhere in My Memory John Williams Remember Me Robert Lopez / Kristen Anderson-Lopez Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson Chanukah Lights Marvin Hamlisch You Reign Youthful Praise / JJ Hairston

Frank Giordano, President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Todd Ellison music director-designate

Star Spangled Banner Wasson

To all of the service members and first responders in the audience: we offer our profound thanks for keeping our community, and our nation, safe and secure. Your commitment inspires all of us. In a Salute Series first, we will honor New Jersey Assemblyman and Navy SEAL Ryan Peters with the inaugural Salute Service Award. We also honor the sacrifice of fallen fireman Captain Matthew LeTourneau. Captain LeTourneau passed away in the line of duty in January of this year.

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A Merry Christmas Sing-along Robert Wendel We Wish You a Merry Christmas Arthur Harris

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wawa welcome

america 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.

The Philly POPS performs three times during the annual Wawa Welcome America festival on July 3 and 4. POPS on Independence features the full orchestra at Independence Hall, an ensemble performs at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, and the BIG Band is a highlight of the July 4th Concert on the Parkway that culminates in the city’s fireworks show.

IN JULY Every Memorial Day weekend, The Philly POPS presents Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute at the Mann Center, a free community concert honoring the American tradition of service.

Every summer, the POPS celebrates Christmas in July with a bike giveaway for children from military and police and 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.

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photo credit: UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute

“It is truly humbling and heartfelt to see all the responses that have been made as the result of his sacrifice and service. It is beautiful to see the respect being shown for our hero!” - Luke LeTourneau

spotlight

remembering

FIRE COMMISSIONER ADAM K. THIEL

CAPTAIN MATTHEW LETOURNEAU

Adam Thiel is the Fire Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia.

Captain Matthew LeTourneau, an 11-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, died in the line of duty when part of a row house collapsed during a fire that he was fighting on January 6, 2018.

Commissioner Thiel is responsible for leading the Philadelphia Fire Department’s 2,800-plus uniformed and civilian members in every facet of protecting our nation’s 5th-largest city from fires and emergencies arising from all hazards. He previously served as a Deputy Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was the fire chief for the City of Alexandria, Virginia from 2007-2014 and chaired the Northern Virginia Emergency Response System (NVERS) Steering Committee. Commissioner Thiel’s 26 years of experience spans five states as a chief fire officer, incident commander, company officer, fire and emergency services instructor, hazardous materials team leader, paramedic, technical rescuer, structural/wildland firefighter, swiftwater rescuer, and rescue SCUBA diver. He has directly participated in planning, response, and recovery efforts for multiple Presidentially-declared disasters and National Special Security Events (NSSEs), including the 9/11 tragedy, hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, an earthquake, major blizzards, international sporting competitions, and political events.

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Just two months prior, he attended last year’s I’ll be Home for Christmas concert with his niece Hailey, mother Janice, girlfriend Mary, brother-in-law John, nieces Sammi and Jackie, and friend Alex. Capt. LeTourneau’s sister-in-law Mary E. LeTourneau wrote to the POPS about the show:

letter of commendation for his service during the World Meeting of Families in 2015. He was working at Engine 45 in North Philadelphia at the time of his death. The Philly POPS is honored to welcome members of Capt. LeTourneau’s family and friends to tonight’s audience.

“My daughter was so happy to spend this time with him. It was one of her last outings with her uncle. When she came home, she was thrilled that she received a button from the show. I never really looked at the button until today. I was struck by the message: ‘I’ll be Home for Christmas.’ Though this was his last Christmas with his family, my daughter will forever have the memory of this concert with him as will the other family members that attended.” Capt. LeTourneau had previously served at Engine 43 in Center City and Engine 57 in West Philadelphia, and was promoted to lieutenant in 2015. He received a unit citation in 2010 and a Comcast NBCUniversal I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders | December 2018 | 11

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.

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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

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,

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New Haven, New Jersey, and York Symphonies.

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 award-winning musical, The Black and White Ball.

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.

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.

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 as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton and

Mandy previously appeared with The Philly POPS for 2017’s July

on the CBS hit, Madam Secretary. Onstage, the dynamic range

4 Party on The Parkway, where her version of “This Land is Your

of Mandy’s voice sets a new standard — one moment, she can

Land” shook the crowd..

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.

organist

PETER RICHARD CONTE Peter Richard Conte was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist in 1989. He is only the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. He performs concerts twice daily, six days each week, on the largest fully-functioning musical instrument in the world. Mr. Conte is also Principal Organist of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, and, since 1991, has served as Choirmaster and Organist of Saint Clement’s Church, Philadelphia, where he directs a professional choir in an extensive music program catering to the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Mr. Conte is highly regarded as a skillful performer and arranger

with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philly Pops, and with

Mandy is also known for originating the role of Nina Rosario in

of organ transcriptions. He has been featured several times on

numerous orchestras around the country.

the Tony Award-winning show, In the Heights. Previously, she

National Public Radio and on ABC television’s Good Morning

also starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked —

America and World News Tonight. He has two radio shows: The

blowing the roof off of New York’s Gershwin Theatre every night.

Wanamaker Organ Hour, which airs on the first Sunday of each

Mandy is the proud founder of #FearlessSquad — a social media

month, at 5 PM (Eastern), and can be heard via the internet

movement for inclusiveness and belonging. The movement

at WRTI.ORG; on each Wednesday evening at 7 PM, his Grand

connects millions of people around the world, encourages them

Court concert is streamed live on YesterdayUSA.com. Mr. Conte

to be their best selves, and helps them empower each other.

performs extensively throughout the United States and Canada

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

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

Peter Richard Conte has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Organ at Rider University’s Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, where he taught Organ Improvisation. He is the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington.

In 2013, the

Philadelphia Music Alliance honored him with a bronze plaque on the Avenue of the Arts’ Walk of Fame. His numerous recordings appear on the GOTHIC, JAV, PROORGANO, DORIAN and DTR labels.

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THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER 1ST VIOLIN

CELLO

CLARINET

Michael Ludwig Rachael Ludwig Ghislaine Fleischmann Robert Vieira Emma Kummrow Carlos Rubio Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz Paul Reiser Rachel Segal Charles Parker

Uli Boeckheler Jon Fink George Atanasiu Brooke Beazley Glenn Fischbach Pat Daniels

Joseph Smith Kaj Hansen Mark Allen

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

VIOLA Davis Barnett Marjorie Goldberg Scott Wagner Ellen Trainer Sarah Sutton Gerry Rice

BASS Miles Davis Anne Peterson Stephen Groat

HORN John David Smith Lyndsie Wilson George Barnett Todd Williams

TRUMPET

DRUM SET Joe Nero

Matt Gallagher Bob Gravener George Rabbai David DiValentino

GUITAR

TUBA

ELECTRIC BASS

Brian Brown

Steve Beskrone

David Schneider

TROMBONE

KEYBOARD Jeff Smith

OBOE & ENGLISH HORN

Paul Arbogast Brian Pastor David Cianci

FLUTE & PICCOLO Edward Schultz Ron Kerber Frances Tate

OBOE

Evan Ocheret

BASSOON Norman Spielberg Greg Riley

TYMPANI & PERCUSSION William Kerrigan David Nelson Brenda Weckerly Zach Crystal

David Cullen

HARP Andre Tarantiles

veteran spotlight

RYAN PETERS The Philly POPS is honored to present Ryan Peters with the inaugural Salute Service Award for his decades of leadership as Lieutenant Commander Navy Seal in the United States Navy and dedication in service to New Jersey. Assemblyman Ryan Peters was elected to the New Jersey

Peters is actively involved in the community as a leader of

Assembly in 2017 and began serving in January 2018.

nonprofit organizations. He serves as the Chairman of the Board

Peters represents Burlington County, where the POPS performs an annual holiday concert — held this year on November 30 — at the Burlington County Library in Westampton. Peters has an extensive military background. He is currently a Commander in the Naval Reserve, assigned to SEAL Team 18. Upon finishing at the Naval Academy in 2004, he completed Navy SEAL training and served three combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

of Directors for the Liberty USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey and as a member of the Advisory Board for Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County. The Assemblyman is a South Jersey native, and attended Holy Cross High School in Delran. He and his wife, Stacy, live in Hainesport with their three children, Kaylee Elizabeth, Kevin James, and Benjamin Danger. Peters is with us in tonight’s audience.

In 2012, Peters graduated from Rutgers School of Law. Following his graduation, he was recalled to serve his fourth tour of duty. Upon his return, he desired to continue his career in public service. In November of 2015, Peters was elected to the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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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, 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 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 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 departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Geoff Albert-Bolinski Mark Anderson Jim Bailey Linda Baldwin Michelle Balentine Morgan Barlow Linda Beaver David Berkowitz Nicholas Blum Cori Bortnem Constance Bosna Kellie Bowker Patti Bozzelli Lina Braun Briana Broberg Tracy Brobyn Fabiene Brown Chris Brubaker Heather Caporaso Barb Carfolite Edra Chandler Melody Chappell Doug Clayton Robert Coble Amy Copeland Becky Crunk Hunter Daigle Phil Davis Susan Denny Tina DiCroce Tom Dwyer Benita Farmer Pamela Fernsler Lisa Ferretti Joseph Fong Marcia Foor Nancy Fort Faith Foyil Nancy Gager Patti Garver Claire Gayley Kelly Germann

Mary Ellen Gilbert Douglas Gonze Susan Gormley Jennifer Gottschalk Jaye W. Green Tom Green Kathy Guy Brooke Hanson Don Henry Marian Henry Mark Henry Richard Henry Thomas Henzel Blair Hinderliter Kacy Hofstetter Kim Hofstetter Melissa Hope Lori Howard Soyeon Huh Charlotte Humes Stephen Jackson Connie Jones Nancy Kadwill Helena Kan Helen Karol Jim Kelsh Abigail Klapper Joseph Kramer Joan Labosh Michael Labosh Mecca Leach Vicky Lee Jeanne Leisner Jayne Lester Amy Lewis Don Lewis Alex Li Jieling Lin Joanne Lipa Shurong Liu Mary Lynch David MacMurtrie

Nicole Manning Peggy Manochi Donato Marable Paul Mariani III Jeff Masino Julie McCormick Eileen McFadden Jennifer McGowan Patrick McGranahan Maryann McKenzie Gail Middleton Sherry Mistler Chris Mondello Ken Muhleisen Permelia Mullen Rebecca Muller Michael Nahill Emily (Nash) Norton Ted Newell Kim Nurick Lew Osterhoudt Jim Palmer Betty Pannell Ellen Paparone Laurie Pellicore Dawn Price Michael Pugh Alison Quairoli Jennifer Rackow Marilyn Radley Jamie Ray-Leonetti Brian Reid Betsy Rich David Riegel Denise Rose Jane Rose Allison Rossi Michael J. Rugnetta Mark Samani Allison Santos-Lezama Al Sauter Mary Anne Saveoz

Peter Scarpato Barbara Schwartz Charles Scott Jim Sellers Frann Shore Megan Short Sally Siegfried Hong Sima Elaine Soulliard Peter Spengeman Tina Stanfa Jonathan Storace Nancy Sullivan Mei Sun Emily Szal Hsi Tai Wei Ping Tai Jessica Teh Arienne Thaw-Bolton Monique Timberlake-Brady 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 Grammy-nominated Philadelphia Boys Choir has cultivated a devoted following worldwide for its highly acclaimed concerts and performances. Established in 1968, achievements include world tours, recordings with internationally renowned artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, television appearances (Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, etc.), and praise from critics and audiences worldwide.

JEFFREY R. SMITH, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR An alumnus of the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, Smith stepped into the position of Artistic Director in 2004 and has since led the choir on concert tours throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Under his direction, the choir has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philly POPS, Opera Philadelphia and Curtis Institute. Venues have included the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Among the political dignitaries in the audience were prime ministers and presidents, including Barack Obama. Smith is a 1999 summa cum laude graduate of Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Music in Composition. His original compositions and vocal/instrumental arrangements have been performed by various ensembles throughout the country, including the Toledo Symphony, York Theatre (NYC), Ocean City Pops and Philly POPS. As a pianist in much demand, Smith has played with the Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, Philly POPS, and for several shows on and Off-Broadway. He is also assistant conductor for the Philly POPS.

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SOPRANO 1

SOPRANO 2

ALTO 1

ALTO 2

Peyton Barger Gabriel J. Beckett Evan Bishop Andrew John Blum Arnab Chaudhuri Max Ebenreiter Jeffrey Jabbour Josiah E. Johnakin Ethan Kang Ethan Lander Chase Long Jackson Quinn O’Boyle AJ Owens Jack Pustizzi JD Scarpa Robert Smith Alexander Sterious Yiguo Zhang

Cameron Bowden Christopher A. Bruette Jack Cellucci Sarthak Chaudhuri Dante DiMaio Harry Dozor Leo Felix Denburg Gade Conor James Gilmore Aviv Haroz Bu Long Cole McIntosh Timothy O’Connor Ryan O’Donnell Jonah Owens Evan Schaffer Christopher Sempier Chase Jacob Shatzman Daniel Mark Strong Carlos David Villegasr

Jason Michael Adams Luke Phillip Anderson Jackson Angermeier Archibald Bednarek River Bunster Linus Chen-Plotkin Lucas Collazo Jarrett Edwards Olukayode Ekundare Luke Ganley Leonardo Garcia Arthur Hu Elijah Q. Huertas Ethan Lee Griffin J. Miller Liam J. Miller Samuel Miller Payton Owens Sergio Tristen Santana William Sterious Jackson Strong Jayden Washington Daniel R. West

Jeremy G. T. Allen Dawan Brown Aleem CastilloGambardella 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

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WALTIER BLOCKER is the co-minister of music with his Creative and Performing Arts classmate, Dr. Jay Fluellen, at the historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. Walt attended both Westminster Choir College and the University of the Arts and studied church music, opera, and music education. Walt is a classically-trained singer and is a well-known music director, recording producer, song writer, vocal coach, actor and often writes music with the Philly POPS, for the Washington National Cathedral, national music conventions, churches and choirs around the country. Walt has performed and worked with directors, singers and musical artists all over the U.S. and Europe. Walt is known for demanding excellence. 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.

MUSICIANS/DIRECTOR/MINISTERS

ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir (STGC) is from the Historic African Episcopal Church of Philadelphia, where the Reverend Canon Martini Shaw is the Rector. The STGC currently consists of 60 spirit-filled, energetic, singers, ministers and musicians of all ages and backgrounds. The choir’s membership represents over ten different area

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

churches. The STGC shares their music ministry at over 100

conventions, and gatherings. The highest honor has been singing

services, programs, concerts, and celebrations of all kinds every

at the historic and prestigious Thomas A Dorsey’s National

year. In 2013, STGC was named “The Best Regional Choir” in

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

Verizon’s Music Competition, How Sweet The Sound, and the

Orlando, and New Orleans.

choir performed to a sold-out audience at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. In 2015, the STGC won “Traditional CD of the Year” and Walt Blocker won “Producer of the Year” at the The Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards held in Memphis, TN. Locally and nationally, the STGC has received numerous awards and recognition, including the “PHL Center Stage Competition Winners” for “Best in Gospel Music” for which the choir was recognized by the Philadelphia City Council. The STGC has performed for the installation of the last two Episcopal Church Presiding Bishops, in 2005 for the first female Presiding Bishop, Katherine Jefferts Schori, and again in 2015 for the current and first African American Presiding Bishop, Michael B. Curry. Both were historic services of installations held at the Washington National Cathedral.

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STGC has several recordings that showcases their various styles and love of all music from original service mass music to gospel music. ISTGC has appeared in the Lee Daniels movie, The Woodsman, and appeared with Stevie Wonder, U2, Aretha Franklin, and Kikoriki. The STGC’s 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.

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

The Reverend Canon Father Martini Shaw The Reverend Father Samuel Kirabi Wayne Browne percussion

SOPRANO

ALTO

TENOR

Asiha Braxton-Garvin Bernadette Williams Brenda Battle Cheryl McCoy Conchita Dixon Deanna Johnson Debbie Purnell-Otey Debbie Stewart Delois Whiters Earlene Ford Endrea Holland Gessica Santos Jamielle Natson Janelle Natson Jenelle Wilson-Johnson Jenny Forman Joy Holland Lenoria DeVine Lynn Gant Rachel Medley Rebecca Scales Roxanne Josey Rozella Frison Shanae Williams Shy’Bria Sanders Susan Patricia Ben Tyleenda Wilson .Victoria Braxton Wendella Fox

Adrienne Logan Aneesa Donahue Angela Coston-Jones Antoinette (Teena) Watson-Matthews Brittany Manning Carmella Holloway Cassie Smith Clara Mae Daniels Deborah Sampson Dotrice Abney Deneka Anderson Gladyce DuBrey Jacqueline Sampson Madeline Good Mary Ann Phillips Nakeshia Worthington Nancy Jean-Sewell Nathalie Cerin Pamela Galloway Patricia Akins Rebecca Berry Rochelle Karyou Ruthie Dowling Shaleen Manning Shannon Kemmer Terry Corson Tiffany Joynes Tyler Wilson

Brandon Joynes Carla Robinson Chaez Miller Charles Clory 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

THE SOLDIER’S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (EXCERPT)

“They all enjoyed freedom, each month of the year, because of the soldiers, like the one lying here. I couldn’t help wonder how many lay alone, on a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home. The very thought brought a tear to my eye, I dropped to my knees and I started to cry. 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.

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. 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.

The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice, “Santa don’t cry, this life is my choice; I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more, my life is my God, my Country, my Corps.”

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 Frank Giordano

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ENCORE SERIES, INC.

Louis K. Habina, Esq.

Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master

Adriana Herrera

Michael Krajewski, Music Director

Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian

Dr. Ali A. Houshmand

Todd Ellison, Music Director-Designate

Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor

Dermid Kelly

David Charles Abell, Principal Guest Conductor

Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor

Marc A. Lucca, P.E.

Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager

Barry Magarick John J. Meko, Jr. Harry D. Madonna Denise Viola Monahan Gregory Montanaro Philip Rinaldi Andrew J. Santacroce

Karen Corbin, Chief Operating Officer Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President

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

Daniel Palmieri, Director of Sales and Customer Relations Sarah Maiellano, Assistant Director of Communications Keith Obaza, Production Manager Austin Berner, Manager of Communications

Louis Scaglione

Gilberto Vega, Manager of Education and 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

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Mia Serafine, Contributed Revenue and Events Coordinator Chandra Deal, Sponsorship & Partnership Representative Emily Sabalbaro, Project Manager

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PRESENTED BY

MAJOR SPONSOR

SALUTE SERIES 2018-19 EVENTS MEMORIAL SALUTE

SPONSORS

May 28, 2019 Mann Center for the Performing Arts

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S TRADITIONS AND COMMITMENT TO SERVICE. At the POPS, we are committed to honoring our country’s longstanding commitment to traditions, values, and service through the universal language of music. Each 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. Every summer, the POPS celebrates Christmas in July with a bike giveaway for children from military and police and 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. 28 | Encore! | The Philly POPS

POPS ON INDEPENDENCE July 3, 2019 Independence Hall

IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4, 2019 • POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Mall

JOHN* AND PINA TEMPLETON

SUSAN & CHASE MCDANIEL

• POPS on the Parkway

VETERANS DAY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL November 11, 2019 Dilworth Plaza

I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS December 13, 2019 Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts

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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS The Philly POPS greatly appreciates the many patrons who have made a contribution as Friends of the POPS. Thank you! Your support helps make our concerts possible and creates a sustainable future.

POPS IN SCHOOLS

AMERICAN SONGBOOK SOCIETY

John and Christine Meko In memory of Jack Templeton, MD

$100,000 AND ABOVE

The City of Philadelphia

Archer Law Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.

Mrs. Nancy M. Miller

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

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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.

Department of Community and Economic Development

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.

Republic Bank Mr. Harry H. Madonna Chairman and CEO

Parx Casino Tony Ricci Chief Executive Officer

LaVan Law Julie LaVan

Rowan University Dr. Ali Houshmand President

John and Janet Marsella John J. Meko, Jr. Frank Messina

Louis Scaglione

Gregory Montanaro

UM Holdings, Ltd. John Aglialoro and Joan Carter

Nadia and Antoine Moukarzel

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 All-Risk, Inc.

Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. James M. Matour, Esq.

ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO

The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc.

Gabriel A. Battista The Baxter Family Foundation

Norman and Suzanne Cohn PA Convention Center Authority Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau The Philadelphia Cultural Fund The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon 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

Drs. John* and Pina Templeton

Holman Enterprises

David and Jennifer Cardy

MAESTRO CIRCLE

Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci

Deborah and Andrew Webster

Citizens Bank Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA President

Wells Fargo Bank Louis K. Habina, Esq.

Clark Capital Management Group Harry and Kina Clark

Charles and Barbara Widger

AssuredPartners Tony Mahon Managing Director Bank of America

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Structure Tone, LLC Dermid Kelly Regional Vice President

Philadelphia Energry Solutions Phil Rinaldi Founder, Chairman, & CEO (Ret’d)

Tim and Pam Alles

For more information on how you can support the future music leaders of Philadelphia, please contact 215.735.2841 | phillypops.org/popsinschools

Brinker Capital Ashley Widger

Mr. Leroy Kean

GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO

$25,000 TO $49,999

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

Beneficial Bank Pam Cyr EVP, Chief Retail Banking Officer

CFI, The Knoll Dealer

Susan and Chase McDaniel

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

Atlantic Trailer Leasing

$50,000 TO $99,999

Harry Dillion Madonna

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

Aqua America Marc Lucca President

CBS3 TV

Vernon W. II and Shirley Hill

• 2,500 students to receive impactful music programming

Abele Family Foundation Joan and Wilbert D. Abele

ORCHESTRA SOCIETY Dottie and Frank Giordano

Your generous support allows:

$10,000 TO $24,999

Manning and Ginny Smith

Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund John Coffman Executive Director EisnerAmper EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan DiLella Key Bank Robert D. Kane, Jr. Market President Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

M&T Bank Denise Monahan Administrative Vice President Macy’s/Bloomingdales Rochelle and Barry Magarick Vic and Urve Maggitti Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President Mr. Mark Nicoletti PECO Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso The Philadelphia Phillies Psalm 103 Foundation Karen and Jon Sirlin

George Beppel Samantha Brandolini and Patrick Morgan

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 Lisa Hale and James E. Haaf, III

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strine Esq. George Turak

Bill and Jeanne Whitmore

Wilmington Trust ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli Principal/COO

MUSICIAN CIRCLE $2,500 TO $4,999 Anonymous Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell Phillip and Ellen Baer Chris Baxter Nancy and James Baxter

The Heritage Center of the Union League

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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued 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 Jana and Frank D’Andrea Charles and Susan Davidson Barry Depew Exact Design Mr. Richard Walling

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

Michael Crofton

James Nelligan

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Darlington

Dominic Nigro

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

Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of The Philly POPS Pine Belt Auto Louis Trebino Konstadinos Plestis and Maria Vogiatzi

BATON CIRCLE

Kenneth Gale and Gail Munion

Police and Fire Federal Credit Union

$1,000 TO $2,499

Scott Gamble

Cynthia and Gary Porter

Arlene and Stan Ginsburg

Anonymous

Ms. Gail Goldstein

Mr. Robert Rau

Kathleen and Bruce Goldberg

Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holender

Mrs. Joannie Rich

David Horowitz

Mr. Theodore Robb

Henry Gosik

Savitz Family Foundation In memory of Walter D. Cohen

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President Cpt. And Mrs. Jack P. Lieberman, US Navy (Retired) L.F. Driscoll Co., LLC

Ms. Roslyn Barefield The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation Joseph and Eileen Bilson Frank and Suzanne Binswanger Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert Andrews, Jr. P.E. President and CEO

Jacobs Music Chris Rinaldi

Amy Branch and Jeffry Benoliel

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq.

Kenneth Brandt

Edythe and Robert Mazer

Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway

Metropolitan Contract Carpet Joe Pelosi J. and Brenda Nixon Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.

Ed, Jane, & Brownie Brandt

Francis and Mary Burke Carter Family Fund of Central Indiana

Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair

Geraldine Camishion

Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy

Cohen Private Ventures

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

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Ms. Courtney Carter Edward and Joellyn Cattell Ivan Ciment

Gen. Ronald Coleman Kevin Collins Michael J. and Lynne Cona Corporate Health Solutions F. Richard Courtney Stephen Crane and Elaine Jaskol Creative Financial Group Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP CRW Graphics David Van Dusen

Ms. Elaine Grobman Jo-ann Jones Charles Keates Michael Keenan Gerhart and Anne Klein Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Ms. Christine Lange Rep. Joseph Lashinger, Jr. Levy Wealth Management Victor Levy

Robert and Constance Dalton

PERFORMER

Phyllis and Robert Lambeck

George Daly

$375 TO $499

Janet Leo

West Capital Management

Emilio Degregorio

George Baver

Robert Lynn

Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby

Louis and Nina Eni

Mr. Robert Doman

Jim and Kanra Magnatta

White Penny Jon Cofsky Principal

Ms. Karen Fei In memory of Donna Fei

Ms. Jodi Friedman Bernard and Harriet Gross

Liss & Marion Ricky Liss, Esq.

Friends of the Ocean City Pops, Inc.

Mr. John Heisler

Carole Marani

Pat Lannutti

John McIntyre

Ms. Tracy L. Maeter

Stephen McWilliams

Debbie and Elliot Maser

Hermann Moser

Mrs. Kathleen Mulhern

Janet and Stephen Mullin

Patricia and Gordon Munson

Harry Mullins

NewsHeisler Wealth Management John Heisler, CFP

C. Raymond Nelson

Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano

Patricia and Michael Pence

David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin In honor of William Nathan Erwin

Robert N. Racciatti

Richard Weisbrot and Barbara Shaiman

Regina and John Riordan

Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn

The Rotary Club of Washington Township

Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III

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

Patrick R. Gault

Elizabeth Wojdak

Joan and Larry Glazerman

S.R. Wojdak & Associates, Inc.

Sandra Goodstein

Christopher Wolfington

Nancy and Alan Grossman

Zook Dinon PA

Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe

CONDUCTOR CIRCLE $750 TO $999 Ken Dunek Rick and Julie Frost Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman Brian and Lenore Locke New Opportunity Publishing NH Wealth Advisors

Ms. Joyce Seewald Sando

Richard and Barbara Orr

Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce

Peterson Service Company Renee Fiorelli President

Patricia and Daniel Scott Marvin and Roberta Schimmel Wayne M. Schuh Michael Scott and Robin Hauner Terence and Deborah Smith Roxanne and Gene Spatocco David and Peggy Stedman

Louis K. Fox Charitable Trust

Paul Stewart

Riccardo Longo

Technology Concierge Group Gerald Francesco President

Ruth Ann and Paul Fox

Precision Automation Fred Rexon President and CEO Elliot and Barbara Schwartz Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman Wealth Development Group Alan D. Katz Managing Member

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

Richard Williams

$250 TO $374

Chris Masso

Pamela Altman

Dr. Michael Mittleman

Esha Bhatia

Dr. Catherine A. Michon

Blue Bell Country Club

Kathleen Mulhern

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz

Reid and Elizabeth Murray

Kimberly and Donald Brooks

Halfred Taylor In memory of Judith Ann Taylor

Mr. Frank C. Palopoli

Thomas Brunner

Steven Tuso

Mr. and Mrs. John Pelino

Ms. Mary Chirillo

Ronald Vickers

L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick

Beverly and Herbert Cohen

Ms. Dale Wallace Herbert and Sandra Weinstein James Winn

Dr. Ralph Riviello, M.D.

Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce

$500 TO $749

Dr. Harry Rosenthal

David Courtright

Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm

1518 Associates

Donald Salmon

Melville and Maria Ackerman

Salus University

Francis Costello In memory of Rhonda Costello

Carol B. Tinari

Sandy and Vince Basanavage

Henry Schwarz

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

Mr. Guy Berger

Mr. Paul Sloate

Mr. Barry Bressler, Esq.

Gabriel Staino

Sharon and Bill Bronstein

John and Sandra Stouffer

John Turchi

Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne

Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer

Joseph Voytilla

Jeanne Brunozzi

Albert and Sabina Talone

Waldorf Racing Stables

Mary Lou and Frank Burke

Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt

Morgan Stanley

The Wanerman Group USB Financial Services, Inc.

CD Realty Advisors Craig Frater

Kevin Waldron and Harriette Owens-Waldron

Mark Morganthaler

Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol

Mr. Stephen B. Clyde

Dale Wallace

Stephen Muracco

Dennis Wasilewski

Sally Chandler and Mark Chalmers

F. Gordon Yasinow

National HR Jay Nistad Principal

Elizabeth Weinreb

Maxine Coleman

Patricia Wellenbach

John and Iris Zook

Pat and Connie Dalton

Kaitlin MacKenzie Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael Ms. Elaine Meltzer* Mrs. Karen Pelino Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Michael Milone

David Roulston

Mr. Frederick D Lipman

Michelle and Mark Pressman

Cathy Medway

Nancy and Thomas Rocereto

ENTHUSIAST

PRINCIPAL PLAYER

Mr. Mark D. Lupke

Scott and Marilyn Radley

Mrs. Patricia Levitt

Ms. Anne M. Congdon

Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation

The Honorable Brian J. O’Neill

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Sceia William and Anna Simpson Janet Steinberg Nancy Sullivan Laurence Sussman

current list as of print date

Jeff Guaracino

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

Gwen and Matthew Iller

*in memoriam

Karen and John Fulton Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Goldberg Harriet Beloff Goodwin

Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski Loraine and Edward Jones Rona Josephs Gerald S. Kates and Tema Freed Joseph Kolakowski Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski Joseph W. Kvech

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GIVING LEVELS join the Friends of The Philly POPS today! If you love The NEW Philly POPS and want to become a Friend, please donate online at phillypops.org/ donate to join others who share a passion for the Great American Songbook. Your tax-deductible gift makes a significant difference in the lives of thousands of fellow patrons by allowing our beloved stand-alone orchestra to continue to play the music you know and love to hear. FRIEND — $75 TO $124 • 10% discount on single tickets

BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 TO $2,499 Conductor Circle benefits, plus:

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

• Exclusive VIP Invitations to POPS special events and performances

• Priority seating change request for your subscription

MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 TO $4,999 Baton Circle benefits, plus: • Invitations to a special reception with Maestro Krajewski and POPS leadership

• Acknowledgment of your contribution in the Encore! program book

• A private tour of the Kimmel Center

• Complimentary tickets to a special backstage tour PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 TO $749 Performer benefits, plus: • Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and Board of Directors

40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR

CIVIC, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

CHRISTMAS PRESENTING SPONSOR

MEDIA PARTNER

THE ABELE FAMILY FOUNDATION

ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 TO $9,999 Musician Circle benefits, plus:

MULTIMEDIA PARTNER

• A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS • 1/2 page ad in the Encore! program book PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE — $10,000 AND ABOVE Encore! Circle benefits, plus: • Concert Series Sponsorship • Full page ad in the Encore! program book

CORPORATE PARTNERS

CONDUCTOR CIRCLE — $750 TO $999 Principal Player benefits, plus: • A private backstage visit with Maestro Krajewski and guest artists

All membership benefits are designed for two people. You may also waive all benefits, making the full amount of your contribution tax-deductible. For additional information on individual giving, please call our Development Office at 215.735.2841. To donate online, go to phillypops.org/donate. Benefits incept upon receipt of the contribution and are active for one year.

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SALUTE SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR

• Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets

ENTHUSIAST — $250 TO $374 Admirer benefits, plus:

PERFORMER — $375 TO $499 Enthusiast benefits, plus:

The Philly POPS is extremely grateful for the generous support received from the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Their support is vital to the POPS’s commitment to music excellence. The Philly POPS is an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) certified to receive donations through Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC).

UM HOLDINGS

MARKETING SUPPORT

YOuR cONTRiBuTiONS ARE BEYOND mEASuRE.

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Archer & Greiner is committed to making a difference in our community. That’s why we’re proud to support The Philly POPS for their ongoing contributions. Best wishes for a great season.

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