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The Indian River Pops Orchestra

Your Community Orchestra

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OUR HISTORY

The Indian River Pops Orchestra is one of South Florida's well-known and respected performing arts organization, and was founded on June 18th 1996 by the late Owen Seward. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3), and was formed to provide the community with cultural experiences and education through various genres of music performances.

Featured Soloists

  • Amy Clark

    Amy Clark is a retired band director of Murray Middle School in Stuart. During her 28 years at Murray, she was twice selected as Teacher of the Year, and was also Middle School Teacher of the Year for the School District of Martin County. She has been invited to guest conduct several All-County honor bands and is a life member of the Florida Bandmasters Association.

    Focusing now on her second act, Amy is an active flutist and private teacher in the Treasure Coast area. She currently performs with the Treasure Coast Flute Choir, Treasure Coast Wind Ensemble, Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra, Florida Flute Orchestra, Metropolitan Flute Orchestra, Indian River Pops Orchestra and is currently serving as conductor of the Teachers Flute Orchestra for the Florida Flute Association. Her previous performances have taken her to Australia, Brazil, Europe, Iceland, as well as numerous locations throughout the United States.

  • Copeland Davis

    As a child of seven, Copeland's fascination with music began while watching a pianist on TV. He blocked out everything that was going on except that pianist. He remembers thinking that "if someone could only show me, I could learn to do that." Thus began his education with the piano. This also set in motion his roots in gospel, which he achieved from playing in church for thirteen years. This would eventually tie together with classical training to create his unique style as a jazz innovator. His ultimate influence would become Beethoven, who used the piano as an instrument to imitate the complete orchestra. Although Copeland's formal education became complete with a degree from Florida Atlantic University, he continually strives to learn and acquire musical knowledge.

    The keyboard is his kingdom. He can appear as a jazz pianist, but he can send his instrument into the pop, rock or classical ends of the spectrum. What makes him outstanding is that he is comfortable in all phases. When Copeland plays, watch his fingers! They dance across the keyboard with a fast, strong pace, then they back off in a soft, graceful and almost quite serenade that fills the soul with beautiful music.

    A standing ovation was the response to Copeland's TV debut on the "Tonight Show." With appearances following on "Good Morning, America," and his own PBS special. In addition to three appearances on ABC's "B.L. Stryker," was his subsequent induction into The International Who's Who in Music. Copeland was inducted into the Las Vegas Musicians Hall of Fame.