Sarah Hicks, Minnesota Orchestra pops conductor

Classical orchestras have long featured popular music or pops to broaden their audiences. The recently appointed pops conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra talks about how she sells new music to audiences young and old.

Guests

• Sarah Hicks: Principal conductor, pops and presentations at the Minnesota Orchestra. She was appointed in the fall of 2009.

More from MPR

• Minn. Orchestra announces balanced budget for third year
  December 9, 2009
• Minnesota Orchestra names replacement for Severinsen
  October 12, 2009
• Teaching the art of conducting an orchestra
  March 12, 2009

Resources

• About Sarah Hicks
• Inside the Classics blog, co-authored by Hicks
• Minnesota Orchestra Pops Schedule
• Video: Hicks conducting the Minnesota Orchestra with Ben Folds