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

    Come hear our 2024 Young Artist Competition winners play in concert. Program: Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3 Beethoven  Piano Concerto No. 2 (Nathan Pak) Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (Ezra Shcolnik) Wagner Overture to Die Meistersinger

    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 whole family!  The program of popular themes and film music will have music that's fun and familiar to almost everyone. Plan to bring blankets or folding chairs for sitting on the grass. You are welcome to bring a picnic (but no alcohol please; not allowed by the City). Plenty of free parking on the street and in nearby lots.

    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

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.”