Meriden Pops Orchestra

Meriden ArtsTrust, Inc. (MAT) presents:

Stephen P. Fredericksen, Conductor

Stephen P. Fredericksen’s career with music began with the violin at the age of 10. He began his studies on the Double Bass under Milton Beisiegal, formerly the Principal Double Bassist of the New Haven Symphony, adding the study of instrumental conducting while an Undergraduate at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. He has performed with numerous orchestras from community to professional all over the U.S., and has been a featured soloist as well. Though his primary training was classical in nature, he can also regularly be heard as a jazz and musical theatre bassist. As a conductor, Stephen has appeared with Orchestras, Bands and Theatre Groups throughout New England, including the Cheshire and Stratford Community Concert Bands, the Hamden Symphony Orchestra and at the Thomaston Opera House and the Warner Theatre. He also has served as an instrumental music instructor both privately, and for numerous Connecticut schools.

Next up!

Come help us kick-off our first performance!
"Valentines and Music!"
Saturday, February 11th, 7-10pm
at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center,
175 East Main Street in Meriden, CT.
Tickets: $35 per person or $50 per couple

Yes, we are still accepting new musicians!

All orchestral instruments are welcome to join!

MPO rehearsals are on selected Thursday evenings,
7-9pm at the Center Congregational Church,
474 Broad Street at the corner of East Main Street, Meriden, CT, 06450 Call Mrs. Axelrod at (203) 235-7445 or send email to meridenartstrust@yahoo.com with all inquiries.

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