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POP I · OCT 24 | POP II · DEC 12 | POP III · JAN 23


POP IV · FEB 27 | POP V · MAR 27 | POP VI · MAY 1  

2009/2010 Season Welcome Message Masterworks Classical Plus Cabaret! Family Concerts Special Events

Pops

For those who enjoy pure entertainment, brilliant guest artists and superb popular music, the 08/09 season has something for everyone.
Saturday evenings, beginning at 8 pm
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium


The Chronicle-Journal is proud sponsor of the TBSO Pops Series.
Series sponsor: The Chronicle-Journal
Pops I
WOMAN IN BLUE
OCTOBER 24

JEAN-PHILIPPE TREMBLAY, conductor
RITA CHIARELLI, vocals and guitar
Victoria Inn is pleased to sponsor this performance.
Sponsored by: Victoria Inn
New tunes from Blues artist Rita Chiarelli
Rumoured to be one of the most innovative collaborations to date, the TBSO and the Goddess of Canadian Blues reunite with new tunes. "…she is nothing short of brilliant." The Ottawa Sun
Pops II
HOLIDAY POPS
DECEMBER 12

WILLIAM INTRILIGATOR, conductor
THUNDER BAY SYMPHONY CHORUS
SPECIAL GUESTS
William Intriligator, conductorWilliam Intriligator
Festive holiday music
Celebrate the season as we perform your favourite holiday classics! It's a concert infused with the joy of the season. Much-loved guest performers, our annual Christmas carol sing-along, and new surprises are sure to delight all ages. A Thunder Bay tradition!
Pops III
MEN WITH HORNS
JANUARY 23

DAVID MARTIN, conductor/trombone
LARRY LARSON, trumpet
Valhalla Inn is pleased to sponsor this performance.
Sponsored by: Valhalla Inn
Swing-era favourites
The Sounds! The Styles! The Horns! Just try and stay in your seat when you hear these guys put their spin on swing-era favourites! Featuring Larry Larson on trumpet and conductor/arranger/trombonist Dave Martin; celebrating the Big Band era with tunes like "Gettin' Sentimental Over You", "Pennsylvania 6-5000" and "Sing, Sing, Sing".
Pops IV
MUSIC AND FILM
FEBRUARY 27

BRIAN JACKSON, conductor
Music from filmed musicals and musical films
At the movies, nothing heightens the suspense, enhances the romance and ratchets up the thrills more than the music. Brian Jackson presents memorable themes and award-winning music from filmed musicals and musical films.
Pops V
EL VIENTO FLAMENCO
MARCH 27

MEGAN MATHESON, dancer & choreographer
MARAL PERK, singer & dancer
SEAN HARRIS, singer
BOB SUTHERBY, guitar
TONY TUCKER, percussion
 Scott Family Dental Centre is pleased to sponsor this performance.
Sponsored by: Scott Family Dental Centre
Flamenco music with singing and dancing
El Viento Flamenco brings to Thunder Bay the passionate and seductive art form of flamenco. From the shores of Atlantic Canada, this high-spirited, highly-regarded group influenced by gospel and blues to Turkish and Armenian folk music perform flamenco in their very distinct voice.
Pops VI
GILBERT & SULLIVAN
MAY 1

BRIAN JACKSON, conductor
SHERRY STEELE, soprano
GRAHAM THOMSON, tenor
Music of Gilbert & Sullivan
Pops conductor Brian Jackson closes the series with a terrific tribute to the icons of operetta. Do not miss this Gilbert & Sullivan spectacular, featuring your favourite hits from The Mikado, Iolanthe, and many more!