Announcing our 41st concert season! Download the 2023-24 Season Brochure

PCO enriches the community by providing fine music free of charge as well as a setting where amateur & professional musicians alike can perform classical music. Consider donating to the orchestra today!

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MEET THE CONDUCTOR

This fall, the Pasadena Community Orchestra continues with Bethany Pflueger as music director.

Upcoming Events

  • Young Artist Competition Winners Concert

    The Pasadena Community Orchestra's 41st season continues on May 10, 8:00pm at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Our concerts are always free admission, and there is plenty of free parking. Program: Beethoven                          Leonore Overture No. 3 Performance by 2024 Young Artist Competition Winner No. 1 Performance by 2024 Young Artist Competition Winner No. 2 Wagner                              Overture to Die ...

    Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena
  • Annual Concert in the Park

    Join us for our popular Annual Concert in the Park.  Bring the family and a picnic!  The program of popular themes and film music will have music that's fun and familiar to almost everyone.

    Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Sierra Madre Memorial Park
Bethany Pflueger Conducting PCO Opening Season Concert, 2014

ABOUT US

In 1983, a group of local musicians, led by Conductor Wayne Reinecke, made their dream a reality with the founding of Pasadena Community Orchestra.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Percussion Concerto !

Percussion Concerto !

A special event! At our March 15 concert, the Orchestra is proud to feature Torrance Buntyn, Jr., who will be the soloist in the contemporary Canadian composer Allen Gordon Bell’s Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra.  Come early to hear Torrance talk at 720pm in the auditorium about the concerto and his association with the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists.

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2023-24 Concert Season Announced

2023-24 Concert Season Announced

Mark your calendar for the Orchestra’s 41st season:  Fridays at 8:00pm, at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Our concerts are always free admission, and there is plenty of free parking. Click “Read More” for details.

Nov 10, 2023
Jan 26, 2024
Mar 15, 2024
May 10, 2024
June 8, 2024 (TBC) Concert in the Park, 6:30pm

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PCO

“Recorded music, as fine as it is, pales in comparison to live performances – and this orchestra is truly outstanding by any standard. Thank you so much.”

“I am so grateful for these concerts and the depth, musicianship, and dedication, and the love of music given, not just to our community, but to me personally.”

“Thank you so much for the very moving contribution you all make to our community.”

“Marvelous selections; excellent conductor, great soloists, very good program notes. Just continue what you are doing”

“We like everything – the music, the atmosphere, the seating, the information given; it all makes for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. You do everything well”

“We appreciate all the beautiful music we have heard – just keep it coming. I’ve never been disappointed”

“We love the beautiful auditorium, close by, classical music, excellent players and repertoire, very professional.”

“The conductor has inspired the orchestra and they have responded with energy, passion, and joy. Thank you for a remarkable season.”