Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra

PCRO 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.