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Out of the Ashes, Firebird Rises

Our inaugural pandemic performance took audiences by storm! Under the baton of founder and music director, Brendan Kenney, almost 60 musicians performed Harry Potter Symphonic Suite, a medley of the score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, garnering praise from MuggleNet.com, Nerdist, and New England’s Channel 7 News.

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It’s like getting to see the magic firsthand. And it’s a nice reminder that there’s still reason to love Harry Potter.

Nerdist

Thank you from someone who is really performance-hungry. It was so nice to hear people finding a way to express their hearts in art during this crazy time. I especially loved the string section. Bravi.

Jon Heron

Absolutely loved every golden note!

Craig Howard

This was truly remarkable – the highest quality – and totally unbelievable that it was created in the way that it was. Like everyone, I've listened to a lot of stitched-together work in the last few months but this is right at the top of the best of any I've heard. Well done one and all!

Scott Helmers

Upcoming Events

Hammond Castle Museum (Great Hall)

Christmas at the Castle

Hammond Castle Museum (Great Hall)

Christmas at the Castle

Hammond Castle Museum (Great Hall)

Christmas at the Castle

News & Media

FIREBIRD POPS ORCHESTRA GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS

FIREBIRD POPS ORCHESTRA GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS

June 6, 2022 | News

FIREBIRD POPS ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ‘FIREBIRD VOX’ CHOIR

FIREBIRD POPS ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ‘FIREBIRD VOX’ CHOIR

May 18, 2022 | News

FIREBIRD POPS ORCHESTRA TO PRESENT HOLIDAY CHAMBER CONCERT AT HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM

FIREBIRD POPS ORCHESTRA TO PRESENT HOLIDAY CHAMBER CONCERT AT HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM

November 18, 2021 | News

Wakefield High School and FPO Present: All Together Now!

Wakefield High School and FPO Present: All Together Now!

November 1, 2021 | News

Orchestra Performs Virtual ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Medley

Orchestra Performs Virtual ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Medley

November 16, 2020 | Media Coverage

Firebird Pops Orchestra Plays Halloween Performance Featuring Songs From PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Firebird Pops Orchestra Plays Halloween Performance Featuring Songs From PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

November 3, 2020 | Media Coverage

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One year ago, right about now, the Firebird Pops m

One year ago, right about now, the Firebird Pops musicians came together for the first time in person and were warming up in anticipation of the downbeat of our first in person rehearsal after a year of strictly virtual performance.

What a great year it has been thanks to the support of hundreds of talented musicians and audience members!

Stay tuned for an announcement about the remainder of our 2022 season!

Check out this Film Night view from percussionist

Check out this Film Night view from percussionist Wendy Baisley's seat!

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us on Friday for our FPO@Hammond Series presentation of Film Night at Hammond Castle Museum!

Mark your calendars now for the final concert in this season's Hammond series - the return of "Christmas at the Castle" with three shows on December 9, 10, and 11. Tickets go on sale soon and are expected to sell out quickly!

#firebirdpops #firebirdpopsorchestra #filmmusic #hammondcastle #hammondcastlemuseum #fpoathammond #popsorchestra

We are excited to announce that this Friday, Septe

We are excited to announce that this Friday, September 16, the Firebird Pops Orchestra will be performing the full length Downton Abbey Suite on the grounds of Hammond Castle Museum by special arrangement with the film and television series composer, John Lunn.

This is a rare opportunity to hear this suite performed live, which was once performed on the grounds of Highclere Castle where the series was filmed, and later adapted to become the end credits of the most recent film, "Downton Abbey: A New Era."

Tickets are selling fast, and premiere seating is almost entirely sold out! Don't wait to secure your spot to witness this and other silver screen favorites arranged for chamber orchestra at @hammondcastlemuseum this Friday! Tickets available at firebirdpops.org and hammondcastle.org.

#firebirdpops #firebirdpopsorchestra #popsorchestra #filmmusic #downtonabbey #hammondcastle #hammondcastlemuseum #fpoathammond

ADDITIONAL SEATING ADDED: We have expanded our cap

ADDITIONAL SEATING ADDED: We have expanded our capacity for this concert, but tickets are going fast and are expected to sell out!

Join us in a few weeks as FPO returns to @hammondcastlemuseum for a night of music from the silver screen!

A smaller, chamber orchestra division of FPO will perform creative existing and custom arrangements of iconic film scores next to the ocean and the historic Hammond Castle Museum.

Tickets available at firebirdpops.org and hammondcastlemuseum.org. As always, ticket holders are eligible for a 20% discount on self-guided museum tours on the day of the concert! See Hammond Castle Museum's website for details.

#firebirdpops #firebirdpopsorchestra #popsorchestra #filmmusic #hammondcastle #hammondcastlemuseum #orchestra

Thanks to all who were able to join us for last ev

Thanks to all who were able to join us for last evening's seaside performance of "From Sea to Shining Sea" as we launched our 2022 FPO@Hammond Series!

We hope to see you on September 16 as we continue the series with "Film Night" on the grounds of @hammondcastlemuseum in Gloucester, MA! Tickets are now on sale at firebirdpops.org.

For those who were unable to attend, here's a very brief clip featuring FPO Concertmaster, Todd Hamelin, on the violin solo of Matt Riley's gorgeous arrangement of Amazing Grace.

#firebirdpops #popsorchestra #seasideconcert #hammondcastlemuseum #hammondcastle #amazinggrace #mattrileymusic #fpoathammond

If you are attending this evening's performance of

If you are attending this evening's performance of "From Sea to Shining Sea", please leave extra time for travel and parking. Holiday traffic is expected to be heavy in and around Gloucester.

In addition, this event is completely sold out and parking on the grounds is somewhat limited. Please allow additional time for parking, if necessary.

Doors will open as early as 6:30pm.

Friday's "From Sea to Shining Sea" performance at

Friday's "From Sea to Shining Sea" performance at Hammond Castle is sold out!

As a reminder to ticket holders, your concert ticket entitles you to 20% off self-guided tours of the castle on the day of the concert!

If you missed out on this one, be sure to grab tickets now for Film Night on September 16 before that sells out, too! Tickets for September are available at https://firebirdpops.org!

The Firebird Pops Orchestra is expanding our part

The Firebird Pops Orchestra is expanding our partnership with Hammond Castle Museum for 2022! In addition to the return of "Christmas at the Castle", our 2022 FPO@Hammond series will include a July 1st seaside Independence Day celebration on the grounds, and a "Film Night" on the grounds in September, featuring creative chamber arrangements of beloved film and tv scores.

Christmas at the Castle is returning to the Great Hall by popular demand for 2022 with an expanded performance schedule December 9-11.

Tickets are on sale for July and September performances! Stay tuned for a release date for 2022 "Christmas at the Castle" tickets.

Don't miss FIREBIRD RISES: A Pops Exhibition this

Don't miss FIREBIRD RISES: A Pops Exhibition this Friday!

Here's a behind the scenes clip from dress rehearsal, when the @firebirdpops met @firebirdvox for the first time.

Get tickets at firebirdpops.org!

#firebirdpops #firebirdvox #titanic #titanicmovie #filmscores #jameshorner #popsorchestra #orchestra #choir

Tickets are now on sale for our 2022 Season Opener

Tickets are now on sale for our 2022 Season Opener "FIREBIRD RISES: A Pops Exhibition" on June 17 @ 8pm!

Join FPO as we showcase the many pops orchestra genres with music from Harry Potter, Halo, Kingdom Hearts, World of Warcraft, Duke Ellington, Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, and a commemorative performance of James Horner's score from "Titanic," a collaboration with Firebird Vox, in honor of the 110th Anniversary of the tragedy.

Tickets are available at https://firebirdpops.org/!

#firebirdpops #firebirdvox #popsorchestra #popsmusic #filmscore #titanicmovie #harrypotter #halo #worldofwarcraft #kingdomhearts #civilization4 #westsidestory #orchestra #choir

Announcing FIREBIRD VOX – the choir that will pe

Announcing FIREBIRD VOX – the choir that will perform with the Firebird Pops Orchestra!

From the day of FPO's premiere, vocalists have been asking "When can I perform with Firebird?" That answer is finally TODAY!

Firebird Vox will be under the leadership of Director Thomas Smoker and Associate Director Samantha Prindiville, and will make its debut with FPO's upcoming 2022 season!

Check out the full press release here: https://bit.ly/vox-launch-2

#firebirdpops #firebirdvox #popsorchestra #popschoir #pressrelease

Big announcement coming tomorrow! Stay tuned!

Big announcement coming tomorrow! Stay tuned!

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