Encore! A Star Wars Celebration 2017

ENCORE!

WARS OCT 20-22 2017

2017-18 SEASON

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ELTON JOHN with Michael Cavanaugh

WAINWRIGHT JANUARY 1 9

N OVEMBER 10-12

Lenny’s Revolution A Centennial Bernstein Celebration with David Charles Abell

best of broadway

FEBRUARY 2- 4

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Artists and program subject to change without notice.

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QUEEN, STONES, ZEPPELIN AND MORE

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Letter From the President Program Letter From the Chairman Star Wars Costume Contest Music Director Michael Krajewski The Festival Chorus Corporate Spotlight Subscriber Spotlight The Philly POPS The Philly POPS Roster Behind the Scenes Administrative Staff Board of Directors The Fifth Annual POPS Ball Spotlight: The Philly POPS Today Memorable Moments POPS In The News POPS In Schools Salute Series Corporate and Community Support Social Media Shout Out Friends of The Philly POPS Giving Levels

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, It always feels too long between the presentation of our final Subscription Series concert of each season in May and the premiere of the next season in October. This fall, I’m excited that it’s A Star Wars Celebration. 2017 marks the fortieth anniversary of the first Star Wars film, of course. The winners of our Star Wars Family Photo Competition span three generations—and I’m getting set to take my granddaughters to see The Last Jedi coming to area theaters at Christmas time. There is a piece featured from each of the seven Star Wars films tonight. In addition, we have all five of Williams’ Academy Award winning scores represented in the program. An amazing tribute to this incredibly prolific talent.

CONCERT PROGRAM Main Title Williams Harry’s Wondrous World Williams Theme from Jaws Williams Flying Theme from E.T.: The Extraterrestrial Williams Theme from Schindler’s List

This season, we have such a magical variety of American song. From Bernstein and Sinatra to the music of Elton John and the Rolling Stones with a quick stop in January to present Rufus Wainwright’s new show, every decade is covered. And don’t forget to purchase early for Michael Krajewski’s new program for A Philly POPS Christmas. Local talent Justin Hopkins is our holiday guest artist.

Williams

Since we last performed at the Kimmel, we presented Salute Series programs at the Mann Center for Memorial Day and on Independence Mall and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for Independence Week. These free concerts of civic celebration extended our audience to another 100,000 POPS fans. NBC10 and Telemundo62 televised much of the July 3 and 4 show for the first time. We’re already two thirds full for the I’ll Be Home for Christmas Salute show on December 1. What better way to kick off the holiday season than to host 2000 members of the military, the Police and Fire Departments and their families, thanking them for their service? Take a look at our website for the photos of these incredible Salute events: phillypops.org/SALUTE

Parade of the Ewoks

Enjoy the upcoming season—I always think each year is the very best one ever. See you at the POPS!

Duel of the Fates

With great appreciation,

Imperial March

OCT. 20—22, 2017 Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Michael Krajewski conductor

FEATURING

Excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof

The Philly POPS Festival Chorus

Bock & Harnick, adapt. & arr. Williams

Garrison Carida of the 501st Legion

INTERMISSION

Williams Cantina Band

Battle of the Heroes

#PHILLYPOPS

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experience on Instagram, Facebook, or

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Across the Stars Williams

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Post a photo of your A Star Wars Celebration Twitter with hashtag #phillypops for a chance to win a pair of tickets to any Philly POPS Subscription Series concert.*

*subject to availability

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Friends, It is with great enthusiasm and humble pride that I’ve accepted the new role as Chairman of the Board for the 2017-2018 season. I’ve been intrigued by the POPS for quite some time—not only as a subscriber and great fan, but also serving as Vice Chairman of the Board for the past five years. What a magnificent journey, with the Philly POPS now at its most exciting juncture in history, as the nation’s largest stand-along POPS orchestra. Our CEO, Frank Giordano, has infused the entire organization with an unmatched energy and tireless pursuit of continued excellence. Our Maestro Michael Krajewski has built a roster of impressive programs while assembling a supremely talented and committed orchestra playing to packed houses at the Kimmel Center and overflowing concerts outside the hall.

In September, we announced the appointment of David Charles Abell as Principal Guest Conductor. David spent his childhood in Philadelphia, attending Germantown Friends. He has built a faithful audience here conducting the Christmas series for three consecutive years and Blockbuster Broadway last season. He’s a natural for our upcoming Bernstein program—he sang in the first Mass at the Kennedy Center in a boys choir, he worked with Bernstein as a Yale student, and he conducted the Mass in Berlin as a 23-year-old with Bernstein’s blessing. It will be thrilling to watch David and our beloved POPS working together for seasons to come, and I congratulate David on this enhanced role.

I am overwhelmingly compelled by the POPS engagement programs, particularly POPS in Schools. We have witnessed dramatic cutbacks in arts education throughout all communities, and quite dramatically in the School District of Philadelphia. The POPS now proudly supplements music education in 15 PSD schools—11 high schools and four elementary schools. Music is a powerful and irreplaceable cultural force, unifying us together as a community in celebration.

We strive for the next generation to have continued exposure and access to the POPS, to the Kimmel Center, and to all the civic occasions in which the POPS partners with City of Philadelphia.

We deeply believe that all PSD students should have continued enhanced access to the kind of musical training and performance skills that will contribute to their maturation, personal and professional growth, and connection to the life of our city and our collective future. The POPS has a brilliant path forward, and I am honored to lead our Board of Directors on this journey.

PHILLY LOVES STAR WARS It’s been 40 years since the first Star Wars movie was released — and what memorable scores John Williams created for the series!

The Philly POPS thanks you for celebrating this milestone with us.

We know that Philly loves Star Wars, so we asked local families to send in photos of themselves in costume to win tickets to this show. The submissions were creative, cute, and impressive!

See you at the POPS!

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He knew he wanted a career in music and always harbored the idea of becoming a conductor in the back of his mind. “I decided to get serious about myself as a musician and see how far I could push myself,” he says. “It seemed like a pipe dream – no one around where I grew up even thinks about something like becoming an orchestra conductor, but I didn’t want to live the rest of my life wondering what would have happened if I tried.”

Michael’s big break came when he was named Antal Dorati Fellowship Conductor of the Detroit Symphony in 1979 and gained experience conducting a big orchestra. He went on to become assistant conductor of the Detroit Symphony, resident conductor of the Florida Symphony and music director of Modesto Symphony – all the while splitting his time between conducting classical, educational , pops and outdoor concerts, often before non-traditional audiences.

He is now a full-time pops conductor and serves as principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and since 2013, as Music Director and Conductor of The Philly POPS®.

Michael especially enjoys creating pops programs from scratch. “We’re playing music that wasn’t written for symphony orchestra – we create all new arrangements and match the right artists to the programs,” he says. “It’s really satisfying.” His favorite experiences include pairing music with Cirque du Soleil-style acrobatics and a show that featured an on-stage speed painter.

music director

MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI

“I feel that the Philly POPS is the best pops orchestra in the country and the best at doing these kinds of concerts,” Michael says. “And I love Philadelphia – it has a wonderful history and tradition of excellent music and performing arts.”

Michael has conducted throughout North America and around the globe, and has collaborated

Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski’s earliest memories of hearing symphonic music were summertime concerts in local parks in his hometown of Detroit. “My parents enjoyed music, but didn’t go to classical concerts,” Michael says. “My first tastes of hearing an orchestra live were in that informal setting and that’s what I ended up doing with my career.”

Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski’s earliest memories of hearing symphonic music were summertime concerts in local parks in his hometown of Detroit. “My parents enjoyed music, but didn’t go to classical concerts,” Michael says. “My first tastes of hearing an orchestra live were in that informal setting and that’s what I ended up doing with my career.”

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with a diverse group of internationally-renowned artists, including Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Ben Folds, Wynona Judd, Chicago, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Michael lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Darcy. He enjoys solving crossword puzzles, photography and travelling – especially to Italy.

“Many people are interested in a symphony orchestra, but don’t feel like classical music is for them. When we’re playing the music of Frank Sinatra, movie soundtracks, Broadway and Top 40, audiences get a kick out of hearing a full orchestra with highly trained musicians playing songs that they feel is their music.”

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Lina Alvez

Elisabeth Jaouad

Betsy Rich

Mark Anderson

Connie Jones

David Riegel

Bob Arndt

Nancy Kadwill

Denise Rose

Michelle Balentine

Helena Kan

Jane Rose

Peter Berexa

Maureen Keeney

Allison Rossi

Dave Berkowitz

Abigail Klapper

Allison Santos Lezama

Connie Bosna

Pat Koontz

Peter Scarpato

Patti Bozelli

Joe Kramer

Laura Schmidt

Briana Broberg

Joan Labosh

Barbara Schwartz

Tracy Brobyn

Michael Labosh

Katie Scott

Chris Brubaker

Mecca Leach

Jim Sellers

Beth Burkhart

Vicky Lee

Jason Seta

Brendan Burns

Jeanne Leisner

Sally Siegfried

Chrystina Cappello

Amy Lewis

Laurel Smail

Heather Caporaso

Don Lewis

Allison Stevens

Barb Carfolite

Jieling Lin

Jonathan Storace

Anna Clarke

Joanne Lipa

Nancy Sullivan

Doug Clayton

Shurong Liu

Mei Sun

Robert Coble

Mary Lynch

Emily Szal

Becky Crunk

David MacMurtrie

Hsi Tai

Hunter Daigle

Chris Mandello

Wei-Ping Tai

Phil Davis

Peg Manochi

Dani Tapper

Charles Deal

Katie Martin

Dallas Taylor

Kate DeFlaviis

Jeff Masino

Jon Timmons

Brittany DeGeorge

Michael McCausland

Jane Tonkin

Angela DeMott

Julie McCormick

Luis Urueta

Katie Dilks

Jennifer McGowan

Nicole Volpe

Pam Fernsler

Patrick McGranahan

Michelle Wall

Holly Fey

Maryanne McKenzie

Linda Welte

Annie Flores

Sandhun Mendis

Bertina Whytehead

Faith Foyil

Gail Middleton

Amanda Winter

Nancy Gager

Kathleen Moran

Claire Wunderlich

Anabelle Garcia

Ken Muhleisen

Connie Yetke

Luis X. Garcia

Permelia Mullen

Linda Zanella

Patti Garver

Rebecca Muller

Sam Zeigler

Amber Gay

Michael Nahill

Raymond Zhu

Mary Ellen Gilbert

Ted Newell

orchestra during the annual Christmas concert series and Broadway series. The chorus has

Marianne Godfrey

Mark Olsen

performed with many professional artists including Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins, Ashley

Susan Marie Gormley

James Palmer

Brown, Lisa Howard, Lauren Kennedy, Rachel York, Alice Ripley, Ann Hampton Callaway, and

Tom Green

Betty Pannell

Kathy Guy

Laurie Pellicore

Alexandra Haas

Gabriela Peterman

The Festival Chorus is an auditioned, volunteer organization composed of singers ranging from

Brooke Hanson

Dawn Price

high school students to retired professionals.

Megan Hegarty

Michael Pugh

Mark Henry

Jennifer Rackow

Richard Henry

Marilyn Radley

Soyeon Huh

Jamie Ray-Leonetti

Charlotte Humes

Anna Ready

Enrica Iacovone

Brian Reid

THE PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS The Philly POPS Festival Chorus is a 180-voice ensemble that performs with The Philly POPS under the direction of Jeff Kern, Head of the Vocal Division for University of the Arts.

The Philly POPS Festival Chorus began performing in 2002 and performs with the POPS

The von Trapp Family Children.

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Owen Robbins, accompanist

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CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT Eisner Amper

SUBSCRIBER SPOTLIGHT

Harriette Mischkin and Rob Friedman

EisnerAmper LLP is a leading full-service accounting and advisory firm, providing audit, accounting, and tax services, as well as complete suite of professional advisory services to a broad range of clients across many industries. We work with clients at every stage in their development, from startups to public companies, offering resources that address their specific needs and support growth. As companies grow, we help them reach their goals every step of the way. Every member of the EisnerAmper team is passionate about rolling up their sleeves and working hard to help clients get down to the business of building success. With offices throughout the United States, India and Israel, and as an independent member of Allinial Global, EisnerAmper serves clients worldwide. For more information, visit www.eisneramper.com.

Harriette Mishkin and Ron Friedman have been POPS subscribers for at least 35 years.

“We are honored to support The Philly POPS, an important

Over the decades, they’ve enjoyed the camaraderie of their fellow subscribers from the

Philadelphia cultural institution which delights and enriches

Academy of Music days to the Kimmel Center now. “Your seatmates remained your seatmates

audiences performance after performance,” said Lori Reiner,

for many, many years,” Harriette said. “We have friendships with the couples that sat next to

Philadelphia Partner-in-Charge,

us.” Their tradition is seeing the Sunday show and then going to dinner with friends, usually at

EisnerAmper LLP. “The arts bring

the Prime Rib.

the community together in a special way, and help make this city a vibrant place to live and work. EisnerAmper is excited

Both Philadelphia natives, Harriette and Ron have lived in Society Hill for 47 years, since they were married. As lovers of the arts, they attend shows all over town (the POPS is a favorite!) and they enjoy local museums.

to be a part of the POPS Salute

Ron spent over 50 years running his small business that sold leather goods and today is an im-

Series.”

porter and distributer of umbrellas – including ones that the Mummers use! Harriette is semi-retired and has a professional consulting firm.

“Thank you EisnerAmper – one of Philadelphia’s most-trusted accounting and advisory firms – for supporting our Salute Series,” said Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS. “We’re proud to stand with them in our efforts to honor the men and women who sacrifice for our country.”

MAKE PLANS: Harriette volunteers as a tour guide at the Kimmel Center – catch her excellent tour on rotating weekdays at 1 p.m.

FAVORTE SHOWS: “Broadway – no question about,” Ron said. “I love the Broadway shows,” Harriette said.

“Last year’s show opened with a hit song from Hairspray and it just tore the house down. It was absolutely phenomenal. The one I’m looking forward to this year is the one that honors Leonard Bernstein.

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THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER 1ST VIOLIN

BASS

TROMBONE

Michael Ludwig Rachael Ludwig Rachel Segal Robert Vieira Ben Scott Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz James Finegan Juliette Javaheri Paul Reiser

Miles Davis Stephen Groat

Paul Arbogast Brian Pastor

Douglas Mapp

David Cianci

FLUTE

TUBA

Kim Reighley Ron Kerber

Brian Brown

Frances Tate

TYMPANI

Domenic Salerni

2ND VIOLIN

THE PHILLY POPS The Philly POPS, the largest standalone pops orchestra in the United States, delights audiences with the inspired performance of American popular music. The POPS celebrates this distinctive musical heritage through an expanding repertoire of innovative concert presentations and a robust set of educational and engagement initiatives.

Now in its 39th season, the official POPS orchestra of Pennsylvania serves a consistently growing audience of over 100,000 annually. Music Director Michael Krajewski and the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra keeps listeners tapping their toes to an impressive repertoire of songs from colonial times to the 1920s up through today’s chart toppers.

Outside the concert hall, Salute Series performances – including POPS on Independence on July 3 and the I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders event – celebrate the American tradition of service around important national holidays; POPS in Schools

Michelle Bishop Kate Suk Greg Teperman Laura Earley Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois Joanna Thiagarajan Mary Loftus

VIOLA Marjorie Goldberg Ellen Trainer Scott Wagner Sarah Sutton Gerry Rice Carol Briselli

CELLO Ulrich Boeckheler Jon Fink George Atanasiu Brooke Beazley Glenn Fischbach Pat Daniels

OBOE David Schneider Evan Ocheret Stephanie Wilson

CLARINET Joseph Smith Kaj Hansen Mark Allen

BASSOON Norman Spielberg Colleen Hood

HORN John David Smith Karen Schubert George Barnett

David Nelson

PERCUSSION William Kerrigan Angela Nelson Brenda Weckerly Joe Nero

ELECTRIC BASS Douglass Mapp

KEYBOARD Jeffrey Smith

HARP Rong Tan

Lyndsie Wilson

TRUMPET Matt Gallagher Bob Gravener George Rabbai David DiValentino

enhances music education for Philadelphia School District students; and POPS Outside brings POPS music to local communities.

The Philly POPS performs as a founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and at venues throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: ENCORE SERIES, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-18

Matt Gallagher is enjoying a career as one of the most sought after lead trumpet players in

Frank Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer

Philadelphia and on the east coast.

Michael Krajewski, Music Director

Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman

He is currently the principal trumpet player for The Philly POPS, Broadway Philadelphia at the

David Charles Abell, Principal Guest Conductor

Academy of Music, and has been a featured lead trumpet player with The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Louis Scaglione, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Matt Gallagher, Principal Trumpet

He has also performed with several Broadway show productions, The Boston Symphony, The Baltimore Symphony, Diana Krall, Hugh Jackman, Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum, Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow, Randy Brecker, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Lou Rawls, Bernadette Peters, The O’Jays, The Stylistics, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass, and many others.

Patricia Wells, Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President

Joseph Del Raso Vice Chairman Tony Mahon Secretary James M. Matour Treasurer

Karen Corbin, Vice President

Matt is a studio lead trumpet player at NFL Films in Mt. Laurel, and has recorded for Celine Dion,

Jeth Mill, Senior Director of Programs and Production

Wilbert D. Abele

Jennifer Lopez, R. Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, and LL Cool J.

Sarah Maiellano, Assistant Director of Communications

Joan Carter

Matt is equally committed to both performing and teaching. At the University of the Arts, he

Daniel Palmieri, Assistant Director of Sales and Customer Service

Pamela Cyr

is a full time associate professor, the chair of the trumpet department, “Z” Big Band director

Sarah Santos, Assistant Director of Marketing

(which recently won first place in the prestigious Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival), and

Keith Obaza, Production Manager

music education professor.

Reginald-Chris Mendoza, Staff Accountant

Matt earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education from West Chester University in 1997 and earned a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts in 2001. He

Gilberto Vega, External Affairs Associate Will Farr, Graphic Designer

Carol A. Eggert Frank Giordano Louis K. Habina, Esq. Marc A. Lucca, P.E.

lives in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania with his wife Krista and their four children: Chase, Addison, Patrick, and Logan.

Daniel DiLella

Jeffrey Kern, Chorus Master

Barry Magarick

Vincent Leonard, Music Librarian

James M. Matour

Anne Peterson, Orchestra Contractor Jeffrey Smith, Assistant Conductor Debbie Lobel, Stage Manager

John J. Meko, Jr. Gregory Montanaro Anthony Ricci

Marketing

Philip Rinaldi

Mark Gisi, Partner, Brand Strategist, Eastern Standard

Anthony Roth

General Counsel

Andrew J. Santacroce

David H. Marion, Esq.

Louis Scaglione D. Walter Cohen, DDS Chairman Emeritus Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq. Chairman Emeritus Samuel Savitz Chairman Emeritus

THE POPS BALL

IN HONOR OF THE

The Fifth Annual POPS Ball honored Sal Debunda with a Chairman of the Board theme. He gave a charming speech which utilized one hundred Sinatra titles, highlighting his five-year term as Chairman of the POPS Board and themed around his favorite music. The crowd danced to the full orchestra, performing Sinatra’s hits conducted by Music Director Michael Krajewski with guest vocalists Michael Andrew and Calli Graver.

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SPOTLIGHT

The Philly POPS Today

Thanks to its passionate supporters, the Philly POPS is generating significant growth in ticket sales and attendance, with particular growth in the POPS subscription base. These advances are the driving force behind innovative programming for new audiences, meaningful work that benefits local communities, and a new slate of in-school education programs.

The Philly POPS is breaking out of the concert hall and bringing music to the streets of Philadelphia and its surrounding towns. Look for POPS artists performing in pop-up beer gardens, city parks, leisure venues,

MEMORABLE MOMENTS July 2017

December 2014

The Philly POPS BIG Band debuts on July 4 at the 25th anniversary of the Wawa Welcome America concert on the Parkway.

- Launch of POPS Outside! brings the vibrant programming, musicians and featured guest artists of the POPS family to a growing list of holiday tree lightings and celebrations around the Delaware Valley.

- The Philly POPS salutes military and first responders by giving away 2,000 free tickets to the inaugural I’ll be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders concert.

July 2016 In addition to July 3’s traditional POPS on Independence concert, the POPS brass percussion ensemble performs at Philadelphia’s televised July 4 Celebration of Freedom ceremony.

May 2016

public schools and alongside some of the greatest vocalists of our time.

The Philly POPS partners with the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for Philadelphia’s first-ever Memorial Day concert: Memorial Salute.

Salute Series The Salute Series, an expanding portfolio of programs performed on American holidays, celebrates those who serve our country, its cities, and communities. Performances including Memorial Salute, POPS on Independence on July 3, POPS in Philadelphia on July 4, and Veterans Salute showcase the magic of the orchestra to diverse and enthusiastic crowds. The annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas concert rings in the holiday season with a free concert for active military, police, and fire department families.

POPS in Schools

December 2015

POPS in Schools, an EITC certified program, enhances music education for approximately 1,000 students in

The Philly POPS performs with renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at the Wells Fargo Center.

the Philadelphia School District by embedding POPS teaching artists in ten high schools and two elementary schools to train, coach and mentor music students. The Philly POPS is the presenting sponsor of the All City Jazz Festival held each spring.

POPS Outside!

Outside concert hall, POPS Outside! brings the talented and experienced musicians of the Philly POPS to unexpected places, including monthly community engagement experiences, free pre-concert activities and in-school events.

POPS Presents POPS Presents events expand the Philly POPS reach into a variety of genres and with guest artists of evergreater reputation and talent, including Andrea Bocelli and Deana Martin.

September 2015 - The Philly POPS performs for Pope Francis on Independence Mall.

- For the first time in over a decade, The Philly POPS adds a fourth concert to the Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration series after record ticket sales.

The Philly POPS has proudly been a Philadelphia icon for the last four decades and happily anticipates

June 2015

reaching tens of thousands of new listeners through these expanding programs.

Launch of POPS in Schools kicks off with a presenting sponsorship of the Philadelphia School District’s AllCity Jazz Festival.

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July 2013 Music Director Michael Krajewski takes over the “baton” of The Philly POPS.

July 2012 Frank Giordano takes the reins as President and CEO of the The Philly POPS.

December 2001 The Kimmel Center opens with The Philly POPS as a founding resident company.

1999 The Philly POPS is designated as the official Pops Orchestra of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

1979 The Philly POPS is founded by Moe Septee.

POPS IN THE NEWS

ALL THREE POPS PERFORMANCES ON JULY 3 AND 4 AIRED LIVE ON NBC10!

BE THERE FOR PHILLY POPS’ MEMORIAL SALUTE

July 3 and 4, 2017 May 26, 2017

“THE PHILLY POPS PLAYED IN FRONT OF A PACKED INDEPENDENCE MALL.”

ALL CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL BRINGS STUDENTS, PROS TOGETHER

July 3 , 2017

June 6, 2017

“RUFUS WAINWRIGHT TO PERFORM WITH PHILLY POPS AT KIMMEL CENTER THIS WINTER”

“THE CROWN JEWELS: THE 65-PIECE PHILADELPHIA POPS, A BROTHERLY LOVE TRADITION… MANY SAY THEY CANNOT IMAGINE SPENDING ONE OF THE MOST PATRIOTIC OF DAYS, ANYWHERE ELSE.”

June 14, 2017

PHILLY POPS TO GIVE 130 BIKES TO LOCAL KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS IN JULY

July 11, 2017 July 4 , 2017

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POPS IN SCHOOLS! For 2017-2018, The Philly POPS is pleased to offer tailored supplemental music Education to four elementary schools and ten high schools in the Philadelphia School District.

Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School 120 West Cambria Street Philadelphia PA, 19133

Delaplaine McDaniel Elementary School 1801 S 22nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19145

George W. Childs School 1599 Wharton Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Bache-Martin Elementary School 22nd and Brown Streets Philadelphia PA, 19130

All-City Jazz is a Philadelphia School District high school program offered to band students at up to ten area high schools. The AllCity Jazz Orchestra, directed by Terell Stafford, an award-winning trumpeter and director of the jazz studies program in Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance.

SAVE the Date!

All-City Jazz Festival April 18, 2018 PARTNERS

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SUSAN AND CHASE MCDANIEL

TIM AND PAM ALLES

The POPS will recognize veterans throughout the week leading up to Veterans Day. The following performances are a part of the Salute Series — which recognizes the American tradition of service.

SALUTE SERIES 2017-18 EVENTS I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S TRADITIONS AND COMMITMENT TO SERVICE.

December 1, 2017

NOV 10, 2017 11:45AM

DILWORTH PARK’S ROTHMAN INSTITUTE ICE RINK OPENING CEREMONY

NOV 11, 2017 12PM

PHILADELPHIA’S VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center or the Performing Arts

At the POPS, we are committed to honoring our country’s longstanding commitment to traditions, values, and service through the universal language of music. Each year, we present a series of free concerts, inclusive events of community and celebration featuring selections from the American Songbook chosen for their resonance on these holidays of civic importance.

MEMORIAL SALUTE May 28, 2018 Mann Center for the Performing Arts

For more information on attending or supporting our Salute Series performances: phillypops.org/Salute.

POPS ON INDEPENDENCE July 3, 2018 Independence Hall PRESENTED BY

MAJOR SPONSOR

IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4, 2018 • POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Mall

SPONSORS LISA HALE

SUSAN & CHASE MCDANIEL

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CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

39TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON SPONSOR

MEDIA PARTNER

SEASON SPONSOR

OFFICIAL PERCUSSION SUPPLIER

SALUTE SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR

MARKETING SUPPORT

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

CORPORATE PARTNERS

CIVIC, FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation UM HOLDINGS

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KEEP UP WITH THE POPS IN BETWEEN CONCERTS Watch rehearsal and performance videos, learn about events, get updates on POPS in Schools, and see where we're POPPING up around the Philly region this fall!

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @ThePhillyPOPS

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FRIENDS OF 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 Archer Law Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.

Aqua America, Inc. Marc Lucca President & CEO Beneficial Bank

The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program

Comcast NBCUniversal

CBS3 TV

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

CFI, The Knoll Dealer

Parx Casino

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

ENCORE CIRCLE $5,000 to $9,999

ORCHESTRA SOCIETY $50,000 to $99,999

Jerry and Lucille Francesco

EisnerAmper

Independence Blue Cross

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

Dottie and Frank Giordano Susan and Chase McDaniel

Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman

Philadelphia Energy Solutions Phil Rinaldi Principal Partner and CEO (ret.)

KeyBank Robert D. Kane, Jr. Market President

Drs. John* and Pina Templeton

Macy’s

Haverford Trust Company

Psalm 103 Foundation MAESTRO CIRCLE $25,000 to $49,999 Assured AJM Insurance Tony Mahon President EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan DiLella LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman and CEO Pennsylvania Council on the Arts The City of Philadelphia PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 to $24,999 Tim and Pam Alles

Rochelle and Barry Magarick Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci Clark Capital Management Group

Lisa Hale

Mr. Paul Catinella

Gregory Montanaro

L. F. Driscoll Co., LLC

Edward and Joellyn Cattell

Nadia and Antoine Moukarzel

Edythe and Robert Mazer

Ivan Ciment

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Thomas Nowakowski, Sr.

Priscilla and Aaron Cohen

The Philadelphia Phillies

Obermeyer Rebmann

Gen. Ronald Coleman

The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon

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

Kevin Collins

J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.

Stephen Crane and Elaine Jaskol

The Philadelphia Foundation Pedro A. Ramos President

Creative Financial Group Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP

Eric Rosen In memory of Robert Rosen Boenning and Scattergood, Inc. Harold F. Scattergood, Jr. Chairman of the Board and CEO

CRW Graphics David Van Dusen

Mr. Theodore Robb

Michael Crofton Susan and Charles Davidson

Wells Fargo Bank

Roscommon International Sean Reilly President & CEO

Bill and Jeanne Whitmore

Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter

Wilmington Trust

Barry Depew

Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq.

Maris and Roger Evoy

TD Bank

Mr. David Fineman

George Turak Visit Philadelphia Deborah and Andrew Webster

ZAC Management Group Anthony Zingarelli Principal/COO

Susan and Matt Dupee

Joan and Wilbert D. Abele

Anonymous

DNB First Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer

Anonymous

Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell

Gabriel A. Battista

Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad

Drexel University John A. Fry President

Chris Baxter Nancy and James Baxter Salvatore and Amy Calabrese

PECO

The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence, Inc.

Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer CFO

Jayne and Walter Garrison

Manning and Virginia Smith

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV

Republic Bank Mr. Harry D. Madonna Chairman and CEO

Louis K. Habina, Esq. The Heritage Center of the Union League

Lisa Fazi Firstrust Bank

BATON CIRCLE $1,000 to $2,499

The Caramanico Foundation

UM Holdings Ltd. John Aglialoro and Joan Carter

Mr. Joseph M. Della Ratta

MUSICIAN CIRCLE $2,500 to $4,999

Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe

Rowan University Dr. Ali Houshmand President

Corporate Health Solutions

PHLCVB

Karen and John Sirlin

Mr. Mark Nicoletti Pepper Hamilton, LLP Anne and Joe Del Raso

Michael J. and Lynne Cona

Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation In memory of Gail Denny

Citizens Bank Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA President Karen Corbin

Mr. Leroy E. Kean

Jana and Frank D’Andrea

LaVan Law Julie LaVan

Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation

Vic and Urve Maggitti

Exact Designs Mr. Richard Walling

M&T Bank

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John and Janet Marsella

Ron Giordano

Scott Gamble Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President Arlene and Stan Ginsburg Kathleen and Bruce Goldberg

The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation

Ms. Gail Goldstein

Frank and Suzanne Binswanger

Mr. And Mrs. Jack Holender

Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert Andrews, Jr. P.E. President and CEO

Henry Gosik

Amy Branch and Jeffry Benoliel

Jo-ann Jones

Ed, Jane & Brownie Brandt

Charles Keates

Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway

Michael Keenan

Jacobs Music Chris Rinaldi

Gerhart and Anne Klein

Geraldine Camishion

Ms. Christine Lange

David and Jennifer Cardy

Rep. Joseph Lashinger, Jr.

Joan and Richard Carella Carter Family Fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation

Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President

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Cpt. and Mrs. Jack P. Lieberman, US Navy (Retired) Riccardo Longo Louis K. Fox Charitable Trust Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation Mr. Mark D. Lupke Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq. Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael Christine and John Meko Ms. Elaine Meltzer* Metropolitan Contract Carpet Joe Pelosi Karen Pelino Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson

Louis Scaglione Wayne M. Schuh Michael Scott and Robin Hauner Terence and Deborah Smith South Jersey Gastroenterology P.A. Dr. Joseph Savon Roxanne and Gene Spatocco Peggy and David Stedman Paul Stewart Technology Concierge Group Gerald Francesco President Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President

Michael Milone

Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm

Morgan Stanley

Carol B. Tinari

Mark Morganthaler

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

Stephen Muracco Dominic Nigro Laurie and Christopher Olivia Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto Penn Medicine Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of The Philly POPS

John Turchi Joseph Voytilla Waldorf Racing Stables The Wanerman Group UBS Financial Services, Inc. Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol Dennis Wasilewski

The Reverend Lucy Pierre

Elizabeth Weinreb

Pine Belt Auto Louis Trebino

Patricia Wellenbach

Konstadinos Plestis and Maria Vogiatzi Cynthia and Gary Porter Mr. Robert Rau GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO Ms. Joyce Seewald Sando Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce Savitz Family Foundation

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Zook Dinon PA

Marvin and Roberta Schimmel

Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP Marty and Janice Wilensky

Nancy and Alan Grossman

Ralph Riviello, MD

Nancy and Thomas Rocereto

Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe

The Rotary Club of Washington Township

Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman

David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin In honor of William Nathan Erwin

Julie and Richard Frost

Herbein + Company, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn

William and Anna Simpson

JerseyMan Magazine Ken Dunek Publisher

Mr. Anthony Hui

Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer

Janet Steinberg

CONDUCTOR CIRCLE $750 to $999

National HR Jay Nistad Principal Peterson Service Company Renee Fiorelli President Precision Automation Fred Rexon President & CEO Wealth Development Group Alan D. Katz Managing Member White Penny Jon Cofsky Principal PRINCIPAL PLAYER $500 to $749

Nina and Alan Kirschner Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein Stephen and Randy Klein Brian and Lenore Locke Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine Mrs. Patricia Levitt Dr. Michael Mittleman Dr. Catherine A. Michon Kathleen Mulhern Mr. Frank C. Palopoli Mrs. Karen Pelino L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick Dr. Harry Rosenthal Mary and Henry Schwarz Elliot and Barbara Schwartz Mr. Paul Sloate

1518 Associates

Gabriel Staino

Melville and Maria Ackerman

John and Sandra Stouffer

Phillip and Ellen Baer

Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt

Ms. Roselyn Barefield

Kevin Waldren and Harriette Owens-Waldron

Sandy and Vince Basanavage Mr. Guy Berger Sharon and Bill Bronstein

Dale Wallace

Nancy Sullivan

ENTHUSIAST $250 to $374

Laurence Sussman Ronald Vickers

Pamela Altman

Ms. Dale Wallace

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz Kimberly and Donald Brooks Thomas Brunner

James Winn F. Gordon Yasinow

Ms. Courtney Carter Ms. Mary Chirillo Beverly and Herbert Cohen Ms. Anne Congdon Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce

Current Membership as of date of printing *In memorium

David Courtright Constance and Robert Dalton Karen and John Fulton Ms. Sandra E. Goodstein Harriet Beloff Goodwin Jeff Guaracino Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski Loraine and Edward Jones Joseph Kolakowski Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski Janet Leo Robert Lynn

Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne

PERFORMER $375 to $499

Liss & Marion Ricky Liss, Esq.

Jeanne Brunozzi

Mr. Robert Doman

Carole Marani

Mary Lou and Frank Burke

Ms. Karen Fei

John McIntyre

CD Realty Advisors Craig Frater

Debbie and Elliot Maser

Sally Chandler and Mark Chalmers

Patricia and Gordon Munson

Members of Melita Lodge No. 295 In honor of Frank Giordano

Dr. Michael Mittelman

Hermann Moser

Ms. Jane Windle

Marian Disken

NewsHeisler Wealth Management John Heisler, CFP

Elizabeth Wojdak

Emilio Degregorio

Richard and Barbara Orr

Patricia and Michael Pence

S.R. Wojdak & Associates, Inc.

Ruth Ann and Paul Fox

Robert N. Racciatti

Christopher Wolfington

Patrick R. Gault

Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano

Joan and Larry Glazerman

Michelle and Mark Pressman

Connie and Pat Dalton

Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman

Janet and Stephen Mullin C. Raymond Nelson

Regina and John Riordan

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GIVING LEVELS Join the Friends of The Philly POPS Today!

If you love the NEW Philly POPS and want to become a Friend, please donate online at phillypops.org/donate to join others who share a passion for the Great American Songbook.

Your tax-deductible gift makes a significant difference in the lives of thousands of fellow patrons by allowing our beloved stand-alone orchestra to continue to play the music you know and love to hear.

FRIEND — $75 to $124

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10% discount on single tickets

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

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Priority seating change request for your subscription

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

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Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets Exclusive VIP Invitations to POPS special events and performances

MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 TO $4,999 Baton Circle benefits, plus:

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

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Invitations to a special reception with Maestro Krajewski and POPS leadership

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A private tour of the Kimmel Center

Acknowledgement of your contribution in the Encore! program book

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

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Complimentary tickets to a special backstage tour

PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 TO $749 Performer benefits, plus:

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Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and Board of Directors

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

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A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS

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1/2 page ad in the Encore! program book

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE — $10,000 and above Encore! Circle benefits, plus:

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Concert Series Sponsorship Full page ad in the Encore! program book

CONDUCTOR CIRCLE — $750 TO $999 Principal Player benefits, plus:

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A private backstage visit with Maestro Krajewski and guest artists

All membership benefits are designed for two people. You may also waive all benefits, making the full amount of your contribution tax-deductible. For additional information on individual giving, please call our Development Office at 215.735.2841. To donate online, go to phillypops.org/donate. Benefits incept upon receipt of the contribution and are active for the 2017-18 season.

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