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The Edina High School Concert Band consists of approximately 85 students from 11th and 12th grade and is directed by William A. Webb. The 55th Annual Pops Concert "POPSical" was held on February 16, 17, 21, 22 and 23. Click here for POPS PHOTOS http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmkenfield/sets/72157603918186294/ Click on What's New for the latest
updates, forms, schedules, etc. Concert Band performances for 2007-2008 are as follows:
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50th Pops (2003) "Pops...A Golden Celebration" |
| 51st Pops (2004) "Pops Gone Wild" |
| 52nd Pops (2005) "Pops 'n Robbers" |
| 53rd Pops (2006) "Pops on the High Seas" |
| 54th Pops (2007) "'007 Pops Royale" |
| Concert Band Beijing Tour 2005 |
| GENERAL POPS INFORMATION The first Pops Concert was presented in the 1950s by the Edina-Morningside High School Band under the direction of Butler Eitel. The tradition has continued and grown over nearly 50 years -- through other teachers, two high school buildings and hundreds of Edina students. The present day Pops Concert is presented and performed by the Edina High School Concert Band. Under the direction of William A. Webb, the Edina Concert Band consists of approximately 85 students in grades 11 and 12. The Edina High School Jazz Ensemble also plays at the concert. Pops rehearsals begin in early January and continue through the opening in late February. With every concert, students perform several pieces, ranging from major works for band to light novelty music and everything in between. Student members of the band announce all of the numbers, sing all of the vocal parts, perform all of the dances and collaborate on the overall theme of the concert. Whereas the very first Pops Concerts were developed around music from one Broadway show, performances today include musical and thematic influences from a wide variety of different sources. |
Updated February 2, 2007