A Tribute to our Armed Forces
Join Carl Topilow with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra!
Saluting our heroes. Our annual tradition featuring stirring patriotic music along with a special tribute to NASA featuring videos taken from actual space flights, furnished by NASA Glenn in Cleveland.
Conducting Workshop
Conductor Carl Topilow, author of The Orchestral Conductor’s Career Handbook, will be hosting a conducting workshop on May 29, 30, 31, and June 1, 2024 in Cleveland. Each of the 14 participants will receive 40 minutes of podium time with full orchestra, plus 20 minutes with a string quintet.
Pops on the Peninsula
The Firelands Symphony Orchestra returns to the beautiful setting of the Marblehead Lighthouse for a free pops concert, featuring a variety of songs from different eras and styles. The full orchestra, under the direction of Carl Topilow, will offer a full scale concert of familiar favorites for all ages to celebrate the summer on the beautiful coastline of Lake Erie.
Farewell to Summer
Celebrate the end of summer and welcome the fall season with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra’s annual summer pops concert! This free outdoor concert features a variety of fun songs for all ages. Come out to McBride Arboretum on the BGSU campus (from Rye Beach Road) and enjoy the sounds of your local Firelands Symphony Orchestra against the beautiful nature of Parker Lake.
Broadway’s Best
You choose, we play! The very best of Broadway, old and new, featuring songs from past, present and revivals. The evening’s program will be comprised of the songs you want to hear from your favorite Broadway shows.
A Jolly Holiday with the Pops
Soak up the holiday magic with us as we transport you to a winter wonderland! Sing-along to your favorite tunes with the Pops Chorus and enjoy the famous Dancing Santas. Stop by the lobby to visit Santa Claus and adoptable puppies and kittens from area shelters. Let us help you create lasting holiday memories with your family.
Music of Motown
Celebrating 65 years of Motown. Hear hits from legendary Motown groups including The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire & more when we take the stage with The Legacy to pay homage to the best of soul.
The Envelope Please…
Scores that won the Oscar. Get award-season ready as we honor past and present Oscar nominees and winners of “Best Picture” and “Best Score”, including selections from E.T., Black Panther, Titanic, Lord of the Rings, The Godfather, and more.
Cleveland Rocks
Rock 'n' Roll with the Pops. This night brings the best that rock ‘n’ roll and Cleveland have to offer. Including the works of Elvis, Michael Jackson, ABBA, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Adele and more from the 50s through the 00s performed by Cleveland’s own.
Simply Sinatra
The Golden Age of Sinatra.
One of the greatest 20th century American pop musicians. Grammy Nominated Vocalist, Steve Lippia joins the Pops for a night filled with music spanning Frank Sinatra’s incredible 60-year career.
Decades of Delight
Hits from the Great American Songbook. Relive the timeless hits from America’s best songwriters, including Neil Diamond, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Henry Mancini, Burt Bacharach, & more. Plus, to close out the night, a special salute to our armed forces & first responders.
2024 Pops Gala
Join us for the Cleveland Pops Orchestra’s Pops Gala as we honor Richard W. Pogue.