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Austin Pops is "Austin's Premier Pop/Rock Orchestra." Founded in 2006, in Austin, Texas, the Austin Pops is the first pops orchestra in the "Live Music Capitol of the World." This new non-profit ensemble seeks to expand the definition of orchestra for educational and entertainment purposes. Austin Pops created their first demo CD during a recording session in January of 2007. After forming a Board of Directors, Austin Pops will perform it's first concert season during 2007-2008. Many of the musicians are well known professional jazz and classical performers in the Austin area. The ensemble consists of 45+ musicians that include strings, brass, winds and percussion. See [1] for a full list of current performers.