Celebrating 83 Years of Musical Magnificence in Akron, Ohio
In 1926, a group of well respected Physician/Musicians formed what became known as The Akron Doctor's Orchestra so they could share their musical talent with the community. Since that time, musicians from all walks of life and professions have joined the group, diversifying its membership. To reflect that diversity, in 1986, the Orchestra's name was changed to the Akron Pops Orchestra - a name which is well-respected throughout the Greater Akron area.
The Orchestra contains instruments usually found in a symphony orchestra. However, rather than being a classical group, the Orchestra performs a wide repertoire of music, including Broadway show tunes, musical operettas, marches, popular and time-honored songs, light classical pieces, and movie themes.
Our talented musicians also perform musical selections as solos, duets, trios and quartets.
| Date | Location | Time |
| Jan 25 | Sumner on Ridgewood 3880 Ridgewood Rd, Copley |
7:00 p.m. |
| Feb 11 | Rockynol 1150 W. Market St, Akron |
7:30 p.m. |
| Mar 4 | Our Lady of the Elms 1230 W. Market St., Akron |
7:30 p.m. |
| Mar 25 | Quirk Cultural Center 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls |
7:30 p.m. |
| Apr 8 | The Greenview Inn Towne Center 4000 Massillon Rd., Uniontown |
7:30 p.m. |
| Apr 15 | Chambrel at Montrose 100 Brookmont Rd., Montrose |
7:30 p.m. |
| Apr 18 | Lorantffy Care Center 261 Copley Rd., Akron |
3 p.m. |
| Apr 29 | The Merriman (formerly Sumner) |
7:00 p.m. |
| May 6 | Heather Knoll Home 1134 North Ave., Tallmadge |
7:30 p.m. |
| Jun 3 | Stow-Glen Retirement Village 4285 Kent Rd., Stow |
7:00 p.m. |
| Jun 10 | Firestone Metro Park - Coventry Oaks area 40 Axline Rd., Akron (Off S. Main St.) Outdoor concert - bring lawn chairs or blankets |
7:30 p.m. Pre-concert activities begin at 6:45 p.m. |
| Jun 17 | rain date for Firestone Metro Park | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jun 24 | Oak Park 2250 12th St., Cuyahoga Falls Outdoor concert - bring lawn chairs or blankets |
7:30 p.m. |
| Jul 1 | rain date for Oak Park | 7:30 p.m. |
| July 8 | Firestone Metro Park - Coventry Oaks area 40 Axline Rd., Akron (Off S. Main St.) Outdoor concert - bring lawn chairs or blankets |
7:30 p.m. Pre-concert activities begin at 6:45 p.m. |
| Jul 15 | rain date for Firestone Metro Park | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jul 22 | Valley Vista Park |
7:30 p.m. |
| Jul 29 | rain date for Valley Vista Park | 7:30 p.m. |
| Dec 16 | Chambrel at Montrose 100 Brookmont Rd., Montrose |
7:30 p.m. |
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Our group is comprised of 40-50 dedicated musicians representing varying levels of musical expertise. Each member VOLUNTEERS his or her talent, time, and resources to play with the 'Pops'. Our "reward" is seeing a smile or a joyful tear on the face of an audience member, or receiving a hug and a "thank you" from a grateful listener.
We welcome any musician who would like to share the gift of music with the community. Whether professionally experienced or newly trained, your musical talent is needed, and we invite you to play with us. To learn more about becoming a volunteer musician, contact Kristan Crane at 330-928-7458. Auditions are not required. Most rehearsals and performances are held on Thursday evenings.
For more information about the Akron Pops Orchestra, contact Kristan Crane at 330-928-7458 or send e-mail to akronpops@hotmail.com
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