Florida’s premier orchestra devoted to performing the music of the American Songbook.
Founded in 1991 by Music Director and Conductor, Bob Lappin, The Palm Beach Pops quickly distinguished itself as a world-class pops orchestra. The Pops debut concert was held in 1992 at the former Palm Beach County Auditorium in West Palm Beach, Florida. It launched what has become one of the finest orchestras in the country.
Since then, the orchestra and its reputation have continued to grow, expanding the number of patrons and concerts each season. In response to the heightened demand, Maestro Lappin has increased the number of concerts performed by the orchestra during the regular concert season. Currently, Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops perform 12 concerts at the Kravis Center and 18 concerts at Florida Atlantic University Performing Arts Center in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2007 the Palm Beach Pops will expand its concert season and present a series of concerts at the Eissey Campus Theater which is located on the campus of Palm Beach Community College in Palm Beach Gardens.
The Palm Beach Pops have been presented at venues across the country including an annual performance at the prestigious Ocean Reef Cultural Center in Key Largo, Florida and at other special functions. The Palm Beach Pops performed at Palm Beach Island’s St. Edward’s Catholic Church 75th Anniversary celebration, at Mar-A-Lago for the Jewish Federation’s Major Gifts gala and the Mizner Park Amphitheatre’s Holiday Spectacular.
In April of 2006 the orchestra recorded its first commercial CD, Yours Is My Heart Alone, which was released to public and critical acclaim. Selections from the compilation of beautiful American Songbook love songs have been featured on XM radio’s Frank Place, Dick Robinson’s American Standards by the Sea, the Dick Carr program and other syndicated radio programs.
The Palm Beach Pops remains focused on its commitment to attract and excite audiences with top-quality performances and internationally celebrated artists. Over the years, Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops orchestra has welcomed the extraordinary talents of guest artists such as Doc Severinsen, Mel Tormé, Hal Linden, Lena Horne, Maureen McGovern, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, The Mills Brothers, The Count Basie Orchestra, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Diahann Carroll, Kenny Rogers, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, Lainie Kazan, Robert Klein, Carol Lawrence, George Shearing and the George Shearing Quintet, jazz legends Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli and his trio, and Keely Smith -- to name just a few.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Palm Beach Pops was founded by Bob Lappin in 1992.
What is your primary product or service?
Concerts
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Agifted pianist, recording artist, and music personality,
Bob Lappin is among the most innovative and creative talents on today’s concert stage. His keyboard skills, panache and genuine love for a wide spectrum of music provide the impetus for him to create programs that appeal to all ages. He’s as much at home with the music of Jerome Kern and Andrew Lloyd Webber as he is with Stevie Wonder and Barry Manilow. Maestro Lappin researches each concert in depth, formulates the final program, and recruits the best talent in bringing his ideas to life for a memorable performance.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The Palm Beach Pops remains focused on its commitment to
attract and excite audiences with top-quality performances and internationally celebrated artists. Over the years, Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops orchestra have welcomed the extraordinary talents of guest artists such as Doc Severensen, Mel Tormé, Hal Linden, Lena Horne, Maureen McGovern, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Diahann Carroll, Kenny Rogers, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, Lainie Kazan, Robert Klein, Carol Lawrence, George Shearing and the George Shearing Quintet, jazz legends Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli and his trio, and Keely Smith — to name just a few.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The Palm Beach Pops perform regularly at three local venues - The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, The Kaye Auditorium at FAU in Boca Raton, and the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, MasterCard and VISA
Which areas do you service?
South Florida
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The Palm Beach Pops is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm
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