Founded in 2015 by Maestro Luke Frazier, The American Pops Orchestra (APO) is dedicated to bringing American popular music to diverse new audiences in dynamic ways.
We are excited to announce that the NextGen National Finals will be returning to Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium! Join us on Sunday, February 19 at 2PM as ten outstanding collegiate vocalists compete for cash prizes and performance opportunities with The American Pops Orchestra. The event is free and open to the public.
Can’t make it to New York City? No problem! Register to watch the event for free at the link below.
Hosted by Renée Fleming with Chris Jackson
Premieres New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, on PBS
And Streaming on PBS.org and the PBS Video App
Musical Performances from: Matt Doyle, Carolina Gaitán, Mandy Gonzalez, Natalie Grant, Joaquina Kalukango, Roman Mejia, MILCK, Ricardo Morales, Tiler Peck, Jacqueline Schwab, Reginald Smith, Jr., Rhonda Vincent, Wendlo, Brett Young, Raye Zaragoza, Boise State University Meistersingers, Ohio University Singers, Spelman College Glee Club
Filmed in historic theatres across our country:
Peoples Bank Theatre, (Marietta, Ohio)
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (Marietta, Georgia)
The Egyptian Theatre (Boise, Idaho)