Erich Kunzel, the beloved Cincinnati Pops founder and icon who died September 1, 2009, dreamed of watching the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra in the Opening Ceremony of the 7th World Choir Games at U.S. Bank Arena on July 4, 2012. That’s exactly what’s going to happen. The Pops, now designated as the Host City Orchestra of the 2012 World Choir Games, has signed an agreement to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the World Choir Games, which will take place in Cincinnati USA from July 4–14, 2012. The Pops will be joined by the May Festival Chorus, the Official Chorus of the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras. Tickets go on sale January 2012. More info: www.usbankarena.com/events/438/2012-world-choir-games-opening-ceremony.