Pops Series

Dazzling orchestral entertainment!
Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall.


A Gilbert & Sullivan Celebration	October 25, 2008, 8:00pm October 26, 2008, 2:30pm
Brian Jackson, conductor Graham Thomson, tenor Sherry Steele, soprano
Principal Pops conductor Brian Jackson opens the season with a terrific tribute to the icons of operetta. Don’t miss this Gilbert & Sullivan extravaganza, featuring your favourite hits from The Mikado, Iolanthe, and many more!
John McDermott with Orchestra London	December 6, 2008, 8:00pm December 7, 2008, 2:30pm
Brian Jackson, conductor John McDermott, tenor Eric Bogle, folk singer-songwriter
Celebrated Canadian tenor John McDermott joins Brian Jackson and Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle for a moving program linking themes of Remembrance, family, and the holidays. Selections will include McDermott’s emotional rendition of “I’ll be seeing you,” Bogle’s poignant “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda,” and beloved holiday classics “O Holy Night” and “Ave Maria.” Performance Sponsor: General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada John McDermott with Orchestra London is also playing in Chatham! Click for more information.
Journey to the Stars	January 24, 2009, 8:00pm January 25, 2009, 2:30pm
David Martin, conductor
The New Year blasts off as guest conductor David Martin leads Orchestra London on a musical journey to the stars. Presenting stellar selections from Star Wars, Apollo 13, Star Trek, and 2001 Space Odyssey, and featuring a special appearance by the London Youth Symphony, this program is out of this world! Matinee Performance Sponsor: Grand Wood Park & Trafalgar Terrace
A Love Affair with Broadway	February 14, 2009, 8:00pm February 15, 2009, 2:30pm
Brian Jackson, conductor
Brian Jackson returns to the podium to offer a Valentine’s gift of musical theatre gems. Treat your sweetheart to “If I loved you” from Carousel, and countless others in this sweeping orchestral tribute to the greatest love themes from the Great White Way. Matinee Performance Sponsor: Grand Wood Park & Trafalgar Terrace A Love Affair with Broadway is also playing in Chatham! Click for more information.
The Sweetest Music this Side of Heaven	March 28, 2009, 8:00pm March 29, 2009, 2:30pm
Howard Cable, conductor The Mantini Sisters, vocals
Prepare to take a walk down memory lane with special guest conductor Howard Cable and singing trio The Mantini Sisters as they celebrate the sweeter side of the big band era. Don’t miss music from Doris Day, Connie Francis, The Sound of Music, and a special nod to Guy and Carmen Lombardo. Matinee Performance Sponsor: Grand Wood Park & Trafalgar Terrace
Last Night of the Proms	May 2, 2009, 8:00pm May 3, 2009, 2:30pm
Brian Jackson, conductor
A rousing finale in the English tradition with “Land of Hope and Glory,” "The Lord of the Rings Suite," "Pomp & Circumstance," and songs of the sea. This exciting program also features a special guest performance by violinist Sarah Ryu, the 2007 Rose Bowl winner. Matinee Performance Sponsor: Grand Wood Park & Trafalgar Terrace Last Night of the Proms is also playing in Chatham! Click for more information.