Engaging in community arts discussions in Illinois and around the world, this is PopsCast.  Hosted by Urbana Pops Orchestra Principal Conductor Daniel F. Southerland, produced by Chris Petterson and made possible by UPO and C4A.

A celebration of the unsung hero of the orchestra, the viola, and a chat with Principal Viola of the UPO Robin Kearton.

1x4 - Viola? I 'ardly Know Ya!

UPO's Principal Bassoon Chris Raymond talks to us about the bassoon and its stunning solo capabilities.  We also discuss his upcoming recital and Daniel gets a bassoon lesson.

1x3 - Bassooner or Later

Appalachian String Band Festival and its possible fate, live perforrmances from Robin Kearton and Tom Faux.