Penn Orchestra Parents and Supporters (POPS)

POPS is the Penn Orchestra volunteer organization that raises funds to provide items such as: dresses and tuxedos, garment racks, replacement equipment, financial aid for All-State Orchestra participants, scholarships, senior banquets, and other items. Volunteers also contribute to the annual ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contests. In addition, it also provides a forum for communication between parents and teachers of orchestra students. Primary fund raising activities include:  

  • Funds from Instrumental ISSMA competitions;

    POPS is the Penn Orchestra volunteer organization that raises funds to provide items such as: dresses and tuxedos, garment racks, replacement equipment, financial aid for All-State Orchestra participants, scholarships, senior banquet admission for seniors, and other program benefits.  Volunteers also contribute to the successful hosting of the annual ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contests. In addition, POPS provides a forum for communication between parents and teachers of orchestra students.

    Primary fund raising activities include:  

    • Funds from Instrumental ISSMA competitions;

    • Notre Dame Football program sales;

    • And patronage drive for orchestra concerts. 

    Reminder: Patron tickets will be available in the lobby of the CPA the night of the Autumn Concert.

    To contact the Penn Orchestra Booster group, please email:   pennpops1@gmail.com

    Meetings are held 7:30-8:30 pm; Orchestra Room 169    Dates are:  October 5, November 2,  2016 – January 4, February 8, March 7, April 11, May 2

     

    Officers 2015 – 2016

    Cherie Murphy, President, 574/210-1652

    Dan Murphy, Vice President, 574/210-1652

    Tamara Lower, Secretary  574/276-0481 

    Jennifer Carroll, Treasurer   574/674-9301