Daily News | Philly Pops is launching a plan for survival
Citing public dismay at news that the Philly Pops would shut down at the end of this season, leaders of the group have reversed course and are now working to save the city’s only stand-alone pops orchestra.
The group will undertake a “save the pops” campaign in the next nine months, seeking to raise $1 million in philanthropic support in addition to the $1 million it would normally be raising at that time. The money is intended to pay off debt and meet financial obligations, and to help fund future operations.
Just as significant has been the show of support the group has felt since disclosing its decision to shut down. Audiences were chanting “save the pops” at this year’s Christmas concerts, said Giordano — which helped to alter his thinking.
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