{"id":245200,"date":"2012-07-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-08T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/summer-pops-a-san-diego-summer-tradition\/"},"modified":"2012-07-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-07-08T07:00:00","slug":"summer-pops-a-san-diego-summer-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/summer-pops-a-san-diego-summer-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Pops: A San Diego summer tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Diego Symphony\u2019s summer season has something for everyone<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Morgan M. Hurley |\u00a0SDUN Assistant Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

and Kai Oliver-Kurtin |\u00a0SDUN Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every July through September, the San Diego Symphony stakes claim over Embarcadero Marina Park South with its Summer Pops concert series, set against the backdrop of San Diego Bay. Constructing its summer venue each year from the ground up, the symphony has provided outdoor musical performances to San Diegans for over 30 years.<\/p>\n

Special guest performers vary annually, with music genres ranging from pop, Broadway and Motown to country, classical and tributes, but one thing that never changes is all concerts feature the San Diego Symphony orchestra.<\/p>\n

In most cases, subscription performances span a two-night weekend, consisting of Friday and Saturday nights. However, there are several special Thursday night productions this season, as well as a number of Sunday night performances.<\/p>\n

Summer Pops conductor Matthew Garbutt, who has been with the San Diego Symphony for over 30 years, leads the symphony and said he has a hard time identifying a favorite performance. \u201cI look forward to the whole season, actually,\u201d he said. \u201cThe entire summer season is a real special time. It is so much fun out there.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pops Conductor Matthew Garbutt (Courtesy SD Symphony)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When he is not conducting the Summer Pops or taking a spot in the audience, Garbutt works with youth music programs and serves as the symphony\u2019s principal tuba player, under the direction of Jahja Ling.<\/p>\n

This season\u2019s guest appearances begin Friday, July 6, with Roberta Flack. Other guests in this year\u2019s lineup include The Temptations, pop-trio Wilson Phillips, 1970s icon Neil Sedaka, the legendary Doc Severinsen and Burt Bacharach.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really exciting to work with these real icons of American popular music,\u201d Garbutt said.<\/p>\n

Additionally, there are several special events this season that the Symphony hopes will appeal to a wide variety of audiences.<\/p>\n

First, to coincide with the start of Comic-Con on Thursday, July 12, is \u201cThe Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses,\u201d showcasing the work of Nintendo composer Koji Kondo. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Zelda characters to enter a costume contest.<\/p>\n

Later in the season, the season includes a movie screening as part of the offerings, with \u201cPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl\u201d showing in high-definition, during which the blockbuster\u2019s musical score will be performed simultaneously by the symphony.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sound effects and the dialogue will all be there. The only thing that is left out of the movie is the music, which the orchestra provides live,\u201d Garbutt said. \u201cIt is actually the sound score that was written for the movie and the orchestra actually performs it live while the movie is going on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Garbutt went on to explain that the conductor will be working off of a \u201cclick track,\u201d which consists of a headset that alerts him when it is time to start, stop, fade in and fade out, he said. \u201cIt\u2019s quite complicated but it actually works extremely well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another highlight of the 2012 season is \u201cDave Koz at the Movies,\u201d when the Grammy-nominated saxophonist will share songs from classic films, such as \u201cBreakfast at Tiffany\u2019s,\u201d \u201cThe Godfather\u201d and \u201cThe Wizard of Oz,\u201d among others.<\/p>\n

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Saxophonist Dave Koz will perform songs from famous films. (Courtesy SD Symphony)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cSummer Pops is a San Diego tradition, where you can be with family and friends on the water, with a full symphony,\u201d Stephen Kougias, director of public relations for the Pops, said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo top it all off, there\u2019s a fireworks show after Friday and Saturday night performances, sponsored by The Fish Market,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Symphony\u2019s Summer Pops venue, which holds approximately 2,700 people, is located at behind the San Diego Convention Center. Tickets start at $17, and subscription packages start at $300.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s one of the most beautiful outdoor music venues in the country,\u201d Kougias said. \u201cOther cities have to worry about rain and bad weather.\u201d<\/p>\n

Conductor Garbutt\u2019s own enthusiasm for the season echoes Kougias\u2019s sentiment. \u201cCome and have a really, really good time. It is one of San Diego\u2019s best party atmospheres and it\u2019s one of the best places to be in the summertime.\u201d The season runs now through Sept. 2.<\/p>\n

The 2012 Summer Pops series is sponsored by Ashford University. Most concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last for two hours, including intermission. Attendees are permitted to bring food, but no alcohol drinks are allowed inside the premises. Concessions may also be purchased inside. For more information, visit sandiegosymphony.org or call 619-235-0804.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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