Concerts

APRIL 25, 2024
Clay Concert Theatre | Morgantown, West Virginia

Symphony Orchestra, WVU

Villa-Lobos, Sinfonietta No. 1

Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”, II-III

Wenjun Xia, Piano

Brahms, Variations on a theme by Joseph Haydn

FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Clay Concert Theatre | Morgantown, West Virginia

Symphony Orchestra, WVU

Handel, Water Music Suite No. 2 in D, Allegro and Hornpipe

Florence Anna Maunders, Badder Gyrations

Vaughan Williams, Concerto Grosso

Beethoven, Symphony No. 2 in D

JANUARY 16, 2024
Falbo Theatre | Morgantown, West Virginia

Faculty Chamber Players, WVU

Françaix, Onze Variations sur un thème de Haydn

Strauss, R., On a Silent Woodland Path and Intermezzo, Op.9 No. 1 and No. 3

NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Clay Concert Theatre | Morgantown, West Virginia

Symphony Orchestra, WVU

Mozart, Symphony No. 32 in G

Ravel, Mother Goose Suite

Caroline Shaw, Entr’acte

Falla, The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 1

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Clay Concert Theatre | Morgantown, West Virginia

Symphony Orchestra, WVU

Nancy Galbraith, Midnight Stirring

Walker, Lyric for Strings

Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’

APRIL 24, 2023
UNCG Auditorium | Greensboro, North Carolina

University Symphony Orchestra, UNCG

Mocayo, Huapango

Andres Martin, Double Bass Concerto (1st movement)
Tyler Reece, Double Bass

Bernstein, West Side Story Selections

MARCH 30, APRIL 1, 2023
UNCG Auditorium | Greensboro, North Carolina

UNCG Opera and University Symphony Orchestra

Mozart, Così fan tutte

FEBRUARY 24, 2023
UNCG Auditorium | Greensboro, North Carolina

University Symphony Orchestra, UNCG

John Adams, Lollapalooza

Copland, Appalachian Spring Suite

Price, Symphony No. 3

JANUARY 26, 2023
Tew Recital Hall | Greensboro, North Carolina

Joseph Bologne (Chevalier de Saint Georges) , Symphony No.2 in D

Joseph Bologne (Chevalier de Saint Georges) , Symphonie Concertante No.2 in G for two violins
        Marjorie Bagely and Ronald Long, Violins

Still, Danzas de Panama

NOVEMBER 16, 2022
UNCG Auditorium | Greensboro, North Carolina

University Symphony Orchestra, UNCG

Verdi, Overture to Nabucco

Nielsen, Flute Concerto (1st movement)
        Kyrese Washington, Flute

Roger Zare, “Phoenix Song” from Bennu’s Fire for Clarinet and Orchestra
        Lucas Gianini, Clarinet

Schumann, Symphony No. 4

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
UNCG Auditorium | Greensboro, North Carolina

University Symphony Orchestra, UNCG

Okoye, Voices Shouting Out

Beethoven, Egmont Overture

Coleridge-Taylor, Overture to The Song of Hiawatha

Mayer, Faust Overture

Liszt, Les préludes

MAY 20, 2022
Bloomfield Hills High School | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Spectrum Orchestra

Borodin, Prince Igor Overture

Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto
        Ellen Hayashi, Violin

Kalinnikov, Symphony No. 1

MARCH 14, 2022
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra

Florence Price, Suite of Dances

Arturo Márquez, Danzon No. 2

JANUARY 21, 2022 - CANCELED due to Covid-19 surge
Bloomfield Hills High School | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Spectrum Orchestra

Rimsky-Korsakov, The Tsar’s Bride Overture

Sibelius, The Death of Melisande 

Dvorak, Symphony No. 6 in D

NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra

William Grant Still, Wood Notes

OCTOBER 1, 2021
Wildwood Amphitheater | Lake Orion, Michigan

Spectrum Orchestra

Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance Overture

Schubert, Sympohny No. 5 in Bb

Faure, Pavane

Bizet, Suite No.2 from L’arlesienne

FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

University Philharmonia Orchestra, University of Michigan 

David Lang, Simple Song No.  3
        Jenifer Creswell, Soprano

DECEMBER 15, 2019
Stamps Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mozart, Horn Concerto no. 3 in Eb
        Mary Elizabeth Garza, French Horn

NOVEMBER 23, 2019
The Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

From Pops with Love concert poster

"From Pops with Love", The Michigan Pops Orchestra

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Selections from Phantom of the opera

Rimsky Korsakov, Scheherazade (3rd movement)

Jim Jacobs, Grease! Medley

Saint Saens, "Danse Bacchanale" from Samson et Dalila

Carlos Gardel, Tango Por Una Cabeza for Violin and Orchestra

        Brian Allen, Violin

John Williams, "Across the Stars" from Attack of the Clones​

Claude-Michel ​Schönberg, “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables 

        Alexandra Berube, Voice

Bernstein, Overture to West Side Story

NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan 

Wagner, Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

Mendelssohn, Symphony no. 5 in D ("Reformation")

NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Power Center | Ann Arbor, Michigan

University of Michigan Opera Theater

Puccini, La bohème

APRIL 8, 2019
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan 

Weber, Concertino for Clarinet in Eb

        Bryan Terrazas, Clarinet

Dvorak, Symphony no. 8 in G

ENCORE - Leroy Anderson, Bugler's Holiday

APRIL 6, 2019
The Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Pops Braves the Elements poster

"Pops Braves the Elements", The Michigan Pops Orchestra

Grainger, Molly on the Shore

Junichi Masuda, Pokemon Medley

Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid Orchestral Suite

Stravinsky, The Firebird Suite 1919, "Infernal Dance" and "Finale"

Johann Strauss II, Thunder and Lightning Polka

Mendelssohn, Violin Concert in Em (1st movement)

        Eugenia Cho, Violin

John Williams, Theme from Jurassic Park

Alan Menken, "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas

        Lauryn Hobbs, Voice

James Horner, Avatar Suite

MARCH 31, 2019
Mendelssohn Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

University of Michigan Opera Theater

Handel, Alcina

NOVEMBER 18, 2018
The Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Reign of Pops poster

"The Reign of Pops", The Michigan Pops Orchestra

Verdi, Overture to Nabucco

Alan Menken, Enchanted Orchestral Suite

Hans Zimmer and Elton John, The Lion King Medley

Glinka, Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila

Hikaru Utada and Yoko Shimumora, Kingdom Hearts Overture

Johann Strauss II, Emperor Waltz

Alan Menken, “Just Around the Riverbend” from Pocahontas

        Lorna Courtney

John Williams, Star Wars Suite - "Throne Room and End Titles"

NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan

Schumann, Overture to Manfred

Tchaikovsky, Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture

OCTOBER 28, 2018
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Halloween Concert
University Symphony and University Philharmonia Orchestras, University of Michigan

Puccini, Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut

AUGUST 23, 2018
Saint Sophia Cathedral | Kiev, Ukraine

Presidential Orchestra of Ukraine

Beethoven, Symphony no. 1 in C (2nd movement)

Verdi, “Salce” from Otello

        Tereza Belgaryan, Soprano

Mozart, Symphony no. 25 in Gm (3rd and 4th movements)

APRIL 10, 2018
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Philharmonia Orchestra, University of Michigan

Rimsky Korsakov, Symphony No.1 in Em

APRIL 7, 2018
The Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Once Upon a Pops poster

"Once Upon a Pops", The Michigan Pops Orchestra

Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast Overture

Rimsky Korsakov, Scheherazade (4th movement)

Terry Gilkyson,“The Bare Necessities” from Jungle Book

        Kevin Sterns, Voice

Claude-Michel Schönberg, Les Misérables Selections

Alan Menken, Aladdin Orchestral Suite

Bernstein, Overture to Candide

Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto in D (3rd movement)

        Catherine Sesi, Violin

Alan Silvestri, Forrest Gump Suite

Andrew Lloyd Webber, “All I Ask of You” from The Phantom of the Opera

        Allison Prost and Michael Floriano, Voice

Richard Rodgers, The Sound of Music Selections

JANUARY 31, 2018
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

University Philharmonia Orchestra, University of Michigan

Sawyer Denton, Gaia: Spirit of Earth {World Premiere}

NOVEMBER 19, 2017
The Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Intergalactic Pops poster

"Intergalactic Pops", The Michigan Pops Orchestra

Debussy, Nocturnes: II. Fêtes

John Williams, “The Jedi Steps and Finale” from The Force Awakens Suite

James Horner, Music from Apollo 13

Claude-Michel Schönberg, “Sun and Moon” from Miss Saigon

        Benjamin Walker and Megumi Nakamura, Voice

John Williams, “Duel of the Fates” from The Phantom Menace Suite

Mahita Yokota, “Main Theme” from Super Mario Galaxy 2

Josef Strauss, Sphärenklänge (Music of the Spheres)

Gavin Greenaway, Reflections of Earth

NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Power Center | Ann Arbor, Michigan

University of Michigan Opera Theater

William Bolcom, Dinner at Eight

NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Philharmonia Orchestra, University of Michigan

Debussy, Petite Suite (Orch. Büsser)

Schubert, Symphony no. 8 in B minor "Unfinished" (1st movement)

APRIL 11, 2017
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan

Chabrier, España

APRIL 2, 2017
The Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Drop it Like it’s Pops poster

"Drop It Like It's Pops", The Michigan Pops Orchestra

Dvorak, Slavonic Dance no.8 Op.64

Tchaikovsky, The Sleeping Beauty Suite, V. "Waltz"

Johann Strauss II, Overture to Die Fledermaus

Bruch, Violin Concerto no. 1 in Gm (1st movement)

        Elena Chambers, Violin

Copland, Rodeo, IV. "Hoedown"

John Kander, Chicago Medley

Ronan Hardiman, The Lord of the Dance

        Featuring The Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic

Jerry Bock, Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof

Bernstein, West Side Story Selections

ABBA, Mamma Mia Medley

FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

University Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan

Nina Shekhar, Rain on Me {World Premiere}

NOVEMBER 20, 2016
The Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Wizard of Pops poster

"The Wizard of Pops", The Michigan Pops Orchestra

Jan Stoeckart (Jack Trombey), "Homeward Bound" from Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Mussorgsky, Night on Bald Mountain (Rimsky-Korsakov version)

John Williams and Patrick Doyle, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Symphonic Suite

Howard Shore, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Symphonic Suite

Alan Menken, “I See the Light” from Tangled

        Marina Kondo and Trevor Carr

Stephen Schwartz, Highlights from Wicked

Grieg, Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, IV. "In the Hall of the Mountain King"

Wagner, The Ride of the Valkyries

Various, World of Warcraft

Tchaikovsky, The Sleeping Beauty, Prologue: Finale

Harold Arlen, The Wizard of Oz Selections

Alan Menken, “A Whole New World” from Aladdin

        Marina Kondo and Trevor Carr

Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast Orchestral Suite

NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan

Ravel, Pavane pour une infante défunte

NOVEMBER 5, 2016
Macintosh Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Graduate Recital Orchestra, University of Michigan

Schumann, Symphony no. 1 in Bb "Spring"

OCTOBER 30, 2016
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Halloween Concert

University Symphony and University Philharmonia Orchestras, University of Michigan

Bernstein, Slava!

OCTOBER 30, 2016
The Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Pops Grows Up, The Michigan Pops Orchestra

Leroy Anderson, The Typewriter

Leroy Anderson,The Syncopated Clock

Claude-Michel Schönberg, “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables

Christina Maxwell, Voice

APRIL 3, 2016
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Philharmonia Orchestra, University of Michigan

Sibelius, Karelia Suite (2nd movement)

FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

University Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan

Tyler Arnold, The Bridge of Fire {World Premiere}

NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Campus Philharmonia Orchestra, University of Michigan

Brahms, Hungarian Dance no. 5

OCTOBER 31, 2015
Hill Auditorium | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Halloween Concert
University Symphony and University Philharmonia Orchestras, University of Michigan

Glière, "Russian Sailor Dance" from The Red Poppy

MAY 3, 2015
Clairmont Concert Hall | Tel Aviv, Israel

The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music Orchestra, Tel Aviv University

Beethoven, Symphony no. 1 in C (1st movement)

Dvorak, Serenade for Winds, Cello and Bass (1st movement)

Mozart, “Hai gia vinta la causa” from The Marriage of Figaro

MARCH 30, 2014
Clairmont Concert Hall | Tel Aviv, Israel

The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music Orchestra, Tel Aviv University

Bartok, Divertimento for Strings (3rd movement)

Mendelssohn, Sinfonia for Strings no.9 in C (3rd movement)