The Adventures of the Michigan Pops Orchestra

Filiming Part One!

2012-02-19T23:37:00.000-08:00

We did some great work Saturday. The day started at 10:00 AM at the CCRB. Well, it was supposed to, but most of us showed up late haha. We started at around 11:00 and had to move quickly because everyone else was waiting at the Union.

It was a freezing cold day, but we toughed it out on Palmer Field. The girls' Ultimate Frisbee team was practicing, but thankfully they didn't crash into us. We had our low-budget homemade football jerseys and helmets, and they were cool!

We finally got to the Union around 12:30. After eating, we filmed Inception separately in Mason and the UAC office. Still more of Inception to do, and of course, Star Wars. Stay tuned and have a happy spring break!

The Team

Brothers

Notre Dame

Coach Drago

Beautiful Sky

James the QB

Jawn the Boss

Bell Tower

Chase Scene!

Michigan Pops Orchestra Screen Actors Guild

2012-02-08T21:27:00.000-08:00

As you may know, the Michigan Pops Orchestra has its very own Screen Actors Guild!! The movies we show at our concerts to accompany our music are produced with care, enthusiasm, time, and a whole lot of Pops Love. With our AWESOME debut of the music from the motion picture Inception, we have some crazy, exciting, AMAZING plans for our next Screen Actors Guild production that will accompany Inception's music. This movie and music combination is about to blow your mind away! Though I know you can't wait for our upcoming concert (Sunday, March 25, 7 pm, Michigan Theater, be there) to see the movies (yes, that's right, there will be more than one action-packed flick), here are a couple movies from previous concerts that the Pops Screen Actors Guild produced, so you can catch a glimpse of the awesomeness that is about to ensue. Enjoy!!!!

Winter 2011, Pops Lock and Drop it

Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky

Here are links to two more Pops productions from our Fall 2010 concert, 'Where in the World is Michigan Pops?':

Procession of the Nobles, Rimsky-Korsakov

Gladiator, Hans Zimmer

Pops On Ice!!!!

2012-02-08T14:37:00.000-08:00

Our latest social event took some members of the orchestra took on a daring adventure ... ice skating at University of Michigan's Yost Ice Arena!!! They strapped on their skates and pretty much stole the show away! Check out the pictures!!

Getting ready to rule the ice!

Oh HEY there, board members!!!

Thumbs up from Marie!

All in all, one very successful, though slightly chilly, Pops event :)

And let the freakout begin...

2012-01-30T18:13:00.000-08:00

It's official!

Michigan Pops will be playing the WORLD PRIMER of music from the hit motion picture, INCEPTION!

See us at our Winter Semester concert on March 25th, 2012! More details to come.

PREPARE TO GET INCEPTIONED

Pops on WolvTV

2012-01-28T16:17:00.000-08:00

Last semester, we were interviewed by WolvTV, a student run television station at the University of Michigan. Thank you WolvTV!

Below is the link to the interview. Pops starts at: 11:00

http://vimeo.com/33138060

And We're Back!

2012-01-21T19:31:00.000-08:00

So we know everyone was suffering through two months without pops. But starting tomorrow, we'll be back at Revelli Hall on Sundays, prepping for out concert on SUNDAY MARCH 25. (Save the date!)

The University Activities Center, the organization responsible for the Michigan Pops Orchestra as well as many other exciting groups, such as Amazin' Blue A Capella, Groove, and ComCo, put on a season-opening showcase yesterday to highlight some of the awesome talent within the organization. Every group brought something to the table in order to provide entertainment and show other UAC members what they do best. Here are some highlights of from the event:

Amazin' Blue A Capella

Groove

Pops Orchestra!

Post-concert!

2011-11-20T21:07:00.000-08:00

What an amazing concert tonight! Thank you Yaniv Segal, Anthony Do-Hoon Kim, Matt Dell, all of the guest performers and of course, every single Pops member for making tonight happen! Pops love everyone!

And thank you everyone who attended as well!

THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE!

2011-11-20T15:33:00.001-08:00

The Michigan Pops Orchestra Presents: Once Upon a Time...

Come watch us perform story-telling music TONIGHT @ 7pm, Michigan Theater! You can still purchase tickets up until 7pm. It's going to be a great show, so hope to see you all there!

Go Pops and Pops Love!

Prelude to the Dream

2011-11-19T11:44:00.000-08:00

Last two days have been hectic for pops. We had our second Music School rehearsal Thursday and our second video filming yesterday:

Brothers!

Our Executive Director

Yaniv and Maestro

Optical illusion?

A snap of our video

Our gameplan

Yaniv's piano. Very elegant.

Interested in seeing the fruits of our labors? Then come to our concert tomorrow 7:00 PM, Michigan Theater! Tickets are only $5 for students, $8 for adults, free for Ann Arbor high school students who show their ID at the door. Tickets can be purchased from the Michigan Theater box office starting at 3:00 PM.

See you there!

So....we took over the Angell Hall postering wall (oops)

2011-11-18T18:11:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Becca for the pure idea of genius! See? Pops love all around!

POPS!

TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL OUR FALL CONCERT!!!!!!!

2011-11-18T18:09:00.000-08:00

Ever wondered what would happen if...the Flinstones flew on Harry Potter's broomstick to meet the Jetsons on their way to see the Lord of the Rings in order to hide from Sweeny Todd, but instead met Mickey, the Sorcerer's Apprentice and they all marched to the scaffold?!

See what happens this SUNDAY @ 7pm in the Michigan Theater!!!

You can still buy tickets on Sunday starting at 3pm at the Michigan Theater Box Office!

Behind the Scenes of Pops

2011-11-15T21:00:00.000-08:00

Ever wondered what goes on at a Michigan Pops e-board meeting? Here's an inside look!

Just a reminder that we have our Pre-Concert Bash Friday and Once Upon a Time Concert Sunday. RSVP on Facebook!

Pops Love!

Our fall concert is officially ONE WEEK AWAY!!!!

2011-11-13T20:12:00.000-08:00

The Michigan Pops Orchestra Presents: Once Upon A Time...

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our concert!!! It will be amazing and absolute fun! Be sure to make your way to the beautiful Michigan Theater next SUNDAY, November 20th, at 7pm.

There are two ways to get your tickets:

1. ticketmaster.com

2. Michigan Theater Box office

Times: Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, November 16 - 18, all from 2-5pm
Or at the box office on concert day, starting at 3pm

$8 for adults, $5 for students

See you there!!

Follow us on Twitter!

2011-11-13T01:02:00.000-08:00

Michigan Pops now has a twitter account!
To stay on top of Pops Happenings, follow us on twitter:
@michpopslove

Pops members loves Pops!

2011-11-13T00:59:00.000-08:00

One of our members baked us all cookies! Special Pops cookies might we all add...
If this isn't Pops love, then we don't what is : )

Courtesy of Anitha Menon

Meet the Executive Board through jumping pictures!

2011-11-12T12:52:00.000-08:00

So this is what we really do at board meetings...

Come and jump with us every Tuesday @ 9pm at the Michigan Union's UAC office!

And a normal picture to finish it off!

Check our interview with Arts at Michigan!

2011-11-10T15:49:00.000-08:00

Pops love: An Interview with the Michigan Pops Orchestra

Looking for a way to spice up your Sunday? Go no further than the Michigan Pops Orchestra’s annual fall concert. As I sat down with Pops members Jen and Kevin, it became pretty apparent that this year’s Once Upon a Time show will promise a good time to the audience – no strings attached.

Check here to read more!

SAVE THE DATE! Pops Fall 2011 Concert Information

2011-11-04T20:33:00.000-07:00

The Michigan Pops Orchestra Presents: Once Upon A Time...
This concert is sure to enthrall you with music evoking some of the most cherished stories of our time, including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, the Flintstones and the Jetsons, and Candide.

Don't miss out on this fantastic musical journey through your favorite tales! Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 7 PM at the Michigan Theater on E. Liberty Street!

Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster.com or from the box office of the Michigan Theater on Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, and Friday 18th of November, all 2-5pm!

SEE YOU ALL THERE!

For additional questions, please contact: michiganpops@umich.edu
For more information about the Michigan Pops Orchestra,
please see: http://umuac.org/mpo/index.html

Filming for our first video!

2011-11-04T20:29:00.000-07:00

Plot line to be revealed, but here are just some snapshots of our day of filming! (Note: one of our Assistant Conductors sure looks fabulously for a lady...)

Scrambled Pops: October 23

2011-11-04T20:24:00.000-07:00

On October 23rd, Michigan Pops got together for a scrambled rehearsal! We merged into different small groups (think cellos with horns, violins with oboes - you know!), practiced our pieces and played to our heart's content. Scrambled Pops is a fantastic way to have fun and practice in a non traditional way. Above are just some of the many snippets of some good ol' Pops Love!

Welcome to our blog!

2011-10-20T17:12:00.001-07:00

The Michigan Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Yaniv Segal

Welcome to the offical blog of the Michigan Pops Orchestra! We are the only student-run, student-directed orchestra at the University of Michigan! The orchestra was founded in 1995 by Warren Hsu, and is the oldest collegiate pops orchestra in the country! Our current Music Director is Yaniv Segal, and this year's Executive Director is GaRam Jun. Be sure to check out our pages:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Michigan-Pops-Orchestra/26046482646

Website: http://umuac.org/mpo/

For questions, you can contact us at:

michiganpops@umich.edu

Thanks for visiting our blog and stay tuned for updates!