July 3
TD PAVILION
David Charles Abell, conductor
Joshua Henry, vocalist
The Philly POPS continues its 42-year Independence tradition with POPS on Independence at The MANN. The POPS will perform an original program created and conducted by Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell, featuring Grammy & Tony nominee, Hamilton star Joshua Henry. A Philadelphia tradition, this performance is part of The Philly POPS Salute Series, honoring our nation's traditions, values, and commitment to service.
The POPS orchestra will perform patriotic favorites, showtunes, standards, and popular hits, along with a glimpse of the 2021–2022 LIGHTS UP! SHOWTIME! Season.
POPS on Independence will also feature the live debut of “Madam (Vice) President,” a march that commemorates the 59th presidential inauguration. This work, composed by Marine Corps veteran Major Brian Dix (Ret.)—Director Laureate of the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, celebrates the extraordinary women in American politics present and future, namely Vice President Kamala Harris. The piece, originally set to premiere with the Rhode Island Philharmonic, debuted virtually in 2021, with an all-women volunteer orchestra. “This performance is not only for women, but by women,” Dix said. “I want to pay tribute to their hard work over the past 100 years and to inspire younger women to march forward with their dreams.”
Comcast NBCUniversal is the Presenting Sponsor of The Philly POPS Salute Series. This performance is presented in partnership with Wawa Welcome America. These free celebrations of community and tradition, which honor our shared commitment to service on holidays of American tradition, also rely on the generous support of Major Sponsors Bank of America, and Archer Law, as well as grants through partnership with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia.
Parking for this event is free.
Doors
5:00PM
Showtime
7:00PM
Presented By
Wawa Welcome America
All Ages
Conductor | David Charles Abell | |
Vocalist | Joshua Henry | |
First Violins | Michael Ludwig Rachael Ludwig Robert Vieria Guillaume Combet Paul Reiser Alexandra Cutler Fetkewicz Curtis Stewart Joseph Kauffman Rebecca Ansel Gabriela Mandescu |
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Second Violins | Michelle Bishop Yu-Hui Tamae Lee Gregory Teperman Diane Barnett Sarah Dubois Tess Varley James Finegan Natalia Rudoi |
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Viola | Davis Barnett Marj Goldberg Scott Wagner Sarah Sutton Gerry Rice Nina Cottman |
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Cello | Ulrich Boeckheler Jon Fink George Atansaiu Brooke Beazley Glenn Fischbach Talia Schiff |
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String Bass | Daniel McDougall Mary Javian Elizabeth Cochran |
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Harp | Andre Tarantiles | |
Flute | Ed Schultz - 1 (Piccolo) Ron Kerber - 2 (Alto 1/Piccolo) Frances Tate - 3 (Piccolo) |
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Oboe | David Schneider - 1 Geoffrey Deemer - 2 (English Horn) |
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Clarinet | Joe Smith - 1 (Tenor 1) Kaj Hansen - 2 (Alto 2) Mark Allen - 3 (Bass Clarinet/Bari Sax) |
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Bassoon | Norman Spielberg - 1 Greg Riley - 2 (Tenor 2/Contrabassoon) |
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French Horn | John David-Smith - 1 Adam Lesnick - 2 Todd Williams - 3 George Barnett - 4 |
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Trumpet | Matt Gallagher - 1 Bob Gravener - 2 (Flugelhorn) George Rabbai - 3 Dan Wright -4 |
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Trombone | Paul Arbogast - 1 Brian Pastor - 2 Dave Cianci - 3 |
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Tuba | Brian Brown | |
Timpani | Dave Nelson | |
Percussion | William Kerrigan Victor Pablo Ralph Sorrentino |
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Piano | Jeffrey Smith | |
Electric Bass | Steve Beskrone | |
Guitar | Kevin Hanson | |
Drums | Joe Nero |