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.