We host our gatherings in Pasadena, CA. Login or sign up to access the Members Area of this website for the specific address.

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Registration opens 3 weeks prior to the event. The link is posted in the Members Area.  It's $20 to play in each session. We do not take payments at the door.

From October to June, we meet monthly on the 1st Sunday of every month from 2:30-5:30 PM. Dates are subject to change but will always be on a Sunday. 

It's your choice! Some members practice and some sight read the music the day we meet. 

Music is posted in the Members Area at least 3 weeks prior to the session. Music must be printed. Reading from an iPad is fine. Sheet music will not be provided at the event.

There is no waitlist. You may check back in a few days prior to the event to see if there has been spots opened due to cancelations.

We give registration refunds (excluding the processing fee) if you fill out this form by the Thursday before the session. Please give us 24 hours to initiate the refund. If you'd like to just let us know to not expect you, fill out the same form and mark "Donate registration fee to TACO LA". Both options will open a spot for someone else to register. Thank you!

There are no auditions or performances. All levels are welcome! We play music for ourselves without an audience! 

Printed sheet music from the Members Area, music stand, your instrument, and your good humor!

There is a baby grand piano provided at our venue. Please fill out this form to express your interest. If multiple people are interested, names will be raffled.

The percussion part is limited to 2-3 people. Please fill out our contact form to express your interest

Absolutely! For example, we have members play saxophone in some tunes, and flute for the others. Playing multiple instruments at the same time, however, is not recommended!

Of course! You may choose whichever part you feel most comfortable with and can switch parts. For example, playing 1st violin for one piece and 2nd violin in another. 

You may choose a different part that fits the range of your instrument. For example, bass clarinet can play cello music (transposed) or a harpist can play the piano part.

Please choose the part you're most comfortable with or would like to play the most. We won't assign the parts. You may print all parts and decide at the session which one to play.

We play a mix of several genres including classical, jazz, and movie music to name a few. Most of the music we play are arrangements written for middle school to high school levels.

Guests are always welcome to come and observe our process! However, ALL guests must be invited by someone playing in the orchestra or contacted the Director about their attendance prior. Although there is no payment to be a guest, checking in is required.

No, there won't be food during the event. Some of us meet at a local restaurant afterwards for food and drinks. Details on the dinner sent to those who register. Waters are provided.

Yes, just let us know in the comment section of your registration.

Please reach out to the Director, Jazmine Rampas, and let her know! We encourage attending as a guest or playing just 1 or 2 of the tunes to get a feel for TACO.