September 1, 2020

Greetings from all of us at PCO! It has been an unprecedented year of adjustments to our usual music-making schedules, but we look ahead with hope and confidence! Music and the arts are vital to our well-being as individuals and as a society, so we continue to make plans for music this season. We ask that you check our website and social media often, since, given the ever changing COVID-19 safety policies, the concert schedule listed here is our plan at this time, but is subject to change. Please do check the website before each event. We look forward to sharing music with you!

Music Director

Welcome to the Pasadena Community Orchestra’s 2019 – 2020 season! There’s something for everyone in this new season, from star performers to inspirational programs. We will perform a range of music from Vivaldi to Ives, and celebrate my 7th season as Music Director with PCO. Our soloists have chosen amazing concertos, and our Young Artist Winner will add an exciting surprise in May! Come and share the live music, the energy and the fine musicianship of PCO! Download and share the new season brochure here.

The Pasadena Community Orchestra is a dedicated group of musicians who volunteer their talent and time. The orchestra rehearses every Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM from early September to mid-June, and all players need to commit to regular attendance.

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On May 10th Annelle K. Gregory performed Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto in D. Below is Annelle’s remarks about performing with PCO: Read more →

Our Experience Working with PCO

Our family’s experience with the Pasadena Community Orchestra was really lovely. They run a very well organized Young Artist competition, which my son participated in two years in a row and had the honor of winning this year. The conductor and other judges are very supportive during the competition itself, which is so important in developing young artists’ confidence. Even the year my son did not win, he received a personal email from the conductor with specific feedback about his audition. He looked forward to returning and was thrilled to win this year.

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