William Kerrigan
Currently, in addition to performing with the Pops, Bill serves as Principal Percussionist for the Delaware Symphony, Opera Delaware, and Kennett Symphony. He is also Timpanist and Percussionist at the…
Rachael Ludwig
A member of The Philly Pops first violin section and Founding Artistic Director with husband Michael Ludwig of the Stella Schaevitz Concert Series at the Katz JCC, Rachael Ludwig enjoys…
Brian Brown
Brian Brown is Principal Tuba of Orchestra Lumos , Delaware Symphony Orchestra, North Eastern Philharmonic and The Philly Pops/No Name Pops As an active first-call freelance musician, Mr. Brown has…
Geoff Deemer
Cape-Cod born oboist Geoffrey Deemer has been Principal Oboe of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia since 2002, and was appointed Principal Oboe of the Opera Company of Philadelphia in 2009….
Adam Lesnick
A Philadelphia native, Adam Lesnick, received his Bachelors and Masters in horn performance from Juilliard. He has been a member of the Richmond Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Opera Philadelphia,…
Brian Pastor
Brian Pastor is a versatile musician, educator, composer, and arranger. He currently serves as the second trombonist for the Philly Pops and has performed with the group for over 30 years….
Ghislaine Fleischmann
Ghislaine holds degrees from the Vienna University, Austria, The Curtis Institute of Music and Temple University. She has made solo appearances with orchestras and given recitals in Europe and Asia….
Carlos Rubio
Violinist Carlos Rubio began his musical career as a member of Venezuela’s famous Youth Orchestra System (“El Sistema”). As a member of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, he toured France,…
Sarah Sutton
Sarah Sutton is a globally recognized violist, celebrated for her emotionally charged performances that have enchanted audiences worldwide. Her career has included appearances for luminaries such as Pope John Paul…
Blake Espy
Blake Espy has enjoyed a diverse career as an active recitalist and performer with several orchestras and chamber ensembles. He is a frequent substitute with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony…
Glenn Fischbach
Glenn Fischbach is a graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with Orlando Cole and William Stokking. Following his graduation, Mr. Fischbach spent six seasons as principal…
Guillaume Combet
Guillaume Combet is an Associate Professor at the University of Delaware School of Music and is an internationally acclaimed violinist. His most recent recording Transcontinental: Music Without Borders was awarded…
David Schneider
David Schneider, principal Oboe with The Philly POPS, has been performing with the world’s great orchestra and musicians for over 45 years. His oboe teachers included some of the great…
Steve Beskrone
Versatility is the key to Philadelphia born, acoustic/electric bassist Steve Beskrone’s musical achievements. It is this approach that has led him to a wide range of professional and creative settings….
Ron Kerber
As a Philadelphia based saxophonist, woodwind specialist, and arranger, Ron Kerber’s career has crossed genres and styles. Ron was formerly saxophonist, composer and producer for recording artists “Pieces of a…
Paul Arbogast
Paul Arbogast grew up immersed in music — his parents performed as the country/folk duo Adam n Eve and appeared twice on Al Alberts’ Showcase. Music was a constant presence…
Todd Williams
Todd Williams is a leading exponent of the Natural Horn in America. An active performer and educator based in Philadelphia, he serves as Principal Horn of numerous ensembles across the…
Matthew Gallagher
Matt Gallagher is enjoying a career as one of the most sought after lead trumpet players in Philadelphia, PA and the east coast. Gallagher earned his undergraduate degree in Music…
