Dan Cirucci: Is The Philly Pops About To Be Reborn?

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Is The Philly Pops About To Be Reborn?

At the April 20, 2024 concert "TIMELESS: A Tribute to The Legacy of Peter Nero," host Jim Gardner, former Action News anchor and board member of The No Name Pops (NNP), proudly shared the information that the Nero Family has entered into discussions for The No Name Pops to perform under the Philly Pops trademark. The family owns ultimate rights to the name and, prior to 2024, had assigned it to Encore Series, Inc. The No Name Pops is committed to maintaining the legacy of Peter Nero, who was founding music director of The Philly Pops from 1979 through 2013.

This statement was made:

The No Name Pops is pleased to announce that it has entered into discussions with Peter Nero’s family to be able to perform under the Philly Pops trademark and carry on Peter Nero’s legacy. Both the orchestra and the Nero family look forward to the day that Philadelphia’s proud tradition can officially be reborn under the name that Peter Nero made famous.

Matt Koveal, the NNP’s Executive Director, acknowledged the meaning of the Nero family’s consideration and said, "We are humbled beyond words to have these discussions with the Nero Family and to one day carry forward the legacy of a name representing the best of Pops entertainment in Philadelphia.”

Many of the orchestra's current musicians, who also performed under the baton of Maestro Nero in the past, are thrilled by this potential. NNP Board President, Brooke Beazley, a cellist in the orchestra, said: “The musicians who entertained, inspired, and brought joy to our Philadelphia audiences are committed to carrying on Peter’s legacy. These musicians are the Philly Pops. We appreciate that the Nero family is considering entrusting the musicians who played with Peter for so many years. We are a living testament to Peter’s genius and vision.”

The NNP felt that their concert dedicated to Peter Nero was the ideal time to make these discussions known to the audience. Once it is finalized, it will take some time to create the necessary branding and marketing before they can roll out the full change.

About The No Name Pops: Founded in 2023, The No Name Pops is a new, versatile ensemble composed of the former musicians of The Philly Pops with a mission to deliver authentic, exceptional musical experiences in the Philadelphia region. Drawing from Philly’s rich symphonic pops legacy, the NNP melds tradition with an innovative approach unbound by musical genre for concert experiences that will entertain and empower the entire community. The NNP respects the rich legacy of the music of Peter Nero, Grammy Award-winning pianist and conductor who launched Pops music in Philadelphia for over three decades. Led by accomplished conductors and featuring world-class soloists, The NNP continues to captivate audiences with its vibrant and diverse repertoire. Please visit www.nonamepops.org.

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About Dan Cirucci

He's been cited by the late Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed across all media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, a Save Jersey blog columnist, frequent guest on the Matt Rooney radio show and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post, Broad and Liberty and other print and online platforms.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include all things Italian, politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

He and his wife Carole have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

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