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Harvard Pops Orchestra

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Student orchestra performing themed, theatrical concerts that combine classical and pops repertoire with student-written scripts, music, and films.

Joining
Audition
When
Usually recruits in fall
Meets
Weekly rehearsal on Tuesdays

About

The defining difference between Pops and other musical groups at Harvard is our combination of student-written scripts and music, original films, and eclectic repertoire to concoct concerts that are less concerts and more theatrical music productions. Each of our concerts is themed (for instance: British murder mystery, Western, time travel), and is filled with acting, singing, and of course, playing. We have three concerts each year, each with its own unique plot, script, and program. Our two full shows in the fall and spring are held in Lowell Lecture Hall, while our shorter winter concert is in the SOCH. The best way to understand Pops is by watching some of our work! You can watch our past concerts, or look through our photos and other media.

How to join

  • Audition — You perform for the group, often with a callback round.

Details

Status
Recognized
Dues
No dues required
Experience
No experience required for arranging, student conducting, script-writing, acting, lighting design

What they do

  • Accompanying silent films
  • Popscast: Cereal, a five-episode musical mystery (fall 2020)
  • Performing classical repertoire, standard pops works, and student-written arrangements and original compositions
  • Student-written scripts and music and original films
  • Three themed concerts each year, each with its own plot, script, and program
  • Themed theatrical concerts with acting, singing, and playing
  • Three concerts each year: full fall and spring shows in Lowell Lecture Hall and a shorter winter concert in the SOCH
  • Guest professors acting in shows

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