The New York Pops is the largest independent
pops orchestra in the United States, and the only professional symphonic orchestra in
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
specializing in popular music. Led by Music Director
Steven Reineke, the orchestra performs an annual subscription series and birthday gala at
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall ( ) is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is at 881 Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh Avenue, occupying the east side of Seventh Avenue between 56th Street (Manhattan), 56th and 57th Street (Manhattan), 57t ...
. The New York Pops annual birthday gala is celebrated each spring, raising funds for the orchestra and its PopsEd programs.
Past media projects include the
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on NBC Television, a nationally syndicated radio series and performances on PBS. The orchestra’s discography includes recordings of popular standards, theater and film scores, and music for the holidays.
The New York Pops was founded by
Skitch Henderson in 1983.
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Musical groups established in 1983
Pops orchestras
Orchestras based in New York City
Carnegie Hall
1983 establishments in New York City