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Letter From the President
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Era of ABBA in Photos
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Remembering Board Member Al Rinaldi
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Michael Krajewski
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The Philly POPS
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David Charles Abell
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Hugh Panaro
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Peter Richard Conte
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The Philly POPS Orchestra
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POPS Festival Chorus
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Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale
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St. Thomas Gospel Choir
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Corporate Partner Spotlight: Parx® Casino
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Board of Directors
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Administrative Staff
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The POPS 2014/2015 Season
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Corporate and Community Support
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Friends of The Philly POPS
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Giving Levels
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The Philly POPS Friends Committee
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Merriest of Christmas Greetings to all of our Philly POPS Friends and Families! It’s the holiday season, and we are delighted to share the joy of the season with you at our Christmas Spectacular! concert led by our celebrated guest conductor, David Charles Abell. We are thrilled to welcome David back this year, and we are pleased to announce his return for next year's performances. While David now resides in London, he loves to come back to Philadelphia — the city where he grew up and first acquired a love of music. As many of you know, our December 5th premiere was a very special night in Philadelphia. We launched this concert series with I’ll Be Home for Christmas Spectacular — A Salute to the Military and First Responders. Through the generous support of our title sponsor, Miller Beverage Company, as well as many other corporate and individual contributors, we were able to provide 2,000 free tickets to members of the military through Liberty USO of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, and to our police and firefighters through the Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments. It was an evening we will always remember, shared shoulder to shoulder with true American heroes. During this most wonderful time of the year, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to you for your continued support of The Philly POPS. We would also like to thank the talented and dedicated musicians of the Philly POPS orchestra, our Music Director Michael Krajewski, The Philly POPS staff, and the management and the staff of the Kimmel Center for all of their hard work throughout the year that makes our concerts possible. It’s now time for the fabulous Philly POPS to wrap us up in the magical sounds of Christmas. On behalf of our Board of Directors, we offer our best wishes for a wonderful holiday season! Your friend,
Frank Giordano, President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS
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PROGRAM
December 6-20, 2014 Verizon Hall, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts David Charles Abell, conductor
The POPS Festival Chorus, Philadelphia Boys Choir & African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir
FEATURING
Hugh Panaro, vocalist Peter Richard Conte, organist Once In David’s Royal City
Lyrics by C. F. Alexander, Music by H. J. Gauntlett, Harmonized by A. H. Mann
A Caribbean Sleigh Ride
By Robert Wendel
Oh Come, Little Children
Words by Johann A. Schultz & Joseph M. Martin, Music by Johann A Schultz
arr. Joseph M. Martin orch. Brant Adams
We Need A Little Christmas
By Jerry Herman
arr. Robert Wendel
Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Lyrics by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Music Traditional
arr. Keith Chapman
Holiday Greetings
Words and Music by Robert Wendel
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Lyrics by Noël Regney , Music by Gloria Shayne Baker
arr. Wayne Barker
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Lyrics by Kim Gannon, Music by Walter Kent
arr. Mark Haynes
Traditional
arr. Randol Alan Bass
A Christmas Flourish
arr. Jason Carr
INTERMISSION
White Christmas Overture
By Irving Berlin
arr. Larry Blank
White Christmas
By Irving Berlin
arr. Larry Blank
Bring Him Home
Original Lyrics by Alain Boublil, English Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
arr. John Cameron adpt. Seann Alderking
Winter Wonderland
Lyrics by Richard B. Smith, Music by Felix Bernard
arr. Wayne Barker
Christmas Pop Sing-a-long
Traditional
arr. Lee Norris
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Words by Charles Wesley, Music by Felix Mendelssohn
arr. Waltier Blocker orch. Joel Pierson
Peace and Favor Rest On Us
By Kurt Carr
arr. Henry Panion III
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
Lyrics by Haven Gillespie, Music by John Fredrick Coots
arr. John Walton
Jingle, Jingle, Jingle Bell Rock
By Joe Beal & Jim Boothe
arr. Lucas Richman
Many Moods of Christmas Suite 4
Traditional
arr. Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett
Hallelujah Chorus
George Frideric Handel
arr. Ebenezer Prout
SING-A-LONG see pages 56 & 57 for lyrics Artists and program subject to change without notice.
Photography and audio/video recording are strictly prohibited.
Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices.
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THANK YOU FOR JOINING US
OCT 17-19 2014
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It is with much sadness that we share the loss of our longtime friend, Al Rinaldi, 77, who served as a board member for Encore Series, Inc., presenter of The Philly POPS. For many years, we worked with Al, the CEO of Jacobs Music Company, as the area’s exclusive representative for new and authentically restored Steinway & Sons pianos, Steinway-designed Boston and Essex pianos, and many other highly respected new and used piano manufacturers. In 2012, Al was honored to receive the Steinway & Sons Lifetime Achievement Award, which has only been presented to one other recipient in its history — pianist Van Cliburn.
REMEMBERING BOARD MEMBER AL RINALDI In addition to being a highly respected businessman, Al was also a great musician. We have warm memories of the Al Rinaldi Quartet performing in the Verizon Hall lobby during our VIVA, PHILADELPHIA! concert in October 2013. He was thrilled to entertain our guests, and we were honored to have him perform.
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music director
MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI
Known for his entertaining programs and clever humor, Michael Krajewski took the helm as Music Director and Conductor of The Philly POPS® with the beginning of The POPS’ 35th season in October 2013. He also serves as principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. A conductor who brings an impressive list of
appearances include performances with the Hong
symphony guest conductor experiences to his
Kong Philharmonic, the Malaysian Philharmonic,
position in Philadelphia, he has worked with
the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, and the Ulster
orchestras throughout the United States, Canada,
Orchestra in concerts in Belfast and Dublin.
and around the globe. In the summer of 2012, he was guest conductor with The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center. He has also conducted the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston and Cincinnati Pops, the San Francisco, Baltimore, Detroit, Indianapolis, Seattle, Dallas, St. Louis, Milwaukee and National Symphonies, as well as numerous other orchestras across the United States. In Canada, he has led Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic, and the Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and KitchenerWaterloo Symphonies. Other international
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A creative force who enjoys working in many mediums, Michael was the conductor of the video Silver Screen Serenade with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker that aired worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. He also led the Houston Symphony on two holiday albums: Glad Tidings and Christmas Festival.
His musical collaborations are just as creative
James Stephenson to compose the Concerto for
and extensive. One of The Philly POPS programs
Cell Phone, which we performed in Philadelphia
— The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, which took
in April 2013.”
place in February 2014 — was developed by Michael in partnership with touring artists AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle and has been presented throughout North America. Among the list of internationally respected artists and groups with whom he has collaborated are flutist James Galway, mezzo soprano Marilyn Horne, pianist Alicia de Larrocha, guitarist Angel
While Michael lives with his wife Darcy live in Orlando, Florida, he has become a great fan of the Philadelphia region. “I am overwhelmed by the warm welcome I have received here and the great new friendships we have developed,” he says. “I look forward to bringing refreshing programs that are new to Pops audiences here.”
Romero, and pop artists Roberta Flack, Judy
When not conducting, Michael enjoys travel,
Collins, Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Ben Folds,
photography, and solving crossword puzzles.
Doc Severinsen, Patti Austin, Sandi Patty, Ann Hampton Callaway, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Chieftains, Chicago, Pink Martini, Rockapella, Cirque de la Symphonie, Classical Mystery Tour, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Michael thrives on the creative process including finding new artists and arrangers with whom he can collaborate to bring fresh ideas to pops programs. He explains: “I seek them out and make new partnerships — like when I encouraged
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THE PHILLY POPS®
It's an all-new Philly POPS®, playing the music audiences know and love to hear. Now in its 36th season, The Philly POPS, presented by Encore Series, Inc., enjoys revitalized energy under the music direction of Maestro Michael Krajewski. The combined leadership of Krajewski and Philly POPS President Frank Giordano has brought record sales to The Philly POPS, the largest stand-alone pops orchestra in America. Highly respected throughout the United States and Canada, Krajewski holds similar posts with the Atlanta, Houston, and Jacksonville Symphonies and guest conducts internationally. The orchestra boasts a blend of talented musicians from the musically rich Philadelphia region and entertains audiences with an eclectic mix of musical genres — from Broadway to the Beatles, Gershwin to The Bee Gees, and beyond. The Philly POPS performs as a founding resident company in Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, as well as select venues throughout the tri-state region and New York.
“The best pops ensemble on the planet today” —allaboutjazz.com History of The Philly POPS®
Throughout its history, the orchestra has been
First launched in 1979, The Philly POPS was
proud to have been recognized throughout
founded by impresario Moe Septee as part of
the country. It was designated as the official
his All-Star Forum with the highly respected Marc
Pops Orchestra of the Commonwealth of
Mostovoy. It was Septee who had the foresight
Pennsylvania and has always been a significant
to bring a major national pianist/conductor to
part of Philadelphia’s cultural scene. The orchestra
Philadelphia to serve as the music director —
has played a role in the City of Philadelphia’s
Grammy Award-winning pianist Peter Nero, who
Fourth of July celebration since its inception. This
led the orchestra for 34 years.
immensely popular annual event, which includes
Under the leadership of Michael Krajewski and President and CEO Frank Giordano, The Philly POPS exudes a new vitality. Giordano says, “Our goal is to provide a music experience like none other in the region. Attending a Philly POPS concert should always be fun, even before our guests enter the concert hall. We love to plan surprises and provide outstanding music with exceptional experiences. Our Music Director, Michael Krajewski, is a first-class conductor who knows how to keep an audience entertained.”
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a musical tribute to all branches of the armed forces, draws thousands of attendees. A long list of notables have joined the POPS for their city celebrations including Sir Elton John, Garth Brooks, Patti LaBelle, Ray Charles, Boyz II Men, Julius Erving, Dionne Warwick and such actors as James Earl Jones, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Bates and many others.
More memorable moments: October, 2013 — Music Director Michael Krajewski took over the “baton” of The Philly POPS. September, 2013 — The Inaugural POPS Ball where guests danced to our 65-piece orchestra conducted by Maestro Michael Krajewski and featuring Eddie Bruce as the special guest. 2008 — The wedding of premier historic re-enactors Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde, better known to Philadelphians as Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross where the Philly POPS provided the music. July 4, 2003 — National Constitution Center opening ceremonies July 4, 2002 — National Public Radio’s nationwide radio broadcast featuring The Philly POPS April 2002 — U.S. Senator/Astronaut John Glenn made a guest appearance with The Philly POPS in a special performance of Peter Nero’s original composition Voyage Into Space at the Kimmel Center. John Glenn awoke to Nero’s music during his last journey into space in 1998. July, 2001 — ABC-TV’s Independence Day 2001, a live, star-studded national broadcast produced by Norman Lear, where The Philly POPS
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shared the stage with such luminaries as Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Bates, Garth Brooks, and many others.
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2000 — Republican National Convention 1998 — NASA’s 40th anniversary commemorative gala in Washington, D.C. 1987 — CBS-TV national broadcast of Philadelphia’s We the People concert, a celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution 1984 — Carnegie Hall debut performance (with a return visit in 1997)
thephillypops The Philly POPS is presented by Encore Series, Inc., a non-profit organization
Before its 2001 relocation to The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art, world-class venue on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts, The Philly POPS performed for many years in the city’s historic Academy of Music.
enriching the cultural life of Philadelphia through the performing arts. For more information, please visit phillypops.org. Press Contact: Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations Director, 215.627.0801; sharla@sf-pr com
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conductor
DAVID CHARLES ABELL Britain’s celebrated American-born
David's passion for music began when he lived
conductor, David Charles Abell is
in Philadelphia from age 5 to 12. He attended
that rare conductor whose wide range of repertoire knowledge and skill encompasses symphonic music, opera and musical theatre.
He has
conducted many of the top British orchestras including the London Symphony, London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Bournemouth, City of Birmingham, Royal Scottish and Hallé. Internationally, he has appeared with the Wiener Symphoniker, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Atlanta and Cincinnati Symphonies, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Iceland Symphony, West Australian Symphony, New York Pops, and Philly POPS orchestras. His many television and radio appearances have encompassed a wide repertoire that include the Les Misérables 10th and 25th Anniversary Concerts, both televised worldwide.
Germantown Friends School (playing trumpet and viola in the orchestra) and sang in the choir of Grace Church, Mt. Airy. Following a family move to Chicago, he joined the Berkshire Boys’ Choir, which was chosen to participate in the world premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass at Washington’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. David met Bernstein again while attending Yale University and assisted him on various projects in the 1980s. After completing his studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris and at the Juilliard School in New York, he made his professional conducting debut in Berlin with Bernstein’s Mass. His association with Bernstein’s music continues: He recently served as Musical Supervisor for Candide in London (where he has lived for the past 18 years) and has been asked by Bernstein’s children to serve on the committee marking the centennial of the composer’s birth.
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David is most widely known for having conducted
Philharmonic and Bournemouth symphonies,
the two Les Misérables Anniversary Concerts
and the War Horse Prom. Additionally, his critical
(10th and 25th), both of which have become PBS
edition of the classic musical Kiss Me, Kate, the
fundraising perennials. He regularly appears on
fruit of 4 years of musicological labor, has recently
radio and television in the UK, most notably at
been published.
the BBC Proms, London’s annual music festival at the Royal Albert Hall. These appearances
Upcoming projects include his English National
have included the Richard Rodgers Centenary
Opera debut conducting Sweeney Todd with
celebration (2002), a world premiere opera
Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel; Fiddler on the
(2007), the Sondheim 80th birthday (2010) and
Roof, also with Terfel; Kiss Me, Kate at the UK’s
the War Horse Prom (2014).
Opera North; Silent Night at Lyric Opera of Kansas City; and a return to Philadelphia for Christmas
Classical music, opera, film music, and musical
Spectacular! in 2015.
theater all contribute to a diverse career, unified by a serious yet theatrical approach. Since last year’s appearance with The Philly Pops, David has conducted the French premiere of Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods, a CD of authentic Broadway and Hollywood songs for Chandos Records with baritone Simon Keenlyside, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Silent Night at Cincinnati Opera, live accompaniment to the film Brief Encounter with the London Philharmonic, the radio launch of a BBC classical music education series, concerts of American music with the Royal Christmas Spectacular! • December 2014 • 13
vocalist
HUGH PANARO Hugh Panaro is proud to return to his hometown of Philadelphia to make his Philly POPS debut in Christmas Spectacular! Hugh is perhaps best known for having played
Hugh made his professional theatrical debut at
the coveted role of the Phantom in Broadway's
the age of 13 as Friedrich Von Trapp in The Sound
The Phantom of the Opera over 2,000 times,
of Music at the Huntingdon Valley Dinner Theater
including the 25th Anniversary production. In
in Huntingdon Valley, PA, and went on to star in
fact, Hugh is one of the few actors to be cast by
numerous leading roles in the Philadelphia area.
Harold Prince as both The Phantom and Raoul in
While attending LaSalle College High School,
the show's Broadway production.
Hugh sang and played keyboards with the jazz band under the direction of Joseph Ciccimaro.
Born and reared in East Oak Lane, Hugh began
He went on to study classical voice with Robert
his musical career as a church organist at Saint
Grooters at Temple University and perform with
Helena's Parish church in Olney. At the age
the Temple University concert choir under the
of 12, Hugh was taken by his parents to see
direction of Alan Harler.
fellow Philadelphian Andrea McArdle starring in the Broadway production of Annie, and was
Hugh made his Broadway debut in the original
immediately "bitten" by the theater bug. He began
production of Les Misérables as Marius, the role
studying voice with Philadelphia singer/voice
he originated in the First National company. He
teacher Melanie Bowman Capoferri.
also created the roles of Buddy in the original Side Show; Julian Craster in Jule Styne's last musical, The Red Shoes; and the title role in the American premiere of Cameron Mackintosh's Martin Guerre.
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Hugh was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle
As a concert artist, Hugh has performed with
Award for his performance in the title role of
major symphony orchestras all over the world,
Elton John's Lestat, based on Anne Rice's Vampire
including Dallas, Detroit, San Francisco, Seattle,
Chronicles. He made his West End debut in the
San Diego, Houston, Calgary, Utah, and the
original London company of Harold Prince's Show
London Sinfonietta, among many others, and
Boat as Gaylord Ravenal, the role he previously
had the privilege of performing in the world
played in the Broadway and Toronto productions.
premiere of Penderecki’s Te Deum at Carnegie Hall. Mr. Panaro was a guest soloist with the
Off-Broadway credits include What's a Nice
Buffalo Philharmonic, conducted by Marvin
Country Like You...Doing in a State Like This? at
Hamlisch, and toured Europe with the legendary
The Actor's Playhouse; White Lies at the Triad; jazz
Barbra Streisand. Hugh can be heard on numerous
composer Michael Franks' Noa Noa at Playwrights
recordings, including The Jerome Kern Treasury
Horizons; and Michael John LaChiusa's Little Fish
(EMI Records), the original cast recording of
at New York's Second Stage. Regionally, Hugh
Side Show (SONY Records), Tap Your Troubles
played Anthony Hope in Stephen Sondheim's
Away (Jerry Herman), The Centennial (Kurt Weil),
Sweeney Todd at the John F. Kennedy Center
Life Upon the Wicked Stage (Jerome Kern), and
for the Performing Arts. In Los Angeles, Hugh
Disney's animated feature film The Prince of Egypt,
was nominated for an Ovation Award for his
among others.
performance as Kenneth in Call Me Madam and went on to star as Henry Spofford in Gentlemen
Hugh holds a Bachelor of Music degree from
Prefer Blondes and Franklin Shepard in Merrily
Temple University and is the proud recipient of
We Roll Along, all for REPRISE!
the Boyer College of Music Certificate of Honor for his accomplishments in musical theater. Hugh
At the prestigious 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle,
is very grateful to his parents and teachers for
Hugh played George Seurat in Sam Buntrock's
the gift of music and is currently working on his
Tony Award-winning production of Sunday in
first solo CD. Hugh dedicates his performance
the Park With George, and Robert in Stephen
to the memory of his father, Donald F. Panaro.
Sondheim's Company. Hugh's performance as Jean Valjean in the Walnut Street Theater's production of Les Misérables earned him the prestigious Barrymore Award, for which he was again nominated after a turn as Fagin in Oliver! In 2012, Hugh was honored with the Edwin Forrest Award for his long-term contribution to the theater. Hugh reprised his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at the historic St. Louis MUNY and won the St. Louis Theater Circle Award for his performance.
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Peter Richard Conte was appointed Choirmaster and Organist of St. Clement’s Church in 1991. Since then, he has established an internationallyacclaimed ensemble of 18 professional singers which performs an extensive repertoire of music in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Each Sunday, and on special feasts of the Church year, the choir offers a full setting of the ordinary of the Mass, including the Credo, several motets, and the Propers for the Mass, sung in Latin to their original Gregorian tones. The St. Clement’s Choir has recorded several compact discs on the DORIAN label, all of which have received international praise.
organist
PETER RICHARD CONTE
In addition to his duties at St. Clement’s, Mr. Conte is Grand Court Organist of the world famous Wanamaker Organ in Macy’s in Center City Philadelphia. He performs on the six-manual, 28,500-pipe instrument twice daily, six days per week. The Wanamaker Organ is the largest fully-functioning musical instrument in the world; Mr. Conte was appointed Grand Court Organist in 1989, and is only the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. Mr. Conte is highly regarded as a skillful performer and arranger of organ transcriptions. He has been featured several times on National Public Radio and on ABC television’s Good Morning America and World News Tonight. His monthly radio show, The Wanamaker Organ Hour, airs on the first Sunday of each month and can be accessed online via WRTI.org. He performs extensively throughout the United States and Canada under the management of Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, and was a featured artist at the American Guild of Organists’ National Convention in 2002, and at the International Organ Festival in Aosta, Italy, in September 2004. He has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly POPS, and with Delaware and Allentown Symphonies.
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THE PHILLY POPS ORCHESTRA
1ST VIOLINS
CELLOS
Michael Ludwig
Uli Boeckheler
SAXOPHONES AND REEDS
Luigi Mazzocchi
Jon Fink
Ron Kerber
Charlene Kwas
George Atanasiu
Kaj Hansen
Rachel Mathey
Brooke Beazley
Joseph Smith
Carlos Rubio
Glenn Fischbach
Greg Riley
Reina Inui
Pat Daniels
Mark Allen
Guillaume Combet
Talia Schiff
Ben Scott
Sue Lerner
HORNS
Robert Vieira
BASSES
Adam Lesnick
Miles Davis
Angela Bilger
Anne Peterson
George Barnett
Stephen Groat
TRUMPETS
Genaro Medina Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz Joanna Thiagarajan
John David Smith
2ND VIOLINS
Elizabeth Cochran
Erica Miller
FLUTES AND PICCOLOS
Bob Gravener
Edward Schultz
Joe Fallon
Ron Kerber
TROMBONES
Michelle Bishop Tamae Lee Donna Rudolph Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois
Frances Tate
Matt Gallagher George Rabbai
Brian Pastor
OBOE
Michael Purdy
David Schneider
David Cianci
OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN
TUBA
VIOLAS
Evan Ocheret
Davis Barnett
CLARINETS
TYMPANI & PERCUSSION
Marjorie Goldberg
Joseph Smith
William Kerrigan
Scott Wagner
Kaj Hansen
David Nelson
Ellen Trainer
BASS CLARINET
Zachary Crystal
Charles Parker Greg Teperman Diane Barnett Andrea Levine
Sarah Sutton Gerry Rice Nina Cottman Jonathan Kim
HARP Andre Tarantiles
Brian Brown
Mark Allen
DRUM SET
BASSOONS
Chris Hanning
Norman Spielberg
ELECTRIC BASS
Greg Riley
Steve Beskrone
GUITAR
KEYBOARD
Dave Cullen
Jeff Smith
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POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS The POPS Festival Chorus is a 125-voice ensemble that performs with The Philly POPS for Christmas Spectacular! Under the direction of Jeffrey Kern, the POPS Festival Chorus began performing in 2002 and since then has performed in each Holiday POPS series. The POPS Festival Chorus is an auditioned volunteer
training, styles and diction for vocalists, and
organization comprised of singers ranging from
classes for the Musical Theater Minor. He conducts
high school students to retired professionals. The
the University Chorus, Handbell Ensemble, and
chorus has performed with many professional
various small vocal ensembles, while serving as
artists including Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins,
head of the Voice Department. He has also acted
Ashley Brown, Lisa Howard, Lauren Kennedy,
as music director in the theater department’s
Rachel York, Alice Ripley, Ann Hampton Calloway,
productions of The Mystery of Edwin Drood,
and The Von Trapp Family Children.
Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Rodgers and Hart Revue,
JEFFERY KERN, chorus master
On the Town, and Weird Romance. In 1998, he
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
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received the Louise Beitzel Award for excellence in teaching.
Geoffrey Albert-Bolisnki Mark Anderson Rainer Aristy Bob Arndt Michelle Ballentine Morgan Barlow Paul Barnett Scott Bass Linda Beaver Daniel Bishop Jennifer Bloomberg Juliette Bloomberg Connie Bosna Ned Brouillette Fabiene Brown Massimo Brutto Beth Burkhart Jessica Cantone Edra Chandler Anna Clarke Robert Coble James Conte Jenn Counsellor Phil Davis Kate DeFlaviis Allegra DelRossi Kathy DelRossi Matthew Derriso Joe Desiderio Tina DiCroce Ray DiSandro Bob Dixon Lawanna Dixon Tom Dwyer Amy Farinella Jennifer Fenstermacher Taylor Fisher
Nancy Gager
Shurong Liu
Joe Schwartz
Lauren Gagliardi
Nick Lombardelli
Maura Schwartz
Luis X. Garcia
Julie Longworth
Chuck Scott
Patti Garver
Esther Mansor
Allison Silver
Jennifer Gottschalk
Naomi Mansor
Laurel Soffer
Calli Graver
Seth Mansor
Tina Stanfa
Evan Graver
Liz Mataset
Cynthia Stockton
Siobhan Groves
Erika McCandless
Jonathan Storace
Lisa Harrelson
Karen McCausland
Maddie Swinger
Peggy Hayward
Michael McCausland
Hsi Tai
Don Henry
Pat McGranahan
WeiPing Tai
Marian Henry
Maryann McKenzie
Diane Tan
Mark Henry
Gail Fowler Middleton
Kim Nurick Tarnoff
Richard Henry
Carli Millstone-Fida
Laura Teal
Krystal Hipkins
Sandy Montimore
Arienne Thaw-Bolton
John Holohan
Permelia Mullen
Elijah Thomas
Charlotte Humes
Ted Newell
Jane Tonkin
Kristina Hurd
Mark Olsen
Nick Trawick
Gene Huang
Amy Osterhoudt
Linda Welte
Connie Jones
Lew Osterhoudt
John Whip
Nancy Kadwill
Frankie Owens
Vivian Williams
Helena Kan
Betty Pannell
Katie Winner
Genestra Kappotis
Kathryn Marie Pepe
DeShana Wooden
Maureen Keeney
Ryan Peteraf
Claire Wunderlich
Jim Kelsh
Rich Pisula
Wenjie Xiang
Heeya Kim
Marilyn Radley
Constance Yetke
Lynne Kolodinsky
Scott Radley
Eric Yu
Nick Kolodinsky
Brian Reid
Linda Zanella
Pat Koontz
Betsy Rich
Melina Zhang
Joan Labosh
David Riegel
Mike Labosh
Michael Rilli
Jeffery Kern
Catherine Lavell
Lindsay Ronaldson
chorus master
Mecca Leach
Denise Rose
Vicky Lee
Jane Rose
Jayne Lester
Mary Anne Saveoz
Amy Lewis
Al Sauter
Alex Li
Noah Scheffey
Joanne Lipa
Laura Schmidt
Tom Baust accompanist
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PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR & CHORALE Renowned for its commanding musicianship, intelligence, and interpretive abilities, the Emmywinning and Grammy-nominated Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale has cultivated a devoted Boys between the ages of 7-12
following worldwide for its highly acclaimed
who like to sing are encouraged to audition for the Choir. Please
concerts and performances. Established in 1968,
call (215) 222-3500 or e-mail us at
its achievements include world tours, recordings
info@phillyboyschoir.org to arrange an appointment. Visit our website at phillyboyschoir.org.
with internationally renowned orchestras, television appearances, and praise from critics and audiences worldwide. PBCC continues to break through the most rigid social, political, and cultural barriers.
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JEFFREY R. SMITH, music director Mr. Smith has firmly established PBCC as one of the most successful boy-choirs in America. PBCC maintains an extensive concert schedule throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as well as an illustrious international touring program. In 2011, PBCC performed at the Grand Teton Festival and in 2012 at Pazaislis Music Festival in Lithuania. The 2013 tour took the boys in red to France with appearances at Notre Dame and the D-Day Beaches in Normandy. In 2014 the choir will travel through England and Wales. Recent and upcoming engagements include Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center, the Mann Center for Performing Arts and the Academy of Music. PBCC has collaborated with many ensembles including Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philly POPS, Pennsylvania Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, Curtis Institute, the Mendelssohn Club, VoxAmadeus and Chamber Orchestra Philadelphia. Television appearances include Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live and The Today Show.
SOPRANOS
Aden Siegel
Mekkhi Hernandez
Gabriel Allen
Matthew Sleeper
Daniel Hicks
Aiden Barrow
Michael Sleeper
Brennon Hunter-Chamberlain
Evan Bishop
Justin Sporn
James Jabbour
Zachary Brosky
Chase Sullivan
Joseph Kenworthey
Samir Buch
Colin Thomas-Philip
Tyler Krasting
Max Cass
Nicholas Vitagliano
Joey LaScala
Vaughn Cultrara
Alden Walker
Renkai Luo
Paul Rocco DiGerolamo
Daniel West
Nash McBride
Aidan Donohue
Michael West
Jackson McGovern
Christopher Doyle
Charles Witmer
Danard McNair
Damian Ferraro
Joshua Xavier
Carrington Alexander Mizelle
Dylan Stephen Forland
Michael York
Nathanael Moore
Owen Geiger
Andrew Zaayenga
Michael Naddeo
Jackson Graham Christopher Houdeshel Gabriel Johnson Camron Kaiser Hunter Kaminski Tejas Kaushik Matthew Kiernan River Lee Raymond Lewis Michael Lowry Elijah Morman Gavin Rasmussen Owen Reece John Reilly Sam Rekulak
Josh Nessler
ALTOS
Andrew Newman
Aiden Bagi
Stephen John Oliva
Julian Bates
Spencer Rosenbaum
Corey Becker
Jacob Salmon
Carlos Bollar
Michael Smith
Noe Bunster
Tyler Southern
River Bunster
Evan Stanger
Jason Cho
Henry Stefan
Jaden Connelly
Ben Steinberg
Dan Cook Jonathan D'Souza Samad Dunbar
Brandon Williams Samuel Zeigler
Michael El Nate Garthe Noah Haggerty Christmas Spectacular! • December 2014 • 21
ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR The A. E. Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir
currently consists of 58 spirit filled, energetic, and anointed musical ambassadors of song. With
evangelism being a very important factor in the choir’s ministry, the St. Thomas Gospel Choir shares their music ministry at over 100 services, programs, concerts, and celebrations every year.
WALT BLOCKER, music director Walt Blocker is the minister of music and director of the gospel choir at the historic Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. Under his leadership and God’s grace, the St. Thomas Gospel Choir (STGC) has made three CD recordings, which display his and the choir's diverse styles of gospel music. Walt and STGC have traveled as far as Costa Rica, won numerous competitions, and regularly sing and write music with The Philly Pops and for The Washington National Cathedral.
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SOPRANOS
ALTOS
TENORS
Angela Mackrey
Adrienne Logan
Charles Holloway
Attice Whiters
Autumn Simmons
Curtis P. Mason
Betty Myers
Ava Anderson
Dale Williams
Brenda Battle
Carmella Holloway
Darren T. Cottman
Calais Harris
Cheryl Hawkins-Norris
Daryn Stewart
Charlene Gordon
China Guess-Jones
Devvyn Holloway
Charlene Holloway
Clare Mae Daniels
Gregory Natson
Deborah Dixon
Deborah Sampson
Gregory Ryles
Debbie Purnell-Otey
Gladyce DuBrey
James Stewart
Delois Whiters
Jacqueline Sampson
Justin Trotman
Donna Foster
Janet Manning
Margarette Golding
Dynita Jones
Lois Toney
Scott Nichols
Earlene Ford
Lynn Northington
Vincent Gumbs
Jenelle Wilson-Johnson
Mary Ann Phillips
Joy Holland
Nancy Jean-Sewell
Keia Story
Nanola Randolph
MUSICIANS/ DIRECTOR
Lenoria DeVine
Norma Albritton
Dr. Jay Fluellen
Lynn Gant
Pamela Galloway
Robert Myers
Lynne Galloway
Patricia Akins
Walt Blocker
Shanae Williams
Shaleen Manning
Waymond Elliott
Susan Patricia Ben
Teena Matthews
Veronica Richmond-Barbee Wanda Hill Wendella Fox Zelda Chandler-Wilburn Christmas Spectacular! • December 2014 • 23
CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Parx Casino®
The Philly POPS is honored that Parx Casino® has been our corporate sponsor since December, 2012. Frank Giordano, President of The Philly POPS said, “We have been thrilled to have Parx Casino® take a special interest in us these past two seasons. To have this highly respected Philadelphia attraction be such a committed partner has been a great boost to the success of The POPS.” Tony Ricci, Chief Executive Officer, Greenwood
Parx Casino® is the number one revenue-
Racing, shares Frank’s enthusiasm about The
generating Pennsylvania casino, owned and
Philly POPS. He said, "We are honored to be a
operated by Greenwood Racing, Inc. Parx Casino®
sponsor of the legendary Philly POPS for the
is conveniently located 20 minutes north of Center
second consecutive year. The POPS is a treasured
City Philadelphia. Parx features 164,000 square
musical institution in Philadelphia and brings a
feet of gaming; 3,200 slot machines; over 100
tremendous wealth of artistic splendor to the
live table games; 80 poker tables; live racing and
region. As a community partner, we’re thrilled to
simulcast action; Parxgrill, an upscale signature
be affiliated with an organization that enriches
restaurant; Foodies food court, Chickie’s & Pete’s
the lives of people through entertainment and
Crab House and Sports Bar, 360 bar and live music
the arts.”
venue; Jax sports bar, Finish Line bar, SangKee Noodle Bar, Earl of Sandwich®, and complimentary parking for over 5,000 cars. For more information on Parx Casino, visit parxcasino.com.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: ENCORE SERIES, INC.
Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.
Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer
Chairman Frank Giordano President Gary A. Frank, J.D.
Michael Krajewski, Music Director Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Vice Chairman Charles Keates, Esq. Secretary
Karen Corbin, Director of Annual Fund
Louis K. Habina, Esq.
Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations Director,
Treasurer
Sharla Feldscher Public Relations Mark Gisi, Marketing Director, Eastern Standard
Wilbert D. Abele George J. Awad, Esq. D. Walter Cohen, DDS
Seth Hanes, Marketing Associate George Muller, Director of Artistic Administration
Chairman Emeritus
Bud Scheerer, Director of Sales and Customer Relations
Paul Conaway
Larry Simpson, Director of Major Gifts
Charles J. Davidson Joseph Del Raso, Esq. Daniel DiLella
Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President
Dr. Robert R. Jennings Mark D. Lupke
Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master
Barry Magarick
Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian
Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq.
Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor
James M. Matour, Esq. John J. Meko, Jr. Gregory Montanaro Sandra Muller Richard F. Pagano Andrew J. Santacroce Samuel J. Savitz Chairman Emeritus Louis Scaglione Anthony Serafine Gary Silvi Carmen Tomassetti Deborah Smith Webster 26 • Encore! • The Philly POPS
Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager
2014/15 SEASON
FEB 6-8
MAR 13-15
APR 10-12
MAY 15-17
GET TICKETS OR CREATE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION TODAY: 215.893.1999, phillypops.org, or at the Kimmel Center box office. SHARE TO WIN Post a photo of your Christmas Spectacular! experience on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with hashtag #phillypops for a chance to win a pair of tickets to any upcoming 2015 season concert.* *subject to availability Christmas Spectacular! • December 2014 • 27
CORPORATE AND 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.
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Media Sponsor
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Official Airline of The Philly POPS
Official Percussion Supplier
36TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR
CIVIC, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
SEASON SPONSOR
MARKETING SUPPORT
theArts in Philadelphia
®
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS The Philly POPS greatly appreciates the many patrons who have made an Annual Fund contribution as Friends of the POPS. Thank you! Your support helps make our concerts possible and creates a sustainable future. AMERICAN SONGBOOK SOCIETY — $100,000 and above Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Greater Philadelphia Traditions, Inc. Gregory Montanaro President
Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation in memory of Gail Denny
Parx Casino
LaVan Law
CYBEX International
Macy's
Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP Creative Financial Group
ORCHESTRA SOCIETY — $50,000 to $99,999
Susan and Chase McDaniel
Anonymous
Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso
Miller Brewing Company Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President Robert H. Rosen
PECO
RBC Wealth Management Martha and Bob Bolling Sea Box, Inc. Mr. Terry Brennan The Snider Foundation
Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael DNB First Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer East River Bank Mr. Christopher P. McGill President and CEO The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc.
MAESTRO CIRCLE — $25,000 to $49,999
Cookie Angstadt-Simpson and Larry Simpson
Dottie & Frank Giordano
Mr. and Mrs. Manning Smith
Independence Blue Cross
Wanamaker Entertainment Group Paul Conaway Chairman and CEO
GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO
Wells Fargo Bank
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV
NewDay USA Tom Lynch Rear Admiral (USN, Ret.) Chairman The City of Philadelphia Republic Bank Mr. Harry D. Madonna Chairman and CEO CONCERT MASTER CIRCLE — $10,000 to $24,999 American Airlines Bochetta & Lentz Anne and Tom Caramanico The Caramanico Foundation CBS Channel 3 and Philly 57 Radio CFI, The Knoll Dealer Monica and Dan DiLella Susan and Chase McDaniel
Jayne and Walter Garrison
Yamaha
Haverford Trust Company
ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli Chairman and CEO
The Heritage Center of the Union League
ENCORE CIRCLE — $5,000 to $9,999 AJM Insurance Management Tony Mahon President allRisk Property Damage Experts, Inc.
Jacobs Music Gabrielle and *Al Rinaldi Dr. Robert R. Jennings The Lincoln University President LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman and CEO
Archer and Greiner, P.C. Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.
Rochelle and Barry Magarick
Donna and Jon Boscia
Mandracchia and McWhirk, LLC Mr. Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq. Managing and Founding Partner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci CBIZ MHM, LLC Clark Capital Management Group
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Mahon II
Susan and Chase McDaniel The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Selma and Sam Savitz Mr. Louis Scaglione
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Harold F. Scattergood, Jr. Boenning and Scattergood, Inc. Chairman of the Board and CEO
The Philadelphia Foundation R. Andrew Swinney President
Michael J. Cona The Ewing/Cona Group Merrill Lynch
George Turak
PHL Sports
Antoinette* and Charles Coyle
The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager
The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon Sean Reilly
CTO Music Artists Carmen Tomassetti President
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Mr. Theodore Robb
Dr. Philip W. Deibert
Deborah and Andrew Webster William Penn Foundation MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 to $4,999 Anonymous Joan and Wilbert D. Abele Aqua America, Inc. BNY Wealth Management Francis T. Schickling, Jr. Senior Director Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer CFO Citizens Bank
Rowen University
Mr. Joseph M. DellaRatta
Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter
Susan and Matt Dupee
Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esquire
Elko & Associates, Ltd.
Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President TD Bank UBS Financial Services, Inc. Visit Philadelphia Ms. Jane Windle Christopher Wolfington
Michael Ellis, Esq. EllisPenn & O’Conner, Inc. Tax Group President & Managing Partner Mr. Thomas J. Ellis EQUUS Capital Partners, Ltd. Senator Larry Farnese Garces Events Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President Mr. Thomas Giangiulio
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499
Barbara and *Carl Goldenberg
Jana and Frank D’Andrea Susan and Charles Davidson
Anonymous
Economy Restaurant Supply
Ms. Rosanne Hinrichs and Dr. Joseph D. Fecher, Jr.
Exact Designs Mr. Richard Walling
ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO
Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President
Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E. President and CEO
Mr. Leroy E. Kean
Cpt. and Mrs. Jack Lieberman
Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell
L. F. Driscoll Co., LLC
Daniel J. Keating Company Stephen J. McKendrick Chairman and COO
Mr. James M. Matour
Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad
Edythe and Robert Mazer
Joseph Battaglini
Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman
Mr. David R. McShane
The Right Reverend Charles E. Bennison, Jr.
Mr. Leroy E. Kean
Barry E. Bressler, Esq. and Ms. Betty Gross Eisenberg
Kelly-Cataldi Home
Christine and John Meko Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Messina Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair
Louis K. Habina, Esq.
Susan and Robert Brown
J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.
Phil Canella Joann Small Crash Proof Retirement Co-hosts and Creators
Susan and Michael Petrone
Suzanne and Norman Cohn Sandra and Mark Colatrella
Mr. Bernard Jaffe Mr. G. Daniel Jones Mr. Charles P. Keates, Esq.
Mr. Charles P. Keates, Esq. LaRosa and Associates, LLC Certified Public Accountants Mr. Leon A. LaRosa Chair, Consulting Services The Reverand Michael Lipareli * In Memory Of
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued
Ms. Theresa M. Lucianetti
The Verizon Foundation
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe
John Marsella
Charlie Wade
Lisa and Neal Howard
Jerome Marcus, MD
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wagner
Mr. Edward W. Hoy
Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe
Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Keidel
Jeannine and Gerald McMenamin Mr. John Marsella
Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III
Stephen and Randy Klein
Ms. Elaine Meltzer*
Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby
Bonnie Ledbetter
Dr. and Mrs. William Mestichelli
Marty and Janice Wilensky Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP
Mrs. Ellen Berman Lee
Wilmington Trust
Lenore and Brian Locke
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Momjian Anderer, LLC Mark A. Momjian Morgan Stanley Theresa and Paul Murtagh
Zook Dinon PA
Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levine Mr. Mark D. Lupke Virginia and Thomas J. Lynch
PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999
Dr. Edward Mahaney, Jr.
National Penn Bank Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto
Aegis Property Group
Dr. Michael Mittleman
Ms. Eliana Papadakis
Barbara Alton
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
ParenteBeard LLC Mr. Robert J. Ciaruffoli, CPA Chairman and CEO
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Ashmen
Mr. Christopher D. Myers
Ms. Roselyn Barefield
Mr. Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.
Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of the Philly POPS
Sandy and Vince Basanavage
Mr. Richard F. Pagano
Gabriel Anthony Battista
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Matt Bean
Partnership for Giving
Barbara Petrone and Bill Suter
William Bennington
L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick
The Reverend Lucy Pierre
Mary Lou and Frank Burke
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
PNC Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz
Mrs. Lois Pringle
Cynthia and Gary Porter
Bill and Sharon Bronstein
PWGraphics, Inc. Mr. Paul D. Welde President
Edward and Joellyn Cattell
Mrs. Lisa Procz and Ms. Marilyn Levin
Mr.* and Mrs. A.J. Clegg
Ralph Riviello, MD
Dr. Harry Rosenthal
Mr. Kevin Collins
Ms. Lorraine E. Rodgers
Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Comita
Harry Rosenberg
Marvin and Roberta Schimmel
Frank Dandrea
Curtis G. Shaffer and Thomas F. Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. David Marian, Esq.
Mr. Wayne M. Schuh
Eleanor and Carl Dunn
Robin Hauner and Mike Scott
The Honorable Thomas Jay Ellis
Pat and Michael Scully
Mr. Jack Emas
Monique and Gary Silvi
Joyce and Sheldon Eveloff
Mr. Robert Silverman and Ms. Randi Leavitt
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smukler
Maris and Roger Evoy
Cynthia and Dr. Steven Sinclair
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Szoke
Julie and Richard Frost
Mr. and Mrs. David Stedman
Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frueh
S.T. Hudson Engineers, Inc.
Mr. Donald Gagnon
John and Sandra Stouffer
Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi President and Chairman
Mr. Peter H. Gistelinck
Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt
Ms. Gail Goldstein
TDG Partners, LLC
Mr. Wayne Griest
Edward and Stella Turzanski
Nancy and Alan Grossman
Ms. Marilyn White
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Mr. Gary Ruff Roberta and Marvin Schimmel
PERFORMER — $300 to $499
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cloues
Gwenn E. and Ron Baile
Barbara and Joseph V. Weber
Ms. Josephine Cohen
Mr. Paul Berenato
Ms. Elizabeth Weinreb
Mr. Jesse J. Conde
Ms. Mary Louise Burgoyne
Ms. Linda M. Werne
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Mary and Francis Burke
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
David L. Courtright
Donna and Rita Catalano
F. Gordon Yasinow
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Czulewicz
Bucky Clark
Joan and Irvin Davis
Ms. Anne Congdon
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299
Mr. Thomas P. Davis
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. James Deever
Antoinette* and Charles Coyle
Ms. Phyllis Abrams
Ms. Patricia DeHart
Dr. Janet F. DeBerry
Donna and Al Abramson
Ms. Mary Diamond
Mr. Robert Doman
Maria and Melville Ackerman
Mr. Sam Diener
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fox
Ms. Sarah Allebach
Mr. Joseph Dragon
Dr. and Mrs. S. Michael Free
Mr. Irving Altman
Mrs. Chantal Dubeck
Julie and Richard Frost
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Alvarez
Mr. Edward J. Dugan, Jr.
Bob and Deidre Gatta
Mr. Michael I. Amon
Mr. Carlton Dunn
Lucy and Jack Geraghty
Ms. Mona Ballard
Robert Dwyer
Joanne and Carl Hudson
The Honorable and Mrs. William Barron
Jane and Jack Easton
The Honorable and Mrs. James F. Beach
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fau
Rona and Bob Josephs Nina and Alan Kirschner Ray and Terri Kovalski Mrs. Patricia Levitt Shelly and Gerald Little James and Karra Magnetta Joseph Marino Debbie and Elliot Maser Dr. Catherine A. Michon Dr. Barbara J. Mitnick Patricia and Gordon Munson Patricia and Michael Pence Penn Virginia Corporation Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano Mr. Brian Pultro Regina and John Riordan David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin in honor of William Nathan Erwin
Barbara and Marvin Epstein
Mr. Gary Beaver
Mr. Jerold Feinstein and Mr. Albert Facchiano
Ms. Charlene B. Beck
Drs. Barbara and Len Frank
Eileen and Bill Belanger
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fulton III
Mr. George Benes
Nancy and Henry Geyer
Mr. Larry C. Benner
Mr. Louis Giorgi
Mr. and Mrs. William Bennington
Linda and Bruce Goldstein
Mr. Anthony Biondo, Jr.
Mr. Norman Goodman
Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Blank
Ms. Judith L. Gorrell
Ms. Sheila Branyan
Dr. William J. Greenberg
Ms. Kimberly Brooks
Ms. and Mr. Rhoda Haber
Ms. Kathy E. Brooks
Ms. Toi Hammond
Ms. Mary Burgoyne
Dr. John A. Harman
Ms. Dorothy Burke
Ms. Barbara Hecht
Donna and Rita Catalano
J. Allen Henryson
Ms. Rhonda Cook and Ms. Amy Carroll
Ms. Cleta Higgins
Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman
Mr. Joseph Cassidy
Dr. C. Morris Smith
Ms. Mary Chirillo
Ms. Myrna Soberano
Dr.* and Mrs. Richard J. Citta
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
Dr. Bucky L. Clark
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
Ms. Burnetta J. Clarke
Ms. Rosemarie Hilpert The Hodgson Family Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Holler Ms. Kathryn Hopkins Gwendolyn and Matthew Iller IBM Corporation
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued
Marilyn and Richard Jacobson
Mr. Carl G. Moore, Jr.
Steve Tuso
Mr. Robert Jaffe
Ms. Jane M. Morrison
Patricia and Frank Urso
Mr. Joseph Jaworowski
Leslie and Joseph Moyer
Ms. Helen J. Van de Grift
Joanne M. and G. Daniel Jones
Mr. Harry Mullins
Mr. Earl Varney
Ms. Joyce A. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy
Mr. Ronald Vickers
Rona Josephs
Mr. C. Raymond Nelson
Mr. William E. Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn, Jr.
Mrs. Rosemary Newman
Mr. Dennis Watson
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Kaiser
Ms. and Mr. Patricia O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Watson
Barbara and Gerald S. Kates
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Mrs. Victoria Walush
Ms. Irene Katz
Ms. Melodee Park
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Weiss
Patricia and Stephen Kelly
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Passon, Jr.
Mr. Joseph J. Whalen
Ms. Elizabeth Kimmel
Temmie and James Pearson
Ms. Nancy Zindel
Mr. Matthew Charles Kisielius
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
Margarita and Peter Kind
Ms. Sue Piper
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Dr. Anthony and Latona Pisa
Drs. Linda K. and Jeffrey W. Knauss
Ms. Patricia Proudman
George F. Koch, Jr. and Santo A. DiDonato
Ms. Susan Pyle
Mr. Jerry Koffler Robert and Phyllis Lambeck Ms. Christine Lange Mrs. Patricia Levitt Fran and Leon L. Levy Ms. Mary Linde Mr. Michael A. Lipareli Dr. and Mrs. Charles Macy Mr. Anthony Magdalinski
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdy Mr. Robert Racciatti Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Radley Mr. Robert Rau Mr. Paul Riggins Regina and John Riordan Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Roseman Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rounick Mr. Mike Ryan Ms. Nancy Salandra
Mr. George T. Magnatta
Mrs. Valerie L. Schmid-Sadwin and Mr. Stuart G. Sadwin
Nancy and Daniel J. Marakowski
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwarz
Ms. Marianna Marchese
Mr. Thongchai Silphaduang
Mr. Joseph F. Marino
Anne and William Simpson
Lynn and Jerome Marshall
Linda and Alan Sohn
Debbie and Elliott Maser
Ms. Barbara Some
Mr. Stanley W. Mathews
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stein
Susan and Ted McCullough
Ms. Jeanne Stemmer
Ms. Maryann McGinley
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
Mr. Nana Minkah
Ms. Mary Wallace-Talbot
Harriette Mishkin and Ronald Friedman
Judy and Hal Taylor
Dr. Barbara S. Mitnick Dr. Michael Mittelman
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Mr. John G. Thyberg, Sr. Mr. Judd Tirnauer Mr. Michael Trick
Current membership as of 11/3/14
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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 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 $149
MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 to $4,999
• 10% discount on single tickets
Baton Circle benefits, plus:
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299 Friend benefits, plus: • Priority seating change request for your subscription PERFORMER — $300 to $499 Enthusiast benefits, plus: • Acknowledgement of your contribution in the concert program • Two complimentary tickets to a special backstage tour PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999 Performer benefits, plus: • Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and the Board of Directors BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499 Principal Player benefits, plus: • A private backstage visit with Michael Krajewski • Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets
• A private backstage visit and photograph with Michael Krajewski ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 and above Musician Circle benefits, plus: • A private tour of the Kimmel Center • A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE - $10,000 and above Encore! Circle benefits, plus: • A special reception with Maestro Michael Krajewski and POPS leadership • 1/2 page ad in the Encore Series Program Book MAESTRO CIRCLE - $25,000 and above President’s Circle benefits, plus: • Meet and greet with guest artists and POPS leadership backstage • Concert Sponsorship • Full page ad in the Encore Series Program Book
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, or to talk with us about Planned Giving options, such as charitable gift annuities, gifts of stock, or a charitable bequest, please call our Development office at 215.735.2841. To donate online, go to phillypops.org/donate. Benefits incept upon receipt of the contribution and are active for the 2014-15 season.
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THE PHILLY POPS FRIENDS COMMITTEE
Dottie Giordano, Co-Chair “I was drawn to the POPS through my love of music. My husband Frank is the President and CEO. I serve on several boards alongside my husband and am delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of the Pops family.”
Cindy Wanerman, Co-Chair “A friend gave us tickets 20 years ago. At that first concert, I turned to my husband and said, 'I want a subscription.' We’ve been coming regularly ever since.”
The Friends Committee is dedicated to helping a wider circle of friends get to know the Philly POPS. The POPS brings the great American Songbook — the work of popular composers and performers, Broadway tunes, and movie themes — to captivated audiences each year. We are certain that others will enjoy the celebration that is the POPS experience as much as we do. Our mission is to bring the enthusiasm we feel for the POPS to everyone in the area. We thought that a series of community parties and get togethers, organized through Community Hosts would be the right introduction for folks who weren’t familiar with the magic. We kicked off the Committee with three August events — one at Cindy's home in Ambler, a second at Dottie’s and Frank’s Moorestown home, and a third at the Giordano's cabin in Medford Lakes. In September, the Rittenhouse Friends were hosted at the Michaelsons’ home, and we plan a December South Jersey tree lighting party in celebration of the holiday season. Let us know if you’d like to be a Community Host for one of our events, or if you’d like to attend a Friends Party in your neighborhood by emailing Philly POPS Friends Committee at friendsofthepops@phillypops.org. We’d love to get to know you.
Find out more about the Friends Committee of the Philly POPS by writing to friendsofthepops@phillypops.org
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Independence Blue Cross
Salutes The Philly Pops
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Visit our exhibits, attend our programs, research our collections! The Heritage Center is home to the Union League’s three foundations: Youth Work, Scholarship and Abraham Lincoln Foundation. Each of these organizations gives back to the community. COMMUNITY HOURS: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Second Saturday of the month, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PHILLY POPS on this festive evening of magical music!!! MANDRACCHIA & MCWHIRK, LLC CHARLES D. MANDRACCHIA, ESQ. MANAGING & FOUNDING PARTNER
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It Takes A Village: Feed My Starving Children
First Presbyterian Church in Haddonfield Sunday, March 8, 2015 2:00 PM Sing to fight global hunger $20 registration fee pays for 90 meals to be packed and shipped to children in need. Register on-line at www.haddonfieldpres.org
Accompanied by an All-Star ensemble including concertmaster David Kim and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philly Pops and the Curtis Institute of Music. Sponsored by David Michie Violins
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It feels good to give back. And together with our generous customers and employees, Macy’s averages more than $1 million a week to initiatives important to you and your community – arts, education, the environment, HIV/AIDS, and women’s health and wellness. It adds up to $70 million* a year. It’s a good feeling we can all share, and to us, that’s the magic of giving.
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New Year’s Concert 20th Anniversary Season Celebrate with Strauss Waltzes and Operetta Excerpts, featuring European Singers, Dancers and Full Orchestra!
Photo by Chris Lee
Strauss Symphony of America featuring The Philly POPS
András Deák, conductor (Budapest) Sera Gösch, soprano (Vienna) • Michael Heim, tenor (Vienna) Featuring dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine & International Champion Ballroom Dancers
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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
SILVER BELLS
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Dressed in holiday style
Everywhere you go
In the air, there's a feeling
Take a look in the Five and Ten
Of Christmas
Glistening once again
Children laughing, people passing
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
Meeting smile after smile
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
And on every street corner, you'll hear It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Toys in every store
Silver bells
But the prettiest sight to see
Silver bells
Is the holly that will be
It's Christmas time in the city
On your own front door
Ring-a-ling Hear them sing Soon it will be Christmas Day
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say He was made of snow but the children know How he came to life one day There must have been some magic in That old silk hat they found For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around Oh... Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh And play just the same as you and me
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RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows And all of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say Rudolph, with your nose so bright Won't you guide my sleigh tonight? Then all the reindeer loved him And they shouted out with glee Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer You'll go down in history
join us
SING-ALONG
I’M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white
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