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The American Pops Orchestra has created a new initiative called “APO United” to continue to employ and support our artists and musicians through these uncertain times. Each week, APO will be posting intimate cyber concerts by past artists, highlights from our APO instrumentalist, and playlists of positivity by Maestro Luke Frazier. We hope that you will join us for this virtual series on our Facebook page, Youtube Channel, or Instagram and that you will consider donating here to support our artists through this new series.
Pops for the 21st Century
Founded in 2015 by rising Pops star Luke Frazier, The American Pops Orchestra presents innovative orchestral programming featuring groundbreaking concepts and artistic partnerships to develop and inspire a new audience for the 21st century.
In addition to presenting public performances, The American Pops Orchestra performs at private events and gatherings. APO is flexible in planning, accommodating your needs, and helps to elevate your event, making it a truly memorable experience for your guests.
In The News
American Pops Orchestra cleverly re-imagines ‘The Pied Piper’ at Arena Stage
The weather outside was surely cold and cranky. But the outside world could be quickly forgotten as the American Pops Orchestra (APO), led by Maestro Luke Frazier, gently took children and adults by the hand and engaged them with a gleeful new musical take on an old fairytale, The Pied Piper–gently delivering some innovative life lessons along the way. The Pied Piper was another in the APO’s original theatrical children’s series written by Claybourn Elder.
Read MoreAPO's "The Pied Piper" performs LIVE in the Loft
American Pops Orchestra's conductor Luke Frazier discusses upcoming musical with a modern twist and other shows at Arena Stage.
Read MoreActor, Singer Garrett Clayton to Join The American Pops Orchestra
Garrett will be join The American Pops Orchestra in a special tribute performance to the legendary Dolly on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. at Arena Stage in Southwest D.C.
Read MoreGarrett Clayton Will Join The American Pops Orchestra To Celebrate Dolly Parton
Audiences have loved Garrett Clayton in "Hairspray Live!," Disney movies and his dramatic roles, and now he's getting ready to add his voice to some of Dolly Parton's greatest songs.
Read MoreMusic & Mindfulness Preview
Conductor Luke Frazier and yogi Michael Peterson give viewers of Let's Talk Live a sample of what people will hear and experience during APO's regular Music & Mindfulness yoga practices at Arena Stage.
Read MoreYou Can Now Do Yoga with an Orchestra at Dupont Underground
Let the American Pops Orchestra be the soundtrack to your next sun salutation.
Read MoreQUEERY: Luke Frazier
The great American songbook — the popular standards of yesteryear — is important to conductor Luke Frazier because it connects people.
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Read MoreAmerican Pops Orchestra brings live-music yoga sessions to Arena Stage
"Music and Mindfulness" brings together a small group of musicians with yoga teacher Michael Peterson
Read MoreKathy Najimy on fighting for equality, “Hocus Pocus,” and performing with the American Pops Orchestra
Kathy Najimy has been a vital friend to the LGBTQ community in its fight for equality, gleefully entertaining us along the way.
Read More‘Trading Spaces’ host Paige Davis can’t wait to perform at the APO’s tribute to Jerry Herman
When her Hollywood agent asked if she’d like to take part in a symphonic staged concert in D.C., Paige Davis reacted with characteristic enthusiasm — and sass.
Read MoreOn Your Feet! star Mauricio Martínez brings his voice and his truth to APO’s Jerry Herman tribute
In 2015, Mauricio Martínez was facing the potentially make-or-break decision dreaded by scores of rising young artists in the entertainment industry.
Read MoreCollege singers duke it out in the American Pops’ NextGen competition
Earlier this year, Luke Frazier, the founding music director of the American Pops Orchestra, “hit the rails and the trails” across America. His goal was to audition hundreds of students for the organization’s NextGen singing competition, ultimately whittling them down to 30 semi-finalists. But things didn’t go quite according to plan.
Read MoreAmerican Pops Orchestra & National Society Of Arts And Letters Present NEXTGEN: FINDING THE VOICES OF TOMORROW
On Saturday, March 9, APO's Jazz Quartet will perform as 30 semi-finalists from university programs compete to win the top title. Votes from a panel of judges and the audience will determine the best voice of tomorrow. The program will take place at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C., beginning at 8 p.m.
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