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About the Villages Pops Orchestra
Our History-How to Contribute
The Villages Pops Orchestra began in 2011 as The Villages Strings Orchestra, a small group of string players. Today, the "Pops" has approximately 65 musicians, some of which were former professionals or former high-school and college performers. As the only All - Villager orchestra, the Pops has grown in popularity as well as membership.
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Are you looking for a way to help further the mission of The Villages Pops Orchestra? There are numerous ways to donate which will ultimately advance the goals of the orchestra while providing a meaningful benefit for you and your family. Your name, if you wish, will be printed in our programs as a way to thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. Here are some suggestions for your contributions.
Vivace $1000+
A gift at this level will assist us with purchasing specialized equipment.
Presto. $500 - $999
A gift at this level will help us purchase music for concerts.
Andante. $250 - $499
A gift at this level will help us to develop a scholarship program for young musicians from the area schools.
Bravo $25 - $249
A gift at this level enhances our ability to purchase music, fund scholarships or purchase music equipment.
The Villages Pops Orchestra is a thriving ensemble that is growing in popularity. Our orchestra is supported by the IRS designation as a “non-profit 501 C-3”. This means as a nonprofit organization, your donation is fully tax deductible.
We love performing at the Savannah Center but you should know that the costs can be quite prohibitive. At least 70% of all ticket sales for just one concert pays The Villages Entertainment Services for their management and advertisement fees, plus the cost of transporting the larger musical instruments from their storage facility to the Savannah Center.
Won’t you please play your part! Help us to continue bringing great music to The Villages! Donations can be made out to: The Villages Pops Orchestra and given to any Board Member. Please include your email address so we can send the “501 C-3” document and acknowledge your contribution.
To donate, please make checks payable to “The Villages Pops Orchestra” and mail it to our office at:
The Villages Pops Orchestra
PO Box 25
Wildwood, FL 34785
A look at November 9, 2026
We are currently contacting local talent that would like to perform with the pops. Individuals from both within the Pops Orchestra and other villagers are being contacted and confirmed to bring you, our audience, virtuoso performances for your enjoyment. Additionally, following the solo performances during the second half of our concert, the Pops will perform a major selection from the masterwork orchestral repertoire. ---->> Stay tuned to this website for new information as we build our next program.
Our Mission
The Villages Pops Orchestra is comprised solely of residents of The Villages in Central Florida. Our vision is to provide high quality music of varied genres to the community. From Broadway scores to the classical repertoire, the Pops presents concerts suited for all audiences.
The Orchestra rehearses every Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center. Preparing for each concert is hard work, however rehearsals are enjoyable, and have been the source of long and meaningful friendships between its members, board and musical director.