The orchestra was founded by Dean Sisson in 1964 and was known as the
First Congregational Church Orchestra
It continued on under the baton of Mr. Sisson until his passing and the baton was taken
over by his wife, Marie . A romance blossomed in the orchestra between Marie and Clarence Day, a French Horn player
in the orchestra. They married and Marie Day continued to lead the orchestra until 1988 when she retired due to her
health.
In September of 1988, Michael Ficcocelli, a violinist in the orchestra assumed the
leadership of the orchestra until his retirement in 1992
Richard VanDommelen, the present conductor assumed the leadership of the orchestra
at this time.
In December of 1994, The First Congregational Church closed it's doors after a period
of one hundred and six years. The orchestra decided to stay togeather and moved to the City of Pinellas Park and
at this time changed it's name to
The Pinellas Park Civic Orchestra.
Rehearsals and concerts were held at the
Pinellas Park Auditorium until 2008.
At this point the orchestra moved to the
Performing Arts Center.
Concerts are presented on the first Sunday of the month, October through April.
Music performed consists of light classical, show tunes and pops selections.
Admission is free and contribution are greatfully accepted.
