Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra

Paciific Coast Ragtime OrchestraPCRO was organized in 1980 by music teachers in coastal towns south of San Francisco, and brings the sounds of the Ragtime Era to life. PCRO's spirited, authentic style invigorates the music of such ragtime legends as Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, Eubie Blake, James Scott, Percy Wenrich and Irving Berlin.


PCRO features the following musicians this year:

Helen Burns, vocalist
Brian Gayek, trombone
Michael Hart, tuba
Sue Horn, flute/piccolo/bells
Ozzie Nevarez, piano
Adam Roderick, drums
James Rogers, leader, cornet
Alicia Wilmunder, cello
Susanne Wong, violin
Mike Young, clarinet

The orchestra has performed at several festivals, including the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, and the Scott Joplin Festival in Sedalia, Missouri. PCRO has several fine recordings available here at the festival.