The Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra (PACO) is an award-winning youth orchestra for regional string musicians of high-school age and younger. PACO’s five ensembles — SuperStrings, Preparatory, Debut, Sinfonia, and Senior PACO — have roughly 30 members each which rehearse weekly and perform throughout the year presenting an extraordinary level of music-making and commitment to their art. Our emphasis on chamber music sets PACO apart from other youth programs and lies at the core of our educational success.
⚠️ If you have been accepted to attend Presto PACO, you can pay the tuition here. Also, Presto auditions are still open.
Stay tuned for the 2026-27 season for concerts, masterclasses and more as part of PACO's 60th anniversary season!
Look forward to seeing you there!
If you are currently in PACO or are an alum of the orchestra from the past 60 years, we would love to see you at our upcoming 60th anniversary celebration!
Sunday, September 13, 1:00-4:00pm
Celebrate 60 years of PACO history with current families and alumni!
Location: Los Altos Community Center