-New Conductor David Ott ushers in a musical exploration from Beethoven to the Beetles-

Panama City, Fla., August 24, 2016 – Panama City Pops Orchestra welcomes a new conductor, who will lead the resident
orchestra in an exciting season of diverse musical offerings. David Ott, an accomplished classical music composer, will
assume the baton in a season that mixes the seriousness of Beethoven with lighthearted instrumental scores from both pop
and Broadway classics.

The 2016/17 program, with an overarching theme of “Getting to Know You” as it welcomes Maestro Ott, consists of the
following performances:

“Ports O’ Call,” Friday, October 15, 7:30 p.m.
The orchestra transports listeners on a musical journey with scores from three ports of call: Scandinavia, Russia and the U.S.

“Love & Marriage,” Saturday, January 14, 7:30 p.m.
Sweethearts can get a one-month jump on Valentine’s Day with a night of romantic scores from Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and
Juliet, Márquez’s Danzon No. 2 and other works exploring the theme of love and marriage.

“Only in America,” Saturday, March 11, 7:30 p.m.
Guest pianist Frederick Moyer leads a program exploring the U.S.’ revolutionizing influence on classical music, beginning
with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and culminating in Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite.

“Beethoven, Beetles & Blue Jeans,” Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.
The orchestra takes a whimsical exploration of three pioneers who transformed their fields: Beethoven (classical music),
The Beetles (rock music) and Levi Strauss (apparel). For this night only, patrons are encouraged to let their hair down and
wear their blue jeans.

All performances will be held in Panama City’s Marina Civic Center Concert Hall at 8 Harrison Avenue. For more information
and to purchase tickets, please visit www.panamacitypops.org or call 850-785-7677.