
Founded in 2018, PAFO has quickly become a highly sought-after music program in Southern California. We offer a curriculum that is designed to prepare any student to become a well-rounded musician. We provide numerous opportunities for students to play as a soloist with the orchestra, as well as gain leadership experience within the orchestra. Aside from full orchestra rehearsals, we offer small group and individual tutoring, as well as the option to participate in Chamber Music. Guided by teaching artists, students of different levels are also paired for mentorship opportunities, creating closer bonds between students while learning the indispensable craft of teaching. There are several internship and community service opportunities available. Students can enroll in PAFO as a 5 credit class and may apply to the Pacific Academy Foundation Scholarship. As the resident youth orchestra of the Music to Save Humanity Foundation, PAFO believes in offering music for the greater good and engages in outreach to communities that do not have access to the performing arts including children's hospitals, assisted living facilities, community organizations and foundations that support the blind and disabled all over the world, and more!
The Pacific Academy Foundation Orchestra (PAFO) is a non-profit organization that has quickly become one of Southern California’s premier music programs and is Music to Save Humanity’s resident youth orchestra. PAFO offers a well-rounded curriculum for students of all ages, guided by distinguished teaching artists.
PAFO performs over 30 concerts per year, including family concerts, outreach concerts, special concerts and gala concerts, in addition to regular rehearsals and sectionals. Advanced students also receive the unique opportunity to perform as soloists with the orchestra. The orchestra performs regularly alongside high-level conservatory musicians and renowned professionals.
Members receive VIP access to MTSH masterclasses, seminars, and the Ambassador Program. PAFO students regularly gain acceptance to prestigious conservatories and universities, including Ivy League schools. Scholarships are available to qualified students. Auditions are held throughout the year (videos accepted) and students receive prorated tuition cost.
Questions? Email pafo@pacificacademyfoundation.org
Rehearsal Schedule:
PAFO rehearses every Saturday with occasional weekday rehearsals prior to formal concerts:
Da Capo Orchestra: 1:30-4:30 PM
Allegro Orchestra: 2:30-5:30 PM
Vivace Orchestra: 4:00-7:00 PM
Symphony Orchestra: 5:30-8:30 PM
Location:
Pacific Academy Irvine
4947 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604, USA
Activities & Events:
We provide a multitude of performance experience, and solo opportunities every season including:
3 Gala Concerts
3 Special Concerts
15 Family and / or Outreach Concerts
3 Chamber Orchestra Concerts
3 Festival of Soloists Series;1-3 Concerts per series
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