The American Pops Orchestra
Founded in 2015 by Maestro Luke Frazier, APO is committed to building community through music, blending popular and classical genres in innovative ways to engage new and diverse audiences.
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Holiday Show: Just Like the Ones We Used to Know
Who can forget the classic TV holiday specials of artists like Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, and Carol Burnett—lighthearted and fun holiday gifts to us all! Following in that tradition, more contemporary artists, from Mariah Carey to Dolly Parton, have kept the holiday cheer alive. Now, The American Pops Orchestra will recreate iconic performances from those magical specials, in a concert full of music you know and love, featuring Broadway’s Eric Ulloa, international vocal superstar Nova Payton, and Second City’s—and APO favorite—Hilary Morrow. Don’t miss this chance to take the whole family on a walk down memory lane for a holiday concert unlike any you’ve seen before at the beautiful Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage!
Thursday, Nov 6
Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
Children's Outreach
This year, our Children’s Outreach Tour reached thousands of students across the country through live and virtual performances, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. We're grateful you chose to make the arts a part of your students’ education!
Mark your calendar for the 2025-2026 Children's Outreach season and stay up-to-date with our email newsletter!
Broadway's Leading Ladies
APO presented Broadway's Leading Ladies at The Town Hall in NYC on March 10, featuring an all-star cast of Broadway royalty in homage to those who have come before and those who will shape Broadway for generations to come.
Broadway's Leading Ladies will air on PBS stations in 2025.
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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Our Impact
Here at APO, we know the power the artistic community has to create opportunities, pool resources, and make impactful changes for the greater good. We are always excited to build partnerships with other organizations and businesses and we are always eager to continue to expand our impact through educational initiatives.
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