Harvard Pops Orchestra
The Harvard Pops Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra producing four concerts a year. Our shows feature a range of repertoire from show tunes to classical music to film scores.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“The Harvard Pops Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra producing four concerts a year. Our shows feature a range of repertoire from show tunes to classical music to film scores.”
Other versions
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“It is a full symphonic orchestra producing two major concerts a year”
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“known for their fun performances and innovative repertoire.”
How to join
AuditionReported
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- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“Interested in joining the orchestra? Check out our auditions page here!”
No recruiting cycle on record. Deadlines appear here once we find a source for them.
Selectivity
Unknown. This club has a selective process, but we haven't found published applicant or admit numbers. We don't estimate acceptance rates without them.
About
Founded in 1996 by Eric Damast ‘97, the Harvard Pops Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra conducted by our music director, Allen Feinstein ‘86. Since its inception, the Harvard Pops Orchestra has become renowned for its unconventional, adventurous, and inventive programs. Through seasonal concerts built around creative themes, the Harvard Pops performs a variety of classical repertoire, standard pops works, and arrangements and original compositions written by students. The members of the orchestra are joined by actors and singers who bring a theatrical and visual element to each concert.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“Founded in 1996 by Eric Damast ‘97, the Harvard Pops Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra conducted by our music director, Allen Feinstein ‘86. Since its inception, the Harvard Pops Orchestra has become renowned for i…”
Activities
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, Performing classical repertoire, standard pops works, and student-written arrangements and original compositions, Student-written scripts and music and original filmsReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“Each of our concerts is themed (for instance: British murder mystery, Western, time travel), and is filled with acting, singing, and of course, playing.”
Links
- Websiteharvardpops.com/Likely official
3 unconfirmed links (not verified as the club's own)
- Facebook@harvard.pops.orchestraUnconfirmed
- Instagram@harvardpopsorchestraUnconfirmed
- YouTube@harvardpops4523Unconfirmed
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