1. A decline in audiences for classical concerts is hardly offset by a burgeoning interest in pops programs and picnic accompaniments. 2. He cited as examples a music school, which has now been transferred to Webster University, and some costly pops programs. 3. Since assuming the post of music director last fall, he has conducted a classical subscription program and two pops programs in Fort Worth. 4. The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra performs works by the usual classical heavyweights and offers a pops program of light standards and show tunes. 5. The symphony is also pleased that Marvin Hamlisch has taken over its pops program. |