Cleveland Pops Orchestra

The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is a renowned symphonic ensemble based in Cleveland, Ohio, known for performing a diverse range of symphonic pops music. Founded in 1993 by conductor Carl Topilow and CEO Shirley Morgenstern, the orchestra was established with the goal of bringing high-quality symphonic pops performances to the Cleveland area and to fill a cultural void in Northeast Ohio's arts scene. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra made its public debut on October 12, 1996, and has since become a staple in the region's cultural life. With a mission to entertain and enrich a broad and diverse audience, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra performs symphonic music from various genres, including stage, film, television, Broadway, Hollywood, jazz, big band, light classics, and patriotic marches. The orchestra's vision is to provide access to live music experiences and education to all people, regardless of their age, race, or socioeconomic status, fostering unity through a shared love of music. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is also deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that these are crucial elements that must be integrated into the organization's identity. The orchestra's educational outreach includes the Actual Music program, which offers in-school music education to children from pre-K to second grade, particularly focusing on underprivileged students. Since 2009, this program has reached over 400 students annually and continues to grow. The orchestra's concert season typically includes six subscription concerts, an annual holiday performance, and a special New Year's Eve concert and dance. As an independent symphonic pops orchestra, the Cleveland Pops relies on community support to continue bringing exceptional music to Ohio. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra has proven to be both a cultural and economic asset to the Greater Cleveland community, attracting visitors and enhancing the vibrancy of the region. The orchestra's future engagements include thematic concerts such as "A Night in Hollywood," "A Mediterranean Cruise," "Holiday Cheer," "A Tribute to the Beatles," "Champagne & Shamrocks," "Broadway Rocks," and "A Tribute to our Armed Forces." The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is located at 23245 Mercantile Road, Suite B, Beachwood, Ohio. For those interested in supporting the orchestra or attending upcoming events, information is available through their website and social media channels. The organization's commitment to music and community engagement continues to resonate with audiences and ensures its place as a treasured institution in Northeast Ohio's cultural landscape.