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Golden State Pops Orchestra presents the 2023 Holiday Pops Spectacular!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The holiday spirit will be brought to life once again with the "Holiday Pops Spectacular" taking place on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 8 p.m., marking the final appearance at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA. Join Maestro Steven Allen Fox, Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba, and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale in a heartwarming journey filled with joy and merriment!

Experience the enchanting melodies of beloved holiday film scores including Home Alone, Polar Express, Elf, and It's A Wonderful Life, along with timeless traditional favorites, such as "Fantasia on Greensleeves" and "White Christmas."

The Warner Grand is set to close its doors on January 1, 2024, embarking on a two-year renovation. Be a part of this unforgettable 'temporary' farewell to one of LA's most iconic movie palaces.

Tickets start at just $33. Visit https://www.gspo.com/ or call 310-433-8774 for information and tickets.

About the Golden State Pops Orchestra (GSPO):

With a driving mission to create, develop and present innovative and fresh orchestral concerts, the Golden State Pops Orchestra (GSPO) is quickly becoming nationally known as a pioneer in providing quality film music with a second life on the concert stage, in productions that absorb audiences from beginning to end. The orchestra performs a wide variety of musical repertoire, including classical, Broadway, pop music and even video game soundtracks. However, a focus still remains on film music, a specialty of the orchestra since its founding in 2002.

The orchestra is composed of professional freelance musicians from around the Los Angeles area and operates under a Metropolitan Agreement with the American Federation of Musicians, Local 47. One of GSPO's core values is the continuous advancement of our artistic capacity and production values, while maintaining a focus on high-quality performance. We work constantly to build relationships with composers and entertainment industry professionals, and to bring our unique brand of entertainment to world-renowned venues throughout Southern California.

Learn more: www.gspo.com or 310-433-8774

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Golden State Pops Orchestra presents the 2022 Holiday Pops Spectacular!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Golden State Pops Orchestra rings in the holiday season with joyous music and high spirits on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 8 p.m. in the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, California. Celebrate the holiday season with Maestro Steven Allen Fox, Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba, and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale, with the "Holiday Pops Spectacular." Experience this festive performance of timeless holiday film music, traditional favorites, special guests, and snow!

Recent contestant on NBC's "The Voice," Lana Love, will join the GSPO on stage to sing "Into the Unknown" from "Frozen 2," "All I Want for Christmas Is You," and "Christmas, Baby Please Come Home."

Tenor of the Americas, Maximo Marcuso, will also join the festivities to sing "When My Heart Finds Christmas," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," and a duet with Ms. Love, "The Prayer."

Rounding out the special guest soloists will be Internationally renowned flutist, Sara Andon, performing the solo from Williams Ross' arrangement of "Charlie Brown Christmas." In addition, the orchestra and choir will perform White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, selections from Mannheim Steamroller, music from the motion picture "Polar Express," and more.

Tickets start at just $33. Visit https://www.gspo.com/ or call 310-433-8774 for information and tickets.

About Golden State Pops Orchestra:

With a driving mission to create, develop and present innovative and fresh orchestral concerts, the Golden State Pops Orchestra (GSPO) is quickly becoming nationally known as a pioneer in providing quality film music with a second life on the concert stage, in productions that absorb audiences from beginning to end.

The orchestra performs a wide variety of musical repertoire, including classical, Broadway, pop music and even video game soundtracks. However, the primary focus of the GSPO remains film music, a specialty of the orchestra since its founding in 2002. The orchestra is composed of professional freelance musicians from around the Los Angeles area and operates under a Metropolitan Agreement with the American Federation of Musicians, Local 47.

One of GSPO's core values is the continuous advancement of our artistic capacity and production values, while maintaining a focus on high-quality performance. We work constantly to build even more relationships with composers and entertainment industry professionals, and to bring our unique brand of entertainment to world-renowned venues throughout Southern California.

https://www.gspo.com/ 310-433-8774

Related link: https://www.gspo.com/

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Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale present their Return to the Stage with the annual Holiday POPS Spectacular!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Golden State Pops Orchestra announces their Return to the Stage with the "Holiday POPS Spectacular" on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 8pm in the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA. Celebrate the holiday season with Maestro Steven Allen Fox, Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba, and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale with a festive performance of timeless holiday film music, traditional favorites, special guests, and snow!

The Golden State Pops Orchestra's acclaimed production "Holiday POPS Spectacular" makes its triumphant return with joyous music and high spirits on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 8pm in the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA. Celebrate the holiday season with Maestro Steven Allen Fox, Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba, and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale the only way they know how: through a festive performance of timeless holiday film music, traditional favorites, special guests, and snow!

Maestro Fox said, "We cannot wait to finally return to the stage and create a shared experience with our audience this holiday season. It is one of my favorite performances every year when we get to see the smiles on the faces of families as they leave the theatre."

This concert will include two world premieres: A musical suite from the movie "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey," and a musical suite with narration from the movie "Elf," which will feature Bill Rogers (the Voice of Disneyland) as the narrator. Vocalist Drew Tablak will also join the fun performing Maestro Fox's new revised arrangement of O Holy Night. Other music includes "Somewhere in My Memory" from Home Alone, by John Williams, Stille Nacht, arranged by Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller, "God Bless Us Everyone," by Alan Silvestri & Glen Ballard, arranged by William Ross, a medley of traditional carols and A Christmas Sing-Along.

Tickets range from $27 to $75. Visit https://www.gspo.com/ or call 310-433-8774 for more information and to purchase your tickets today.

About the Golden State Pops Orchestra:

With a driving mission to create, develop and present innovative and fresh orchestral concerts, the Golden State Pops Orchestra (GSPO) is quickly becoming nationally known as a pioneer in providing quality film music with a second life on the concert stage, in productions that absorb audiences from beginning to end. The orchestra performs a wide variety of musical repertoire, including classical, Broadway, pop music and even video game soundtracks. However, the primary focus of the GSPO remains film music, a specialty of the orchestra since its founding in 2002.

The orchestra is composed of professional freelance musicians from around the Los Angeles area and operates under a Metropolitan Agreement with the American Federation of Musicians, Local 47. One of GSPO's core values is the continuous advancement of our artistic capacity and production values, while maintaining a focus on high-quality performance. We work constantly to build even more relationships with composers and entertainment industry professionals, and to bring our unique brand of entertainment to world-renowned venues throughout Southern California.

Learn more at: https://www.gspo.com/ or call 310-433-8774.

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