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  Evening at Pops 2004: Listen Up!: Tuning Up
The orchestra is a team with a leader and, as in any team, certain players have specific duties.
In the Boston Pops Orchestra, there are five percussionists and one tympani player, and, although their number is small, just one cymbal crash or snare drum roll can demonstrate how vital percussion is to the orchestra.
Orchestras often include additional instruments: Harps are frequently added, as are pianos, organs, and saxophones, as well as other popular instruments including guitars.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/pops/listenup/index.html   (1163 words)

  
 CETconnect.org | CET, Cincinnati | Cincinnati Pops PBS Specials
Erich Kunzel and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra invite the country to join them in a star and stripe-studded celebration with the national broadcast of their seventh PBS special.
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is one of the world's most active classical pops ensembles, performing 20 subscription concerts during its Music Hall season and nine subscription concerts in its summer season at Riverbend Music Center, the orchestra's summer home.
There are 73 Cincinnati Pops releases on the Telarc label, 52 of which have appeared on the Billboard charts of best-selling recordings, a record unmatched by any other orchestra in the world.
www.cetconnect.org /television/pops.asp   (844 words)

  
 The Harvard Pops Orchestra
We are also pretty much the nation's only college pops orchestra, as far as we can tell, and if you Google "pops orchestra", we're the 2nd hit.
Each Pops performance is not just a concert but also a theatrical event, complete with actors, films, murder, lighting, bad puns, costumes, and of course, music.
The '06-'07 season will be Pops' tenth anniversary season, beginning with a ghost story, with the music of monster and horror films lulling the audience into a false sense of security before another Pops film, this time featuring a serial killer in the Widener library.
hcs.harvard.edu /~pops   (456 words)

  
 Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Bartók/Lutoslawski Concertos for Orchestra, the ninth Telarc release for Paavo Järvi and the CSO was released 4/25/06 to critical acclaim.
It is the 83rd release from Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops.
Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.cincinnatisymphony.org   (209 words)

  
 Telarc International: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
The 2005-2006 season marks the 28th season of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, officially established by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees in 1977, when Erich Kunzel was named as its Conductor.
The Cincinnati Pops is one of the world’s most active classical pops ensembles, performing 22 subscription concerts during the Music Hall season and nine subscription concerts at Riverbend Music Center, the orchestra’s outdoor summer home.
Approximately 340,000 people a year attend performances by the orchestra, with a per capita attendance that is one of the highest in the nation.
www.telarc.com /biography/bios.asp?aid=16   (658 words)

  
 The Atlanta Pops Orchestra - An Adventure In Music!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Albert Coleman established his first Atlanta Pops Orchestra in 1945 and led that ensemble for 55 years through concert appearances in Atlanta and throughout the southeast.
The Atlanta Pops, now under the direction of John Head, is expanding its role in music making by actively seeking more corporate, community, school and touring opportunities.
The orchestra performs a wider variety of programs and will accompany guest artists while continuing to feature its own soloists.
www.altieriandassociates.com /pops/index.html   (90 words)

  
 Peninsula Pops Orchestra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Pops Experience is all about a fun-filled afternoon or evening of laughs, giggles, smiles and sighs.
Pops Performances are designed to leave you with a light heart and a big smile, your toes tapping and fingers snapping.
The Peninsula Pops Orchestras' more than 50 musicians, featured singers and artists perform a lively show with selections from the full realm of the Popular Music Repertoire - the Music of Stage and Screen: Broadway Musicals, Television, Movies, Jazz, Rock, Light Classics, and Big Band.
www.peninsulapops.org /homepage.html   (210 words)

  
 DBSS :: Winterfest :: Boston Pops: Esplande Orchestra :: Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Boston Pops introduced Americans to the now widespread tradition of the café-style concert, in which the audience sits at tables and is served from a menu of light refreshments while listening to the music.
The Boston Pops also introduced a three-part program format that has been widely imitated: an opening section of light classical music, a middle section featuring a classical or popular soloist, and a conclusion featuring music such as Broadway show tunes, film music, hits from the big band era and patriotic favorites.
Lockhart is only the third conductor to lead the orchestra since 1930, when Arthur Fiedler began his unprecedented 50 years as the leader of the orchestra.
www.dbss.org /concerts/popsdet.htm   (210 words)

  
 About The New York Pops
Founded in 1983 by Skitch Henderson, The New York Pops is the largest independent symphonic pops orchestra in the United States, and the only symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in popular American music.
A publicly supported not-for-profit organization, The New York Pops performs an annual subscription series and birthday gala at Carnegie Hall, free Summermusic concerts in New York City, and is heard worldwide through tours, recordings and television appearances.
The New York Pops Education Programs tie into the orchestra's mission to broaden awareness and enjoyment of America's musical heritage by building audiences and training musicians for the future.
www.newyorkpops.org /html/about_us.html   (101 words)

  
 The Winnipeg Pops
Originally known as the "Airport City Pops Orchestra", the orchestra was founded in 1956 with an original group of six members.
Their name was changed to the "St. James Pops Orchestra in 1962 under the baton of William H. Lord.
In the 1980’s the name was changed to The Winnipeg Pops Orchestra to better reflect the broadening scope of players and their locations thoughout Winnipeg.
members.shaw.ca /winnipegpops   (539 words)

  
 Ocean City Pops—The Orchestra
She became a member of The Delaware Symphony Orchestra as Principal 2nd Violinist and in one season was promoted to 1st violin section where she played for 21 years.
She toured with the Russian Chamber Orchestra to Austria; toured with the Danoff String Quartet throughout the U.S. in Maine, Iowa, and North Carolina.
A member of the O.C. Pops since 1986, Steve is also a regular member of the Opera Company of Philadelphia, and Reading Symphony; a frequent performer with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem and the Delaware Symphony, as well as, guest soloist with the Wilmington String Ensemble.
www.oceancitypops.org /orchestra.html   (2756 words)

  
 Peter Nero and the Philly Pops: Philadelphia’s Pops Orchestra
Since 1979, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops has been entertaining audiences with its unique mix of popular classics and new favorites, all with that special Philly Pops flair.
Peter Nero leads his one-of-a-kind orchestra with playful sophistication as audiences respond with unbridled enthusiasm.
POPS concerts run the gamut -- from classics to big band, Broadway to rock n' roll.
www.phillypops.com   (255 words)

  
 Evening at Pops 2004: Home Page
EVENING AT POPS throws open the curtain for its 35th year on PBS, as America's Orchestra, the celebrated Boston Pops, ushers in a brand-new season of musical magic.
EVENING AT POPS then continues its tradition of bringing the best in music to the audience at home with guest stars including Vanessa Williams, Michael McDonald, and Kristin Chenoweth - just some of the exciting talent joining the Pops on stage.
And Boston Pops Orchestra Laureate Conductor - the award-winning composer John Williams - is back for a tribute to the music of Hollywood, honoring Bernard Herrmann and Henry Mancini.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/pops   (239 words)

  
 Chicago's Pops Orchestra announces 2004-05 lineup
With just one season under its belt, the city's only resident pops orchestra is gearing up for a star-studded 2004-05 season at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River.
Four-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein joins the Pops and maestro Roth on Oct. 23 for the opening gala, performing music by some of the greatest American songwriters, including George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and Duke Ellington.
Also scheduled to appear with the orchestra is Johnny Mathis, who will perform a show Dec. 18 showcasing the musical icon's new arrangements of holiday classics for the whole family.
www.suntimes.com /output/music/cst-ftr-pops12.html   (469 words)

  
 Boston Pops Orchestra - CONNECT, Powered By Sony
For year after year, decade after decade, the Boston Pops were one of the most popular orchestras in America.
The Boston Pops were populists, emphasizing melody and textu...
Boston Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Nelson Riddle, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ray Conniff, Ferrante and Teicher, The London Symphony Orchestra, The London Symphony Orchestra
musicstore.connect.com /artist/122/433/78/12243378.html   (111 words)

  
 Pops For July 4th, The Boston Pops Orchestra Performs Their Annual Show Nationally - CBS News
The Boston Pops Orchestra performs its annual Fourth of July concert from the hatch shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston.
Lockhart is at the helm for his ninth season, triumphantly carrying the torch of Arthur Fiedler, the 18th conductor of the Boston Pops who single-handedly made this July 4th free outdoor concert on the esplanade an American institution.
Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart leads the Fourth of July performance along the Charles River, he visits The Early Showwith a preview.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2003/07/03/earlyshow/leisure/main561680.shtml   (792 words)

  
 Peter Nero and the Philly Pops: One-of-a-kind orchestra
One of Peter's greatest achievements is being the founding Music Director of the world renowned Peter Nero and The Philly Pops®, the largest independent Pops orchestra in the country.
In 2004 Peter Nero and The POPS is celebrating its 25th anniversary season "in a strangely blessed state: it seems unable to do anything wrong," according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
They are one of only two Pops orchestras in the country to have a recording contract.
www.phillypops.com /the-maestro.php   (1024 words)

  
 Cleveland Pops Orchestra - Rhythms & News
However, the most important highlight of all is your Cleveland POPS Orchestra, presenting its own distinctive blend of styles and sounds.
I'll be there with baton in one hand, and one of my multi-colored clarinets in the other, leading our orchestra in the music that we all treasure and enjoy.
Join the volunteer organization of The Cleveland Pops Orchestra and have lots of fun while helping a worthwhile cause.
www.clevelandpops.com   (338 words)

  
 The Harvard Pops Orchestra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Harvard Pops Orchestra was founded in 1996 by Eric Damast '97.
In the fall of 1998, Thomas Lue '01 decided to reinstate the orchestra and hired a conductor, Allen Feinstein '86.
Today, the Harvard Pops continues to play a variety of light classical repertoire, pops standards, and arrangements and original compositions written by students, as it continues to fulfill its purpose: to provide Harvard students with an orchestral experience unlike any other on this campus or anywhere else.
hcs.harvard.edu /~pops/history.html   (285 words)

  
 Welcome to the homepage of the Sarasota Pops Orchestra.
The POPS began as an outreach program, with rehearsal space provided by the local Salvation Army, and has always sought to make good music and share it with others.
Your POPS Orchestra believes that uplifting musical entertainment is a gift in each and every community and the POPS’ mission is to provide quality musical productions affordable and accessible to all.
We are your community orchestra - your neighbors and co-workers in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
www.sarasotapops.org   (512 words)

  
 KPO Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The orchestra takes great pride in its ability to interpret all of the various styles for the entertainment pleasure of its audience.
The orchestra is comprised of approximately 40 talented professional and semi-professional musicians from all over the Houston area.
Under the direction of Conductor Gary Liebst, KPO continues to grow in popularity and is the only non-profit community orchestra in the Kingwood/Humble and surrounding areas.
www.kingwoodpops.org   (237 words)

  
 Getting Ready With Boston Pops, Orchestra Conductor Keith Lockhart Tells Harry Smith What To Expect This Fourth - CBS ...
One of them is a conductor from the orchestra who knows the score and knows where to point.
Besides the two hours of music, the 32nd annual Pops celebration includes a flyover of a pair of F-15 fighter jets, and of course, lots of fireworks.
With the Fourth of July the orchestra closes its official season in Boston and then goes on the road.
www.cbsnews.com /track/rss/stories/2005/07/04/earlyshow/leisure/main706111.shtml?CMP=OTC-RSSFeed&source=RSS&attr=HOME_706111   (705 words)

  
 NPSO - The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra
The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra performs your most beloved music favorites from Broadway, Television and the Movies.
Whether it be the beautiful melodies of Rodgers and Hammerstein or the exciting screen music of John Williams, you can always count on The Nassau Pops to present a great mixture of popular and light classical music.
The Nassau Pops has performed with Marvin Hamlisch, singer/impressionist Marilyn Michaels, and The Cast of Beatlemania.
www.npso.org   (136 words)

  
 Cincinnati Pops Orchestra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The 2004–05 Season, the 27th for the Pops, began with the October release of the orchestra’s 76th CD with Telarc, Ballet Favorites.
The orchestra’s seventh PBS special, Patriotic Broadway, is currently in rotation for national PBS broadcast.
Kunzel is a regular guest conductor with orchestras around the world, appearing in more than 100 performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival and, annually since 1991, with the National Symphony in PBS-TV’s nationally televised Memorial Day and Fourth of July concerts.
www.carnegiehall.org /textSite/box_office/events/evt_4457.html   (830 words)

  
 classical music - andante - cincinnati pops orchestra to tour china and singapore
The Cincinnati Pops orchestra will tour China and Singapore in October, with a repertoire that will likely include music from Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings.
The Cincinnati Pops is one of the world's most active classical pops ensembles and maintains a year-round performing and recording schedule.
Conductor Erich Kunzel has 78 Cincinnati Pops releases on the Telarc label, 54 of which have appeared on the Billboard charts of best-selling recordings.
www.andante.com /article/article.cfm?id=25668   (285 words)

  
 News Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Professional orchestras and youth and collegiate orchestras have toured in China, but this will be the first China tour for an American professional Pops orchestra.
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra was invited to perform in China by Armstrong International Corporate Identity Co. Ltd.
It was the beginning of a modern orchestral legend and, 39 years later, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under its first and only conductor is still performing for packed houses in Cincinnati's Music Hall and gaining new fans the world over through tour performances and its recordings on the Telarc label.
www.cincinnatisymphony.org /Media/releases/ChinaTour_2005.asp   (1079 words)

  
 Bloomington POPS
The Bloomington POPS Orchestra today released a new compact disc recording as a tribute to famous Hoosier musician, Hoagy Carmichael.
The twenty-four tracks on the CD, called Hoagy’s Songs, capture a live performance of the Bloomington POPS Orchestra on November 6, 2004 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
Conductor Stephen Pratt leads the POPS Orchestra which features Dominic Spera, (trumpet) Angela Mannino and Michael Schwartzkopf (vocals), along with POPS principal players Dennis Riggins, David Pavolka, Jack Gilfoy, Gary Potter, Juli Enzinger, Jaymee Haefner and Paul Hartin.
www.bloomingtonpops.org   (452 words)

  
 Ocean City Pops
From the exciting debut of the very talented and legendary artist, Michael Feinstein, to our opening night entertainers, The Lettermen, the POPS has a little bit of everything to whet your appetite.
Also featured are Philadelphia Orchestra soloists, violinist David Kim, trombonist Nitzan Haroz, singers Richard Troxell, Christopher Hux, Stuart Neill, Ailyn Perez and Stephen Costello.
The POPS also devotes two evenings to the Buster Keaton comedic film, the General.
www.oceancitypops.org   (195 words)

  
 Boston Pops Orchestra Tickets at StubHub!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The most famous and widely recognized of all "pops" orchestras, the Boston Pops has been pleasing audiences for more than 100 years.
Boston Pops Orchestra Tickets are currently not available on StubHub.
Find out as soon as Boston Pops Orchestra Tickets are available to buy or sell.
www.stubhub.com /boston-pops-orchestra-tickets   (354 words)

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