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CONTENTS
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Letter From the President
5 Program 6
Ready For Our Closeup!, by Steve Holt
8
2015/2016 Season Announcement
10
The Philly POPS Festival Chorus
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Michael Krajewski
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On The Road: Photos by Michael Krajewski
16
The Philly POPS
17
History of The Philly POPS
19
The Philly POPS Orchestra
20
Corporate Partner Spotlight: Macy’s
22
Board of Directors
22
Administrative Staff
23
Corporate and Community Support
24
Friends of The Philly POPS
29
American Songbook in Photos
30
Giving Levels
31
The Philly POPS Friends Committee
Artists and program subject to change without notice.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Lights! Cameras! Action! Music! Imagine you're on the set of Gone with the Wind or Ben Hur. Suddenly, the music swells, sweeping and grand, performed by a 65-piece orchestra accompanied by a 125-member chorus. This is music so perfect, so reflective of the movie moment that, as soon as you hear it, you can see it in your mind. This is a film lover’s dream come true! Be prepared for a stunning musical experience as Michael Krajewski and The Philly POPS, along with Jeff Kern and The Philly POPS Festival Chorus, transport you to the land of glitz and glamour as we present Epic Hollywood Soundtracks! You’ll hear the timeless and inspirational soundtracks to Hollywood’s greatest films, including The Sound of Music, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, and so many more. In May, get ready to rock with The POPS as we end our season on a thrilling high note! It’s the unforgettable rock retrospective Legends of Rock, featuring the highly acclaimed Rock Tenors — Micah Wilshire, Shem von Schroeck, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Rob Evan. You’ll be blown away by the chart-topping classic hits and epic power ballads of Queen, The Police, Journey, Paul McCartney, Coldplay, and great classic rock songs like Don't Stop Believin', We Are the Champions, Every Breath You Take, and Maybe I'm Amazed, just to name a few. If you've enjoyed this year’s programs of POPS magic, you'll love what we have planned for our next season! In fact, now is a good time to start “spreading the news” because we'll be celebrating the centennial birthday of the man himself, Frank Sinatra, this October with special guest star Michael Andrew, recognized as one of the best Sinatra interpreters in the country. Then, we'll highlight the music of two phenomenal singer-songwriters — Carole King in February with Tony-nominated vocalist Liz Callaway; and Billy Joel in March, featuring Michael Cavanaugh, the actor handpicked by Billy Joel to portray him in the hit musical Movin’ Out. Then, we're off to the “Great White Way” with 100 Years of Broadway featuring three world-class Broadway stars. And we'll close the season with the world premiere of Cirque Goes to the Movies, featuring the breathtaking acrobats and aerialists from Cirque de la Symphonie. Be sure to get your subscriptions early to reserve the seats of your choice at a great discount. Now sit back, enjoy this concert, and make your plans for 2015-2016. With The Philly POPS, it’s always showtime! My best,
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PROGRAM
April 10-12, 2015 | Verizon Hall, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Michael Krajewski, conductor FEATURING
The Philly POPS Festival Chorus
A Hollywood Salute
WENDEL
Themes from Gone With the Wind
STEINER
Ben Hur
ROZSA
arr. Robbins
Excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof
BOCK
arr. Williams
Symphonic Highlights from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
ZIMMER
arr. Lavender
Mary Poppins Medley
SHERMAN
arr. Healy, Whitcomb
Parade of the Charioteers / Miracle and Finale
INTERMISSION Cinematic Splendor
arr. Prechel
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Symphonic Suite The Mission Gabriel’s Oboe / On Earth as It Is in Heaven
SHORE
arr. Whitney
MORRICONE
Avatar Suite
HORNER
Tribute to John Willliams
WILLIAMS
arr. Lavender
“Climb Ev’ry Mountain” from The Sound of Music
RODGERS and HAMMERSTEIN
arr. Bennett
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THE PHILLY POPS:
READY FOR OUR CLOSEUP! BY STEVE HOLT
Why Epic Hollywood Soundtracks? According to Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski, it all comes down to one word: impact. “The biggest thrill of this program of movie music is to hear it performed live,” he explains. “There’s nothing like all of a sudden just hearing this music that you’ve always heard kind of in the background; you know it from that, and now it’s just surrounding you.” And Krajewski’s definition of “epic?” “It’s a
Max Steiner’s Gone With the Wind could be the
combination of the movie being a so-called ‘epic,’”
most memorable film score of the 20th century.
he says, “but also having music that helps make
Hearing The POPS bring it to life, you won’t even
that movie an epic, as well.”
need those amazing scenes of battles, lovers’
Once he’d settled on the subject matter, Krajewski decided The POPS would take a walk through the history of big films, with the most important music from the early days until today. It’s quite a walk! It
quarrels, heroism, and heartbreak we associate with GWTW, a genuine cinema epic. (Amazingly, it didn’t win the best score Oscar™ in 1939, losing out to a little something called The Wizard of Oz.)
starts off with a bang: Robert Wendel’s Hollywood
We honor another classic combination of film
Salute covers 18 movies in just three minutes! See
spectacle and indelible music with Miklós Rózsa’s
how many you recognize; then settle in for a more
score for Ben Hur, the 1959 blockbuster best
leisurely exploration of some favorites you may
known for its heart-pounding chariot race, re-
never have heard outside the multiplex (or your
enacted for us today through the artistry of The
own living room).
Philly POPS. This movie won an Oscar for Rózsa, who also took home statuettes for A Double Life
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(1947) and Spellbound (1945). Fun fact: He faced
We’ll be honoring the composer’s career with
stiff competition in 1945 — himself! His scores for
Paul Lavender’s Tribute to John Williams, based
The Lost Weekend and A Song to Remember went
on the 2004 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.
home empty-handed that year. (We think Rózsa
And in a nod to another of Williams’s great talents
was pretty happy anyway). His other movie scores
(arranging), we have selections from Fiddler on
include Double Indemnity, The Lost Weekend, A
the Roof, which won him an Oscar in 1971 (he
Song to Remember, Quo Vadis, and Lust for Life.
adapted Jerry Bock’s wonderful Broadway score).
Two legendary films from the mid-'60s make
There’s been music at the movies as long as
our Hollywood hit parade. People of a certain
there’s been a soundtrack; actually, even before
age can probably hum the whole score of Mary
then. “Silent” movies frequently ran with a piano,
Poppins unprompted. It’s studded with favorites:
an organ, or even an entire orchestra on hand to
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Feed the Birds,
underscore the emotions up on the screen. Today,
A Spoonful of Sugar, and the Oscar winner for
it’s unthinkable to go to a movie and NOT hear
best song, Chim Chim Cher-ee.
some terrific accompanying music. Curiously,
Poppins’ second Academy Award went to an actress making her screen debut: Julie Andrews, who one year later would lead the cast of our second great '60s movie mega-hit: The Sound of Music. The film just celebrated its 50th anniversary — with a surprise tribute from Lady Gaga during this year's Oscars telecast — and is firmly established in the hearts of moviegoers as an all-time classic. If your eyes don’t mist up during Climb Ev’ry Mountain ... oh wait, they will! It’s simply impossible to talk about great movie
at a time when some music lovers are worried about the future of the symphony orchestra, it’s just such an ensemble that often labors away on a darkened Hollywood soundstage, skillfully matching a freshly created score to the director’s visual ideas. The screen and the orchestra have proven themselves as a winning combination, thanks to the efforts of composers such as those presented in this program. We can’t offer you popcorn (or a giant soda), but The Philly POPS' Epic Hollywood Soundtracks is the next best thing to a night at the movies.
music without highlighting the amazing creations of John Williams. He’s been so prolific and so masterful, it might be easier to list the films he didn’t score. But here are just a few of his gems: Jaws, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Catch Me If You Can, Schindler’s List, Lincoln … and he’s still going strong! There’s only one person with more Oscar nominations: that Disney fella.
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THE PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS The Philly 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 Christmas Spectacular series. This auditioned volunteer organization
pedagogy for teachers, musicianship, jazz ear
is comprised of singers ranging from
training, styles and diction for vocalists, and
high school students to retired professionals. The
classes for the Musical Theater Minor. He conducts
chorus has performed with many professional
the University Chorus, Handbell Ensemble, and
artists including Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins,
various small vocal ensembles, while serving as
Ashley Brown, Lisa Howard, Lauren Kennedy,
head of the Voice Department. He has also acted
Rachel York, Alice Ripley, Ann Hampton Calloway,
as music director in the theater department’s
and The von Trapp family children.
productions of The Mystery of Edwin Drood,
JEFFERY KERN, chorus master
Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Rodgers and Hart Revue,
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 10 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
On the Town, and Weird Romance. In 1998, he received the Louise Beitzel Award for excellence in teaching.
Geoffrey Albert-Bolisnki Mark Anderson Elena Bair Michelle Ballentine Morgan Barlow Paul Barnett Scott Bass Linda Beaver Connie Bosna Matty Boyd Tracy Brobyn Ned Brouillette Fabiene Brown Kyle Brown Massimo Brutto Beth Burkhart Caroline Bush Edra Chandler Meredith Ciabattoni James Clarke Anna Clarke Doug Clayton Robert Coble Jennifer Counsellor Phil Davis Tina DiCroce Alicia Dietzmann Ray DiSandro Kelly Dougherty Lauren Dranoff Tom Dwyer Amy Farinella Nancy Gager Lauren Gagliardi Luis X. Garcia Patti Garver Mary Ellen Gilbert Jen Gottschalk
Calli Graver
Maryann McKenzie
Cynthia Stockton
Evan Graver
Gail Middleton
Jonathan Storace
Jaye Green
Sandy Montimore
Kate Strubinger
Dawn Haggerty
Permelia Mullen
Nancy Sullivan
Georgette Hamaty
Michael Nahill
Maddie Swinger
Lisa Harrelson
Ted Newell
Hsi Tai
Marian Henry
Flora Novick
Wei-Ping Tai
Mark Henry
Mark Olsen
Diane Tan
Richard Henry
Amy Osterhoudt
Danielle Tapper
Krystal Hipkins
Lew Osterhoudt
Kim Tarnoff
Kacy Hofstetter
Frankie Owens
Laura Teal
Kimberly Hofstetter
Betty Pannell
Arienne Thaw-Bolton
April Huang
Ellen Paparone
Jane Tonkin
Gene Huang
Bryan Park
Michelle Wall
Charlotte Humes
Laurie Pellicore
Linda Welte
Connie Jones
Ryan Peteraf
John Whip
Kasayla Jones
Rich Pisula
Vivian Williams
Helena Kan
Marilyn Radley
Katie Winner
Heeya Kim
Scott Radley
Amanda Winter
Pat Koontz
Laura Raffaele
Claire Wunderlich
Joe Kramer
Liv Rand
Connie Yetke
Joan Labosh
Anna Ready
Eric Yu
Michael Labosh
Brian Reid
Linda Zanella
Mecca Leach
Betsy Rich
Alden Zove
Vicky Lee
David Riegel
Jayne Lester
Mariah Ritchie
Jeffery Kern
Don Lewis
Jason Roberts
chorus master
Joanne Lipa
Lindsay Ronaldson
Jie Noland Liu
Denise Rose
Shurong Liu
Jane Rose
Julie Longworth
Evan Samlin
Susan Maier
Al Sauter
Diane Mallery
Mary Anne Saveoz
Elizabeth Mataset
Katie Seregely
Erika McCandless
Gabi Shapiro
Karen McCausland
Sally Siegfried
Michael McCausland
Allison Silver
Eileen McFadden
Elaine Soulliard
Patrick McGranahan
Tina Stanfa
Tom Baust accompanist
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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 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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special exhibit
ON THE ROAD
PHOTOS BY PHILLY POPS MUSIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI PRESENTED BY THE PHILLY POPS
The Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski is internationally known as a masterful maestro. What you may not know is that he is also an accomplished travel photographer who has turned his hobby into a skill that is worthy of attention. During this month’s Epic Hollywood Soundtracks concert series, we are displaying his portfolio in Commonwealth Plaza at The Kimmel Center in a POP-up travel photography exhibit. The exhibit contains 11 images from Krajewski's
convincing, however, to get Krajewski to agree to
travels to Venice, Florence, Paris, Amsterdam,
participate in this exhibit, as his photography was
Kyoto, Tanzania, and more. According to
always intended for his personal pleasure, and he
Krajewski, he has been working on this hobby
never dreamed he’d be sharing his work publicly.
for about five or six years, and it represents the perfect combination of his dual passions for travel and photography — each now enhanced by the other.
Giordano explained enthusiastically, “I couldn’t believe how magnificent these photographs were and that Michael had this hidden talent. We know how skilled he is on the podium with a baton; we
It was Philly POPS President Frank Giordano, who,
just didn’t know about his expertise on the road
after viewing Krajewski’s photographs, insisted
with a camera!”
that his work be shared with POPS audiences and all fans of travel photography. It took some
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Krajewski talked about his hobby and this unexpected exhibit. “I always had a camera and took snapshots like so many other people. And, I remember many times feeling disappointed when I’d see my pictures after they were developed. What changed for me was the advantage of digital photography and editing. I can now take millions of pictures. I get immediate feedback, and I can adjust the photos to bring out light and more details. I now see beauty all around me, through my lens. As I’m traveling, I’m looking for that perfect photo opp. I actually slow down and see so much beauty around me. And when I come home, I relive my trip through the photos again and again.” You can view Michael’s POP-up photo exhibit at phillypops.org and see more selections on his website, michaelkrajewski.com.
PURCHASE INFORMATION Prints of Michael's photographs are available for sale on April 10, 11, and 12, before, during, and after the Epic Hollywood Soundtracks concert series. Proceeds will benefit The Philly POPS “POPS IN Schools” program. Purchase your print at the Donor Table located on the Spruce Street side of the Kimmel Center near the Box Office. Epic Hollywood Soundtracks | April 2015 | 15
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 Philly POPS is presented by Encore Series, Inc., a non-profit organization 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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HISTORY OF THE PHILLY POPS® First launched in 1979, The Philly POPS was founded by impresario Moe Septee as part of his All-Star Forum with the highly respected Marc Mostovoy. It was Septee who had the foresight to bring a major national pianist/conductor to Philadelphia to serve as the music director — Grammy Award-winning pianist Peter Nero, who led the orchestra for 34 years.
“The best pops ensemble on the planet today” —allaboutjazz.com Under the leadership of Maestro 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.”
continued on page 18.
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HISTORY OF THE PHILLY POPS® continued Throughout its history, the orchestra has been proud to have been recognized throughout the country. It was designated as the official Pops Orchestra of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has always been a significant part of Philadelphia’s cultural scene. The orchestra has played a role in the City of Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebration since its inception. This immensely popular annual event, which includes 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.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS October 2013
July 2001
Music Director Michael Krajewski takes over the
The Philly POPS performs during ABC-TV’s national
baton of The Philly POPS.
broadcast of Independence Day 2001, a live,
September 2013
star-studded national broadcast produced by
The Philly POPS hosts its inaugural POPS Ball.
Norman Lear.
Guests dance to our 65-piece orchestra conducted
2000
by Maestro Michael Krajewski.
The Philly POPS performs at the Republican
2008
National Convention.
The wedding of premier historic re-enactors
1998
Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde — better known
NASA’s 40th anniversary commemorative gala
to Philadelphians as Ben Franklin and Betsy
in Washington, D.C., features a performance by
Ross — takes place with music provided by
The Philly POPS.
The Philly POPS.
1987
July 4, 2003
The Philly POPS performs during CBS-TV’s national
The Philly POPS performs at the National
broadcast of Philadelphia’s We the People concert,
Constitution Center’s opening ceremonies.
a celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.
July 4, 2002
1984
National Public Radio’s nationwide radio broadcast
The Philly POPS makes its debut performance at
features The Philly POPS.
Carnegie Hall (with a return visit in 1997).
April 2002
1979
U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn makes a
The Philly POPS is founded by impresario
guest appearance with The Philly POPS in a special
Moe Septee.
performance of Peter Nero’s original composition Voyage Into Space at the Kimmel Center.
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THE PHILLY POPS ORCHESTRA
1ST VIOLIN
CELLO
TRUMPET
Michael Ludwig
Uli Boeckheler
Matt Gallagher
Luigi Mazzocchi
Jon Fink
Bob Gravener
Emma Kummrow
George Atanasiu
George Rabbai
Rachel Mathey
Brooke Beazley
Blake Espy
Jennie Lorenzo
Guillaume Combet
Pat Daniels
Ben Scott
Elizabeth Thompson
Reina Inui
Susan Lerner
Lisa Vaupel
TROMBONE Brian Pastor Michael Purdy David Cianci
TUBA
Rebecca Harris
DOUBLE BASS
Shannon Lee
Miles Davis
Paul Reiser
Anne Peterson
PERCUSSION
Stephen Groat
William Kerrigan
Daniel McDougall
David Nelson
2ND VIOLIN Erica Miller
Brian Brown
Zach Crystal
Michelle Bishop
FLUTE
Karen Banos
Edward Schultz
Tamae Lee
Ron Kerber
DRUM SET
Greg Teperman
Frances Tate
Joe Nero
OBOE
HARP
Donna Grantham Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois Martha Mott-Gale Diane Barnett
VIOLA Davis Barnett Marj Goldberg
David Schneider
Andre Tarantiles
Stephanie Wilson
KEYBOARD
CLARINET
Jeff Smith
Joseph Smith Kaj Hansen Mark Allen
Scott Wagner
BASSOON
Ellen Trainer
Norman Spielberg
Sarah Sutton
Mike Pedrazzini
Kathleen Foster
Brenda Weckerly
Amy Leonard
HORN
Gerry Rice
John David Smith Adam Lesnick Todd Williams George Barnett
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CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:
MACY'S
MACY'S PROUDLY PARTNERS WITH THE PHILLY POPS … It is an honor for The Philly POPS to have built outstanding relationships with corporate leaders in the Philadelphia region. We want to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Macy's for being a great new friend to The POPS. With their support and that of other fine corporations, we were able to present our first annual Christmas Spectacular — A Salute to the Military and First Responders, which took place on December 5, 2014. Frank Giordano, Philly POPS President, said,
giving dollars in the Greater Philadelphia region
“We are so appreciative of Macy's, the backbone
in the areas of Arts & Culture (African American
of the retail community of our region. We feel
Museum in Philadelphia, National Constitution
honored to have launched a new relationship
Center, Walnut Street Theatre, Kimmel Center);
with Macy’s that helped to make it possible for
Women's Issues (Susan G. Komen Breast
us to provide 2,000 free tickets to deserving
Cancer Foundation, Women Against Abuse,
members of our service community for this
ALS Association); Education (Drexel University,
special salute program.”
Philadelphia University, Moore College of Art &
Macy's is proud to support The Philly POPS in helping to bring the rich sounds of our talented musicians to our community. Arts and culture organizations have an economic impact of more than $1 billion on the local economy. Through Macy's-sponsored
programs,
events,
and
education initiatives, the national retailer helps people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy and experience the arts throughout the region. In 2014, Macy's gave back $65 million to our communities through their Cause Marketing and Macy's Corporate Giving programs nationally. In 2015, they will invest significant corporate 20 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
Design); Children's Healthcare (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia); and the Environment (Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery).
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. * Includes grants from Macy’s Foundation
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014/15
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: ENCORE SERIES, INC.
Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. Chairman
Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer
Frank Giordano President Gary A. Frank, J.D. Vice Chairman Charles Keates, Esq. Secretary Louis K. Habina, Esq. Treasurer
Michael Krajewski, Music Director Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Karen Corbin, Director of External Affairs Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations Director Sharla Feldscher Public Relations Mark Gisi, Marketing Director, Eastern Standard
Wilbert D. Abele
Seth Hanes, Marketing Manager
George J. Awad, Esq.
George Muller, Director of Artistic Administration
D. Walter Cohen, DDS Chairman Emeritus
Christian Poarch, Advertising and Special Events Coordinator
Paul Conaway Charles J. Davidson Joseph Del Raso, Esq. Daniel DiLella Dr. Robert R. Jennings
Bud Scheerer, Director of Sales and Customer Relations Jason Ward, Manager of Education and Community Engagement Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President
Mark D. Lupke Barry Magarick Tony Mahon Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq. James M. Matour, Esq.
Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor
John J. Meko, Jr.
Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor
Gregory Montanaro
Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager
Sandra Muller Richard F. Pagano Andrew J. Santacroce Samuel J. Savitz Chairman Emeritus Louis Scaglione Anthony Serafine Gary Silvi Carmen Tomassetti Deborah Smith Webster 22 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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. 36TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR
SEASON SPONSOR
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Media Partner
Official Airline of The Philly POPS
CIVIC, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
Official Percussion Supplier
MARKETING SUPPORT
Arts in Philadelphia the
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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 Parx Casino
ORCHESTRA SOCIETY — $50,000 to $99,999 Anonymous Miller Brewing Company
Macy's Susan and Chase McDaniel PECO Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso RBC Wealth Management Martha and Bob Bolling Sea Box, Inc. Mr. Terry Brennan
Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President
Cookie Angstadt-Simpson and Larry Simpson
Robert H. Rosen
Manning and Virginia Smith
MAESTRO CIRCLE — $25,000 to $49,999
Wanamaker Entertainment Group Paul Conaway, Chairman and CEO
East River Bank Mr. Christopher P. McGill President and CEO The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc. Jayne and Walter Garrison GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV Haverford Trust Company The Heritage Center of the Union League
Wells Fargo Bank
Dottie & Frank Giordano
Jacobs Music Gabrielle and *Al Rinaldi
Yamaha
Independence Blue Cross
Dr. Robert R. Jennings
ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli Principal/COO
LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman and CEO
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 Archer and Greiner, P.C. Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. American Airlines Bochetto and Lentz Anne and Tom Caramanico The Caramanico Foundation CBS Channel 3 and Philly 57 Radio CFI, The Knoll Dealer EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan DiLella Greater Philadelphia Traditions, Inc. Gregory Montanaro President LaVan Law
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ENCORE CIRCLE — $5,000 to $9,999 AJM Insurance Management Tony Mahon President
Rochelle and Barry Magarick Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Mahon II John Marsella
allRisk Property Damage Experts, Inc.
Mandracchia and McWhirk, LLC Mr. Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq. Managing and Founding Partner
Donna and Jon Boscia
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci
Philadelphia Energy Solutions
CBIZ MHM, LLC
Selma and Sam Savitz
Clark Capital Management Group
Mr. Louis Scaglione
Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation in memory of Gail Denny
Harold F. Scattergood, Jr. Boenning and Scattergood, Inc Chairman of the Board and CEO
CYBEX International
The Snider Foundation
Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP Creative Financial Group Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael DNB First Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer
George Turak The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program 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 Salvatore and Amy Calabrese Davis and Jennifer Cardy Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer, CFO Citizens Bank Jana and Frank D’Andrea Susan and Charles Davidson Economy Restaurant Supply Exact Designs Mr. Richard Walling Jerry and Lucille Francesco
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Comita
Rowan University Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter
Michael J. and Lynne Cona
Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce
Antoinette* and Charles Coyle
Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq.
CTO Music Artists Carmen Tomassetti President
Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President
Dr. Philip W. Deibert
Susan and Matt Dupee
TD Bank
Elko & Associates, Ltd.
The Wanerman Group UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Michael Ellis, Esq. EllisPenn & O’Conner, Inc. Tax Group President & Managing Partner
Mr. Joseph M. DellaRatta
Visit Philadelphia
Mr. Thomas J. Ellis
Ms. Jane Windle
Senator Larry Farnese Ron Giordano
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President
Grace Financial Capital, Inc.
Artistic Designs by Deidre Bob & Deidre Gatta
Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President
ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO
Cpt. and Mrs. Jack Lieberman
Beneficial Bank
Louis K. Habina, Esq.
L. F. Driscoll Co., LLC
Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E. President and CEO
Marc Hembrough
Keystone Motors Mr. James M. Matour Edythe and Robert Mazer
Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell
Mr. David R. McShane
Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad
Christine and John Meko
Joseph Battaglini
Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Messina
Beneficial Bank The Right Reverend Charles E. Bennison, Jr.
J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.
Barbara and *Carl Goldenberg Dr. Cathy Greenberg
Ms. Rosanne Hinrichs and Dr. Joseph D. Fecher, Jr. Mr. Bernard Jaffe Mr. G. Daniel Jones Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman
J. and Brenda Nixon Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair
Mr. Thomas Giangiulio
The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation Barry E. Bressler, Esq. and Ms. Betty Gross Eisenberg
Susan and Michael Petrone
Susan and Robert Brown
The Philadelphia Foundation R. Andrew Swinney President
Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway
Mr. Leroy E. Kean Mr. Charles P. Keates, Esq. Daniel J. Keating Company Stephen J. McKendrick Chairman and COO Kelly-Cataldi Home LaRosa and Associates, LLC Certified Public Accountants Mr. Leon A. LaRosa Chair, Consulting Services
Phil Canella Joann Small Crash Proof Retirement Co-hosts and Creators
The Reverand Michael Lipareli
Suzanne and Norman Cohn
Ms. Theresa M. Lucianetti
Sean Reilly
Sandra and Mark Colatrella
Jerome Marcus, MD
Mr. Theodore Robb
Gen. Ronald Coleman
PHL Sports The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon
Dominic Liberi
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wagner
Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe Jeannine and Gerald McMenamin
Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol
Nancy and Alan Grossman John Harmer
Mr. John Marsella
Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III
Ms. Elaine Meltzer*
Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe
Dr. and Mrs. William Mestichelli
Marty and Janice Wilensky Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP
Lisa and Neal Howard
Wilmington Trust
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Keidel
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson Momjian Anderer, LLC Mark A. Momjian
Mr. Wayne Griest
Joseph and Jean Holman
Mr. Edward W. Hoy
Morgan Stanley
Christopher Wolfington
Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein
Theresa and Paul Murtagh
Zook Dinon PA
Stephen and Randy Klein
National Penn Bank
Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski
Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto
PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999
Ms. Eliana Papadakis
Aegis Property Group
ParenteBeard LLC Mr. Robert J. Ciaruffoli, CPA Chairman and CEO
Barbara Alton Dr. and Mrs. Barry Ashmen Phillip and Ellen Baer
Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of the Philly POPS
Sandy and Vince Basanavage
Barbara Petrone and Bill Suter
Gabriel Anthony Battista
The Reverend Lucy Pierre
Matt Bean
PNC Bank
William Bennington
Cynthia and Gary Porter
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz
PWGraphics, Inc. Mr. Paul D. Welde President
Bill and Sharon Bronstein
Dr. Harry Rosenthal Savitz Family Foundation Marvin and Roberta Schimmel Mr. Wayne M. Schuh Robin Hauner and Mike Scott Pat and Michael Scully
Ms. Roselyn Barefield
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne Judson Burch Mary Lou and Frank Burke Edward and Joellyn Cattell Mr.* and Mrs. A.J. Clegg Mr. Kevin Collins
Bonnie Ledbetter Mrs. Ellen Berman Lee Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levine Lenore and Brian Locke Mr. Mark D. Lupke Virginia and Thomas J. Lynch Dr. Edward Mahaney, Jr. Dr. Michael Mittleman Dr. Catherine A. Michon Mr. Christopher D. Myers Mr. Thomas Nowakowski, Sr. Dr. Christopher Olivia Mr. Richard F. Pagano Mr. Frank C. Palopoli Partnership for Giving L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick Leatrice and Herbert Pincus Mrs. Lois Pringle
Frank Dandrea
Mrs. Lisa Procz and Ms. Marilyn Levin
Eleanor and Carl Dunn
Ralph Riviello, MD
The Honorable Thomas Jay Ellis
Ms. Lorraine E. Rodgers
Mr. Jack Emas
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Rosenberg
Joyce and Sheldon Eveloff Maris and Roger Evoy
Curtis G. Shaffer and Thomas F. Kelly
John and Josephine Templeton
Julie and Richard Frost
Mr. Gary Ruff
Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi President and Chairman
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frueh
Roberta and Marvin Schimmel
Mr. Donald Gagnon
Mr. Robert Silverman and Ms. Randi Leavitt
Monique and Gary Silvi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smukler Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Szoke Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm
The Verizon Foundation Charlie Wade
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Joseph Gambone Mr. Peter H. Gistelinck Ms. Gail Goldstein
Cynthia and Dr. Steven Sinclair Mr. and Mrs. David Stedman S.T. Hudson Engineers, Inc.
John and Sandra Stouffer
Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano
Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Blank
Steve and Alice Tarr
Mr. Brian Pultro
Ms. Sheila Branyan
Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt
Regina and John Riordan
Ms. Kimberly Brooks
TDG Partners, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Rosenberg
Ms. Kathy E. Brooks
Edward and Stella Turzanski
David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin in honor of William Nathan Erwin
Ms. Mary Burgoyne
Elizabeth Weinreb Ms. Marilyn White
Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman
Ms. Dorothy Burke Donna and Rita Catalano Edward and Joellyn Catell
PERFORMER — $300 to $499
Dr. C. Morris Smith
Gwenn E. and Ron Baile
Ms. Myrna Soberano
Ms. Rhonda Cook and Ms. Amy Carroll
Mr. Paul Berenato
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
Mr. Joseph Cassidy
Ms. Mary Louise Burgoyne
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
Ms. Mary Chirillo
Mary and Francis Burke
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
Dr.* and Mrs. Richard J. Citta
Donna and Rita Catalano
Ronald Vickers
Ms. Burnetta J. Clarke
Bucky Clark
Dr. Anthony and Marlene Volpe
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cloues
Ms. Anne Congdon
Barbara and Joseph V. Weber
Ms. Josephine Cohen
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Ms. Elizabeth Weinreb
Mr. Jesse J. Conde
Dr. Janet F. DeBerry
Ms. Linda M. Werne
Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce
Mr. Robert Doman
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne
David L. Courtright
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fox
F. Gordon Yasinow
Dr. and Mrs. S. Michael Free Julie and Richard Frost Lucy and Jack Geraghty Larry Glazerman Joseph and Jean Holman Joanne and Carl Hudson Rona and Bob Josephs Carole and Robert Keidel Gerhart and Anne Klein Nina and Alan Kirschner Lynn Levine Mrs. Patricia Levitt Shelly and Gerald Little James and Karra Magnetta
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Czulewicz
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299 Anonymous
John Daly Joan and Irvin Davis Mr. Thomas P. Davis
Ms. Phyllis Abrams Donna and Al Abramson Maria and Melville Ackerman
Mr. and Mrs. James Deever Ms. Patricia DeHart Ms. Mary Diamond
Ms. Sarah Allebach
Mr. Sam Diener
Mr. Irving Altman Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Alvarez
Mr. Joseph Dragon Mrs. Chantal Dubeck
Mr. Michael I. Amon Roeland and Gillian Baan
Mr. Edward J. Dugan, Jr. Mr. Carlton Dunn
Ms. Mona Ballard
Robert Dwyer
The Honorable and Mrs. William Barron
Jane and Jack Easton
The Honorable and Mrs. James F. Beach
Barbara and Marvin Epstein
Joseph Marino Debbie and Elliot Maser
Mr. Gary Beaver
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
Ms. Charlene B. Beck
Mr. Jerold Feinstein and Mr. Albert Facchiano
Dr. Barbara J. Mitnick
Eileen and Bill Belanger
Drs. Barbara and Len Frank
Dr. Michael Mittelman
Mr. George Benes
Richard and Julie Frost
Patricia and Gordon Munson
Mr. Larry C. Benner
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fulton III
Patricia and Michael Pence
Mr. and Mrs. William Bennington
Nancy and Henry Geyer
Penn Virginia Corporation
Mr. Anthony Biondo, Jr.
Stanley and Arlene Ginsburg
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fau
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued Mr. Louis Giorgi
Fran and Leon L. Levy
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rounick
Linda and Bruce Goldstein
Ms. Mary Linde
Mr. Mike Ryan
Mr. Norman Goodman
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Macy
Ms. Nancy Salandra
Ms. Judith L. Gorrell
Mr. Anthony Magdalinski
Dr. William J. Greenberg
Mr. George T. Magnatta
Mrs. Valerie L. Schmid-Sadwin and Mr. Stuart G. Sadwin
Ms. and Mr. Rhoda Haber
Nancy and Daniel J. Marakowski
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwarz
Ms. Toi Hammond
Ms. Marianna Marchese
Mr. Thongchai Silphaduang
Dr. John A. Harman
Mr. Joseph F. Marino
Anne and William Simpson
Ms. Barbara Hecht
Lynn and Jerome Marshall
Linda and Alan Sohn
J. Allen Henryson
Debbie and Elliott Maser
Ms. Barbara Some
Ms. Cleta Higgins
Mr. Stanley W. Mathews
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stein
Sherman Hillelson
Susan and Ted McCullough
Ms. Jeanne Stemmer
Ms. Rosemarie Hilpert
Ms. Maryann McGinley
Mary Anne and John Sullivan
The Hodgson Family
Mr. Nana Minkah
Timothy and Paula Sweeney
Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Holler
Carol Tatum
Ms. Mary Wallace-Talbot
Ms. Kathryn Hopkins
Harriette Mishkin and Ronald Friedman
Gwendolyn and Matthew Iller
Dr. Barbara S. Mitnick
Danielle Tapper
IBM Corporation
Mr. Carl G. Moore, Jr.
Judy and Hal Taylor
Marilyn and Richard Jacobson
Ms. Jane M. Morrison
Mr. John G. Thyberg, Sr.
Mr. Robert Jaffe
Leslie and Joseph Moyer
Mr. Judd Tirnauer
Mr. Joseph Jaworowski
Mr. Harry Mullins
Mr. Michael Trick
Ms. Joyce A. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy
Steve Tuso
Rona Josephs
Mr. C. Raymond Nelson
Patricia and Frank Urso
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn, Jr.
Mrs. Rosemary Newman
Ms. Helen J. Van de Grift
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Kaiser
Ms. and Mr. Patricia O’Connor
Mr. Earl Varney
Barbara and Gerald S. Kates
Mr. Frank C. Palopoli
Mr. William E. Wallace
Ms. Irene Katz
Ms. Melodee Park
Mr. Dennis Watson
Patricia and Stephen Kelly
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Passon, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Watson
Ms. Elizabeth Kimmel
Temmie and James Pearson
Mrs. Victoria Walush
Mr. Matthew Charles Kisielius
Leatrice and Herbert Pincus
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Weiss
Margarita and Peter Kind
Ms. Sue Piper
Mr. Joseph J. Whalen
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Dr. Anthony and Latona Pisa
Ms. Nancy Zindel
Drs. Linda K. and Jeffrey W. Knauss
Ms. Patricia Proudman
George F. Koch, Jr. and Santo A. DiDonato
Ms. Susan Pyle
Mr. Jerry Koffler Anthony Kyriakakis and Aleni Pappas Robert and Phyllis Lambeck Ms. Christine Lange Mrs. Patricia Levitt
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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
Current Membership as of date of printing. *in memoriam
MAR 13-15
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US
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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 Epic Hollywood Soundtracks. 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: • A private backstage visit and photograph with
ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299
Michael Krajewski
Friend benefits, plus: • Priority seating change request for your subscription
ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 and above Musician Circle benefits, plus: • A private tour of the Kimmel Center
PERFORMER — $300 to $499 Enthusiast benefits, plus:
• A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS
• 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
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. 30 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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, and our mission is to bring the enthusiasm we feel 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 in Ambler at Cindy’s home, a second at Dottie and Frank’s Moorestown home, and a third at their cabin in Medford Lakes. In September, the Rittenhouse Friends were hosted at the Michaelson’s and, in December, we hosted a tree-lighting party back in Moorestown. Friends Committee events for this Spring are planned for the Cherry Hill area and for Center City. Let us know if you’d like to be a Community Host for one of our upcoming events, or if you’d like to attend a Friends Party in your neighborhood by e-mailing The Philly POPS Friends Committee at friendsofthepops@phillypops.org. We’d love to get to know you.
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A legacy of success.
A focus on the future. Proudly supports
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Eastern Standard is the proud marketing partner of the new Philly POPS.
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For more than 75 years, Independence Blue Cross has been enhancing the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to transforming health care through strategic corporate sponsorship of innovative wellness and education programs.
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