Don't miss our upcoming PBS broadcast:
True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs
Tune in to hear exclusive performances and personal stories of hope, resilience and triumph from some of today’s most talented artists. Enjoy genre-defying performances from André De Shields, Indigo Girls, Billy Gilman, Morgxn, and more with Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra.
APO's Spring 2022 Virtual Children’s Tour
The Ugly Duckling
APO’s most recent Virtual Children’s Tour was a great success! Our shows reached nearly 53,000 students across 700 classrooms. Students enjoyed interactive instrument demonstrations and a brand new musical with live accompaniment from APO musicians. Follow us on Instagram to be the first to hear about our Fall Outreach Tour.
Interested in hosting a live APO show at your school? Send an email to education@theamericanpops.
Congratulations to the 2022 NextGen National Winners
The final round of the 2022 NextGen National Competition was held on Sunday, March 20 in the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. While in New York City, finalists participated in rehearsals with APO musicians, attended a Broadway masterclass, and saw a Broadway show. All of the contestants gave fantastic performances on Sunday afternoon!
- Ethan Hardy Benson, Chip Hand Prize for Vocal Excellence
- Audri Bartholomew, First Place Female
- Franco Valerga, Second Place Male
- Mya Hunter, Second Place Female
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.
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.