| The band's latest CD, a very special 2-disc set titled "Anniversary X," was recorded live at The Rusch Park Auditorium, Citrus Heights, California at our 10th Anniversary Celebration on April 21st, 2007. The set features the concert program, with selections spanning the band's wonderful first 10 years as well as several bonus tracks taken from the first season in 1997! A true collector's piece and a beautiful audio treasure every fan shouldn't be without and a great way to introduce people to the wonderful musical legacy that the Pops has been building over the past decade and continues to expound upon!
"Celebration of Music," was recorded live at The Rusch Park Auditorium, Citrus Heights, California and features many of the band's soloists. Of special note is the solo trombone work of guest artist, Dr. Steve Thompson, on "Concertino." "PATRIOTIC POPS" and is a collection of music guaranteed to start you toes a tapin' and to bring back those fond memories deep in your heart. The CD titled "LIVE" is a composite of selections taken from the band's many live performances.Attend the next concert, donate $15 and walk away with not only the memories of the night's good music, well-played, but also a collection of music to be played when you want, where you want, that will help bring back the positive nature of your soul. If you are unable to purchase the CD at a concert, call the following number and leave a message: (916) 725-5214. Someone will call you back with purchase instructions. | ||
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'ANNIVERSARY X'NEW FEATURE! Click on the song title to hear an mp3 sample! |
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| DISK 1 | ||
| 1. Anniversary March - World Premiere | Bill MacSems | |
| 2. 1997 Strike Up the Band | George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker | |
| 3. 1998 Danny Boy - Dedicated to departed band members | arr. Warren Barker | |
| 4. 1999 The Good Ol' U.S.A. | arr. James Christensen | |
| 5. 2000 'S Wonderful - Lee & Earl Smith joined the band | the Gershwins, arr. Barker | |
| 6. 2001 Through the Air - Debby Lopes, piccolo | August Damm | |
| 7. 9/11/2001 Los Valientes - Dedicated to safety heroes of 9-11 | Sammy Nestico | |
| 8. 2002 America the Beautiful | Samuel Agustus Ward, arr. Carmen Dragon | |
| 9. 2003 Recorded by Sinatra | arr. Warren Barker | |
| 10. 2004 Ta-Ra-Ra Boom Der-e - Capitol Pops Symphonic Kazoo Band | Henry Sayers | |
| 11. 2005 St. Louis Blues March - Crystal Lopes, drums | W.C. Handy, adapt. Perry Burgett | |
| 12. 2006 Route 66 - Lee & Earl Smith, vocalists | Bobby Troup, arr. Jerry Lopes | |
| 13. 2007 New York, New York - Rick Baker, vocalist | Ebb & Kandler, adapt. Lopes | |
| 14. Summertime - John Skinner, trumpet | George Gershwin, arr. Bill MacSems | |
| 15. Capitol Pops Rose March - World Premiere | "Sugar" Willie Erickson | |
| DISK 2 | ||
| 1. As Time Goes By - Lee & Earl Smith, vocalists | Herman Hupfeld, arr. Warren Barker | |
| 2. In a Miller Mood | arr. Warren Barker | |
| 3. Mississippi Rag | William H. Krell | |
| 4. Lady of Spain - John Testa, accordion | Tolchard Evans, arr. Jerry Lopes | |
| 5. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Hans Zimmer, arr. Jay Bocook | |
| 6. The Thunderer | John Philip Sousa | |
| 7. God Bless America | Irving Berlin | |
| ALSO INCLUDED: Seven specially-selected tracks from the first Pops' season, 1997! | ||
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'CELEBRATION OF MUSIC' |
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1. The Magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber |
arr. by Warren Barker | |
| 2. Anniversary Song | Al Jolson & Saul Chaplin, arr. Jerry Lopes | |
| 3. Quintessence | Quincy Jones, arr. Nestico, adp. Weidle | |
| 4. Chattanooga Choo Choo | Gordon& Warren, arr. Crubia, adp Lopes | |
| 5. Concertino | Ferdinand David, arr. Charles T. Yeago | |
| 6. Space and Beyond | arr. John Moss | |
| 7. The Pops Polka | Arthur Fedler and Jack Mason | |
| 8. Midway March | John Williams. arr. John Moss | |
| 9. Where Is Love? | Lionel Bart, arr. Tom Weidle | |
| 10. Route 66 | Bobby Troup, arr. Jerry Lopes | |
| 11. Big Band Signatures | arr. John Higgins | |
| 12. Sandpaper Ballet | Leroy Anderson | |
| 13. Li'l Darlin' | Neil Hefti, arr. Tom Weidle | |
| 14. Happy Go Lucky | Willy Hautvast | |
| 15. New York, New York | Ebb & Kander, adp jerry Lopes | |
| 16. The White Rose | John Philip Sousa | |
| 17. Pirates of the Caribbean | Klaus Badelt, arr. Ted Ricketts | |
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'PATRIOTIC POPS' |
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1. The Stars Spangled Banner (1861 version) | arr. Claudio S. Grafulla |
| 2. Americans, We | Henry Fillmore | |
| 3. Stars Spangled Spectacular | George M. Cohan/ arr. John Cacavas | |
| 4. Land of Liberty | .Jack Lee | |
| 5. Liberty Bell. | John Phillip Sousa | |
| 6. The Washington Post | .John Phillip Sousa | |
| 7. Red's White and Blue March | Red Skelton | |
| 8. Colonel Bogey | Fred Ricketts | |
| 9. National Emblem | Edwin Eugene Bafley | |
| 10. The Stars And Stripes Forever | John Philip Sousa | |
| 11. Reading: Taps | Fred Morrow/traditional | |
| 12. Armed Forces Salute | arr. Bob Lowden | |
| 13. America, The Beautiful | Ketharine Lee Bates/arr. Carmen Dragon | |
| 14. God Bless America | Irvin Berlin/arr. W. G. Leidzen | |
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'LIVE' |
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1. Strike Up The Band |
George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker |
| 2. Recorded By Sinatra | arr. Warren Barker | |
| 3. St. Louis Blues March | W. C. Handy, arr. James Christensen | |
| 4. Tribute to Artie Shaw | arr. James Christensen | |
| 5.. An Irish Ayre for Winds | arr. Warren Barker | |
| 6. Where No Man Has Gone Before | arr. Paul Jennings | |
| 7. Flirty Flutes | John Short | |
| 8. The Magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber | Andrew Lloyd Webber, arr. by Warren Barker | |
| 9. Lassus Trombone | Henry Filmore | |
| 10. Diamond Head March | Rafael Mendez | |
| 11. The Good Old USA | arr. John Christensen | |
| 12. Put On a Happy Face | Adams & Strouse, arr. Warren Barker | |
| 13. Lola | Adler & Ross, arr. Jerry Lopes | |
| 14. 'S Wonderful | George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker | |
| 15. Harlem Nocture | Earl Hagen | |
| 16. Original Dixieland Concerto | Johnny Warrington | |
| 17. Black Horse Troop | John Phillip Sousa | |
| 18. America, The Beautiful | Samuel Augustus Ward, arr. Carmen Dragon | |
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