The orchestra's first concert was presented in February 1983 and included Johannes Brahms' Tragic Overture.
[3] In March 2012, to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary, the orchestra presented a pair of concerts conducted in part by Luedders.
[2][4] Performances were held at First United Methodist Church in Portland and Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring; repertoire included Brahms' Tragic Overture (guest conducted by Luedders, the first piece he conducted with the Palatine Hill Symphony),[4] Mozart's Piano Concerto No.
[2][5][6] In April 2012 Edwards announced his resignation at the end of his twelfth season, citing exhaustion from the commutes between Olympia and Portland as the reason.
[7] The orchestra's final performances under Edwards' leadership were held in May 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Portland and the Mt.
[8][9] Steven Byess was selected as PCSO's next music director and conductor and his inaugural concerts were on September 19–21, 2014.