<p>Contact: Carol Saferin 440-461-6753 Mobile 440-669-6325 msa@stratos.net</p><p>For Release: Immediately</p><p>Cleveland Pops Orchestra Plays & Scores with Music of Champions Concert</p><p>Cleveland, Ohio, August 27, 2007… The Cleveland Pops Orchestra kicks off its 2007- 08 season with a rousing musical salute to the world of sports. This exceptional concert features an evening of sport themed musical favorites from popular movies, television, stage, college and professional athletics including selections from Chariots of Fire, Rocky, The Natural, Field of Dreams, Hoosiers, Rudy, Casey at the Bat, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, John Williams’ Summon the Heroes, the always popular Hang on Sloopy and other college fight songs, and a very special rendition of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. The evening will conclude with the Cleveland Pops performing Queen’s classic stadium theme, We Are the Champions. The concert also features a giant screen showing synchronized movie clips, the best of NFL Films sports video clips and more. Sponsored by the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the evening includes special appearances by team mascots, former professional players and local sports media personalities..</p><p>What: Music of Champions - Sports Soundtracks, Fanfares & Song Cleveland Pops Orchestra - Carl Topilow, conductor</p><p>When: Friday, October 12, 2007 8:00 PM</p><p>Where: Severance Hall </p><p>Tickets: $19 to $69. Prom chair seats $19. Call (216) 231-1111, toll-free (800) 686-1141 or www.clevelandpops.com. Group discounts are available by calling The Cleveland Pops Orchestra office at (216) 765-7677. Special Student Price: $10 day of concert only. Students must bring valid student ID to Severance Hall Box Office on the afternoon of the concert only. Seats are based on availability.</p><p>About the Cleveland Pops Orchestra Founded in 1995, The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is a non-profit organization. One of only a handful of independent Pops Orchestras in the United States, they entertain audiences of all ages with symphonic Pops music including jazz, Broadway, cinematic music, swing, American songbook standards and more. The Cleveland Pops is headquartered at 24000 Mercantile Road, Suite 11, Cleveland, Ohio 44122. They can be reached at 216-765-7677 or on the web at www.clevelandpops.com ###</p>