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CONTENTS 4

Letter From the President

20 Members of the Philadelphia

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Program

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Michael Krajewski

21 Members of the St. Thomas

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The Philly POPS

Boys Choir & Chorale Gospel Choir

10 David Charles Abell

22 Board of Directors

12 Angela Brown

22 Corporate and Community

13 Peter Richard Conte

Support

14 POPS Festival Chorus

23 Friends of the Philly POPS

15 Philadelphia Boys

26 Giving Levels

27 The Robert H. Rosen

Choir & Chorale

16 St. Thomas Gospel Choir

18 Members of the Philly POPS

30 Sing-a-Long

Marketing Initiative

18 Administrative Staff 19 Members of the POPS

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, We are thrilled to announce that our 35th Anniversary Season Sponsor is Parx Casino — the #1 casino in Pennsylvania. Parx Casino exemplifies all that is best in corporate citizenship. They understand the importance of quality cultural programming and its role in strengthening the bonds within a community. Thanks to their generous social investment and philanthropy, many of our area’s most treasured traditions have bright futures. It is with great pride that we welcome Parx Casino as our 35th Anniversary Season Sponsor!

Joining the Philly POPS as guest conductor is the sensational David Charles Abell from London, England, one of the world’s most admired maestros who spent some of his formative years in Philadelphia. Special guest and Metropolitan Opera star Angela Brown is a breathtaking soprano known for her sheer vocal power and luxurious finesse, all wrapped in a captivating, larger than life personality. You will thrill to the glorious sounds of the Philadelphia Boys Choir and the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir. Celebrated organist Peter Richard Conte will be at the helm of the country’s largest concert hall organ, and, of course, our very own POPS Festival Chorus will delight and amaze you with their exhilarating vocal renditions of your favorite holiday songs.

And yet another treat is in store for you at four of our concerts this season, as the Philly POPS and B101 Christmas Choir Competition School champions perform for you live on stage! B101 is a wonderful partner, and we share their commitment to arts in the schools.

The perfect Christmas gift awaits you in the lobby — it’s “Philly-Opoly,” Philadelphia’s very own version of the famous Monopoly real estate game! Not only is it fun to play, but it also benefits a good cause: A portion of the proceeds from every game sold will go towards the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s new ambulatory care center, the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, slated to open in 2015.

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, and this is the perfect time to thank you all for making this season such a spectacular success for your Philly POPS. From our first ever POPS Ball to the Christmas Spectacular, your enthusiastic support and generosity inspires us. I would like to personally thank our POPS musicians and Music Director Michael Krajewski for their talented generosity, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for their steadfast commitment to keeping our arts community vibrant and healthy.

I would also like to thank a longtime friend and supporter of the Philly POPS, Robert H. Rosen, for his most generous personal contribution. Mr. Rosen’s gift is dedicated to maintaining the high orchestral standards of the POPS and the continued growth of our audience.

You, too, are welcome to join Mr. Rosen, the Parx Casino, and many others in demonstrating your support for this wonderfully unique institution. Become an official “Friend of the POPS” through your donation — inside your program book is an envelope and details on how you can contribute and participate.

So here we are, with our families and our friends for the most wonderful of Christmas traditions, the Philly POPS Christmas Spectacular. Through the years, we hope you will keep the memory of tonight’s performance in your heart, and, on behalf of everyone at the Philly POPS, have a wonderful Christmas holiday and a Happy New Year!

Best Regards,

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

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PROGRAM

David Charles Abell, conductor FEATURING

Angela Brown, vocalist Peter Richard Conte, organist Tom Baust, vocalist POPS Festival Chorus

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Philadelphia Boys Choir African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir

Festival Fanfare for Christmas

arr. John Wasson

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

arr. Victor Vanacore

An Evergreen Christmas: Oh Christmas Tree, The Holly and The Ivy, Deck the Halls

arr. Robert Wendel

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Russian Dance

arr. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Bell Carols

arr. Randol Bass

March of the Toys

arr. Peter Richard Conte

This Is Chanukah

arr. Robert Wendel

Ave Maria (E-flat)

arr. Carmen Dragon

Feliz Navidad

arr. José Feliciano

Little Bolero Boy

arr. Robert Wendel

Oh, Holy Night; Go Tell It on the Mountain

arr. Jason Carr

INTERMISSION The First Noël

arr. Carmen Dragon

God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen; O Tannenbaum

arr. Carmen Dragon

Gesù Bambino

arr. William Ryden

I’ll Be Home for Christmas

arr. Mark Hayes

Sleigh Ride

arr. Mel Tormé

Wait, Say I

arr. Vincent Leonard

King of Kings

arr. Mark Cumberland

Here Comes Santa Claus

arr. Lucas Richman

A Holly Jolly Christmas

arr. Lucas Richman

SING-A-LONG – see pages 30 & 31 for lyrics Jingle Bells

arr. Robert Wendel

O Come, All Ye Faithful

arr. Robert Wendel

Angels We Have Heard on High

arr. Robert Wendel

Silent Night

arr. Robert Wendel

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

arr. Robert Wendel

Hallelujah/Gospel Hallelujah

arr. Victor Vanacore

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MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI, music director

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 is a much sought after conductor of symphonic pops, and takes on his Philadelphia post while serving 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

with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the Iceland

symphony guest conductor experiences to his

Symphony Orchestra, and the Ulster Orchestra in

position in Philadelphia, he has worked with

concerts in Belfast and Dublin.

orchestras throughout the United States, Canada, and around the globe. In the summer of 2012, he was guest conductor with The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center. He has conducted the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston and Cincinnati Pops, the San Francisco, Baltimore, Detroit, Indianapolis, Seattle, Dallas, St. Louis and National Symphonies, and numerous other orchestras across

A creative resource through many mediums, Krajewski is the conductor of the video Silver Screen Serenade with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker that aired worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. He has led the Houston Symphony on two recordings — both holiday albums: Glad Tidings and Christmas Festival.

the United States. In Canada, he has led Ottawa’s

His musical collaborations are just as creative

National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Calgary

and extensive. One of The Philly POPS programs

Philharmonic, and the Edmonton, Winnipeg

— The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, taking place

and Kitchener-Waterloo Symphonies. Other

in February — was developed by Krajewski in

international appearances include performances

partnership with touring artists AJ Swearingen and

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Jonathan Beedle. He will take this concert all over

happily practiced on an old piano. He joined school

North America. Among the list of internationally

bands, learned the trumpet, accompanied the

respected artists and groups with whom he has

school choruses and played in the pit for the high

collaborated are flutist James Galway, mezzo

school musicals.

soprano Marilyn Horne, pianist Alicia de Larrocha, guitarist Angel Romero, and pop artists Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Ben Folds, Doc Severinsen, Patti Austin, Sandi Patty, Ann Hampton Callaway, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Chieftains, Pink Martini, Rockapella, Cirque de la Symphonie, Classical Mystery Tour and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

As he joins The Philly POPS, Michael Krajewski is eager to bring his sense of the unexpected and theatricality to the audiences of Philadelphia. “I think I have good instincts of what will work with Pops orchestras,” he explained recently. “I enjoy finding artists who aren’t playing with symphonies and working with them to develop programs that would be welcomed by the Pops audience. I seek them out and make new collaborations. It’s the creative process that I value most, cultivating new works for Pops audiences — like when I encouraged James Stephenson to compose the ‘Concerto for Cell Phone,’ which we’ll be doing in Philadelphia during the April concert series.”

Music has always been important to Michael Krajewski. He grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, and discovered he was fascinated and energized by the open-air orchestral music played in the summertime by the nearby Detroit Symphony.

“That huge sound coming from the stage hit me

As a music education major at Wayne State University in Detroit, Krajewski assumed he found a career path where he could fully devote himself to music. Yet when he became a music teacher, he quickly felt he had not reached his full potential as a musician. In a life-changing moment of clarity, he applied to the graduate program in conducting at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

As Krajewski furthered his training at the Pierre Monteux Domaine School for Conductors, his gifts were recognized. He became a Dorati Fellowship Conductor with the Detroit Symphony and later served as that orchestra’s assistant conductor. “I was conducting the very same orchestra I adored as a child,” he explained. “It was thrilling. I also learned a lesson that has been an important guide throughout my professional life: If you really want something, go for it.”

Krajewski never expected to be conducting the highly respected Philly POPS, but he’s thrilled he “went for it.” He looks forward to many years in Philadelphia, a city he is appreciating more with each visit. Michael Krajewski lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife Darcy. When not conducting, he enjoys travel, photography and solving crossword puzzles.

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and overwhelmed me,” he recalled with a smile, gesturing to emphasize the robust and exciting impact it had upon his whole body. Living in a community at the heart of the U.S. automotive industry, in a family with no experience with orchestras or elite music studies, he took piano lessons with the teacher from his church and

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THE PHILLY POPS® Entering its 35th year, this is the first season The Philly POPS will be under the music direction of Michael Krajewski, following Peter Nero, the founding music director of The POPS. Presented by Encore Series, Inc., The Philly POPS is a founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and it is an orchestra that performs a wide variety of musical genres in entertaining its audiences. The Philly POPS orchestra boasts a blend of talented musicians from the musically rich Philadelphia region and is presented in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, as well as various locations around the tri-state region.

HISTORY OF THE PHILLY POPS®

region, and has consistently brought audiences to

First launched in 1979, The Philly POPS® has become their feet with exhilarating performances. the largest stand-alone Pops orchestra in the United Under the leadership of President & CEO Frank States. Founded by impresario Moe Septee as part

Giordano, The Philly POPS has a new energy and

of his All-Star Forum with the highly respected Marc vitality in 2013. Giordano says, “Our goal is to Mostovoy, they had the foresight to bring a major

provide a fun-filled experience for our guests, even

national pianist/conductor to Philadelphia to serve

before they enter the concert hall. We hope to

as the music director. That was Grammy Award-

surprise our guests often because with The Philly

winning pianist Peter Nero, who not only served as

POPS, anything is possible!” Krajewski describes

the founding music director of The Philly POPS, but

The Philly POPS as “the orchestra that plays the

was also their leader for 34 years!

music audiences know and love.” Whether it’s a

With praise from critics and guest artists through

concert with Simon & Garfunkel music or bringing

the years, The Philly POPS has been called

in the original cast of the Broadway blockbuster

“America’s Pops Orchestra” in The Washington Post

hit, “Jersey Boys,” The POPS is going to reach out

and “the best pops ensemble on the planet today”

to all age audiences who connect to the music. In

in allaboutjazz.com.

fact, there are plans to expand The Philly POPS'

When The Philly POPS entered its 35th season in October 2013, Nero became Music Director

educational outreach and also introduce something brand new in POPS circles — Family POPS.

Emeritus, and Maestro Michael Krajewski took the

Throughout The Philly POPS history, the orchestra

helm as Music Director. Krajewski, who is also Pops

has been proud to have been recognized

conductor of the Atlanta, Houston and Jacksonville

throughout the country. It was designated as the

Symphonies and guest conducts throughout the

official Pops Orchestra of the Commonwealth of

country, looks forward to leading this orchestra

Pennsylvania and has always been a significant

that performs a wide variety of musical styles. The

part of Philadelphia’s cultural scene. The orchestra

Philly POPS boasts a blend of talented professional

has played a role in the City of Philadelphia’s

musicians from the musically rich Philadelphia

Fourth of July celebration since its inception, first

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as the orchestra at the City’s July 4th fireworks

Other memorable moments though the years include

festivities at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and

a performance at the Republican National Convention

then on July 3rd at the free outdoor concert in

during the summer of 2000; a Washington, D.C.,

front of Independence Hall. This immensely popular

gala performance to commemorate NASA’s 40th

annual event, which includes a musical tribute to

anniversary in 1998; Philadelphia’s “We the People”

all branches of the armed forces, draws thousands

concert, the 1987 celebration of the signing of the

of attendees. The 2008 concert also featured

U.S. Constitution, which was broadcast nationally on

Peter Nero and The POPS performing music

CBS-TV; and a debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall

for the wedding of premier historic re-enactors

in 1984, with a return visit in 1997.

Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde, better known to Philadelphians as Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross.

On July 4, 2006, Peter Nero and The Philly POPS performed a free outdoor concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Their concert on the Parkway the previous Independence Day, featuring Sir Elton John, Patti LaBelle , and Bryan Adams, reached over 500,000 people. Other notables who have joined them for past city celebrations include James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Ray Charles, Boyz II Men, Julius Erving and Dionne Warwick.

The POPS was featured on ABC-TV’s “Independence Day 2001,” a live, star-studded national broadcast, sharing the stage with such luminaries as Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey,

There are two recordings of The Philly POPS – Holiday POPS! with Peter Nero as pianist, music director and conductor, and featuring vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway. This is available on DRG Records. Broadway Showstoppers – Best of the Tony’s includes two CDs filled with the great music of Peter Nero, the orchestra and several guest star vocalists.

For many years, The Philly POPS performed in the historic Academy of Music until December 2001, when they became the second largest resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art, world-class venue on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts.

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Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Bates, Garth Brooks

The Philly POPS is presented by Encore Series, Inc.,

and many others.

a non-profit organization enriching the cultural

The Philly POPS had the honor of performing at

life of Philadelphia through the performing arts. For

the opening of the National Constitution Center in

more information, please visit phillypops.org.

2003, and participating in National Public Radio’s

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nationwide radio broadcast on July 4, 2002.

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Another highlight took place in April 2002, when Astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn made a guest appearance with The Philly POPS, in a special performance of Peter’s original composition Voyage Into Space at the Kimmel Center. The Heroic Theme from the piece, written and performed by Peter

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DAVID CHARLES ABELL, conductor

Conductor David Charles Abell lived in Philadelphia, his mother’s family’s hometown, from age 5 to age 12. He sang in the choir of Grace Church in Mt. Airy and attended Germantown Friends School, where he played trumpet and viola in the orchestra.

After his family moved to the Chicago area, he sang

appeared with the orchestra in repertoire ranging

in the Berkshire Boys’ Choir, which was chosen

from Copland to Puccini to Kern (Show Boat in the

to participate in the world premiere of Leonard

Royal Albert Hall).

Bernstein’s Mass at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. During his time at Yale University, he met Bernstein again and assisted him on several projects in the 1980s. After completing his studies with Nadia Boulanger and at the Juilliard School, he made his conducting debut in Bernstein’s Mass at the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin. His association with Bernstein’s music continues to this day; most recently, he served as Musical Supervisor for Candide in London, where he has lived for the past 17 years.

David has conducted many of the top British orchestras, including the London Symphony, London Philharmonic, City of Birmingham, The Hallé and Royal Scottish National. His Royal Philharmonic debut was the internationally-televised Les Misérables Tenth Anniversary Concert, and he has since

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His operatic credits include the Cincinnati Opera and Cape Town Opera (Porgy and Bess), Britain’s Opera North (Rossini’s La gazza ladra), the Royal Albert Hall (Carmen and Madama Butterfly) and Sicily’s Luglio Musicale Trapanese (Rigoletto and Manon Lescaut). For his work on Menotti’s Maria Golovin at the Spoleto Festival in Italy, he received the Pegasus Prize for artistic achievement.

David made his BBC Proms debut conducting the BBC Concert Orchestra in a live telecast of Richard Rodgers’ Oklahoma! His most recent Prom was the Stephen Sondheim 80th birthday celebration in 2010. He has worked with the Concert Orchestra on many other occasions, most recently for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Laurence Olivier Awards Ceremony.

His work with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

includes Bliss’ Morning Heroes at the Brighton

La Bohème and Madama Butterfly with the Royal

Festival and a studio concert of lesser-known

Philharmonic and the recently-released Forever

music by Bernstein. David has also worked with the

with soprano Diana Damrau.

BBC National Orchestra of Wales, twice conducting Proms in the Park (broadcast live on BBC

David has conducted the French premieres of three Sondheim musicals: Sweeney Todd and Sunday in

television) as well as Copland’s Third Symphony in Swansea. His performance with Peter Donohoe of the Gershwin Concerto in F from the Swansea

the Park with George at the Châtelet in Paris and Follies at the Opéra de Toulon. He conducted the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s

concert was featured in BBC Music Magazine.

Love Never Dies in London’s West End, going on to

David’s TV projects have included Rachel Portman’s

the Les Misérables 25th Anniversary spectacular at

opera The Little Prince and The Waltz King, a

the O2 which, was telecast worldwide. His future

drama/documentary about the Johann Strausses,

projects include a return to the Châtelet for Into

father and son (both subsequently released on

the Woods, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Silent Night

DVD). Recordings include Jonathan Dove’s Tobias

at the Cincinnati Opera, and concerts with the

and the Angel, the musicals Miss Saigon, Martin

Royal Philharmonic, Bournemouth Symphony and

Guerre and Man of La Mancha, highlights from

Orchestre de Chambre de Paris.

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ANGELA BROWN, soprano

Angela Brown personifies the ideal American

...sheer vocal power; luxurious finesse; shimmering, high pianissimos; and a charming personality larger than life.

dramatic soprano: sheer vocal power; luxurious finesse; shimmering, high pianissimos; and a charming personality larger than life. Her highly successful Metropolitan Opera debut in the title role of Aida captured instant attention from international print and broadcast media and catapulted her on to the world’s prestigious opera and symphonic stages. Headlines from The New York Times read: “At last an Aida,” and "CBS Weekend News" proclaimed: “the future of opera has arrived!” Angela has been prominently featured on the front page of The New York Times, CNN Headline News (HLN), in Oprah, Essence, and Ebony magazines, Classical Singer, Reader’s Digest, in her own televised PBS Christmas special and the national radio shows "From the Top" and "A Prairie Home Companion."

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PETER RICHARD CONTE, organist

Peter Richard Conte was appointed Choirmaster

Mr. Conte was appointed Grand Court Organist in

and Organist of St. Clement’s Church in 1991.

1989, and is only the fourth person to hold that title

Since then, he has established an internationally-

since the organ first played in 1911.

acclaimed 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.

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

In addition to his duties at St. Clement’s,

Artists, and was a featured artist at the American

Mr. Conte is Grand Court Organist of the world

Guild of Organists’ National Convention in 2002,

famous Wanamaker Organ in Macy’s in Center

and at the International Organ Festival in Aosta,

City Philadelphia. He performs on the six-manual,

Italy, in September 2004. He has performed

28,500-pipe instrument twice daily, six days per

with the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly POPS,

week. The Wanamaker Organ is the largest

and with Delaware and Allentown Symphonies.

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fully-functioning musical instrument in the world;

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POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS

The POPS Festival Chorus is a 125-voice ensemble that performs with the Philly POPS for the Holiday

JEFFREY KERN, chorus master Jeffrey Kern joined the faculty of the University

POPS! Christmas Spectacular performances in

of the Arts in 1991, where he currently holds the

the Kimmel Center. Under the direction of Jeffrey

rank of Associate Professor. His responsibilities

Kern, the POPS Festival Chorus began performing

include applied voice, conducting, advanced piano

in 2002 and since then has performed in each

classes, advanced sight reading, vocal pedagogy

Holiday POPS series. The 2013-2014 season marks

for teachers, musicianship, jazz ear training, styles

the premiere of the chorus performing in the

and diction for vocalists, and classes for the Musical

Philly POPS subscription series.

Theater Minor. He conducts the University Chorus,

The POPS Festival Chorus is an auditioned volunteer

Handbell Ensemble, and various small vocal ensem-

organization comprised of singers ranging from

bles, while serving as head of the Voice Depart-

high school students to retired professionals. The

ment. He has also acted as music director in the

chorus has performed with many professional

theater department’s productions of The Mystery

artists including, Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins,

of Edwin Drood, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Rodgers

Ashley Brown, Lisa Howard, Lauren Kennedy, Ra-

and Hart Revue, On the Town, and Weird Romance.

chel York, Alice Ripley, Ann Hampton Calloway, and

In 1998, he received the Louise Beitzel Award for

The Von Trapp Family Children.

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excellence in teaching. 

PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR & CHORALE

The Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale continues

also performed in New York City on the “Today”

its mission of bringing the finest choral music to

Show, “Saturday Night Live,” and “Good Morning

audiences both in the tri-state area and

America,” and at the home opening game of

around the globe. Currently, the Choir includes 85

the Phillies for the past 30 years. Their 2012-2013

boys, and the Chorale includes 35 men.

season included performances at the Kimmel

Its achievements include world tours with performances for heads of state, recordings with internationally-renowned orchestras and

Center and Carnegie Hall.

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JEFFREY SMITH, music director Mr. Smith has been the full-time Music Director

conductors, and praise from critics and audiences

of the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale

worldwide. The Choir takes pride in having

since 2004. Under Smith’s direction, the choir

accumulated over 2 million miles in touring history

has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra,

throughout the world, most recently traveling to

Pennsylvania Ballet, The Philly POPS, Opera

France in July, performing at Notre Dame de Paris

Philadelphia, and Curtis Institute. Venues have

and other cathedrals throughout the country.

included the Kimmel Center for the Performing

The Choir has entertained five U.S. presidents

Arts, the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, and

and performed at the White House. They have

Carnegie Hall in New York City. 

Boys between the ages of 7-12 who like to sing are encouraged to audition for the Choir. Please call 215-222-3500 or e-mail us at info@phillyboyschoir.org to arrange an appointment. Visit our website at phillyboyschoir.org.

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ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR

WALT BLOCKER, music director

The A. E. Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir currently consists of 58 spirit filled, energetic,

Walt Blocker is the minister of music and director

and anointed musical ambassadors of song. With

of the gospel choir at the historic Episcopal Church

evangelism being a very important factor in the

of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. Under his leadership

choir’s ministry, the St. Thomas Gospel Choir shares

and God’s grace, the St. Thomas Gospel Choir

their music ministry at over 100 services, programs,

(STGC) has made three CD recordings, which

concerts and celebrations every year. 

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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Members Alex Ratcliffe-Lee and Alexander Peters.

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l Photo: Alexander Iziliaev

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MEMBERS OF THE PHILLY POPS 1ST VIOLINS

CELLOS

HORNS

Luigi Mazzochi

Uli Boeckheler

John David Smith

Wallace dePue

Jon Fink

Angela Bilger

Carlos Rubio

George Atanasiu

Austin Larson

Rachel Mathey

Brooke Beazley-Cyzewski

Jonathan Clark

Reina Inui

Glenn Fischbach

Robert Vieira

Pat Daniels

TRUMPETS

Blake Espy

BASSES

Bob Gravener

Miles Davis

George Rabbai

Anne Peterson

Joe Fallon

Stephen Groat

TROMBONES

FLUTE AND PICCOLO

Brian Pastor

Edward Schultz

Michael Purdy

Ron Kerber

David Cianci

Frances Tate

TUBA

OBOE

Brian Brown

Sarah Dubois

David Schneider

TYMPANI & PERCUSSION

Greg Teperman

OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN

William Kerrigan

Diane Barnett

Joe Rotella

David Nelson

VIOLAS

CLARINET

Davis Barnett

Joseph Smith

DRUM SET

Scott Wagner

Kaj Hansen

Chris Hanning

Marjorie Goldberg

BASS CLARINET

ELECTRIC BASS

Kaj Hansen

Steve Beskrone

BASSOON

HARP

Norman Spielberg

Andre Tarantiles

Michael Pedrazzini

GUITAR

SAXOPHONES AND REEDS

Dave Cullen

Ron Kerber

KEYBOARD

Lisa Vaupel Guillaume Combet Genaro Medina

2ND VIOLINS Erica Miller Michelle Bishop Tamae Lee Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz Louis Lanza

Ellen Trainer Sarah Sutton Gerry Rice

Matt Gallagher

Tom Blanchard

Kaj Hansen

Jeff Smith

Joe Rotella Joseph Smith

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Encore Series, Inc. Michael Krajewski, Music Director

Larry Simpson, Director of Development

Peter Nero, Music Director Emeritus

Barbara Alton, Development Associate

Frank Giordano, President and

George Muller, Director of Artistic

Chief Executive Officer

Administration

Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President

Mark Gisi, Marketing Consultant,

and Chief Operating Officer

Tabula Creative

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MEMBERS OF THE POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS

Bob Arndt

Lisa Harrelson

Hannah Lorimer

Maura Schwartz

Michelle Balentine

Peggy Hayward

Susan Maier

Chuck Scott

Morgan Barlow

Gene He

Esther Mansor

Allison Silver

Paul Barnett

Don Henry

Naomi Mansor

Tina Stanfa

*Tom Baust

Richard Henry

Seth Mansor

Cynthia Stockton

Jason Beckmann

Krystal Hipkins

Jeffrey Marcoccia

Jonathan Storace

Dan Bishop

Sandra Hirsch

Kathy Margolis

Hsi Tai

Connie Bosna

John Holohan

Della Matlock

Diane Tan

Gillian Boss

Jonathan Hurd

Maryann McKenzie

Kim Nurick Tarnoff

Linda Boss

Kristina Hurd

Gail Fowler Middleton

Laura Teal

Ned Brouillette

Connie Jones

Sandra Montimore

Arienne Thaw-Bolton

Fabiene Brown

Kasayla Jones

Permelia Mullen

Elijah Thomas

Beth Burkhardt

Nancy Kadwill

Michael Nahill

Jane Tonkin

*Bob Campbell

*Brian Kain

Ted Newell

Nick Trawick

Edra Chandler

Helena Kan

Mark A. Olsen

Linda Welte

Francesca Contino

Genestra Kappotis

Betty Pannell

LaToya Williams

Joey Contino

Maureen Keeney

Theresa Dorsch Peltz

Vivian Williams

Kate Coyne

Jim Kelsh

Ryan Peteraf

Katie Winner

Julie Cutter

Heeya Kim

Mark Pfeifer

Deshana Wooden

Lauren Darkes

Frank Kitchmire

Rich Pisula

Claire Wunderlich

Philip Davis

Nick Kolodinsky

Marilyn Radley

Constance Yetke

Mary Kate DeFlaviis

Patricia Koontz

Scott Radley

Eric Yu

Joe Desiderio

Joan Labosh

Liv Rand

Linda Zanella

Ray DiSandro

Michael Labosh

Shalimar Reddy

Melina Zhang

Tina DiCroce

Richard LaRossa

Brian Reid

Tom Dwyer

Vicky Lee

Betsy Rich

Jeffrey Kern,

Amy Farinella

*Chris Lenz

David Riegel

chorus master

Devin Farrell

Jayne Lester

*Owen Robbins

Lauren Gagliardi

Amy Lewis

Lindsay Ronaldson

Tom Baust,

Patricia Garver

Alex Li

Jane Rose

accompanist

Jennifer Gottschalk

Joanne Lipa

Alfred Sauter

Calli Graver

Jie Noland Liu

Mary Anne Saveoz

Evan Graver

Shurong Liu

Laura Schmidt

Siobhan Groves

Nick Lombardelli

Joe Schwartz

* Voices of the POPS

Bud Scheerer, Manager of Ticket Sales and

Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian

Customer Relations

Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor

Sharla Feldscher, Public Relations

Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master

Patricia Wells, Office Manager and

Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor

Executive Assistant to the President

Jerry Grabey, Stage Manager

Seth Hanes, Marketing Assistant

Debra Lobel, Stage Manager

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MEMBERS OF THE PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR & CHORALE SOPRANO 1

Michael Lowry

Adam Ruiz

Aiden Barrow

Gavin Rasmussen

Jacob Salmon

Samir Buch

Tyler Reester

Evan Stanger

Jaden Connelly

Sam Rekulak

Alexander Wiesner

Kendrick Daniels

Brandon Rohn

Joshua Xavier

Luke Domenick

Michael Schaming

Samuel Ziegler

Dylan Forland

Aden Siegel

Owen Geiger

Michael Sleeper

ALTO 2

Jackson Graham

Michael Smith

Noe Bunster

Christopher Houdeshel

Justin Sporn

Julian Bates

Camron Kaiser

Chase Sullivan

Anders Elzey

Hunter Kaminski

Charles Witmer

Christian Franck

Tejas Kaushik

Michael York

Karl Gray Noah Haggerty

Will McQuoid Elijah Morman

ALTO 1

Dellis Hernandez

Matthew Moskovitz

Carlos Bollar

Blake Howe

Josh Nessler

Gavin Bowman

Early Jackson

Owen Reece

Jonathan D’Souza

Tyler Krasting

Yeshwin Senkuratri

Samad Dunbar

Joey LaScala

Henry Stefan

Damien Ferraro

Nash McBride

Nicholas Vitagliano

Daniel Hicks

Stephen Oliva

Alden Walker

Brennon Hunter-Chamberlain

Thomas Russell

Andrew Zaayenga

James Jabbour

Stephen Schmitt

Isayas Johnson

Jamir Smith

SOPRANO 2

Nigel Johnson

Tyler Southern

Gabriel Allen

Jacob Madden

Evan Umstead

Max Cass

Carrington Mizelle

Brandon Williams

Paul DiGerolamo

Michael Naddeo

Lamont Gee

Sidhant Nair

Gabriel Johnson

Andrew Newman

Isaac Kramer

Austen Reid

Troy Larsen

Brian Rudolph

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MEMBERS OF THE ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR SOPRANO

ALTO

Daryn Stewart

Alexis Campbell

Adrienne Logan

Demetrius Miller

Ana Miles

Anita Guess

Devvyn Holloway

Aneesa Donahue

Antionette Matthews

Gregory Natson

Angela Mackrey

Autumn Simmons

Gregory Ryles

Audrey Northington

Ava Anderson

Harry Wescott

Betty Myers

Carmella Holloway

James Stewart

Brenda Battle

Carol Campbell

Justin Trotman

Charlene Gordon

Cheryl Hawkins-Norris

Muhammad Johnson

Debbie Stewart

Clare Mae Daniels

Scott Nichols

Deborah Dixon

Egypt Stoute

Vincent Gumbs

Deborah Otey

Gladyce DuBrey

Delois Whiters

Jacqueline Sampson

MUSICIANS/DIRECTOR

Donna Foster

Janet Manning

Dr. Jay Fluellen

Dynita Jones

Khrista White

Nate Jordan

Earlene Ford

Lois Toney

Robert Myers

Gloria Dixon

Marcia Joy Mayfield

Walt Blocker

Jenelle Wilson-Johnson

Mary Ann Phillips

Joy Holland

Michelle McKee Ayers

Lenoria DeVine

Nakeshia Worthington

Leslie Dix

Nancy Jean-Sewell

Lynn Gant

Nanola Randolph

Lynne Galloway

Norma Albritton

Sabrina Gilmore

Pamela Galloway

Sandra Smith

Patricia Akins

Susan Patricia Ben

Shaleen Manning

Veronica Barbee

Shanae Williams

Wanda Hill

Theresa Corson

Wendella Fox Zelda Wilburn

TENOR Anthony Nixon Charles Holloway Clyde Stanford Corey Jefferson Curtis P. Mason Dale Williams Darren T. Cottman

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.

The Philly POPS is extremely grateful for the generous support

Chairman

received from the following corporations, foundations,

Frank Giordano

and government agencies. Their support is vital to The POPS'

President and Chief Executive Officer Gary A. Frank, J.D. Vice Chairman

commitment to music excellence.

35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR

SEASON SPONSOR

Charles Keates, Esq. Secretary Louis K. Habina, Esq. Treasurer Wilbert D. Abele George J. Awad, Esq.

CORPORATE PARTNERS

D. Walter Cohen, DDS Chairman Emeritus

Official Airline of The Philly POPS

Media Sponsor

Official Percussion Supplier

Marketing Support

Paul Conaway Charles J. Davidson Joseph Del Raso, Esq. Daniel DiLella Mark D. Lupke Barry Magarick

theArts in Philadelphia

Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq. James M. Matour, Esq. John J. Meko, Jr. Gregory Montanaro Richard F. Pagano Al C. Rinaldi Andrew J. Santacroce Louis Scaglione Anthony Serafine Gary Silvi Carmen Tomassetti Deborah Smith Webster

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FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

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 exceptional concerts possible.

AMERICAN SONGBOOK SOCIETY — $100,000 and ABOVE

ENCORE CIRCLE — $5,000 to $9,999

MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 to $4,999

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

AJM Insurance Management

Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc.

Parx Casino

Tony Mahon

Mr. Stanton Remer

President

CFO

Archer and Greiner, P.C.

Jana and Frank D’Andrea

ORCHESTRA SOCIETY — $50,000 to $99,999

Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.

Cookie Angstadt-Simpson and

Robert H. Rosen

Donna and Jon Boscia

Larry Simpson

MAESTRO CIRCLE — $25,000 to $49,999

D. Walter Cohen, DDS

Monica and Dan DiLella

GMIH, LLC

East River Bank

Recycling Management Services

Mr. Christopher P. McGill

Mr. Anthony Serafine

President and CEO

Anonymous

Independence Blue Cross Republic Bank Mr. Harry D. Madonna Chairman and CEO The City of Philadelphia

CONCERT MASTER CIRCLE — $10,000 to $24,999

President and CEO

Exact Designs

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV

Mr. Richard Walling

LCG, Ltd.

Jacobs Music

Gary A. Frank, J.D.

Gabrielle and Al Rinaldi

Chairman and CEO

Legacy Advisors, LLC

Rochelle and Barry Magarick

Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz,

Anne and Tom Caramanico

Mandracchia and McWhirk, LLC

President

The Caramanico Foundation

Mr. Charles D. Mandracchia, Esq.

Mr. James M. Matour

CBS Channel 3 and Philly 57 Radio

Managing and Founding Partner

Edythe and Robert Mazer

CFI, The Knoll Dealer

Susan and Chase McDaniel

Susan and Chase McDaniel Mr. David R. McShane

Dottie and Frank Giordano

Pepper Hamilton, LLP

Greater Philadelphia Traditions, Inc.

Joseph V. Del Raso, Esq.

Gregory Montanaro

Philadelphia Cultural Fund

President

Selma and Sam Savitz

Muller, Inc.

Susan and Michael Selverian

Sandra Muller

Mr. Louis Scaglione

President The Philadelphia Foundation The Snider Foundation US Airways Wells Fargo Bank Yamaha

Brenda and J. W. Nixon Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners

Mr. Harvey Stein The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager Vanguard Charitable

Ms. Ann Catania President Ms. Deborah Smith Webster William Penn Foundation

Wanamaker Entertainment Group

BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499

Mr. Paul Conaway

Joan and Wilbert D. Abele

Chairman/CEO

ASL Transportation Group

ZAC Management Group

Mr. James R. Donnelly

Endowment Program

Mr. Anthony D. Zingarelli President and CEO Principal/COO

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Bob Andrews Group, LLC

Robin Hauner and Mike Scott

Cynthia and Dr. Steven Sinclair

Mr. Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smukler

S.T. Hudson Engineers, Inc.

President and CEO

Tot-Time Child Development

Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt

Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell

Centers, Inc.

Kathy and Dr. Michael Warhol

Amany Mansour-Awad and

Ms. Donna M. Parisi

Mr. Martin B. Wilensky

George J. Awad

President and Chairman

Ms. Marilyn White

The Right Reverend Charles E.

Verizon

Bennison, Jr.

Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby

PERFORMER — $300 to $499 Mr. Paul Berenato

Pam and Terry Brennan

Ms. Jane Windle

Suzanne and Norman Cohn

Zook Dinon PA

Sandra and Mark Colatrella

Anonymous

CTO Music Artists

PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999

Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce

Dr. and Mrs. Barry Ashmen

Suzanne and Charles Davidson

Julie and Rick Frost

Sandy and Vince Basanavage

Dr. Philip W. Deibert

Lucy and Jack Geraghty

Mr. and Mrs. A.J.* Clegg

Nina and Alan Kirschner

Mr. Kevin Collins

Dr. Joseph D. Fecher, Jr.

Shelly and Gerald Little

Eleanor and Carl Dunn

Mr. Thomas Giangiulio

Debbie and Elliot Maser

Mr. Jack Emas

Barbara and *Carl Goldenberg

Dr. Catherine A. Michon

Maris and Roger Evoy

Mr. Bernard Jaffe

Mr. Howard and Dr. Barbara Mitnick

Julie and Richard Frost

Just Born, Inc.

Patricia and Gordon Munson

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frueh

Mr. Leroy E. Kean

Patricia and Michael Pence

Mr. Donald Gagnon

Charles Keates, Esq.

Penn Virginia Corporation

Mr. Peter H. Gistelinck

LaRosa and Associates, LLC

Rochelle and Stephan Perchick

Mr. Wayne Griest

Certified Public Accountants

Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano

Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe

Mr. Leon A. LaRosa

Mr. Brian Pultro

Louis K. Habina, Esq.

Chair, Consulting Services

Regina and John Riordan

Mr. Edward W. Hoy

Ms. Theresa M. Lucianetti

Ralph Riviello, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Keidel

Jerome Marcus, MD

Mr. Theodore Robb

Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein

Christine and John Meko

Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman

Stephen and Randy Klein

Ms. Elaine Meltzer*

Mr. Clifford Sporn

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levine

Dr. and Mrs. William Mestichelli

Mary Anne and John Sullivan

Lenore and Brian Locke

Theresa and Paul Murtagh

Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer

Mr. Mark D. Lupke

National Penn Bank

Barbara and Joseph V. Weber

Virginia and Thomas J. Lynch

Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto

Ms. Elizabeth Weinreb

Jeannine and Gerald McMenamin

Ms. Eliana Papadakis

Ms. Linda M. Werner

Mr. Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.

ParenteBeard LLC

Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne

Mr. Richard F. Pagano

Mr. Robert J. Ciaruffoli, CPA

Partnership for Giving

Chairman and CEO

Susan and Michael Petrone

Barbara Petrone and Bill Suter

Leatrice and Herbert Pincus

Cynthia and Gary Porter

Mrs. Lisa Procz and

PWGraphics, Inc.

Ms. Marilyn Levin

Mr. Paul D. Welde

Ms. Lorraine E. Rodgers

President

Curtis G. Shaffer and

Mr. Theodore Robb

Thomas F. Kelly

Dr. Harry Rosenthal

Sandra and John Stouffer

Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce

Mr. Gary Ruff

Mr. Wayne M. Schuh

Roberta and Marvin Schimmel

Carmen Tomassetti President

Ms. Rosanne Hinrichs and

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Ms. Mary Louise Burgoyne Mary and Francis Burke Ms. Anne Congdon Mr. Charles J. Coyle

ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299 Ms. Phyllis Abrams Donna and Al Abramson Maria and Melville Ackerman Ms. Sarah Allebach Mr. Irving Altman Mr. Michael I. Amon Gwenne and Ron Baile Ms. Mona Ballard Ms. Roslyn Barefield Mr. James F. Beach Mr. Gary Beaver

Ms. Charlene B. Beck

Ms. Barbara Hecht

Leslie and Joseph Moyer

Eileen and Bill Belanger

Ms. Cleta Higgins

Mr. Harry Mullins

Mr. George Benes

Ms. Rosemarie Hilpert

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy

Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Blank

Mr.* and Mrs. C. Clark Hodgson, Jr.

Mr. C. Raymond Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz

Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Holler

Ms. and Mr. Patricia O’Connor

Ms. Sheila Branyan

Ms. Kathryn Hopkins

Mr. Frank C. Palopoli

Ms. Kimberly Brooks

Joanne and Carl Hudson

Ms. Melodee Park

Ms. Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne

IBM Corporation

Temmie and James Pearson

Ms. Mary Burgoyne

Marilyn and Richard Jacobson

Ms. Barbara Petrone

Ms. Dorothy Burke

Mr. Robert Jaffe

The Reverend Lucy E. Pierre

Ms. Rhonda Cook and

Mr. Joseph Jaworowski

Leatrice and Herbert Pincus

Ms. Amy Carroll

Joanne M. and G. Daniel Jones

Ms. Sue Piper

Mr. Joseph Cassidy

Rona and Bob Josephs

Dr. Anthony and Latona Pisa

Dr. and Mrs. Richard J.* Citta

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn, Jr.

Ms. Patricia Proudman

Ms. Burnetta J. Clarke

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Kaiser

Ms. Susan Pyle

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cloues

Ms. Irene Katz

Mr. Robert Racciatti

Ms. Josephine Cohen

Patricia and Stephen Kelly

Mr. Robert Rau

Ms. Anne M. Congdon

Ms. Elizabeth Kimmel

Regina and John Riordan

Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce

Mr. Matthew Charles Kisielius

Ralph Riviello, MD

Antoinette* and Charles Coyle

Margarita and Peter Kind

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Roseman

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Czulewicz

Nina and Alan Kirschner

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rounick

Joan and Irvin Davis

Drs. Linda K. and Jeffrey W. Knauss

Mr. Mike Ryan

Mr. Thomas P. Davis

George F. Koch Jr. and

Ms. Nancy Salandra

Mr. and Mrs. James Deever

Santo A. DiDonato

Mrs. Valerie L. Schmid-Sadwin and

Ms. Mary Diamond

Mr. Jerry Koffler

Mr. Stuart G. Sadwin

Mr. Sam Diener

Ms. Terri Kovalski

Mr. David Schneider

Mr. Joseph Dragon

Robert and Phyllis Lambeck

Mr. Gary Silvi

Mrs. Chantal Dubeck

Ms. Christine Lange

Anne and William Simpson

Mr. Edward J. Dugan, Jr.

Mrs. Patricia Levitt

Linda and Alan Sohn

Mr. Carlton Dunn

Fran and Leon L. Levy

Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn

Jane and Jack Easton

Ms. Mary Linde

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stein

Barbara and Marvin Epstein

Mr. Michael A. Lipareli

Ms. Jeanne Stemmer

Joyce and Sheldon Eveloff

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Macy

Mary Anne and John Sullivan

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fau

Mr. Anthony Magdalinski

Judy and Hal Taylor

Mr. Jerold Feinstein and

Dr. Edward Mahaney Jr.

Mr. Judd Tirnauer

Mr. Albert Facchiano

Nancy and Daniel J. Marakowski

Mr. Michael Trick

Ms. Ruth Fox

Ms. Marianna Marchese

Patricia and Frank Urso

Drs. Barbara and Len Frank

Mr. John Marsella

Ms. Helen J. Van de Grift

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fulton III

Lynn and Jerome Marshall

Mr. Earl Varney

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Geraghty

Mr. Stanley W. Mathews

Mr. Dennis Watson

Nancy and Henry Geyer

Susan and Ted McCullough

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Watson

Mr. Louis Giorgi

Ms. Maryann McGinley

Ms. Elizabeth F. Weinreb

Linda and Bruce Goldstein

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McMenamin

Mr. Joseph J. Whalen

Mr. Norman Goodman

Mr. Nana Minkah

Ms. Nancy Zindel

Ms. Judith L. Gorrell

Harriette Mishkin and

Anonymous

Dr. William J. Greenberg

Ronald Friedman

Ms. and Mr. Rhoda Haber

Ms. Barbara Mitnick

Ms. Toi Hammond

Mr. Carl G. Moore, Jr.

Dr. John Harman

Ms. Jane M. Morrison

* Deceased Current membership as of 11/7/13

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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 use the enclosed envelope 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

BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 to $2,499

(Benefits valued at $10)

(Benefits valued at $100)

• Priority seating change request for your

PRINCIPAL PLAYER BENEFITS, PLUS:

subscription

ENTHUSIAST — $150 to $299 (Benefits valued at $22)

FRIEND BENEFITS, PLUS: • Acknowledgment of your contribution in the concert program • 10% discount on single tickets (box seats excluded)

PERFORMER — $300 to $499

• A private backstage visit and photo opportunity with Michael Krajewski • Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets

MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 to $4,999 (Benefits valued at $125)

BATON CIRCLE BENEFITS, PLUS: • A baton signed by Michael Krajewski in a presentation box

(Benefits valued at $42)

ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 and above

ENTHUSIAST BENEFITS, PLUS:

(Benefits valued at $600)

• Two complimentary tickets to a special

MUSICIAN CIRCLE BENEFITS, PLUS:

backstage tour

PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 to $999 (Benefits valued at $92)

• A private tour of the Kimmel Center • A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS

PERFORMER BENEFITS, PLUS: • Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and the Board of Directors

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.

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THE ROBERT H. ROSEN MARKETING INITIATIVE: A COMMITMENT OF $50,000 Dear Friends, For over 20 years, my family, friends and I have reveled in the excitement of wonderful concerts and fun times. I love our new Philly POPS! Let’s keep the music coming!

Recently, I asked the Philly POPS what we could do together to keep the quality of our orchestra strong and to expand our audience for the future. We decided to create a campaign for the POPS – one that will use existing marketing activities, including a subscription campaign, telemarketing, direct mail, traditional advertising, e-mail communications and social media.

I ask you to join me in this exciting venture by helping to raise at least another $100,000 in contributions for this project. Our success will guarantee that future generations of concert goers

"Let's keep the music coming!"

will continue to enjoy the gift of the Philly POPS. Thank you.

Robert H. Rosen

For more information on The Robert H. Rosen Marketing Initiative, please contact Larry Simpson, Director of Development, The Philly POPS, at lsimpson@phillypops.org or 215-735-2841.

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SING-A-LONG

JINGLE BELLS

O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL

Dashing through the snow

O come, all ye faithful, joy—ful and triumphant

In a one-horse open sleigh

O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem;

O'er the fields we go

come and behold him born the King of angels;

Laughing all the way.

O, come let us adore him, O come let us adore him

Bells on bobtail ring

O, come let us adore him, Christ the lord.

Making spirits bright.

What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight!

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way; Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

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ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH Angels we have heard on high Sweetly swinging o’er the plains.

And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains.

Gloria….

In excelsis deo.

SILENT NIGHT Silent night! Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round young virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace!

Sleep in heavenly peace!

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring To you and your king Good tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year.

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