Elizabeth Marks Appointed to The New York Pops Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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THE NEW YORK POPS APPOINTS ELIZABETH MARKS
TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Elizabeth Marks Appointed to Board of Directors

New York, NY (January 13, 2026) — The New York Pops is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Marks to its Board of Directors. 

Marks, a native of New York City, has spent much of her life traveling and living around the globe. Her passion for cultural exploration began during her university studies and an internship with a Member of British Parliament in Westminster. After graduating, she worked in marketing promotions for Adweek Magazine and later launched her global marketing career with Anderson Consulting Group (Accenture) in Madrid, focusing on major clients across Brazil, Italy, and Spain. Returning to the U.S., she served as Marketing Director for Adbank and transitioned to various agency roles, including Global CMO for MPG, which became Havas Media, and for BETC in Paris. Additionally, she was the Global President of Maydream/AdForum and contributed to sustainability efforts through organizations like OCEEF and Earth Day Networks.

Throughout her 39-year career, Elizabeth has led strategic and marketing initiatives across various industries, with particular expertise in music, entertainment, and film. She advocates for women in business and culture and has collaborated with universities worldwide. Alongside her work in the creative sector, she has significant experience in politics and public policy and has acted as a writer, editor, and producer.

New York Pops Board Chairman John Littzi shares, “We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Marks to the board of The New York Pops. Her extensive experience in music industry marketing will perfectly augment the organization’s mission as we celebrate the orchestra's 43rd Birthday Gala and look ahead to our next season at Carnegie Hall.”

Upcoming New York Pops performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall include If I Ain’t Got You: The Best of R&B with Aisha Jackson and Avery Wilson on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.; From Then to Now: The Music of US with Max Clayton, Nova Payton, and Ephraim Sykes on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.; and the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala, Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz, on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

About The New York Pops
Comprised of 78 musicians, The New York Pops is the largest independent pops orchestra in the United States, now in its 43rd season as the only professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in popular music. Led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, the orchestra performs an annual concert series at Carnegie Hall and is among the venue’s most presented ensembles. The New York Pops’ star-studded annual Birthday Gala is celebrated each spring, raising vital funds for the orchestra and its education programs. Recent Gala honorees include Clive Davis, Kristen and Bobby Lopez, and Barry Manilow.

The New York Pops celebrates the richness of popular music’s evolving songbook. Every concert is a unique experience, with influences that range from Broadway melodies to film scores, jazz, rock, pop, and more. The orchestra collaborates with stars from the stage and screen including Sara Bareilles, Kristen Bell, Clive Davis, Father John Misty, Sutton Foster, Montego Glover, Capathia Jenkins, Carly Rae Jepsen, Angela Lansbury, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Norm Lewis, Barry Manilow, Jason Mraz, Kelli O’Hara, LeAnn Rimes, Adrienne Warren, Dionne Warwick, Miss Piggy, and many others.

Through its PopsEd music education programs, The New York Pops fulfills its dedication to lifelong learning and collaborates with public schools, community organizations, and senior centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Each year, PopsEd provides thousands of New York City public school students with arts access, performance opportunities, and in-school music instruction. These programs develop and mentor the next generation of musicians and music lovers from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic groups.

PopsEd residency programs blend traditional education with pure fun, utilizing tools like composition, lyric writing, and performance to foster learning and unbridled creativity. In doing so, PopsEd excites students and gives them skills they can apply to all areas of their lives. The orchestra’s Kids on Stage program invites middle school music students to experience the professional performance process, including audition and rehearsal, culminating in a performance alongside New York Pops musicians at the orchestra’s annual Birthday Gala. Through its Kids in the Balcony and Kids in the Stadium programs, thousands of children and their parents have had an opportunity to see The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and Forest Hills Stadium free of charge. To date, PopsEd programs have served over 100,000 New York City students.

Over the years, the orchestra has performed in iconic New York City venues like Forest Hills Stadium and Radio City Music Hall; presented free concerts in city parks, community organizations, senior centers, and public libraries; performed the National Anthem at sports venues; and toured throughout the world. Past media projects include the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on NBC Television, a nationally syndicated radio series, and performances on PBS. The orchestra’s discography encompasses recordings of popular standards, theater and film scores, and music for the holidays.

The New York Pops was founded by Ruth and Skitch Henderson in 1983 with a mission to create greater public awareness and appreciation of America’s rich musical heritage through presentation of concerts and education programs of the highest quality. The New York Pops is a non-profit organization supported solely through the generosity of individual donations, institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, and concert income.

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