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SUMMARY:Young Artist Competition Winner Performs a Sarasate Showpiece
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 43rd season continues on Friday\, March 13\, 2026 at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena.  We’re thrilled to welcome Naomi Jones to the stage as soloist performing a virtuoso work by Pablo de Sarasate. Naomi is the winner of our 2025-2026 Young Artist Competition in the Junior Division. \nMendelssohn        Overture for Winds\nGrieg              Peer Gynt Suite No. 1\nPablo de Sarasate  Zigeunerweisen\, Op. 20\n         Naomi Jones (violin)\, Young Artist Competition Winner (Junior Division)\n Beethoven          Scherzo from Symphony No. 9\n \nOur concerts are always free admission\, and there is plenty of free parking.  Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm.  The season continues on these dates: \n\nMay 8\, 2026\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nJune 6\, 2026\, 6:30pm\, Concert in the Park\n\nVideo recordings of works from many of our past concerts are available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/13mar2026/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:A Fanfare\, a Story\, and a March - January 23
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 43rd season begins on Friday\, January 23\, 2026 at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Our concerts are always free admission\, and there is plenty of free parking.  Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm. \nCopland               Fanfare for the Common Man\nRespighi              Ancient Airs & Dances Suite No. 2\nProkofiev             Peter and the Wolf\nJohn Williams      Imperial March from Star Wars Suite for Orchestra \n\n\nThe season continues on these dates:\n\n\n\nFebruary 7\, 2026 (Young Artist Competition at Pasadena Conservatory of Music)\nMarch 13\, 2026\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nMay 8\, 2026\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nJune 6\, 2026\, 6:30pm\, Concert in the Park\n\nVideo recordings of works from many of our past concerts are available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/23jan2026/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T213000
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SUMMARY:2025-26 Concert Season Begins - November 7
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 43rd season begins on Friday\, November 7\, 2025 at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Our concerts are always free admission\, and there is plenty of free parking.  Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm.\n\nPonchielli           Dance of the Hours\nHaydn                Andante from Symphony No. 94\nRimsky-Korsakov      Scheherazade \n\n\nThe season continues on these dates:\n\n\n\nJanuary 23\, 2026\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nFebruary 7\, 2026 (Young Artist Competition at Pasadena Conservatory of Music)\nMarch 13\, 2026\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nMay 8\, 2026\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nJune 6\, 2026\, 6:30pm\, Concert in the Park\n\nVideo recordings of works from many of our past concerts are available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/7nov2025/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:2025-26 Concert Season Begins in November
DESCRIPTION:Save the Dates! Announcing our 2025-26 Concert Season!  Fridays at 8:00pm\, pre-concert discussion at 7:15pm. \nNovember 7\, 2025\nJanuary 23\, 2026\nFebruary 7\, 2026 (Young Artist Competition at Pasadena Conservatory of Music)\nMarch 13\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nJune 6\, 2026 (Concert in the Park\, 630pm)\n\nThank you for sharing your Friday evenings with us and helping make the Orchestra’s 42nd season enjoyable and successful. We love performing for our local audience!  We’ll be back in November 2025 with a new season of free concerts. In the meantime\, please enjoy some video recordings of works from many of our past concerts on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/2025-26-season/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
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SUMMARY:Annual Concert in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 42nd season concludes on Saturday\, June 7\, at 6:30pm with our popular Annual Concert in the Park. The program of popular themes and film music will have music that’s fun and familiar to almost everyone!  Bring the family and a picnic!  Bring a blanket to spread on the grass or low lawn chairs. Sorry\, the City doesn’t alcohol in Parks. OK to bring you dog if it remains on a leash and stays calm and quiet during the concert. \nThe Orchestra will be back in November 2025 for a new season of free classical music concerts! \nVideo recordings of works from many of our past concerts are available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/7jun2025/
LOCATION:Sierra Madre Memorial Park\, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd.\, Sierra Madre\, CA\, 91024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
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SUMMARY:Music by American Composers - May 9
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 42nd season continues on Friday\, May 9 at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Our concerts are always free admission\, and there is plenty of free parking. Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm. We are excited to present a performance by the Open Division Winner of our 2024-25 Young Artist Competition\, Romain Jansen.\n \nLeonard Bernstein       Candide Overture\nSergei Rachmaninoff     Piano Concerto No. 3\n                        Romain Jansen\, piano (2024-25 Winner\, Open Division)\nAaron Copland           Variations on a Shaker Melody  \nJohn Williams           March from the film 1941 \nWe’d like to know our audience better!  How do you learn about PCO concerts\, did you travel far\, what did you enjoy\, and how can we improve?  At each concert\, look for a QR code that takes you to a quick 5-minute survey.  We’ll enter you in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate.  We hope to hear from you! \nThe 2024-25 season concludes with our always-popular Concert in the Park.  Bring friends and family.  Bring a picnic!  And enjoy a mix of music styles including film favorites. \n\nJune 7\, 2025\, 6:30pm\, Concert in the Park\n\nSierra Madre Memorial Park\n\n\n\nVideo recordings of works from many of our past concerts are available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/9may2025/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T213000
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SUMMARY:2024-25 Season Continues - March 14
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 42nd season continues on Friday\, March 14 at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Our concerts are always free admission\, and there is plenty of free parking. Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm. We are excited to present a performance by the Junior Division Winner of our 2024-25 Young Artist Competition\, Minji Choi. \nJulia Perry         A Short Piece for Orchestra\nJean Sibelius       Violin Concerto in D minor (first movement)\n                     Minji Choi\, violin (2024-25 Winner\, Junior Division)\nAntonin Dvorak      Symphony No. 8 \nJulia Perry (1924-1979) pictured above\, was a American classical composer and teacher who combined European classical and neo-classical training with her African-American heritage. Trained at the Juilliard School\, her compositions include three operas\, 14 choral works\, 12 symphonies\, many vocal works\, and several chamber works for eclectic instrumental combinations. \nWe’d like to know our audience better!  How do you learn about PCO concerts\, did you travel far\, what did you enjoy\, and how can we improve?  At each concert\, look for a QR code that takes you to a quick 5-minute survey.  We’ll enter you in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate.  We hope to hear from you! \nThe season continues on these dates: \n\nMay 9\, 2025\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nFeaturing the Open Division Winner of our  2024-25 Young Artist Competition\, Romain Jansen\nJune 7\, 2025\, 6:30pm\, Concert in the Park\n\nVideo recordings of works from many of our past concerts are available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/14mar2025/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
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SUMMARY:Young Artist Competition - January 25 - will proceed as planned!
DESCRIPTION:Competition auditions on Jan 25 are open to the public for the first time !  We invite you to view our annual Young Artist Competition contestants performing their prepared pieces\, with piano accompaniment\, in front of a panel of judges. This is a great opportunity to hear these talented young artists perform at their very best!  The winners will perform with the full Orchestra at concerts in 2025. \nThe Competition will be held in the beautiful Barrett Hall of the Pasadena Conservatory of Music: \nSaturday\, January 25\, 2025\nJunior Competition:    9:00am – 12:00noon\nOpen Competition:     12:30pm – 4:30pm \nImportant: Please note that this is not a concert or recital. It’s a different kind of experience.  There are a few simple rules that the audience must follow. Young children are not allowed in the hall\, and the audience must remain very quiet at all times\, so as not to distract the performers or the judges.  No applause!  You will be free to enter or leave only in the short breaks between performers\, as directed by an usher. \nAs you listen to our talented young artists artists\, you can decide who you think is best!  Check back a week or so after the Competition to see the announcement of winners. \nThe Orchestra’s performance season continues on these dates: \n\nMarch 14\, 2025\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm – featuring the Junior Division Winner\nMay 9\, 2025\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm – featuring the Open Division Winner\nJune 7\, 2025\, 6:30pm\, Concert in the Park\n\nYou can view video recordings of works from many of our past concerts on our YouTube channel. \nPhoto: Courtesy of Pasadena Community Orchestra; Photography by Tom Keene
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/25jan2025/
LOCATION:Barrett Hall\, Pasadena Conservatory of Music\, 100 North Hill Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
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SUMMARY:Mozart\, Khachaturian and Ravel - January 24 - it's still on!
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 42nd season continues on Friday\, January 24 at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Our concerts are always free admission\, and there is plenty of free parking. Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm. \nSeveral of you have asked whether the concert will proceed\, given the devastation from the Eaton Fire. The good news: the concert will proceed as planned. The bad news: a few orchestra members lost their homes in the fire. PCO concerts are always free admission\, but we always accept donations. So for this concert\, all donations received will be distributed to orchestra members who have lost their homes in the Eaton Canyon fire. Hope to see you there! \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart   Overture to The Magic Flute\, K.620\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart   Vespers K.339\n                           Glendale College Concert Singers\nAram Khachaturian         Adagio from Spartacus\nMaurice Ravel             Bolero \nFor the Mozart Vespers\, the Orchestra is joined by the Glendale College Concert Singers and soloists under their Director\, Peter Green. \nWe’d like to know our audience better!  How do you learn about PCO concerts\, did you travel far\, what did you enjoy\, and how can we improve?  At each concert\, look for a QR code that takes you to a quick 5-minute survey.  We’ll enter you in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate.  We hope to hear from you! \nThe concert season continues on these dates: \n\nMarch 14\, 2025\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nMay 9\, 2025\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nJune 7\, 2025\, 6:30pm\, Concert in the Park\n\nVideo recordings of works from many of our past concerts are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/24jan2025/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T213000
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SUMMARY:2024-25 Concert Season Begins - November 8
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 42nd season begins on Friday\, November 8\, 2024 at the beautiful First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Our concerts are always free admission\, and there is plenty of free parking.  Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm. \nGioachino Rossini          Overture to The Barber of Seville\nGeorges Bizet              Carmen Suite No. 2\nPaul Dukas                 Fanfare for brass from La Peri\nGeorge Gershwin            Lullaby\nNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov    Capriccio Espagnole \nThe season continues on these dates: \n\nJanuary 24\, 2025\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nMarch 14\, 2025\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nMay 9\, 2025\, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm\nJune 7\, 2025\, 6:30pm\, Concert in the Park\n\nWhile you are waiting for the season to begin\, video recordings of works from many of our past concerts are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/8nov2024/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music Recital - September 29
DESCRIPTION:The Young Artist Competition Committee of PCO proudly presents: \nChamber Music Recital\nFeaturing Pasadena Community Orchestra Members & Friends\nSunday\, September 29\, 11am\nReception to follow\nBarrett Hall at Pasadena Conservatory of Music\n100 North Hill Ave\nPasadena\, CA 91106 \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to all our friends who attended this delightful and memorable event.  We heard beautiful music by Mendelssohn and Schubert\, followed by a reception in the Conservatory’s garden courtyard.  All ticket sales will go directly toward empowering and celebrating young artists through our Young Artist Competition.  This season\, for the first time\, the public is invited to listen to the performers in the Young Artist Competition on January 25. It will be held at the same location\, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. You can find details of this unusual event on the event listing. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor information on upcoming Pasadena Community Orchestra concerts\, visit the PCO Events page.  You can also view video recordings of works from many of our past concerts are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/29sep2024/
LOCATION:Barrett Hall\, Pasadena Conservatory of Music\, 100 North Hill Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T200000
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SUMMARY:Annual Concert in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our popular Annual Concert in the Park. Bring the whole family!  Invite your friends!   Here’s the Event flyer to print or email. \nThe 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. \nThis concert brings our 2023-24 season to a close. The Orchestra will be back in the fall for a new season of glorious orchestral music! Sign up for our our e-mail Newsletter for more details of our next concert season.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/park-concert-2024/
LOCATION:Sierra Madre Memorial Park\, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd.\, Sierra Madre\, CA\, 91024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T213000
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SUMMARY:Young Artist Competition Winners Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Community Orchestra is thrilled to announce the winners in this year’s Young Artist Competitions – and you can hear these outstanding young artists perform at this concert.  In the Senior Division\, the winner is violinist Ezra Shcolnik. The Junior Division winner is pianist Nathan Pak. Our concerts are always free admission\, and there is plenty of free parking. \nBeethoven        Leonore Overture No. 3\nBeethoven        Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major\, Op. 19\, Allegro con brio\n                  Nathan Pak\, piano solo (2024 winner\, Junior Division)\nTchaikovsky      Violin Concerto in D major\, Op. 35\n                  Ezra Shcolnik\, violin solo (2024 winner\, Senior Division)\nWagner           Overture to Die Meistersinger\n \nAbout our soloists: \nPianist Nathan Pak is the winner of the Junior Division of the Young Artist Competition. He is a sophomore at Taft High School\, has been studying piano under the guidance of Dr. Agnes Kim since 2019. Last year\, he brought in several honorable titles including the 1st place winner at the renowned Music Teachers’ Association of California’s Southern California Regional Solo Competition and the honorable mention in Music Teachers National Association. Nathan has won first prize in open categories at Southwestern Youth Music Festival and Satori Competition\, the Santa Clarita Valley Romantic Music Festival\, and the Junior and Senior Division at the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale Bach Competition. \nViolinist Ezra Shcolnik is the winner of the Senior Division of the Young Artist Competition. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree at the Colburn Conservatory of Music\, where he studies with Robert Lipsett. This season\, Ezra appears as a soloist with several orchestras in Southern California\, including the Colburn Orchestra\, the Peninsula Symphony as the top prizewinner of the 2024 Knox Competition\, and the San Fernando Valley Symphony. Previously\, he appeared with the New Mexico Philharmonic. Ezra is also a composer whose music has been performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, USC Thornton Edge\, and Colburn Academy Virtuosi. Summers have found Ezra studying chamber\, solo\, and orchestral repertoire under the guidance of esteemed artist faculty at the Aspen Music Festival as the recipient of several fellowships\, as well as at the Perlman Music Program. \nYou can read more about our winners on the Young Artist Competition web page. \nThe final concert of the season is our always-popular Concert in the Park\, in Sierra Madre on Saturday\, June 8\, at 6:30pm. The Orchestra will be back in the fall for a new season of glorious orchestral music! Sign up for our our e-mail Newsletter for more details of the our concerts.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/10may2024/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20230806T042251Z
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SUMMARY:Orchestral Concert - Including a Percussion Concerto!
DESCRIPTION:New:  Tonight’s soloist\, Torrance Buntyn\, Jr. will give a pre-concert lecture in the auditorium at 7:20pm.  Come early and hear him talk about the concerto and his association with the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists.  Please share the concert flyer with friends and family! \nThe Pasadena Community Orchestra’s 41st season continues on March 15\, 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. If you’d like to challenge your love of classical music\, come and enjoy something new—a percussion concerto by Allen Gordon Bell.  Music by Mahler\, Amy Beach\, and Haydn completes this lively concert. \n\nMahler             Adagietto from Symphony No. 5\nAllen Gordon Bell  Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra\n                     with Torrance Buntyn\, Jr.\, percussion solo\nAmy Beach          Bal Masqué\nHaydn              Symphony No. 103 in E♭ major “The Drumroll”\n\nFeatured on this program is a percussion concerto by Allen Gordon Bell.  We are delighted to bring you this amazing concerto as part of our partnership with the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP). \nAbout our soloist:  A native of Jackson\, Tennessee\, Torrance Buntyn Jr. began his percussion studies at age ten and won many awards through numerous Tennessee Honor Bands. In 2018\, he received outstanding recognition for performing in the Tennessee Bandmasters Association’s Honor Recital in Nashville. He also performed with the Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra as principal timpanist. \nTorrance is an alumnus of an HBCU (Historically Black College/University)\, Tennessee State University\, Nashville\, TN. He studied under Dr. Derrick Greene and Dr. Sean Daniels and received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 2022. While there\, he performed in the two-time Grammy winning Aristocrat of Bands and toured with the TSU Wind Ensemble as principal percussionist. He has participated and performed in numerous seminars and festivals across the country. \nTorrance is a May 2024 candidate for a Masters of Music degree in Percussion Performance at Southern Methodist University-Meadows School of the Arts\, University Park\, TX\, where he studies with George Nickson (principal percussionist\, Dallas Symphony Orchestra) and Brian Jones (Principal Timpanist\, Dallas Symphony Orchestra). In Dallas\, Torrance serves as freelance percussionist\, percussion teacher\, and extra percussionist for the New Philharmonic of Irving. \nTorrance is currently a Protégé in the Mentorship Program of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) https://www.abop.us/. The Program provides training and support to Black percussionists seeking a career in symphonic percussion.  He is mentored by Douglas Cardwell (Former Timpanist of New Mexico Philharmonic) and Raynor Carroll (Retired Principal Percussionist of Los Angeles Philharmonic\, and CEO and Founder of ABOP).  Pasadena Community Orchestra is thrilled to be in a community parternership with ABOP (since 2022)\, providing young Black percussionists\, like Torrance\, the opportunity to perform and grow as artists and musicians on our concert stage. \nAbout the concerto’s composer:  Allan Gordon Bell\, CM is a Canadian contemporary classical composer. Born in Calgary\, Alberta\, Bell received a Master of Music degree from the University of Alberta where he studied with Violet Archer\, Malcolm Forsyth\, and Manus Sasonkin\, after completing undergraduate studies in philosophy. He also did advanced studies in composition at the Banff Centre for the Arts where his teachers were Jean Coulthard\, Bruce Mather\, and Oskar Morawetz. He has created works for solo instruments\, chamber ensembles\, orchestra\, band\, and electroacoustic media. Bell is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre\, for which he served as President of the National Board from 1984 to 1988. He is a professor of composition and music theory at the University of Calgary\, where he helped to create the Department of Music’s doctoral programme.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/15mar2024/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20230806T041746Z
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SUMMARY:2023-24 Concert Season continues - January 26
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Community Orchestra’s 41st season continues on January 26\, 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:\n\nDvořák          Slavonic Dances Nos. 6 and 8 from Op. 46\nHolst            A Somerset Rhapsody\nMozart          Horn Concerto No. 3\, in E-flat major\, K. 447\,\n                with Kristin Morrison\, horn solo\nSchubert          Rosamunde Ballet Music\, D.797\nProkofiev       Symphony No. 1 “Classical” \nAbout our soloist:  A native of Pittsburgh\, PA\, Kristin Morrison’s formal studies started at Duquesne University under the tutelage of Ron Schneider. As a student\, Kristin enjoyed being a member of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony and the Brass Quintet in Residence at the Three Rivers Arts Festival. After moving to Chicago\, IL\, to finish her studies at DePaul University with Ethel Merker\, Kristin freelanced in the greater Chicago area and enjoyed being a member of the Classical Symphony of Chicago and playing “off Broadway” with The New Tuners Theater Group. Upon moving to Bakersfield\, CA\, Kristin became a member of the Bakersfield Symphony\, the Musica da Camera\, and the Mozart Festival Chamber Orchestra\, and was an adjunct professor at Bakersfield College as a woodwind quintet instructor. \nAfter moving to the Los Angeles area\, Kristin’s freelance work included studio projects such as the trailer for James Bond “Spector”\, “Safe House” with Patrick Stewart\, “The Walter Story” for HBO\, playing for the South Bay Civic Light Opera and performing excerpts from Phantom of the Opera with Michael Crawford and Dale Kristien. Kristin toured North America with Yanni and can be heard on both “Ethnicity” and “Yanni Live\, the concert event” CDs. The Hollywood Film Orchestra took Kristin to China and the Varna International Festival orchestra had her traveling to Europe and Italy. Kristin currently holds the Principal Horn position with the Desert Symphony and enjoys being a long-time member of South Coast Symphony\, Peninsula Symphony\, San Bernardino Symphony\, Culver City Symphony\, the Oregon Coast Music Festival\, and has performed with the Long Beach Symphony and Pacific Symphony.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/26jan2024/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
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SUMMARY:2023-24 Concert Season Begins - November 10
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 41st season begins on Friday\, November 10\, 2023 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. Program: \nRimsky-Korsakov           Procession of the Nobles\nOffenbach                       Intermezzo and Barcarolle from “The Tales of Hoffmann”\nMassenet                        Suite No. 4 “Scènes Pittoresques”\nMascagni                        Intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusticana”\nStravinsky                       Firebird Suite (1919 version) \nWhile you are waiting for the season to start\, video recordings of works from many of our past concerts are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/season-2023-24/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20230807T030641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T030814Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Concert in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/annual-concert-in-the-park-2023/
LOCATION:Sierra Madre Memorial Park\, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd.\, Sierra Madre\, CA\, 91024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20220814T003732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T014619Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Community Orchestra - Featuring 2023 Young Artist Competition Winner
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary Season continues on May 12\, 2023. Join us at the beautiful and spacious First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena for some powerful orchestral music.  On the program will be the winner of our 2023 Young Artist Competition\, violinist Anais Feller. \nGaetano Donizetti                                       Overture to “Don Pasquale”\nFelix Mendelssohn                                      Violin Concerto\, with 2023 YAC Winner Anais Feller (violin)\nJohann Strauss\, Sr.                                     Radetzky March\nPyotr Tchaikovsky                                       “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture \nRead more about our Young Artist Competition winner\, Anais Feller. \nCovid-19 update: We want the concert experience to be enjoyable and safe for all attendees. The City of Pasadena has relaxed safety requirements for events.  Face masks are not required to attend this event\, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.  But in consideration of concertgoers that may have elevated risk\, we strongly recommend the wearing of a mask while in the Auditorium. There is plenty of space for social distancing. \nIn case you missed them\, Video recordings of most of the works from many of our past concerts are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/may2023/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20220813T235726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T061246Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Community Orchestra – Featuring 2021 Young Artist Competition Winner
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the beautiful and spacious First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena for another free concert.  We are excited to present our 2021 Young Artist Competition Winner\, Boxianzi Ling (violin) playing Saint-Saëns. \nLouise Farrenc                    Overture No. 2 in E-flat major\, Op. 24\nSamuel Barber                    First Essay for Orchestra\nCamille Saint-Saëns           Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso\, with 2021 YAC Winner Boxianzi Ling (violin)\nLudwig van Beethoven      Symphony No. 1 in C major\, Op. 21 \nUpcoming concerts are on Friday\, May 12\, 2023\, plus our popular Concert in the Park\, Saturday\, June 10\, 2023.  Visit the Events page for announcements of all the venues\, dates\, and programs for our 40th season. \nCovid-19 update: We want the concert experience to be enjoyable and safe for all attendees. The City of Pasadena has relaxed safety requirements for events.  Face masks are not required to attend this event\, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.  But in consideration of concertgoers that may have elevated risk\, we strongly recommend the wearing of a mask while in the Auditorium. There is plenty of space for social distancing. \nIn case you missed them\, Video recordings of most of the works from many of our past concerts are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/yac2021-winner/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20220813T234021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T034142Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Community Orchestra – Featuring 2020 Young Artist Competition Winner
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary Season continues on Friday\, January 27\, 2023 with a concert featuring our 2020 Young Artist Competition Winner\, Audrey Park\, violin. Join us at the beautiful and spacious First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena for this exciting event! \nQuinn Mason                   Toast of the Town Overture\nGeorges Bizet                 Carmen Suite No. 1\nJohannes Brahms           Violin Concerto in D major\, Op. 77\, with Young Artist Competition Winner\, Audrey Park \nCovid-19 update. We want the concert experience to be enjoyable and safe for all attendees. The City of Pasadena has relaxed safety requirements for events.  Face masks are not required to attend this event\, and we are no longer checking vaccination status.  But in consideration of concertgoers that may have elevated risk\, we strongly recommend the wearing of a mask while in the Auditorium. There is plenty of space for social distancing. \nAbout our concerto soloist.  Praised for her “rich sound [and] excellent rhythmic drive” (violinist.com)\, Audrey Park currently studies at the Juilliard School under Mr. Hyo Kang\, with additional instruction from Linda Rose\, Almita Vamos\, and Cho-Liang Lin. Audrey has appeared as a soloist with the L.A. Virtuosi Orchestra\, Peninsula Symphony\, among many others. Receiving accolades at numerous competitions\, Audrey was the Grand Prize Winner of the Bellagrande International Music Competition and Edith Knox Performance Competition. Ms. Park was also a scholarship recipient of the Mark Zinger Foundation and a Semi-Finalist at the 2022 National Schadt Violin Competition and the 2022 Indianapolis International Violin Competition. \nHaving participated in various music festivals\, Audrey was chosen to be one of ten student artists to be featured in the prestigious 2019 Starling-DeLay Symposium at the Juilliard School. She has also attended the Young Artist Summer Program at the Curtis Institute of Music\, Domaine Forget de Charlevoix Music Festival\, as well as the Montecito International and Bravo International Music Festivals under a scholarship\, and was invited to participate in masterclasses by Ray Chen\, Glenn Dicterow\, Cho-Liang Lin\, Jan Sloman\, and Vadim Gluzman. Other festival performance highlights include appearances at the La Jolla Music Society Summerfest with world-class soloists Hilary Hahn\, Gil Shaham\, Adele Anthony\, Cho-Liang Lin\, and Kyoko Takezawa.  When she is not performing\, Audrey enjoys horseback riding and skiing. And you can follow her on Instagram. \nYou can enjoy a video of the recital she recorded for us on our YouTube channel\, while the Orchestra were unable to play concerts during the pandemic. Made possible in part by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission and the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division. \nAbout the Young Artist Competition. Pasadena Community Orchestra has been promoting and providing solo performance opportunities for young instrumental artists since 1986.  Each year\, the winner of the competition has the opportunity to play a concerto with the Orchestra during its upcoming season\, as well as receiving a cash prize of $500. Several previous competitors and winners have gone on to prestigious music schools and careers in music performance. \nIn case you missed them\, Video recordings of most of the works from many of our past concerts are now available on our YouTube channel. \nPlanned future dates are on Fridays: March 17\, and May 12\, 2023\, plus our popular Concert in the Park\, Saturday\, June 10\, 2023.  Visit the Events page for announcements of all the venues\, dates\, and programs for our 40th season.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/yac2020-winner/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20220329T050652Z
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Season begins on November 11
DESCRIPTION:The Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary Season begins on Friday\, November 11\, 2022. We are proud to have served our local community with free classical music concerts since 1983\, and we have come through two years of the Covid-19 pandemic\, thanks to the continuing support of our donors\, and we greatly appreciate your support of live classical music in Pasadena. \nGiuseppe Verdi                         Overture to La Forza del Destino\nRalph Vaughan Williams          Prelude 49th Parallel\nW.A. Mozart                              Symphony No. 32 in G major\, K. 318\nHoward Hanson                       Symphony No. 2 in D-flat major\, Opus 30\, “Romantic” \nCovid-19 policy:  We are not requiring proof of vaccination for this concert. In consideration of audience members who are especially vulnerable\, we strongly encourage the wearing of a N-95 (or equivalent) face mask when you are in the performance space. There will be plenty of room to spread out and socially-distance. Thank you. \nPlanned future dates are on Fridays: January 27\, March 17\, and May 12\, 2023\, plus our popular Concert in the Park\, Saturday\, June 10\, 2023. Visit the Events page for announcements of all the venues\, dates\, and programs for our 40th season. \nAnd in case you missed them\, Video recordings of works from many of our past concerts are available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/nov2022/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221002T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20220808T212225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T014116Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Chamber Music Gala + Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert and fundraiser to help the Pasadena Community Orchestra with its goal of performing always-free concerts for the local community.   This is a great opportunity to enjoy chamber music in a small private setting.  It will feature an afternoon of harp music\, with Ellie Choate and Paul Baker\, Duo Harpists.  Come and enjoy the beauty and fun of two harps playing together!  Ellie and Paul are renowned harpists in both the classical and popular music fields.  They will present a program of original works and transcriptions for two harps and their own two-harp arrangements of tunes from the Great American Songbook. \nThis Special event is on Sunday\, October 2.  The concert will be held outdoors.  Join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres at 2:30 pm. Following the 3:00 pm performance\, meet the artists over dessert! \nVenue:   1787 Loma Vista Street\, Pasadena\, CA 91104 \nAll proceeds benefit the Pasadena Community Orchestra so we can continue to perform free concerts for the local community.  To purchase a ticket: \n\nGo to the Support/Donation page and use the “Donate to PCO” link to pay by PayPal or credit card.  Including the Paypal service fee it is  $61.72 total for each ticket.  Please indicate in the comment field at the top of PayPal’s  “Donate Now” page that your payment is for the Annual Fundraiser.\nOr send a check for $60 payable to Pasadena Community Orchestra Foundation to:      Pasadena Community Orchestra\, P.O. Box 92917\, Pasadena\, CA 91109-2917.\nOr pay $70 at the door by check or cash; please send an email to payment@pcomusic.org to let us know you are coming.\n\nThanks for your support!  We hope you will join us for a very special afternoon of music!
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/2022-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Home in Pasadena\, Pasadena\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20220329T043141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T022452Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Concert in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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.  Here’s the Concert in the Park flyer – you can print it out or email\, to share with your friends!
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/annual-concert-in-the-park-3/
LOCATION:Sierra Madre Memorial Park\, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd.\, Sierra Madre\, CA\, 91024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20211223T002358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T041633Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Community Orchestra – full orchestra playing live!
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Community Orchestra is excited to bring you a program that features the full orchestra for the first time in more than two years.  It’s great to be back at full strength and play works scored for symphony orchestra! As with all our concerts\, it will be free of charge – no tickets required! It will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. \nUkrainian National Anthem………………………………..Mykhailo Verbytsky (1815-1870)\n…..Vsev Krawczeniuk\, vocalist ………………………………. arr. Keith Terrett\nWaltz from the The Sleeping Beauty ballet………..……Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)\nCapriol Suite…………………………………………………Peter Warlock (1894-1930)\nOverture from The Barber of Seville……………………..Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)\nVltava (The Moldau) from Má Vlast………………………Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884) \nThe Church has plenty of free parking\, in front of and behind the church.  The guest entrance is on the south side (away from the street).  Look for the helpful signs near the entrance.  We hope to see you there! \nCovid-19 update: We want the concert experience to be enjoyable and safe for all attendees\, and we are still in the Covid-19 era. Los Angeles County and the City of Pasadena have recently relaxed safety requirements for events.  But for this concert\, we are requiring the wearing of a face mask while in the Auditorium. There is plenty of space in the Auditorium for social distancing. We hope this is the last time we need to do this! \nAnd in case you missed it\, Video recordings of most of the works from the November 5\, 2021 concert are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/pasadena-community-orchestra-2021-22-season-continues-3-2-2/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena\, 3700 E Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20220403T014050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T035451Z
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SUMMARY:Yard Sale - Fundraiser for the Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Update May 18\, 2022:  Thanks to everyone who participated in our Yard Sale – the Orchestra members and friends who donated items for sale\, the musicians who entertained the shoppers with live chamber music\, and of course\, everyone who purchased items for sale.  The proceed will help the Orchestra to provide free concerts next season.  Planning for the 2022-23 season is already underway! \nPlease drop by and browse the Pasadena Community Orchestra’s yard sale on Saturday April 30\, 9am-2pm.  All proceeds go toward helping the Orchestra present free concerts of classical music for the Pasadena community. If you’re lucky\, you may hear Orchestra members playing music\, just for fun\, while you shop! \n 
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/yard-sale-2022/
LOCATION:Home in Pasadena\, Pasadena\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20211012T052928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T012333Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Community Orchestra – playing live again !
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Community Orchestra is back to play live for you again! As with all our concerts\, it will be free of charge – no tickets required! It will be held in the Auditorium of Pasadena High School. Once again\, we will perform as separate groups of instruments. There will be a brief intermission between each group. This concert was originally scheduled for Jan 21. Socially distanced and masked\, sections of the Orchestra will be performing the following works for small ensembles: \nIgor Stravinsky                   Selections from Suite for Woodwind Sextet (arr. Micklich)\nGiovanni Gabrielli              Canzon Duodecimi Toni\nP.D.Q. Bach                       Octoot (ed. Peter Schickle)\nOtto Luening                     The Bass with the Delicate Air\nGustav Holst                      First Suite in E-Flat (arr. Armstrong)\nCarlos Gomes                   Sonata Para Cordas “O Burrico de Pau” \nCovid-19 update: We want the concert experience to be enjoyable and safe for all attendees\, and we are still in the Covid-19 era. Los Angeles County and the City of Pasadena have recently relaxed safety requirements for events.  But for this concert\, we will stick to the requirements previously announced: we requiring ID and proof of full vaccination for entry\, and wearing of a face mask while in the Auditorium. There is plenty of space in the Auditorium for social distancing. We will review these requirements again\, for future concerts. \nFree parking is available on the north side of Sierra Madre Blvd\, just west of the junction with Washington Blvd. The Auditorium faces south\, and is immediately adjacent to the parking lot. \nWe hope to see you there! \nAnd in case you missed it\, Video recordings of most of the works from the November 5\, 2021 concert are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/pasadena-community-orchestra-2021-22-season-continues-3/
LOCATION:Pasadena High School Auditorium\, 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20220125T095539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T045054Z
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SUMMARY:Past Performance: Clarinet Concerto\, K 622 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:On Mozart’s Birthday\, David Nicholson Performs Mozart Clarinet Concerto \n \nLet’s celebrate Mozart’s birthday (January 27) with a video on our YouTube channel of one of his most sublime works – the Clarinet Concerto – written only two months before his tragically early death.  Forget the pandemic for half an hour\, and bask in the beautiful sound of a performance by the Pasadena Community Orchestra\, recorded in January 2014.  Our soloist was the extraordinary David Nicholson\, and the Orchestra was led by Music Director\, Beth Pflueger. \nMozart had a wide circle of friends in Vienna in the 1780s.  They included the woodwind instrument maker Theodor Lotz\, and a virtuoso on the basset clarinet\, Anton Stadler.  Mozart loved the deep sonority of the lower register of this larger version of the clarinet\, and the still-larger basset horn. Those were productive years in one of Europe’s musical capitals\, and these collaborations – composer\, instrument builder\, and virtuoso performer – yielded many compositions and performances on these instruments.  Over the years their popularity declined\, and these days we hear these works on the modern clarinet.  The Concerto has the classical three-movement form\, with quick outer movements that are bouncy and playful in character.  But no explanation can do justice to the serene beauty of the central slow movement\, a vision of calm and contentment.  Just sit back and let the mellow tones of the clarinet relax you! \nWe were disappointed that we had to cancel the January 2022 concert\, but we hope that this joyous music will lift your spirits for a while.  The Orchestra loves to play for a live audience!  We’ll be back in March to resume our 2021-22 season. Be sure to check the Events page for the most up to date concert information. \n 
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/mozart-clarinet-concerto/
LOCATION:YouTube
CATEGORIES:Concert,Video Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220122
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20211012T052822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T045204Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Community Orchestra – January concert postponed to March 11
DESCRIPTION:We regret that tonight’s concert is postponed.  But stay tuned – we’ll have a video recording from a past performance for you next week – in honor of Mozart’s birthday. \nBecause of the omicron Covid variant we have postponed our January concert.  Our concern for the safety of orchestra members rehearsing and performing and for our audience members attending is paramount\, so the recent surge in the omicron Covid variant left us with no other option than to postpone. \nWe will perform the planned works for the January program at our Friday March 11\, 2022 Concert at 8:00 p.m.  The musical works will be some exciting and unusual pieces from our brass\, woodwind\, and string sections!  Once again\, the performance will be at the Pasadena High School Auditorium. As before\, face masks and proof of vaccination will be required; there is plenty of space at this venue for social distancing. \nThe Orchestra loves to play for a live audience\, and we really miss you!  We will continue to offer live music for our community\, but only when we are sure it is safe to do so.  Following the March concert\, check out the Event Listing for Friday May 6.  And if you are nostalgic for our in-person concerts\, please look us up on our YouTube channel !  Video recordings of most of the works from the November 5\, 2021 concert are now available. \nWe hope to see you on March 11 !
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/pasadena-community-orchestra-2021-22-season-continues-2/
LOCATION:YouTube
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Community Orchestra":MAILTO:publicity@pcomusic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20211012T043857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T204410Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Community Orchestra - Performing Live!
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Community Orchestra is excited to bring you their first live concert since January 2020.  The concert will be held in the Auditorium of Pasadena High School. As with all our concerts\, it will be free of charge – no tickets required! We will perform as four separate groups of instruments: brass\, woodwinds\, percussion and strings. There will be a brief intermission between each group. \nR. Strauss    Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic\nMcCarter      Prelude and Excursions for brass\nRondeau      Little Brass Symphony\nGounod        Petite Symphonie for woodwinds\nKraft             Trio for percussion\nRhuling         Primness from “Primetime”\nBritten          Simple Symphony for strings \nWe want the concert experience to be enjoyable and safe for all attendees\, and we are still in the Covid-19 era. So\, along with many other arts organizations\, we are requiring proof of full vaccination for entry\, and wearing of a face mask while in the Auditorium. Free parking is available on the north side of Sierra Madre Blvd\, just west of the junction with Washington Blvd. The Auditorium faces south\, and is immediately adjacent to the parking lot.  We hope to see you there! \nVideo recordings of most of the works performed are now available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/pasadena-community-orchestra-performing-live/
LOCATION:Pasadena High School Auditorium\, 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pasadena Community Orchestra":MAILTO:publicity@pcomusic.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812
DTSTAMP:20260423T064129
CREATED:20210812T033827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T033821Z
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SUMMARY:PCO Virtual July 2021 Concert
DESCRIPTION:Members of Pasadena Community Orchestra from the string and brass sections recorded these two videos in Pasadena in July 2021 \n \nA concert of works for string duo and trombone quartet \nDuo for Violin & Viola in C Major – Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) \nDaniel Hooper – Violin\nTim McElrath – Viola \nSuite for Three Trombones mvt. I and mvt. II – George Friderich Handel (1685-1759)\nTwo Pieces for Three Trombones – Raymond Premru (1934-1998)\nJesus Loves Me – William B. Bradbury (1816-1868)\nFour Pieces for Four Trombones – Gareth Wood (1950 – ) \nKaty Raymond – Trombone (PCO guest performer)\nConrad Henning – Bass Trombone\nLarry Cavellone – Trombone\nEric Kirchhoff – Trombone \nBuilding upon our current season of chamber music offerings\, PCO is presenting this concert of works for violin & viola duo\, and for four trombones. Meeting outdoors\, these musicians are excited to be able to play together as a group for the first time in\, well\, a long time. The Sibelius is a unique duet for strings known to be one of the composer’s earlier works. The fun collection of trombone pieces are performed by three members of our trombone section plus an additional guest performer\, Katy Raymond. \nThis concert and all previous video concerts remain available anytime after the premiere date on the Pasadena Community Orchestra YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.pcomusic.org/event/pco-two-ensembles-virtual-concert/
LOCATION:YouTube
CATEGORIES:Video Concert
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