Events
Our events are free and open to the public. Our students performed in 30 concerts in 2019.
January 2020
Martin Luther King Day Concert #2 with Chester Children’s Chorus
Swarthmore, PA 19081 United States + Google Map
POP Symphony Orchestra
Chester Children’s Chorus
Andrés Gonzales, orchestra conductor
John Alston, choral conductor
Martin Luther King Day Concert #1 with Chester Children’s Chorus
Philadelphia, PA 19107 United States + Google Map
POP Symphony Orchestra
Chester Children’s Chorus
Andrés Gonzales, orchestra conductor
John Alston, choral conductor
Saint Francis de Sales Winter Concert
Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States + Google Map
December 2019
The Organ As Celebration
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States + Google Map
Experience Stations: 1:30 – 1:50 PM
Concert: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Featuring: Play On Philly Symphony Orchestra; Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo-soprano; Thomas Mesa, cello; Greg Zelek, organ
Play On Philly is collaborating with Astral Artists and Partners for Sacred Places to organize a series of family-friendly, community concerts. Prior to each concert, audience members are invited to participate in two Experience Stations that focus on learning more about the organ. Child-friendly and designed to engage people who are new to the pipe organ, these Experience Stations welcome us all to learn more about this exceptional instrument. The Experience Stations will be active for 20 minutes before each concert, and will close before the start of the performance.
Freire Charter Middle School Winter Concert
Philadelphia, PA 19107 United States + Google Map
Independence Charter School West Winter Concert
Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States + Google Map
POPSO Ensembles Winter Concert
Philadelphia, PA 19107 United States + Google Map
Hannibal Lokumbe- First Breath, Last Sigh: A Journey Called Life
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States + Google Map
POP Symphony Orchestra will join CAPA Choir of The Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts to premiere “First Breath, Last Sigh: A Journey Called Life” written by Philadelphia Orchestra Composer-in-Residence Hannibal Lokumbe.
November 2019
The Organ With Friends
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States + Google Map
Experience Stations: 5:30 – 5:50 PM
Concert: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Play On Philly cello ensemble; Thomas Mesa, cello; Greg Zelek, organ
Play On Philly is collaborating with Astral Artists and Partners for Sacred Places to organize a series of family-friendly, community concerts. Prior to each concert, audience members are invited to participate in two Experience Stations that focus on learning more about the organ. Child-friendly and designed to engage people who are new to the pipe organ, these Experience Stations welcome us all to learn more about this exceptional instrument. The Experience Stations will be active for 20 minutes before each concert, and will close before the start of the performance.
October 2019
The Organ At Home
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States + Google Map
Experience Stations: 5:30 – 5:50 PM
Concert: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Play On Philly wind ensemble; Project Fusion, saxophone quartet; and Michael Lawrence, Director of Music/Organist/Choirmaster at St. Mary’s, Hamilton Village
Play On Philly is collaborating with Astral Artists and Partners for Sacred Places to organize a series of family-friendly, community concerts. Prior to each concert, audience members are invited to participate in two Experience Stations that focus on learning more about the organ. Child-friendly and designed to engage people who are new to the pipe organ, these Experience Stations welcome us all to learn more about this exceptional instrument. The Experience Stations will be active for 20 minutes before each concert, and will close before the start of the performance.
September 2019
POP Studio Recital
Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States + Google Map
April 2019
Evening of Harmony
Philadelphia, PA 19107 United States + Google Map
PEAC Showcase
Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States + Google Map
March 2019
St. Francis de Sales Spring Concert
Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States + Google Map
