Composition Competition

On March 23, in partnership with Winterthur Museum, 6 talented collegiate composers debuted original classical and popular compositions, performed by the American Pops Orchestra, as they competed for cash prizes live from Winterthur.

A special congratulations to Oliviana Marie, our first-place Popular category winner and Audience Pick winner, and Josíah Garza, our first-place Classical winner!

NATO Symphony Orchestra

APO was thrilled to partner with the Atlantic Council and the Library of Congress to perform a historic concert commemorating NATO's 75th Anniversary. This landmark event featured student musicians, composers and singers representing each of the 32 NATO member countries, joining members of the American Pops Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of music making.

• Sarah Cassidy (Indiana University)
• Jayna Glynn (Missouri State)
• Mya Hunter (Howard University)
• Hannah Kulawiak (Indiana University)
• David Mejia (Texas Christian University)
• Chris Richie (Oklahoma City University)
• TJ Staten (Webster University)
• Yumeko Stern (New York University)
• Anthony Voiers (University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
• Sam Yousuf (University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music)
• Christian Clausnitzer - Alternate (West Virginia University)
• Jordyn Taylor - Alternate (Howard University)