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.

The Competition will be held in the beautiful Barrett Hall of the Pasadena Conservatory of Music:

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Junior Competition:    9:00am – 12:00noon
Open Competition:     12:30pm – 4:30pm

Important: 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.

As 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.

The Orchestra’s performance season continues on these dates:

• March 14, 2025, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm – featuring the Junior Division Winner
• May 9, 2025, 8:00pm; Pre-Concert discussion at 7:15pm – featuring the Open Division Winner
• June 7, 2025, 6:30pm, Concert in the Park

You can view video recordings of works from many of our past concerts on our YouTube channel.

Photo: Courtesy of Pasadena Community Orchestra; Photography by Tom Keene