With a belief that classical music is a joy to be shared by everyone, the highly acclaimed Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) will bring its Neighborhood Concert Series to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College ofthe Canyons for a free performance in June.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2008-09, LACO is regarded for its virtuosic music-making and signature personal style.

Since its founding in 1968, the 40-member orchestra has acquired a reputation as one of the foremost ensembles of its kind in the world - prompting respected music critic Jim Svejda of radio station KUSC to hail LACO as "America's finest chamber orchestra."

Aspart of its Neighborhood Concert Series, virtuoso members of LACO will perform on the PAC main stage at 7:30 pm, Friday, June 6. Admission to the performance is free, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

"This is avery exciting opportunity for members of the community to hear the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in their own back yard," said Adam Philipson, PAC managing director. "This free event is our way of thanking the community for its supportof the 2007-08 College of the Canyons season."

Presented in cooperation with a variety of different local community organizations, the Neighborhood Concert Series brings the extraordinary artistry of LACO into neighborhoods across the region with performances in churches, schools and other community venues.

"Furthering our mission to present live orchestral music concerts across the Southland, we are delighted to be able to expand our Neighborhood Concert series into Santa Clarita," said Andrea Laguni, LACO executive director.

The Neighborhood Concert Series is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment of the Arts.

For more information about the upcoming Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Neighborhood Concert Series performance, please contact the PAC box office at 661-362-5304.

This story was written by Jesse Munoz.