Shirley Morgenstern President and CEO The Cleveland POPS Orchestra “Music is a world within itself, it is a language we all understand”. (Stevie Wonder) I agree that music is a universal language and I am so happy to be part of The Cleveland Pops Orchestra that prides itself in bringing you the music you love. It’s hard to believe that we are entering our 20th Anniversary Season. It truly seems like yesterday that Carl and I started this orchestra. Thank you to all of our patrons that have made this possible! “Where words fail, Music Speaks”. (Hans Christian Anderson) Whether your passion is Broadway, Jazz, Movies, or Light Classics our fine orchestra speaks out to bring you joy, a memory, or a celebration, or even leave you with a tear of happiness! “I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all arts are the keys to learning” (Plato) We are so proud of our Music Education outreach program, Actual Music that has reached hundreds of children with great success. We will be expanding the program this year to include Distance Learning to classrooms throughout our region. “Music is a gift the world should cherish” (Emily Topilow at 12yrs. old) This was the answer my daughter gave me when I ask her if she wanted to continue her violin lessons. This, of course, brought a smile to my face but solidifies the importance of music for young children. Emily is in the Honors College at Bowling Green State University and has a music minor. She is majoring in psychology and tells us she will use her music in some way. Over the years she has mentioned it has helped stress, organizational skills, and brought her joy! As recent empty nesters, we miss her singing in the bathroom as she got ready for school! We hope you enjoy our 20th season with some of our favorite styles of music that we have performed the past twenty years. A special thank you to our musicians, staff, Board of Directors, and most important our Maestro and my husband, Carl Topilow who creates and conducts such exciting and wonderful programs each concert! We look forward to celebrating Cleveland POPS 20th Anniversary Concert Season Penny and Michael Shemo Bravo to Carl and the Orchestra for 20 years of Marvelous Entertainment Randy Solomon, Nancy Glick & Family 7