[1] Coleman, a French immigrant, began working at WSB Radio in Atlanta, Georgia in 1944.
The orchestra was to play for radio dates, public concerts, and free performances to benefit the arts, the area youth, and aspiring musicians.
Following Albert Coleman's retirement in 1998 the orchestra performed under guest conductors for mainly private events.
He has made several national and international guest conducting appearances with the Hollywood Film Orchestra, New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra, Duluth Superior Symphony in Minnesota, Santa Fe Symphony, and the New Mexico Philharmonic.
The Atlanta Pops Orchestra continues to feature a diverse range of popular guest soloists and emerging talent in performances throughout the southeastern US.