The Senior Pops Orchestra of Long Island was established in 1979 as a vehicle for the self-expression and musical fulfillment of its members.  It continues to fill this role while bringing enjoyment to a faithful and growing audience.

Since its inception, this 60-member ensemble has performed 10 to 12 free concerts annually and has distinguished itself as a serious contributor to Long Island's thriving cultural scene. 

Among the orchestra's achievements are appearances at the Tilles Center and the Staller Center, annual participation in Hofstra University's Dutch Festival and an intergenerational concert with the talented music students of Huntington High School.

JOSEPH A. MANSO,  CONDUCTOR

  Joseph A. Manso, music educator, conductor and professional trombonist, was appointed Senior "Pops" conductor in 1999.

    He began his music career teaching in the Seaford Public Schools in 1957.  Mr. Manso was appointed District Director of Music in 1967 a post he held until his retirement in 1988.  To recognize his influence on his students throughout those years, the high school auditorium was named in his honor upon his retirement. In addition to his conducting duties with the "Pops,"  Mr. Manso leads the Seaford Community Band and the Marian Male Chorus. A   graduate of SUNY Potsdam, Mr. Manso also holds degrees from Columbia University and New York University.


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OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
Rosa Accardi-Santoro, President
Mark Flanzraich, Vice Preseident
Burt Klayman, Recording Secretary
Edward Kurpis, Treasurer

BOARD MEMBERS:
Doris Borenstein
Jim Cassata
Janice Commentz
Olga Kravitz
Carole Reinwald

AND INTRODUCING THE ORCHESTRA...




Conductor:  Joseph Manso

Assistant Conductor:  Raoul Camus

First Violin
Sal Pulice
Billie King
Concertmasters

Louis Bellotti
Mae Bernstein
Doris Borenstein
Ruth Cort
Marvin Epstein
Eileen Goldman
Arnold Mankuta
Ira Salz

Second Violin
*Nugent Crudo
Alan Goldsand
Dorothy Grand
Dan Horowitz
Siegfried Kometter
Olga Kravitz
Sam Stutzel


Viola
* Dorothy Bennert
Janice Commentz
Dania Hall
Andrea Maire
Carole Reinwald

Cello
Betty Ajces
*Evelyn Carlin
Trudy Cochran
Louis Gerber
Peggy Rebsamen
Leila Zogby

Flute
Jim Cassata
*Jan MacDonald
Judy Sherman

Piccolo
Judy Sherman

Oboe
Mark Flanzraich

Clarinet
*Chassie Dean
Allan Sperber

Bass Clarinet
Howard Jung

Bassoon
Edward Kurpis
*Dr. John Luke

French Horn
Leornard Apicella
Raoul Camus
*Patrick Cochran
Richard Slack

Trumpet
Tommy Mueller
*Carol Pulice

Trombone
Jerry Cohen
John Heavside
*Burt Klayman

Tuba
Alex Marks

Percussion
Percy Brice
Sonny Santo

Piano
Joan Coester
Chris Hoffman

Vocalist
Rosa Santoro

* Denotes Section Leader / First Chair