Events
Our events are free and open to the public. Our students performed in 30 concerts in 2019.
March 2020
POPSO Spring Concert – CANCELLED
Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States + Google Map
POPSO’s Spring Concert has been CANCELLED due to ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus.
St. Francis de Sales Spring Concert – CANCELLED
Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States + Google Map
St. Francis de Sales’ Spring Concert has been CANCELLED due to ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus.
Freire Spring Concert – POSTPONED
Philadelphia, PA 19107 United States + Google Map
Freire Charter Middle School’s Spring Concert has been POSTPONED due to ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus.
Independence Charter School West Spring Concert – POSTPONED
Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States + Google Map
Independence Charter School’s Spring Concert has been POSTPONED due to ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus.
February 2020
POP String Festival Culminating Concert
Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States + Google Map
Featuring the Ritz Chamber Players
Play On Philly Strings Festival
Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States + Google Map
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.
