2021


  • Fri., Dec. 31, 2021, 9pm ET (streaming at pbs.org through 1/28/22 and on-demand anytime for PBS Passport subscription members): PBS presents "United In Song: Celebrating the American Dream," hosted by Chita Rivera and featuring the American Pops Orchestra, with performances by Midori, Judy Collins, David Archuleta (American Idol), guitarist Pepe Romero, Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon), Paulo Szot (South Pacific), Washington Ballet, and many others.




  • Mon., Dec. 13, 2021, 6:30pm: Combo and singers (Nova Payton, Kevin Rose) from the American Pops Orchestra performing for a holiday event sponsored by the Italian ambassador to the United States, 601 13th Street NW, Washington, DC. (Rehearsal: 4:30pm.)


  • Sat. eve., Dec. 11, 2021: Play holiday party for Nouveau Productions, private residence, NW Washington, DC.


  • Thurs., Dec. 9, 2021, 8pm: Pianist for monthly "hybrid" open mic, DC Cabaret Network, live at a member's home in Alexandria, VA 22315, and also online for remote participants who have their own recorded accompaniment tracks. To join, contact: info@dccabaretnetwork.org.


  • Sun., Nov. 14, 2021, 5-8pm: Play wedding ceremony, accompanying Brian Vu, tenor, The View of DC, 1201 Wilson Blvd., Observation Deck, Arlington (Rosslyn), VA.




  • Fri. eve., Nov. 5, 2021: American Pops Orchestra rhythm section and vocalists Hilary Morrow and Ben Pattison, Saudi ambassador's residence, McLean, VA.


  • Mon.-Wed., Nov. 1-3, 2021: Rehearsals and taping, "An Evening with Lerner & Loewe," American Pops Orchestra concert special for PBS broadcast, Meridian Int'l Center, Washington, DC.


  • Mon., Oct. 18, 2021 eve: American Pops Orchestra rhythm section and vocalist Ben Pattison (Army Chorus), private birthday event, NW Washington, DC.


  • Sun., Oct. 17, 2021 noon: American Pops Orchestra rhythm section and vocalist Hilary Morrow, luncheon for Christine Lagarde (former IMF Director, French Minister, and current President, European Central Bank), private residence, NW Washington, DC.


  • Wed., Oct. 13, 2021, 7pm: American Pops Orchestra rhythm section and vocalist Hilary Morrow, Saudi ambassador's residence, McLean, VA. (Rehearsal: 4pm.)


  • RECURRING: Sat., Oct. 9 & 30, 2021, 10am-12:30pm and other dates/times: Accompany GenOUT, LGBTQI+ chorus, sponsored by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, at Mt. Vernon Pl. United Methodist Church, 900 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington, DC.


  • Wed., Sept. 29, 2021, 7pm: DC Volunteer Lawyers Project outdoor reception, with rhythm section of the American Pops Orchestra and vocalist Jillian Willis, Washington, DC. (Rehearsal 4:30pm.)




  • Mon., Sept. 13, 2021, 6:30pm: Perform with rhythm section and featured singers from American Pops Orchestra in a private porch concert, 2230 S St NW, Washington, DC.


  • RECURRING: Mons., resuming Sept. 13, 2021, 7:30-9pm: Rehearsal pianist for Potomac Fever, select a cappella ensemble of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, Nat'l City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC.


  • Fri., Sept. 3, 2021, 8pm: Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap present Broadway in the Park, starring Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell (Ragtime, Kiss Me, Kate) and Renee Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), with Christian Douglas, Rayshun LaMarr (TV's The Voice), Katie Mariko Murray, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Nova Y. Payton, Bobby Smith. Filene Center, Wolf Trap Nat'l Park for the Perf. Arts, Vienna, VA. Tickets starting at $32. (Rehearsals: Wed.-Fri., Sept. 1-3.)

  • WEATHER CANCELLATION: Tues., Aug. 31, 2021, 8:30pm: American Pops Orchestra Porch Concert, with the APO rhythm section and featured vocal performers, 2828 Brandywine St. NW, Washington, DC.


  • Sun., Aug. 29, 2021, 9pm ET, available on-demand at www.pbs.org/show/wicked-concert through 9/12/21: PBS broadcast of WICKED IN CONCERT: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score , with the American Pops Orchestra, recorded at the Warner Theatre (see June 17-19 below). Hosted by original stars Idina Menzel (Frozen) and Kristin Chenoweth, starring Gavin Creel, Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple), Ariana DuBose (Donna Summer), Mario Cantone, Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!), Amber Reilly & Alex Newell (Glee), Gabrielle Ruiz (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), country star Jennifer Nettles, Rita Moreno (original West Side Story), Isaac Powell (West Side Story revival), Stephanie Hsu (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Spongebob The Musical), dir. Baayork Lee (A Chorus Line).


  • RECURRING: Suns., starting Aug. 29, 2021, 1:30-4pm: Accompanist for the Friday Morning Music Club (Arioso Chorale), conducted by Paul Leavitt, Bach St. Matthew Passion, Brahms Requiem, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC.



  • Tues., Aug. 17, 2021, 7pm: American Pops Orchestra Kids Porch Concert, with the APO rhythm section and featured vocal performers, Maret School, 3000 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC. (Rehearsal: 5-6pm.)




  • Thurs., July 15, 2021, 6-9pm: Post-dinner private performance with singer Rayshun Lamarr (The Voice) for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and others, Woodland-Normanstone neighborhood, Washington, DC.


  • Sun., July 4, 2021, 3-7:30pm: Private performance with combo (members of American Pops Orchestra) and singers Rita Castagna and Noah Canales (winners of APO's NextGen competition) for Independence Day event, Woodland-Normanstone neighborhood, Washington, DC.


  • Sun., June 27, 2021, 9:30am-12:30pm: Private performance with combo (members of American Pops Orchestra) and singer (Ben Pattison, member of the U.S. Army Chorus) for lunch event, Woodland-Normanstone neighborhood, Washington, DC.


  • Thurs.-Sat., June 17-19, 2021: Taping of WICKED IN CONCERT: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score (casting to be announced, with dir. Baayork Lee) for PBS broadcast, American Pops Orchestra, Warner Theater, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC. Thurs. 6-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-9:30pm.


  • RECURRING: Weds., June 16-July 21, 2021, 7-10pm: Accompany Musical Theatre Workshop (instructor Bobby Smith), Theatre Lab, Mt. Vernon Pl. United Methodist Church, 900 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington, DC (Room B102).


  • Tues., June 15, 2021, 3:30-9:30pm: Private orchestra performance for awards dinner, Nouveau Productions, Qatar Ambassador's residence (McLean, VA).


  • Wed., June 9, 2020: American Pops Orchestra, CultureFix Gala and Meridian Cultural Diplomacy Awards ceremony (honoring pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and artist Teresita Fernández), Meridian Int'l Center, Washington, DC. Meridian's "inaugural cultural diplomacy celebration to honor the power of the arts and cultures to help fix global challenges faced by people, communities and the planet." Rehearsal: 3:30-6pm, performance 7-8pm.



  • Tues. aft., April 27, 2021: Taping performance of "Home" and other tracks for Georgetown University virtual commencement, American Pops Orchestra, ft. singer Nova Payton.


  • Sun., April 25, through Sun., May 9, 2021 (streaming): Recorded piano/instrumental tracks for GenOut (LGBTQI+ students), Youth Invasion (video concert), Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC. Free.


  • March 13-28, 2021 (concert streaming online): Recorded instrumental tracks for Genderosity, "a glam rock spectacle celebrating self expression," visit Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, for tickets ($25).


  • RECURRING (Spring 2021): Recording piano tracks for musical theater class (taught by Bobby Smith), Theatre Lab, Washington, DC.


  • RECURRING, Sats., Jan. 6-Feb. 20, 2021: Recording piano tracks for Performing Contemporary Musical Theater (taught by Evan Casey), Theatre Lab, Washington, DC.


  • RECURRING, beginning Mons., Jan. 11, 2021, 7:30-8:30pm: Accompany online sectional rehearsals for Potomac Fever (select a cappella group), Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC.


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