Pops Concerts

Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik leads the orchestra for all the best in popular music, featuring jazz, movie music, Broadway and so much more. including the music of ABBA and South Pacific this season!

POPS Concerts

All the best in popular music, featuring our amazingly versatile orchestra in concerts that feature jazz, movie music, Broadway and more.

Special Events

Gala Holiday Pops and Nutcracker

For chronological concert listings, see below.

	Season Opener: The Music of Ray Charles POPS 1 Oct. 8 & 9, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Ellis Hall, vocals and piano
	Broadway Baby! POPS 2 Nov. 5 & 6, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Debbie Gravitte, soprano
	The Nutcracker SPECIAL Nov. 26, 27 & 28, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Michael Butterman, conductor; Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director; Bach Children’s Chorus; Karla Krogstad, director
	Gala Holiday Pops POPS 3 Dec. 17, 18 & 19, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Festival High School Chorale, Amy Story and Harold McAulliffe, co-directors; Donna Lynne Champlin, soprano
	Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony POPS 4 Jan. 7 & 8, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - created and conducted by George Daugherty
	Dance Mix: Gershwin, Tyzik, Ellington & More POPS 5 Jan. 28 & 29, 2011, - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director
	A Night Out with the Boys POPS 6 Feb. 11 & 12, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Dee Daniels, vocalist
	When Irish Eyes are Smilin’ POPS 7 Mar. 18 & 19, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Benjamin Brecher, tenor
	The Gospel According to Jazz POPS 8 Apr. 15 & 16, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Wycliffe Gordon, trombone
	The Music of Elton John POPS 9 May 20 & 21, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Michael Cavanaugh, piano