FREE Memorial Day Concert 2025
- Jennifer Kennedy
- May 3
- 2 min read
For More Information Contact:
Judy Proud, Marketing Chair
831-375-7067
Dr. Carl Christensen, Music Director
carlc93906@aol.com; 831 484-5511
MONTEREY COUNTY POPS! ANNOUNCES
ANNUAL FREE MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
For Immediate Release, May 1, 2025
The Monterey County Pops! returns to the beautiful Colton Hall Lawn with the iconic Monterey City Hall as their extraordinary backdrop. This year’s concert opens with performances by the Soquel High School Jazz Singers followed by Heartstrings Monterey, setting a lively and beautiful tone for the day. The Monterey County Pops! presents a full 40-piece orchestra that will delight audiences of all ages with an engaging and memorable program of popular and patriotic music -- under the skilled baton of the award-winning Dr. Carl Christensen.
The Monterey County Pops! will be joined on stage by Seaside High School Band. "The Monterey County Pops Ensemble has been an important part of our growth at Seaside High this year; we are excited to perform alongside them once again to honor this holiday." Jessica Baudot Seaside High School Band Director (jbaudot@mpusd.k12.ca.us)
Additional Contacts for Interviews
Board President – Steve DeCarli (831) 596-7329
Board Vice President - Doug Lee (831) 373-8550
Memorial Day Program
Conducted by Dr. Carl Christensen
“Deep River" in a setting by William Grant Still
"An American Fanfare" by Rick Kirby
"American Flourish" by Robert W. Smith
"God Bless America" by Irving Berlin
Conducted by Associate Conductor David Bruce Adams
"Chester" and "Symphonic Dance ‘Fiesta’"
Conducted by Dr. Carl Christensen
"Navy Hymn," "Taps," and John Philip Sousa's “Stars and Stripes Forever”
OUR MISSION
Monterey County Pops! is an orchestra dedicated to bringing pops and patriotic music performed by dedicated professional musicians free-of-charge to the family and visitors of Monterey County – while engaging and educating underserved youth of Monterey County. Our Board of Trustees work tirelessly throughout the year to raise funds to ensure that our free programs are always of the highest caliber and greatest impact.
Visit our website to get involved or learn more: www.montereycountypops.org
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