The Legacy Continues
The Legacy Continues
As part of our matching challenge now extended through May 10, 2021, we've asked members of our orchestra, staff, board, and PopsEd alumni to share their thoughts on the importance of The New York Pops' legacy.
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- Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor
- Michael Rosen, The New York Pops Board Member and Chair, Marketing Committee
- Analisa Bell, Education and Operations Manager
- Kelli O'Hara, The New York Pops Board Member and Tony Award Winner
- Rachael Sherman, The New York Pops Board Member
- Jeff Carney, Principal Bassist
- Karen DiYanni, Violinist and Teaching Artist
- Cenovia Cummins, Concertmaster
- Belinda Whitney, Violinist
- Ryan Hau, Kids on Stage alum
- Will Hakim, PopsEd partner, Director of Bands at IS 318
- Madeline Ajemian, Kids on Stage alum
- Christopher LeDoux, Kids on Stage alum
- Stephanie Gozali, PopsEd alum and former New York Pops intern
- Alain Boublil, The New York Pops Board Member and Tony Award Winner
- June Freemanzon, The New York Pops Founding Board Member
Check back throughout the month of April for new videos! Click here to make a donation in support of our Matching Challenge - your gift will be matched dollar for dollar!
Steven Reineke discusses the importance of our PopsEd music education programs:
Marketing Committee chair Michael Rosen misses the cheering kids at Carnegie Hall:
Education and Operations Manager Analisa Bell explains why she loves PopsEd:
Board Member and Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara tells us why she loves The New York Pops:
The New York Pops Board Member Rachael Sherman says that the PopsEd experience lasts a lifetime:
Principal Bassist Jeff Carney misses seeing our audiences at Carnegie Hall:
Violinist and Teaching Artist Karen DiYanni loves connecting with students through Kids on Stage:
Concertmaster Cenovia Cummins is proud to offer live music experiences to students through Kids in the Balcony:
Violinist Belinda Whitney is proud that we've adapted Kids on Stage into a virtual program:
Ryan Hau reflects on the opportunities he received from Kids on Stage as a homeschooled student:
Will Hakim, the Director of Bands at Brooklyn's IS 318, talks about how PopsEd has impacted himself and his students:
Kids on Stage alum Madeline Ajemian says that performing at Carnegie Hall is an experience she'll never forget:
Christopher LeDoux explains how Kids on Stage helped him grow as a musician and as a person:
Stephanie Gozali's time with The New York Pops helped her find a fulfilling career in arts administration:
Alain Boublil can't wait to hear the people sing again at Carnegie Hall:
Founding board member June Freemanzon hopes you'll help us keep the music playing:
Header photo of The New York Pops by Richard Termine.