The Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra was established in 2005 as a resident orchestra exclusively affiliated with the Hyogo Performing Arts Center under artistic direction of Yutaka Sado.

During a three-year term, 48 international core members under the age of 35 engage in a variety of performance opportunities including full orchestra and chamber orchestra concerts, a fully-staged opera, and chamber ensemble performances of standard and modern repertoire. They are joined in these performances by leading conductors, guest players and coaches from around the world. The HPAC program offers professional development for Core Members through master-classes and private lessons with visiting artists.