POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony

Michael Krajewski, Conductor

Independence Hall

520 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

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04 July 2017

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The Philly POPS BIG Band

The Philly POPS is proud to perform in this free patriotic celebration of America's birthday as part of Wawa Welcome America, the nations largest, free 4th of July festival.

A Philly POPS Salute Series performance honoring our nation's traditions, values, and commitment to service.

Your sponsorship or donation will help to offset the cost of hosting the veterans, military, and first responders at Salute Series events throughout the year.

The Philly POPS BIG Band will perform at the Celebration of Freedom ceremony at Independence Hall at 10 a.m., which honors native sons Boyz II Men.

A patriotic parade, kicked off by The Philly POPS BIG Band and routing from Independence Mall to Penn's Landing, follows the presentation at 11AM.

The Salute Series is made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsor Comcast NBCUniversal, Key Sponsor Eisner Amper, Major Sponsor KeyBank and additional support from PARX Casino, John and Pina Templeton, Macy's, the City of Philadelphia, Manning and Virginia Smith, and Susan and Chase McDaniel.

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The Philly POPS BIG Band

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The Philly POPS BIG Band performs throughout the Philadelphia region. Composed of 18-20 musicians – five saxophones, five trumpets, four trombones, a drum set, a piano, a guitar, and bass – the BIG Band plays swing, ragtime and jazz in the style of the Count Basie Orchestra and Harry James Band while expanding its repertoire into all kinds of popular music from Latin to funk and rock. The Philly POPS BIG Band members were chosen for their passion for popular music. Each is also a teaching artist, adept at instructing the next generation of musicians.