North Charleston Pops!

Loved the actors/performers and the orchestra was their normal awesome self. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening.

We purchased these tickets for my inlaws and my mother in law got sick so we had to use the tickets. As it is not a type of show we would purchase tickets for, we were amazingly surprised that we enjoyed it. We were one of the youngest there!

We really enjoyed the music but the people sitting behind us really distracted us. They brought their 2 very young children--under 4 years old. The young children then proceeded to act like young children. They whined, talked, and ran between their parents constantly. Of course, this caused the parents to constantly talk and try to keep them quiet. Children this age are not old enough to understand or appreciate the music or relate it to the movies. I can't imagine they ever watched The Hunger Games or The Lord of the Rings. There were many older children there who were perfectly well behaved. On another note, the characters looked very uncomfortable just standing on the stage. Nice idea, but just didn't quite work.

The orchestra and performers were wonderful. I was disappointed, however, with some of the song selections - none were truly romantic. I especially was not pleased with five Karen Carpenter songs. One of those is more than enough!

Great show along with great entertainment will worth going

The orchestra was excellent! Conductor was warm and yet professional. Everyone except vocalists should have been in similar garb.( Some were in Tux, some in coat& tie and some with open collar shirt. Ladies went from Prom Dress to black suits). I know this did not make a difference in their tone or technique, but their professional look would raise expectations and enjoyment. The visting vocalists and the outside band were wonderful! Selection of songs seemed to come from all my favorites. We will certainly come again!!

We were not sure what to expect when we bought tickets for this show, but as usual the North Charleston POPS delivered a wonderful show. We are already thinking about season tickets next year.

It was an enjoyable evening & the music was great - -but I do wish there were at least 1 religious song! Next year, please call it holiday music, because there was no CHRISTmas music at all.

Great concert! Very entertaining and fun! Got me in the Christmas spirit!

A good show, but not stellar. That is to say, much of the music was from the later years and I prefer the earlier music of the group. Nevertheless, it was enjoyable.

Had an enjoyable evening, however, I thought the short clips of the movies were unnecessary. I think I was the probably one of the youngest in the crowd. The orchestra is full of some mighty talented musicians!

We very much enjoyed the night of showtunes and the father/daughter guest performers were outstanding. Their duet of "Somewhere Out There" they dedicated the song to all the Fathers & Daughters in the audience. I was there with my daughter whose father died almost 5 years ago. It was one of their songs when she was a little girl. Very emotional for us.

We went to the first concert this fall and really enjoyed it. Because of scheduling conflict we were unable to attend the Christmas concert so were really looking forward to this one. For the most part, it was very good. I was disappointed in the quality of a few numbers. I've been to many Charleston Community Band concerts that were better and they are free. If this group wants to be successful, they must produce excellent sound. I'm not inclined to pay $30 when I can hear the same or better quality of music for free.

Enjoyed the selection of songs, and the vocalists were wonderful. Problems with being in tune in the brass in the Stars Wars number made listening to that one hard on the ears. The rest was delightful.

Perhaps a "guests of honor" group for each concert would be workable through school music programs. A student, a sibling and an accompaning adult could attend in a three-for-one special at the $25 price to fill empty seats.

The orchestra performance was great. They started with a medley of Christmas favorites and involved the audience with a sing along during the first half. Mr. Harris awed us with the sound and range of his voice during the second half. The Summerville singers did a great job as well.

Larnelle Harris and the Pops were awesome. Larnelle gave his all and the Pops kept up!! Truly an evening to remember and put the Spirit into the holidays! Thank you for this wonderful gift.

Once again this group has impressed me! The selection of music was varied; there was something for everyone. Larnelle Harris was spectacular! I'm hoping that he will return to Charleston. I'm looking forward to more performances from this group. Keep up the excellent work!!

The first ever event by the North Charleston Symphony Pops will be hard to top. If every event is only close to how wonderful this one was then they have a winner. With the numbers of veterans in the area then it was fitting that their first performance was for Veteran's Day. And We Will Never Forget.

I'm used to seeing performances by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, so I didn't have high expectations from a 'small' town. I was thoroughly surprised at how good the NCP performance was. I didn't feel like I was watching a high school band. Dynamics were great.... the selection of music was varied... It was overall a wonderful night. One small tidbit that surprised me though, and it has nothing to do with the Pops: the attendees of such performances should show some class by dressing appropriately. Jeans and t-shirts? Come on, folks!

The NCPs opened the season just like they closed last year. Great music choices, nice theatrics with the magician and star wars characters, an enthusiastic conductor, and a solid performance by the musicians. I will be attending future concerts for sure.

A lot of fun. The Charleston Pops did a great job, and they also looked like they were enjoying themselves as well. It's great that they are allowing everyone to enjoy these new "modern classical" pieces.

We were visiting Charleston for a long weekend, and had an open Saturday evening, so decided to try this Pops concert. We've always liked Henry Mancini's music (who hasn't?). The selections were quite good, and pretty well performed. I would just say that the orchestra is, I think, a little below top quality--not so much as to detract, but noticeable, nonetheless.

The entire performance was magnificent, the orchestra's interpretation of Mancini's distinctive music flawless. Never having previously attended a PAC concert, I was particularly impressed by the warmth and intimacy created in such a large venue. Much of this is attributable to the sincere and gracious manner in which maestro Nick Palmer acknowledged orchestra soloists, and even stage-hands, for their contributions.

Really fantastic concert!! Loved the new conductor. Several terrific performers but especially piano player (female) and guest trombonist.

Fine concert. The dancers were a joke, both in quality and concept

The program was excellent and the music wonderful. Unfortunately, the Holy City Harletts are not ready for prime time. They added nothing to the program.

I was to the opening this season, Tribute to the Pops. I thought the last concert, Tribute to Mancini, was much, much better than the opener. I got the impression that the director/conductor had changed and I think that has made a difference. The content of the show was much better, the orchestra was much better. Next season sounds good too. I think you are going in the right direction.

Experience was wonderful!! Would love to see another show again soon!!

Totally new experience for me - combining the orchestra with the cirque! I loved it!

It was fun to see the local Pops and was neat to see the cirque crew integrate with the music. Something different from what we normally do.

I took my 10-yr-old for a birthday present and it was a perfect introduction to the symphonie. She was able to enjoy the music and the talented orchestra but also had the amazing "circus" performances to watch. I would definitely recommend this performance.

Wonderful show, fantastic music. Expected a bit more "Cirque" but well worth it

This was a birthday present for my husbamd. He really enjoyed it. We have seen a similair perfromance 2 years ago with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. I enjoyed the show and was wowed by the gymnasts especial the aeralists. The North Charleston pops orchestra did a good job but I was distracted sometimes by the quality of the violins. Unfortunately, I was comparing them to the CSO but did appreciate the show. I got tickets late so seats were OK but would have liked to be closer.

Very enjoyable evening. The symphony kept my husband entertained while the circus kept our daughter amazed. The fee pops were a nice addition. The conductor was very personable and put on a great show!

I loved it. Music was beautiful as usual, very friendly cast, circus performance was also great.

Music was great performers were awesome. Very nice venue.

It was awesome wish that there had been more aerobics music was fantastic

We had never heard the North Charleston Pops, and the subject matter of the concert was intriguing. SO much fun.....a nice change from a more classical concert.

I purchased these tickets as a gift and this was our first time visiting the PAC. The seats were great. The entire concert was good but I preferred the second half over the first. We really enjoyed the conductor, he had a great personality and it was clear that he truly enjoyed his work.

My husband and I saw the first North Charlston Pops this past saturday evening and we loved it We are already making plans for the show in November and plan on bringing the kids. Our daughter just started getting interested in the band in school and think she would enjoy it immensely. Bravo North Charleston Pops !!!

North Charleston Pops Presents Boston Pops Tribute was amazingly good!

Excellant presentation, great seats, wonderful concert.

We were under the impression that my husband and I were going to see the actual groups. Not renditions of songs. Very talented leads singing, background as well. The music was on point, but there is nothing like seeing perform actual groups. It was nice overall a little stuffy and much too short time for renditions.

Much more than we expected! would see again. highly recommended!

Hi, it was an enjoyabe evenging. Well put on and where else could you find such a cast and talent. It was loved by everone. will go to any show they put. It has always been a great show. Looking forward to the next season.

My wife and 2 of our friends from out of town got tickets and we weren't sure about the purchase but we were pleasantly surprised and dazzled by the show and performance. We cannot wait until the next time they perform.

What a fun evening of great solo singing with great backup singers and great orchestral music. The songs picked were big favorites and the audience clearly loved it all. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of 60's and 70's soul music!! Thanks for a beautiful night!

I thought the show was a very good one. The Pops were dead on with the music and the guest singers as well as the backup singers with the vocals.

The Rewinders and RetroSingers did a great job bringing back old favorites (as they always do)! However, this concert, like the Holiday concert at the end of 2013, featured a noticeably disproportionate number of songs by The Carpenters. Granted: one talented singer undeniably sounds exactly like Karen Carpenter, but this was certainly a case of hearing too much of a good thing! More variation would be appreciated in the future.

The Pops was awesome. I would recommend them to anyone.

Let s face it there s only 1 Michael Jackson and Prince. This show was really fun. Gavin Hope interacted with the crowd and kept the party going. The Charleston Pops were AMAZING!! I m looking forward to seeing another show.

but could have been better. I was hoping to just hear the symphony playing the music of Prince and Michael Jackson. I am a huge Prince fan and although the singers were good, I was hoping to hear the symphony's take on the music of these two great artist. One or two songs sang for each set would not have been too bad but the singers drowned out the music sadly. What I did hear from the musicians, I can only imagine if it had just been the symphony playing the instruments, it would have been fabulous.

The show started on time, very organized as usual. The performer was very profesional He did sing Prince and Michael Jackson both very very good. I had a good time with my girlfriend who I invited for her Birthday, she had a blast! Gamalat C.

The POPS were at their finest! The opening number, "Love Unlimited" exceeded the electrifying emotion of the original '70's recording. What an experience watching the bass synthesizer being played on this piece! The rest of the show was just a engaging and enjoyable. But the best was the patriotic medley at the finale--the entire audience was on their feet with tears in their eyes. POPS, you've done America proud!

I primarily attended this event because my daughter s SOA Chorus was accompanying the orchestra, but the show was awesome! I really enjoyed hearing some of the oldies interpreted by a live professional orchestra. Will definitely attend another North Charleston Pops show.

I bought the tickets as a gift...for someone who loves Cirque...wasn't sure what to expect? What an AWESOME show! We have a newfound appreciation of orchestra music after attending this performance.

Fantastic performance and show. The combination of the POPS with the incredible circus acts provided a thrilling ambience. The strongmen, however, were the stars of the show. Wow!! It is certainly worth seeing, especially at the very affordable price tag.

We were very much looking forward to this event, and unfortunately couldn't wait til it was over. First, we were disappointed that part of the program was supposed to be "audience choice"... which turned out to be clapping for your favorite out of two choices. I should have known better... how can an orchestra be prepared with music for all the songs that could have been requested? Secondly, and more importantly, we came to hear the symphony... not a soprano who sang songs two registers higher than needed, and overshadowed the musicians. She had a nice voice, it just didn't belong here...and a couple of songs would have sufficed-she overran the show.

Pops concert was wonderful and the children's chorus great fun. The selection of music was great and bringing dancers from the audience up on stage added to the event. The parking getting to the PAC was another story. Due to a give away event at the hockey game and free parking, we had to park across the street behind a business in a grass lot. The walk was pretty far in the cold. I will watch what event is happening in the arena before I decide do another PAC event.

Absolutely wonderful show. The rendition of Rhapsody in Blue and Sing, Sing, Sing was spectacular. I would definitely see this show again and recommend it for anyone who enjoys big band &/or swing music.

Wow! What an amazing evening! The music was so moving and performers were very entertaining! What a wonderful event!

My husband and I had the pleasure of attending the NorthCharleston Pops Broadway Rocks last Saturday. The orchestra was amazing and the guest artists were beyond outstanding!! The evening was joyous...we left feeling that we were given a gift beyond measure.

My first show seeing this orchestra and I Annie HOOKED. I left that show so excited and wanted there to be another one just like so I could bring everyone I know. The three guest star singers were absolutely amazing. Such great talent. The combination of the orchestra, guest singers and the choir made it a magical night for me.

wonderful show, lots of talent, and great, recognizable music that we both could listen and hum along to. Highly recommend as a good time!

The performance was absolutely amazing from the orchestra to the pianist to the singer. Absolutely incredible. It was my first event there. I was humming the tunes all night long!!!

Classic music which brings me back to my younger days. Exemplary performance by the North Charleston POPS along with Jeans and Classics.

This was a particularly exceptional concert incorporating vocal and orchestra with contributing players for a spectacular performance. The bar keeps getting higher and higher each and every N. Charleston POPs event!

just not good- could hardly hear the musicians- the back up singers were dressed so poorly and sung just as bad. The other singers were sub- par- and off key alot- really was looking forward to this performance- several people left at intermission like us- just not worth the time- not exciting or enjoyable-

Orchestra was great, singing was a little weak but the singers had a great personality and were very entertaining

Truly enjoyable. Lots of good memories. Overall, the Charleston Pops added good support to Coldplay, and I would definitely attend again to an "Oldies but Goodies" concert of the 70's and 80's.

I would definitely attend this even again in the future! It was very entertaining.

My wife and I attended this concert and the music was beautiful. However, I would recommend that if there is going to be historical information, it needs to be correct. During the opening slide show, as well as during the performance, it was pointed out that Gone with the Wind was filmed in 2 locations in the Charleston area - that is not true. The Seltzners put out a book describing the entire activities of the filming of Gone with the Wind. In this book it clearly states that all filming was done on the back lots of Hollywood with sets built. Yes, the producers did visit Boone Hall Plantation and did take pictures of the avenue of oaks. Yes, the producers did take pictures of downtown. But none of the actual filming was done outside of Hollywood. The actors traveling down the avenue of oaks was actually a plate glass painted to look as if the filming was done through the trees. You can also check the court records as the producers of Gone with the Wind, took the owners of BHP to court because the family was telling the same false information that was presented at the performance. The Patriot was filmed in Charleston, but only Beaufort was mentioned during the performance. The bottom line is that if you are going to tie in to any historical event, make sure you research the correct information. Otherwise it was quite an enjoyable performance.

The Charleston POPS is the best that I have ever seen, The variety of music that they played last Saturday night was unbelievable. From movie themes, to Porgey & Bess to Duke Ellington. If you don't come out for the next show, you are missin' it.

What a great night at the Low Country Blast by the North Charleston Pops! The selections were awesome and so nice to see the shaggers - young and old. The Pops Kids Chorus was super - such great esteem building for the children. Wonderful to have the salute to the military and get the audience involved. The high point for me though was listening and watching the Low Country Voices - a superb gospel, etc. choir - so animated, dedicated, and committed to their music - kudos to the Conductor. The whole Pops orchestra was marvelous, especially the pianist and the horns section, and the Conductor was truly involved and engaging. Thanks for creating the North Charleston Pops Orchestra and for reaching out locally (Summerville) to let everyone know about it.

This was the second NCP performance I attended. The first being the tribute to John Williams. I enjoyed the evening so much that I knew I'd be back to the Low Country Blast. The Low Country blast performance was less about the music and more about advertising, showcasing children, and others. I was hoping to enjoy an even listening to beautiful symphony music but there were too many other things going on. Don't get me wrong, when the symphony played it was beautiful. Also, there was a screaming infant in the auditorium and someone behind us taking flash photos. Neither should be allowed. I would like to attend other performances however this one missed the mark for me.

Such a beautiful concert. This was the second concert of the North Charleston Pops I have attended and they never disappoint. There is always something for everyone.

Once again North Charleston Pops excelled, and Maestro Nick Palmer proved his worth as a consummate director of timeless popular music.

Loved it! The conductor was humorous and the orchestra was magnificent as they performed classic pieces from 1980s and 1990s movies. What a throwback to my childhood and teenage years!

The John Williams Concert was the perfect opportunity to expose our 7 year old to his first symphony. He had recently watched ET and he was already familiar with Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Superman. Superman was not advertised but was a nice addition to the expected lineup. We were disappointed, however, that Jurassic Park was advertised but not performed. I loved my years in concert band and I enjoyed pointing out the flute players to my son. He enjoyed seeing the Storm Troopers and R2D2 at the show. The magic performed during Harry Potter was also a nice touch. All in all, the concert was entertaining and worth the ticket price. I know that these folks work hard to get these shows ready and I appreciate their dedication.