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Letter from the President Program Philly Loves Sinatra! Music Director Michael Krajewski Guest Vocalist Michael Andrew Guest Vocalist Ashley Brown Partner Spotlight The Philly POPS Roster POPS Ball Save The Date Behind the Scenes Board of Directors Administrative Staff The Salute Series Memorable Moments POPS In Schools POPS In The News 2018-19 Season Announcement Corporate & Community Support The Philly POPS The Philly POPS Today Social Media Shout Out Friends of The Philly POPS Giving Levels
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, Michael Krajewski and Michael Andrew are back to bring us more dazzling sounds of Sinatra. There is never too much Frank in Philly. We’ve been gearing up to celebrate the POPS’ 40th Anniversary next season and this weekend’s concert series reminds me of some of the best performances that we’ve had. I know that you’ll enjoy this quintessentially POPS music too! Michael Krajewski returns at the end of the month for POPS ROCKS: Queen, Stones, Zeppelin and More.It’s such fun when the POPS becomes the city’s biggest rock ‘n’ roll band! We have some memorable preshow activities planned for Commonwealth Plaza — Classic Rock WMGK is hosting on Saturday. The students from Andrew Jackson Elementary’s HOME band will join! April is International Jazz Month — we’re doing our part with the fourth annual All-City Jazz Festival, partnered with the Kimmel Center and with the School District of Philadelphia. We’ll host students from 10 high schools and two universities for master classes and performances starting at noon and ending at 9 PM. Finally, mark your calendars for the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend — Memorial Salute at the Mann is set for 7 PM on May 26. As I always say, if you don’t go down to the shore, and certainly not everyone does, join us for this free, under the stars Salute Series concert. See you soon again at the POPS!
Frank Giordano, President and CEO Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS
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CONCERT PROGRAM Opus One Sy Silver I’ve Got the World on a String Lyrics by Ted Koehler Music by Harold Arlen I Get a Kick Out of You Cole Porter
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In the Still of the Night Cole Porter
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Sinatra in C Various
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Mack the Knife Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht Music by Kurt Weill Maybe This Time John Kander and Fred Ebb Ring Them Bells John Kander and Fred Ebb The Birth of the Blues Lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown Music by Ray Henderson INTERMISSION Everybody Loves Somebody Sam Coslow, Irving Taylor, and Ken Lane
Michael Krajewski, music director Michael Andrew, vocalist Ashley Brown, vocalist
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head Lyrics by Sammy Cahn Music by Jimmy Van Heusen All or Nothing at All Lyrics by Jack Lawrence Music by Arthur Altman Air for Oboe and Strings Alec Wilder My Way Jacques Revaux and Claude François English lyrics by Paul Anka Something Stupid C. Carson Parks Tea for Two Lyrics by Irving Caesar Music by Vincent Youmans
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SINATRA AND PHILLY We asked POPS fans for their favorite memories of Sinatra. Here are some of the highlights of what they sent us.
“When I was a child, my Dad introduced me to Friday with Frank with Sid Mark. Sid’s show is now Sunday with Sinatra and I still enjoy it!
—Gee Ireland “My Mom and Dad were in Vegas in the ‘60s. They saw Joey Bishop gambling and my Mom asked if she could meet Sinatra. It was around 5 a.m. and my Dad said, “please get Sinatra to meet my wife so I can get some sleep.” A few minutes later, Bishop comes back with Sinatra. Sinatra kisses my Mom on the cheek. My Dad thanked him. When my parents came back to their room, they called us. The phone rang and my Mom was screaming that Sinatra kissed her cheek. She swore she would never wash her face again.”
—Cheryl Cohen
“I’ll never forget when my brother took me to the Earle Theatre (in Philadelphia) to see Sinatra. I was 13. People were screaming and pulling their hair. They were going crazy when he walked on stage. That was 1948; I’ll never forget that day.”
—Joanna Pacini 6 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
“As a teenager I had an 8x10 photo of him in our living room. My Mom and Dad let me keep it there.”
—Maria Eleana Citino Dowd
“The first concert I ever went to was Sinatra at The Spectrum in 1968. I was 7 years old! I took this photo of Sinatra at The Spectrum around 1975 when the Flyers were in the playoffs and someone presented Sinatra with a Flyers jersey. He remarked that they’ll win because they have the right colors. Sinatra’s favorite color was orange.”
—Michael Nigro Sr.
“Frank, Liza, and Sammy: “The Ultimate Event” at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 1988”
—Gerry Gonzalez Sinatra and Friends | April 2018 | 7
music director
MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski’s earliest memories of hearing symphonic music were summertime concerts in local parks in his hometown of Detroit. “My parents enjoyed music, but didn’t go to classical concerts,” Michael says. “My first tastes of hearing an orchestra live were in that informal setting and that’s what I ended up doing with my career.” 8 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
He knew he wanted a career in music and always harbored the idea of becoming a conductor in the back of his mind. “I decided to get serious about myself as a musician and see how far I could push myself,” he says. “It seemed like a pipe dream – no one around where I grew up even thinks about something like becoming an orchestra conductor, but I didn’t want to live the rest of my life wondering what would have happened if I tried.” Michael’s big break came when he was named Antal Dorati Fellowship Conductor of the Detroit Symphony in 1979 and gained experience conducting a big orchestra. He went on to become assistant conductor of the Detroit Symphony, resident conductor of the Florida Symphony and music director of Modesto Symphony – all the while splitting his time between conducting classical, educational , pops and outdoor concerts, often before non-traditional audiences. He is now a full-time pops conductor and serves as principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and since 2013, as Music Director and Conductor of The Philly POPS®. Michael especially enjoys creating pops programs from scratch. “We’re playing music that wasn’t written for symphony orchestra – we create all new arrangements and match the right artists to the programs,” he says. “It’s really satisfying.” His favorite experiences include pairing music with Cirque du Soleil-style acrobatics and a show that featured an on-stage speed painter. “I feel that The Philly POPS is the best pops orchestra in the country and the best at doing these kinds of concerts,” Michael says. “And I love Philadelphia – it has a wonderful history and tradition of excellent music and performing arts.” Michael has conducted throughout North America and around the globe, and has collaborated with a diverse group of internationally-renowned artists, including Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Ben Folds, Wynona Judd, Chicago, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Michael lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Darcy. He enjoys solving crossword puzzles, photography and travelling – especially to Italy.
“Many people are interested in a symphony orchestra, but don’t feel like classical music is for them. When we’re playing the music of Frank Sinatra, movie soundtracks, Broadway and Top 40, audiences get a kick out of hearing a full orchestra with highly trained musicians playing songs that they feel is their music.” - MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI Sinatra and Friends | April 2018 | 9
guest vocalist
MICHAEL ANDREW For two years, Michael Andrew was the headline singer and bandleader at the world famous Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center in New York City, where he entertained audiences nightly and hosted a live radio broadcast, Live from the Rainbow Room. He was the bandleader and singer at Merv Griffin’s “Coconut Club” in the Beverly Hilton in California. While on Larry King Live, Merv called Michael Andrew “one of the great singers of all time.” A frequent symphonic pops guest artist, Michael Andrew has appeared with orchestras in Akron, Albuquerque, Birmingham, Charlotte, Melbourne (Florida), Houston, Jacksonville, Long Beach, Missoula, Orlando, Pasadena, Philadelphia, Providence, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, San Antonio, Sarasota, and other cities across America. He wrote the musical comedy, Mickey Swingerhead & the Earthgirls, that was a hit with audiences and the press. The hit show led to the formation of his band, Swingerhead, which remains a favorite among audiences and has toured extensively throughout the country. Michael also formed the Atomic Big Band, an 18-piece band that has performed in Hollywood for the premier of the Warner Bros. movie, Poseidon, and his bands continue to play engagements from Presidential Inaugural Balls to high society fundraisers. On the other side of the curtain, as a composer, lyricist and book writer, he’s created shows paying tribute to the writers of the American Songbook including Johnny Mercer, Sammy Cahn, and the Gershwins. He composed / performed his music for motion pictures including Heartbreakers, Inglourious Basterds, Mad Hot Ballroom, Bobby Jones – Stroke of Genius, and The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Recently, he produced music for Mitch Album’s new musical, Hockey, which debuted in Detroit. Michael Andrew starred in the world premiere of the new musical, The Nutty Professor, written by Marvin Hamlisch and Rupert Holmes and directed by Jerry Lewis. Time Magazine praised his “terrific lead performance” and Jerry Lewis called him “one of the best talents to come down the pike in 50 years.” 10 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
guest vocalist
ASHLEY BROWN Ashley Brown originated the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway for which she received Outer Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations for Best Actress. Ashley also starred as Mary Poppins in the national tour which earned her a 2010 Garland award for “Best Performance in a Musical.” Her other Broadway credits include Belle in The Beauty and The Beast, and she has starred in the national tour of Disney’s On The Record. Ashley recently returned to the Lyric Opera of Chicago to star in the role of Laurey in Oklahoma. She previously played Magnolia opposite Nathan Gunn in Francesca Zembello’s Showboat at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Ashley has performed with virtually all of the top orchestras in North America. She has also performed with the BBC orchestra opposite Josh Groban. Ashley made her solo concert debut at the Kennedy Center as part of Barbara Cook’s Spotlight Series, and has appeared in New York City at prestigious venues including Feinstein’s at the Regency and Birdland. Other projects include a star turn at the La Jolla Playhouse in a production of Limelight, Sound of Music at the St. Louis MUNY which garnered her a Kevin Kline award, and her own PBS special called Ashley Brown: Call Me Irresponsible which received a PBS Telly Award.
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Sid Mark
Host, Sounds of Sinatra, Sunday with Sinatra, WPHT-AM For 61 years, Sid Mark has been a leading local and national authority on Philadelphia’s favorite musician: Frank Sinatra. It all began with an all-night radio show where Sid played jazz and Sinatra on WHAT-AM, which evolved into the first full-time jazz station in the country when Sid launched his “Mark of Jazz” program. In 1974, he was awarded Billboard Magazine’s “Program Director of the Year.” When WWDB-FM became the first talk FM station, Sid’s program Friday with Frank became its only music program and then he added the dynamic and beloved Sunday with Sinatra to the lineup. 12 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
In 1979, the Mutual Broadcasting Company invited Sid to host a three-hour New Year’s Eve program titled “It Was a Very Good Year” with Frank Sinatra as co-host. Sid drove to Atlantic City and presented the concept to Sinatra, who said, “Let’s do it.” The show aired on 350 stations and ultimately led to the formation of the nationally-syndicated Sounds of Sinatra which still airs today.
Frank and Sid
After 45 years at WWDB, another format change brought Sid to WPHT-AM, one of the country’s top radio stations. His highly-rated Sunday with Sinatra can be heard from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday on air and online. Sid’s career is one of both adaptability and constancy. He uses his turntables as an artist uses his oils — blending, refining, and creating from a blank palette, a vibrant and soulful portrait of Sinatra. His loyalty and devotion to Frank Sinatra produced a cherished friendship, and has cemented his role in music history. People have occasionally asked “What is so different about Sid’s shows?” The best answer came from Sinatra himself, who said: “Sid, your show has oregano.”
Frank, Judy, and Sid Sinatra and Friends | April 2018 | 13
THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER 1ST VIOLIN
BASS
TRUMPET
Michael Ludwig Rachael Ludwig Robert Vieira Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz Ben Scott Rachel Segal Paul Reiser Joseph Kauffman Charles Parker Julie Bougher
Miles Davis Fred Weiss Douglas Mapp
Matt Gallagher Bob Gravener George Rabbai Dave DiValentino
2ND VIOLIN
David Schneider Stephanie Wilson
Michelle Bishop Tamae Lee Kate Suk Greg Teperman Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois Hyo Samantha Crawford Mandy Wolman
FLUTE Frances Tate Ron Kerber Robert Rawlins
OBOE
Joseph Smith Kaj Hansen Mark Allen
BASSOON Norman Spielberg
Davis Barnett Marjorie Goldberg Scott Wagner Ellen Trainer Sarah Sutton Geraldine Rice
SAXOPHONE
Ulrich Boeckheler Jon Fink George Atanasiu Brooke Beazley Glenn Fischbach Pat Daniels
Paul Arbogast Jarred Antonacci Brian Pastor David Cianci
TUBA Brian Brown
CLARINET
VIOLA
CELLO
TROMBONE
Ron Kerber Robert Rawlins Joseph Smith Kaj Hansen Mark Allen
HORN John David Smith Adam Lesnick George Barnett Lyndsie Wilson
TYMPANI & PERCUSSION David Nelson William Kerrigan Tom Blanchard
DRUM SET Joe Nero
ELECTRIC BASS Steve Beskrone
GUITAR Rob Bedusa
HARP Andre Tarantiles
KEYBOARD Jeff Smith
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BEHIND THE SCENES Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz A classically trained musician, Alexandra received a Master’s degree from the Eastman School of Music. As a freelancer in her hometown of Philadelphia, Alexandra is a tenured member of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and also performs with Opera Philadelphia and the Academy of Vocal Arts Orchestra. Most recently, she performed as concertmaster for Opera Philadelphia’s O17 festival premiere of We Shall Not Be Moved, rated among the top five classical performances of 2017 by The New York Times. Alexandra has toured nationally with famed saxophonist Branford Marsalis, improvised in concert with Elvis Costello, and shared the Carnegie Hall stage with Jill Scott. She has performed with many of popular music’s greats, including Peter Gabriel, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Harry Connick Jr., Rod Stewart, and Julie Andrews. She also enjoys performing and recording film scores, and won critical acclaim for her performance with John Williams, in a concert conducted by the composer himself. Some of Alexandra’s music can be heard on Satellite Paradiso, released by John Ashton (Psychedelic Furs). Her work is also featured on the album Open by classic rock legend Jon Anderson, of the band YES, and in 2015, the hotly anticipated live album by Jeff Bradshaw and Friends, entitled Home, was released. This star-studded album features many original R&B and neo-soul string arrangements by Alexandra, and charted in the top ten of the Billboard Jazz Top 100. Alexandra is an active Voting Member of NARAS in the genres of Classical and R&B, and is proud to be a SESAC writer/publisher affiliate. She is also the CEO and founder of Philly Music Lab, an entertainment consulting and contracting company aimed at helping talented local musicians network and collaborate by creating new performance opportunities for them. Alexandra has played with the POPS since 2008. 16 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: ENCORE SERIES, INC. Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Krajewski, Music Director David Charles Abell, Principal Guest Conductor Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President
Karen Corbin, Vice President Jeth Mill, Senior Director of Programs and Production Sarah Maiellano, Assistant Director of Communications
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-18 Joseph Del Raso Chairman Anthony Ricci Vice Chairman Tony Mahon Secretary James M. Matour Treasurer Wilbert D. Abele Timothy Alles
Daniel Palmieri, Assistant Director of Sales and Customer Service
Joan Carter
Sarah Santos, Assistant Director of Marketing
Pamela Cyr
Keith Obaza, Production Manager
Daniel DiLella
Gilberto Vega, Manager of Education and Engagement Reginald-Chris Mendoza, Staff Accountant Will Farr, Graphic Designer Chandra Deal, Project Manager
Carol A. Eggert Frank Giordano Louis K. Habina, Esq. Dr. Ali A. Houshmand
Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master
Marc A. Lucca,
Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian
Barry Magarick
Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor
James M. Matour
Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager
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John J. Meko, Jr. Gregory Montanaro Philip Rinaldi
Mark Gisi, Partner, Brand Strategist, Eastern Standard
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General Counsel
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David H. Marion, Esq.
Louis Scaglione
POPS Physician Dr. Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP
D. Walter Cohen, DDS Chairman Emeritus Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. Chairman Emeritus Samuel Savitz Chairman Emeritus
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The Philly POPS Salute Series encourages recognition of service and commitment through an expanding set of events and activities—each transformative moments of celebration for our community. Salute performances recognize the service and sacrifice of those dedicated to a collective identity of American values and tradition.
2018 EVENTS MEMORIAL SALUTE May 26, 2018 Mann Center for the Performing Arts
POPS ON INDEPENDENCE July 3, 2018 Independence Hall
IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4, 2018 • POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Hall • POPS on the Parkway
VETERANS SALUTE November 11, 2018 • Philadelphia’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial • Dilworth Plaza
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS December 7, 2018 18 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
Verizon Hall, Kimmel 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 year, we present a series of free concerts, inclusive events of community and celebration featuring selections from the American Songbook chosen for their resonance on these holidays of civic importance. For more information on attending or supporting our Salute Series performances: phillypops.org/Salute.
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SPONSORS SUSAN & CHASE MCDANIEL
DRS. JOHN* AND PINA TEMPLETON Sinatra and Friends | April 2018 | 19
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM SEPTEMBER 2015 In 2015, the POPS paid tribute to Frank Sinatra 100 years after his birth. The weekend-long event included four concerts featuring Michael Andrew (also today’s guest vocalist), a special one-night-only show with Dean Martin’s daughter Deana, a recreation of Atlantic City’s famed Rat Pack haunt, the 500 Club, an on-stage wedding between two POPS musicians, and more surprises!
Michael and Rachael Ludwig say their vows on stage, officiated by former Mayor Michael Nutter
POPS President and CEO Frank Giordano and Dottie Giordano
POPS Board Chairman Joe Del Raso and Anne Del Raso
A Chrysler Dual-Ghia, a favorite Rat Pack car
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Michael Andrew and Deana Martin entertain during the 500 Club event at the Prime Rib
Deana Martin dazzles during her concert
CAPA’s Choir performs pre-show
Michael Andrew performs
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POPS IN SCHOOLS! Launched in 2015, POPS in Schools is an EITC-certified program that supplements music education for approximately 2,000 students in the School District of Philadelphia through the 10 schools that participate in the AllCity Jazz Festival and with weekly in-school activities at four underserved elementary schools.
STEAM ASSEMBLY Building on the success of our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Assemblies for students at Delaplaine McDaniel School in South Philadelphia, POPS in Schools reinstated the school’s woodwind program after two years of dormancy. 11 eager students have begun weekly lessons in flute, clarinet, and saxophone with instruments provided through the School District of Philadelphia. Students are instructed by POPS musician and teaching artist Mark Allen. We look forward to following these students as they embark on their musical journeys!
“The POPS is reaching the next generation of Philadelphia musicians and art lovers, while providing the school district with greatly needed resources.” -Philadelphia Mayor James F. Kenney 22 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
pops in schools In its fourth year as Presenting Sponsor of Philadelphia’s All-City Jazz Festival, The Philly POPS provides professional master classes, in-school coaching, and a wide range of performance opportunities for 10 participating high schools in the School District of Philadelphia. Activities culminate in the AllCity Jazz Festival under the direction of Temple University Director of Jazz Studies, Terell Stafford.
SAVE THE DATE! All-City Jazz Festival APRIL 18, 2018
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POPS IN THE NEWS
PHILLY POPS BRINGS IN ‘HAMILTON’ STAR LESLIE ODOM JR. TO OPEN ITS 2018-19 SEASON THIS FALL
February14 , 2018
PHILLY POPS ANNOUNCES 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
February 14, 2018
BROADWAY LEGENDS JOIN PHILLY POPS FOR BEST OF BROADWAY SHOW
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PHILLY POPS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES
February 2, 2018
HIS MENTOR’S LASTING IMPACT: PHILLY POPS CONDUCTOR BRINGS LEONARD BERNSTEIN BACK TO LIFE WITH CONCERT
February 1, 2018
THE PHILLY POPS GET THEATRICAL FOR BERNSTEIN CELEBRATION
January 31, 2018
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CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SUPPORT The Philly POPS is extremely grateful for the generous support received from the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Their support is vital to the POPS’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).
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THE PHILLY POPS The Philly POPS, the largest standalone pops orchestra in the United States, delights audiences with the inspired performance of American popular music. The POPS celebrates this distinctive musical heritage through an expanding repertoire of innovative concert presentations and a robust set of educational and engagement initiatives. Now in its 39th season, the official POPS orchestra of Pennsylvania serves a consistently growing audience of over 150,000 annually. Music Director Michael Krajewski and the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra keeps listeners tapping their toes to an impressive repertoire of songs from American traditions of music up through today’s chart toppers. The Philly POPS BIG Band, an 18-20 piece ensemble performing a rock and rhythm and blues repertoire, premiered in 2017 to enthusiastic response at the July 4 Welcome America Concert on the Parkway. Outside the concert hall, Salute Series performances – including POPS on Independence on July 3 and the I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders concert – celebrate the American tradition of service around important national holidays; POPS in Schools enhances music education for Philadelphia School District students; and POPS Outside brings POPS music to local communities. The Philly POPS performs as a founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and at venues throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
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SPOTLIGHT The Philly POPS Today Thanks to its passionate supporters, The Philly POPS is generating significant growth in ticket sales and attendance, with particular growth in the POPS subscription base. These advances are the driving force behind innovative programming for new audiences, meaningful work that benefits local communities, and a new slate of in-school education programs. The Philly POPS is breaking out of the concert hall and bringing music to the streets of Philadelphia and its surrounding towns. Look for POPS artists performing in pop-up beer gardens, city parks, leisure venues, public schools and alongside some of the greatest vocalists of our time.
Salute Series The Salute Series, an expanding portfolio of programs performed on American holidays, celebrates those who serve our country, its cities, and communities. Performances including Memorial Salute, POPS on Independence on July 3, POPS in Philadelphia on July 4, and Veterans Salute showcase the magic of the orchestra to diverse and enthusiastic crowds. The annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas concert rings in the holiday season with a free concert for active military, police, and fire department families.
POPS in Schools POPS in Schools, an EITC certified program, enhances music education for approximately 2,000 students in the Philadelphia School District by embedding POPS teaching artists in ten high schools and four elementary schools to train, coach and mentor music students. The Philly POPS is the presenting sponsor of the All-City Jazz Festival held in April at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
POPS Outside! Outside the concert hall, POPS Outside! brings the talented and experienced musicians of The Philly POPS to unexpected places, including monthly community engagement experiences, free pre-concert activities and in-school events.
POPS Presents POPS Presents events expand The Philly POPS’ reach into a variety of genres and with guest artists of evergreater reputation and talent, including Andrea Bocelli and Deana Martin. The Philly POPS has proudly been a Philadelphia icon for the last four decades and happily anticipates reaching tens of thousands of new listeners through these expanding programs.
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FRIENDS OF POPS The Philly POPS greatly appreciates the many patrons who have made a contribution as Friends of the POPS. Thank you! Your support helps make our concerts possible and creates a sustainable future. AMERICAN SONGBOOK SOCIETY $100,000 AND ABOVE Archer Law Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. Comcast NBCUniversal Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Parx Casino
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Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President Mr. Mark Nicoletti PECO Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso The Philadelphia Phillies Republic Bank Mr. Harry H. Madonna Chairman and CEO Rowan University Dr. Ali Houshmand President Karen and John Sirlin Manning and Ginny Smith UM Holdings, Ltd. John Aglialoro and Joan Carter Visit Philadelphia Wanamaker Entertainment Group Paul Conway Chairman and CEO William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program
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Monique and Gary Silvi
Gen. Ronald Coleman
South Jersey Gastroenterology P.A. Dr. Joseph Savon
Kevin Collins
Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation
Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq
Corporate Health Solutions
Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin
F. Richard Courtney
Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael
Stephen Crane and Elaine Jaskol
Ms. Elaine Meltzer*
Creative Financial Group Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP
Mrs. Karen Pelino
TD Bank
CRW Graphics David Van Dusen
Michael Milone
Richard and Elaine Valiga
Michael Crofton
Morgan Stanley
Martin and Janice Wilensky
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Darlington
Nark Morganthaler
Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President
Wills Eye Hospital David Yurman
Michael J. and Lynne Cona
Susan and Charles Davidson Mr. Joseph M. Della Ratta
BATON CIRCLE $1,000 TO $2,499 Anonymous Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad
Ken and Marian Disken Susan and Matt Dupee Maris and Roger Evoy Lisa Fazi
Ms. Roslyn Barefield
Mr. David Fineman
The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation
Firstrust Bank
Frank and Suzanne Binswanger Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert Andrews, Jr. P.E. President and CEO Amy Branch and Jeffry Benoliel Ed, Jane, & Brownie Brandt Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway Francis and Mary Burke Geraldine Camishion Joan and Richard Carella Ms. Courtney Carter Mr. Paul Catinella
Dennis Fitzgerald Scott Gamble Ms. Gail Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holender Henry Gosik 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.
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Mr. Mark D. Lupke
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson
Stephen Muracco National HR Jay Nistad Principal Dominic Nigro Laurie and Christopher Olivia Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of The Philly POPS Pine Belt Auto Louis Trebino Konstadinos Plestis and Maria Vogiatzi Police and Fire Federal Credit Union Cynthia and Gary Porter Mr. Robert Rau Joannie Rich Ms. Joyce Seewald Sando Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce Savitz Family Foundation Patricia and Daniel Scott
Marvin and Roberta Schimmel
Zook Dinon PA
Ruth Ann and Paul Fox
Wayne M. Schuh
Patrick R. Gault
Michael Scott and Robin Hauner
CONDUCTOR CIRCLE $750 TO $999
Terence and Deborah Smith
Julie and Richard Frost
Sandra Goodstein
Roxanne and Gene Spatocco
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman
Nancy and Alan Grossman
Peggy and David Stedman
New Opportunity Publishing
Paul Stewart
Richard and Barbara Orr
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe
Technology Concierge Group Gerald Francesco President
Peterson Service Company Renee Fiorelli President
Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm
Precision Automation Fred Rexon President and CEO
Carol B. Tinari Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi Owner John Turchi
Joan and Larry Glazerman
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman Robert and Megan Hausler Herbein + Company, Inc. Mr. Anthony Hui Nina and Alan Kirschner
Elliot and Barbara Schwartz
Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein
Wealth Development Group Alan D. Katz Managing Member
Stephen and Randy Klein Brian and Lenore Locke Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine
Joseph Voytilla
PRINCIPAL PLAYER $500 TO $749
Waldorf Racing Stables
1518 Associates
Dr. Michael Mittelman
The Wanerman Group USB Financial Services, Inc.
Melville and Maria Ackerman
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
Sandy and Vince Basanavage
Kathleen Mulhern
Mr. Guy Berger
Reid and Elizabeth Murrary
Sharon and Bill Bronstein
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
Mr. and Mrs. John Pelino
Jeanne Brunozzi
L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick
Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol Dennis Wasilewski Elizabeth Weinreb Patricia Wellenbach Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby White Penny Jon Cofsky Principal Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP Marty and Janice Wilensky Ms. Jane Windle Elizabeth Wojdak S.R. Wojdak & Associates, Inc. Christopher Wolfington
Mary Lou and Frank Burke CD Realty Advisors Craig Frater Sally Chandler and Mark Chalmers Maxine Coleman Pat and Connie Dalton Emilio Degregorio Louis and Nina Eni Ms. Karen Fei In memory of Donna Fei Friends of the Ocean City Pops, Inc.
Mrs. Patricia Levitt
Michelle and Mark Pressman Dr. Ralph Riviello, M.D. Dr. Harry Rosenthal Salus University Henry Schwarz Mr. Paul Sloate Gabriel Staino John and Sandra Stouffer Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer Albert and Sabina Talone
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Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt
Beverly and Herbert Cohen
Kevin Waldron and Harriette Owens-Waldron
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
The Rotary Club of Washington Township David Roulston
Dale Wallace
Francis Costello In memory of Rhonda Costello
F. Gordon Yasinow
David Courtright
Janet Steinberg
John and Iris Zook
Karen and John Fulton
Nancy Sullivan
PERFORMER $375 TO $499
Harriet Beloff Goodwin
Laurence Sussman
Jeff Guaracino
Ms. Anne M. Congdon
Gwen and Matthew Iller
Halfred Taylor In memory of Judith Ann Taylor
Mr. Robert Doman
Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski
Ms. Jodi Friedman Mr. John Heisler Pat Lannutti Ms. Tracy L. Maeter Debbie and Elliot Maser Dr. Michael Mittelman Mrs. Kathleen Mulhern Patricia and Gordon Munson NewsHeisler Wealth Management John Heisler, CFP Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin In honor of William Nathan Erwin Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn Richard Williams
ENTHUSIAST $250 TO $374 Pamela Altman Esha Bhatia Blue Bell Country Club Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz Kimberly and Donald Brooks Thomas Brunner Ms. Mary Chirillo
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William and Anna Simpson
Ronald Vickers Ms. Dale Wallace
Loraine and Edward Jones
Herbert and Sandra Weinstein
Rona Josephs
James Winn
Barbara and Gerald S. Kates
Current Membership as of March 12, 2018.
Joseph Kolakowski Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski Joseph W. Kvech Phyllis and Robert Lambeck Janet Leo Robert Lynn Jim and Kanra Magnatta Liss & Marion Ricky Liss, Esq. Carole Marani John McIntyre Stephen McWilliams Janet and Stephen Mullin Harry Mullins C. Raymond Nelson The Honorable Brian J. O’Neill Patricia and Michael Pence Robert N. Racciatti Scott and Marilyn Radley Regina and John Riordan Nancy and Thomas Rocereto
*In memoriam
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 ADMIRER — $125 TO $249 Friend benefits, plus:
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 TO $2,499 Conductor Circle benefits, plus:
• Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets • 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:
ENTHUSIAST — $250 TO $374
• Invitations to a special reception with Maestro
Admirer benefits, plus:
• Acknowledgement of your contribution
• A private tour of the Kimmel Center
Krajewski and POPS leadership
in the Encore! program book
ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 TO $9,999 PERFORMER — $375 TO $499 Enthusiast benefits, plus:
Musician Circle benefits, plus:
• A private dinner with Frank Giordano,
• Complimentary tickets to a special
• 1/2 page ad in the Encore! program book
backstage tour
PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 TO $749 Performer benefits, plus:
• Exclusive intermission receptions with
musicians and Board of Directors
President and CEO of The Philly POPS
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE — $10,000 & ABOVE Encore! Circle benefits, plus:
• Concert Series Sponsorship • Full page ad in the Encore! program book
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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GROUPS HAVE MORE FUN!
THE PHILLY POPS WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME:
Ann’s Choice Retirement Community Art-Reach, Inc. Celebration Tours 2 The Fantastic Fifties Golden Slipper Center for Seniors Helen Mintzes and her guests Mario Mangini and his guests Normandy Farms Estates Peter and Carolyn Seibel and their guests Richard and Cindy Blum and their guests Senior Community Tours Sharren and David Filan and their guests Stephen Kolla and his guests Touriffic Travel, Inc. FOR BEST SEATS, BEST PRICES, AND THE BEST TIME AT THE POPS HOST YOUR OWN GROUP!
CALL 215.253.6980 OR VIST PHILLYPOPS.ORG/GROUPSALES
FINAL CONCERT SERIES
OF THE SEASON! Get ready to belt out your favorite classic rock with the POPS! Sing along with Broadway’s Bryce Ryness and the Philly POPS Festival Chorus to the most memorable songs of the Rolling Stones,
Michael Krajewski, music director featuring Bryce Ryness, vocalist The Philly POPS Festival Chorus
Led Zeppelin, Queen, and more. We’ll rock the hits that get you on your feet, including “Satisfaction”, “Stairway to Heaven”, and “Bohemian Rhapsody” with chart-toppers from The Beatles, Journey, ELO, Peter Gabriel, Styx, and more. Ryness most recently delighted Philly POPS audiences in 2016’s The Carole King Songbook and has starred in Matilda, Hair, and Legally Blonde on Broadway.
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