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.

The Musicians Maestro Luke

No One Is Alone

In partnership with Lincoln Center, No One is Alone is a groundbreaking concert dedicated to exploring the shared struggles of mental health through the power of music at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium in New York, NY with featured artists Morgxn, Joely Fisher, MILCK, Adam Hyndman, Natascia Diaz and Aundi Moore!

Join us for this free musical celebration and learn more below!
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No One is alone

8th Annual NextGen National

It's time to mark your calendars for our virtual live semi-finals and live FINALS at Lincoln Center in NYC!

Virtual Live Semi-Finals: December 1
Live Finals: Jan 19. 2025

Meet the semi-finalists

Children's Outreach Tour- Dec. 16-19

Our 2024 Children's Outreach Tour continues as we travel to the Mid-Ohio Valley from December 16-19 with "The Little Engine That Could!"

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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.

CBS NEWS FEATURE

Press Release

APOxPBS

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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APO 360: Connecting with audiences, celebrating music, and building community

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Our Impact

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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