Philly Pops
The Philly Pops is an American orchestra that is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
| The Philly Pops | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Principal conductor | David Charles Abell |
| Music director | David Charles Abell |
| Website | www |
History
Founded by presenter and producer, Moe Septee, and conducted for thirty-five years by two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist Peter Nero, the Philly Pops plays orchestral versions of popular jazz, swing, Broadway songs and blues. David Charles Abell took over the positions of principal conductor and music director in 2020.[2]
On October 4, 1999, the Philly Pops was designated as the official pops orchestra of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.[3]
The Philly Pops will cease operations after the 2022-2023 season.[4]
References
- "About The Philly POPS". The Philly POPS: One-of-a-kind orchestra. Encore Series, Inc. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- Dobrin, Peter (2020-07-03). "David Charles Abell takes over Philly Pops, with face masks and acrylic partitions if that's what it takes". Philadelphia Inquirer. OCLC 8621184098. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- "A Resolution designating the Philly Pops as the official pops orchestra of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania". Resolution of 5 October 1999. Pennsylvania General Assembly.
- "Philly Pops to cease operations at end of 2022-23 season". WHYY. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
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