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The American Pops Orchestra

Founded in 2015 by Maestro Luke Frazier, The American Pops Orchestra (APO) is dedicated to bringing American popular music to diverse new audiences in dynamic ways.

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Children's Outreach Tour

Join APO on Wednesday, March 19 for Around The World In 80 Days, an interactive music education program for children of all ages.
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Catch this FREE 45-minute livestream at any of the time blocks:
March 19 at 9 AM EST
March 19 at 10:30 AM
March 19 at 1:30 PM…
or receive a recording!‍

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  • 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)

Composition Competition

In partnership with Winterthur Museum, 6 talented collegiate composers will debut original classical and popular compositions, performed by the American Pops Orchestra, as they compete for cash prizes live from Winterthur.

Watch the livestream or join us at Winterthur!

Live Final Competition: 2 PM EST, March 23

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Unforgettable: The Music of Nat King Cole

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Lincoln Center NYC: April 10, 2025
Longwood Gardens, PA: April 25, 2025
Howard Theatre, D.C.: April 27, 2025
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8th Annual NextGen

On Jan. 19, 10 NextGen Finalists competed live from Lincoln Center in NYC.
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Congratulations to the 8th Annual NextGen winners!

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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.

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  • 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)

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Have you seen us on PBS? APO has presented national broadcasts featuring music that ranges from Broadway to Indigenous music, Classical to Sacred. Click below to learn about our PBS specials, all of which are available to stream with a subscription to PBS Passport.

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From inspiring young artists from diverse backgrounds through our outreach programs to partnering with nonprofit organizations across the country, we are proud to build our APO family.

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