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Congratulations to the Winners of the May 4 Raffle Drawings!

Maestro

Winner: Mark Hyman




Winner: Abigail Peterson



OUR VISION

To be a dynamic orchestra that provides enriching musical experiences.


OUR MISSION

The Panama City POPS Orchestra is committed to providing excellent classical and popular music which delights, educates and inspires the cultural life of our communities within a sustainable financial structure.


MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the Orchestra is determined by audition and is open to all advanced students and/or musicians of Bay County and the surrounding areas. Click here to inquire about an audition for the Panama City POPS Orchestra.


OUR HISTORY

The Panama City POPS Orchestra (formerly the Orchestra of St. Andrew Bay) began in 1996 as a small group of string players seeking opportunities to play and perform together. It was founded by Elaine Matson, Michael Reisman, and Sandy Rosengren. Led by John Boozer, this ensemble soon grew into a complete orchestra, playing a wide variety of symphonic music and training talented musicians guided by experienced adults.

At the end of the 1999-2000 season, Dr. Boozer left for a position in North Carolina, and the baton passed to Rusty Garner of Gulf Coast Community College, Division of Visual and Performing Arts. During his tenure the orchestra formed a close cooperative relationship with the college and presented Bay County audiences a series of ambitious and entertaining programs. Mr. Garner retired at the end of the 2005-2006 season.

The orchestra is fortunate to have an accomplished, creative and enthusiastic replacement in Eddie Rackley. Now in his seventh season conducting The Panama City POPS, Maestro Rackley brings a lifetime of musical education and experience to the POPS podium. Read more...

Regular Season Concert Dates

Saturday, October 10, 2013 - 7:30 PM
Marina Civic Center

Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Marina Civic Center

Saturday, Mar 22, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Marina Civic Center

Saturday, May 3, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Marina Civic Center

Additional Concert Dates

Thursday, July 4, 2013
Star Spangled Spectacular
Aaron Bessant Park

Saturday, September 14, 2013
The Music of the Eagles
Aaron Bessant Park

Saturday, November 30, 2013
Holiday Spectacular
Aaron Bessant Park

Read more...

Maestro Eddie Rackley of the Panama City Pops
Maestro Eddie Rackley


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Panama City POPS, a 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Organization

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Your support of the orchestra in this area is greatly appreciated.

Panama City POPS Orchestra
PO Box 744
Panama City, FL 32402
Email: info@panamacitypops.org
Phone: 850-785-POPS (7677)

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