Sean O’Loughlin (b.1972) is the Principal Pops Conductor of The Syracuse Orchestra and the newly appointed Principal Pops Conductor of the Victoria Symphony in Victoria, B.C. Canada. He is a fresh voice and a rising name in the music world. His music is characterized by vibrant rhythms, ...

Sean O’Loughlin (b.1972) is the Principal Pops Conductor of The Syracuse Orchestra and the newly appointed Principal Pops Conductor of the Victoria Symphony in Victoria, B.C. Canada. He is a fresh voice and a rising name in the music world. His music is characterized by vibrant rhythms, passionate melodies, and colorful scoring. Commissions from the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra highlight and showcase his diverse musical abilities. As a conductor, he has led performances with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the Chicago Symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony, the Vancouver Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the Victoria Symphony and the Seattle Symphony amongst others. He was the assistant conductor and arranger for a production of Sgt. Pepper Live in Las Vegas featuring the band Cheap Trick. He has served as conductor for national and world-wide tours with Josh Groban, Sarah McLachlan and the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration. He has also appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America with Josh Groban and NBC’s “A Very Pentatonix Christmas.”

Recent collaborations include such artists as Sarah McLachlan, Adele, Josh Groban, Pentatonix, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Diana Ross, Journey, Melissa Etheridge, Weird Al Yankovic, Blue Man Group, Janelle Monáe, Audra McDonald, Hall and Oates, Gloria Estefan, the Indigo Girls, Diana Krall, Itzhak Perlman, Natalie Merchant, Chris Isaak, Pink Martini, Brandi Carlile, The Decemberists, Martina McBride, Josh Ritter, Gloria Gaynor and others. The Los Angeles Times calls his orchestrations “…magnificent and colorful” while adding “…even more dimension…” to the compositions. Daily Variety heralds Sean’s writing as “most impressive …” with a “wide range of coloring in the orchestra…” that “…adds heft and rolling energy.

Through his growing number of commissioned and published works, Sean is excited to continue contributing to the rich history of orchestral and wind band literature. His music is published by Excelcia Music, Hal Leonard and Carl Fischer. He is a frequent guest conductor with professional orchestras around the country and abroad. An annual ASCAP Special Awards winner, Sean was a composition fellow at the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles, and holds composition degrees from New England Conservatory and Syracuse University.

Jeans ‘n Classics has established a remarkable legacy over 27 years. Since its inception, the innovative approach of merging world-class rock musicians with symphonies has significantly transformed the landscape of orchestral performances, pivotal in helping orchestras expand their audience base and engage broader demographics.

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Jeans ‘n Classics has established a remarkable legacy over 27 years. Since its inception, the innovative approach of merging world-class rock musicians with symphonies has significantly transformed the landscape of orchestral performances, pivotal in helping orchestras expand their audience base and engage broader demographics.

Jeans ‘n Classics comprises a collective of accomplished musicians well-versed in the intricacies of orchestra culture and dedicated to nurturing and cultivating broad and devoted audiences for symphonies across North America.

The appeal of Jeans ‘n Classics transcends generational boundaries, appealing to individuals ranging from 25 to 75 years of age and beyond.

Jeans ‘n Classics captures the essence of legendary and new rock and pop albums and artists. New interpretations of each song carry a unique yet recognizable touch that sets them apart.

The orchestral scores crafted by Jeans ‘n Classics have garnered praise from orchestras worldwide. Renowned for their lush and fully realized arrangements, these scores strongly feature the symphony through a rock lens. The performers associated with Jeans ‘n Classics are of the highest calibre, exemplifying professionalism, levity, and finesse. Their adeptness in rehearsal and live show environments ensures an exceptional experience.

Collaborating with over 100 orchestras across North America, Jeans ‘n Classics has curated an extensive repertoire showcased in diverse venues. With nearly 1,000 original orchestrations tailored to rock and pop classics, spanning 45 distinctive and captivating productions, Jeans ‘n Classics continues to shape the contemporary landscape of symphonic performances.