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MEET THE CONDUCTOR

Bethany Pflueger has conducted the Pasadena Community Orchestra since 2013.

Upcoming Events

  • 2024-25 Season Continues – March 14

    The Orchestra's season continues on Friday, March 14, 2024, featuring our 2024-25 Young Artist Competition Winner (Junior Division), violinist Minji Cho, playing the first movement of the Sibelius Violin Concerto. Also included is music by Julia Perry and Antonin Dvorak. Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm.

    Friday, Mar 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena

  • Music by American Composers – May 9

    The Orchestra's season continues on Friday, May 9, featuring a performance of the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 by Romain Jansen, our 2024-25 Young Artist Competition Winner (Open Division). Also included, music by Leonard Bernstein, John Williams, Aaron Copland. Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm; Concert begins at 8:00pm.

    Friday, May 9, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena
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

Young Artist Competition – attend the auditions on January 25

Young Artist Competition – attend the auditions on January 25

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** The Competition is is closed to new applications ** We are excited to invite the pubic to attend the competition auditions on January 25 – details on the Events Page. We are excited to offer these opportunities for talented young musicians to demonstrate their skill and artistry through the audition process, and for each winner, a cash prize and a performance as soloist with the Pasadena Community Orchestra.

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“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.”