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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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Young Artist Competitions for 2023-24 Announced

Young Artist Competitions for 2023-24 Announced

Update: Jan 24, 2024:  The Young Artist competition is now closed to applications.   A new competition will be announced in the fall.

We are excited to offer these opportunities for talented young musicians to demonstrate their skill and artistry through the audition process, and for the winner, a performance as soloist with the Pasadena Community Orchestra. Click “Read More” for details.

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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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Greetings

Greetings

September 1, 2020 Greetings from all of us at PCO! It has been an unprecedented year of adjustments to our usual music-making schedules,...

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Covid-19

Covid-19

Greetings! We are busy at work creating performing opportunities for our players and listening occasions for our audiences! The health and...

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Join PCO!

Join PCO!

The Pasadena Community Orchestra is a dedicated group of musicians who volunteer their talent and time. The orchestra rehearses every...

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Special Thanks

Special Thanks

PCO would like to thank the following sponsors for helping to make our final concert of the season, June 8th, a fun and successful event!...

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RIP, Alan Reinecke

RIP, Alan Reinecke

Dear Friends, It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Alan Reinecke. Alan Reinecke, son of PCO...

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

As you deck the halls with boughs of holly and brave the holiday crowds (and Internet), please consider giving a year-end donation to...

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Jack Van Amringe

Jack Van Amringe

Jack Van Amringe 10/11/1932 – 5/24/2014 Friend to all, enemy of none, longtime Pasadena resident and philanthropist John H. “Jack” Van...

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

As you deck the halls with boughs of holly and brave the holiday crowds (and Internet), please consider giving a year-end donation to...

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