South Pasadena Children's Orchestra
South Pasadena Children's Orchestra is considered one of the finest elementary school orchestras in the country.
Susan Pascale, program director, attributes their success to the top-notch instruction the children receive from a young age. Many began their musical studies with the South Pasadena Strings Program, which accepts children as young as 3.
Her unique approach to teaching orchestra emphasizes the basics, including
proper hand position and posture, ear training and sight reading. This
discipline has proven successful. The children's orchestra has won top honors at
prestigious regional and national competitions. Recently in April they performed at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in NYC.
How to join SPCO
Acceptance into the Children's Orchestra is by audition only. Many students start in the Training Orchestra. When they feel they are ready they audition for SPCO.
For more information about the South Pasadena Children's Orchestra or Training Orchestra please contact Susan Pascale.