January 27, 2012
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Richmond Sings! – singing for their supper….
"Our dream is that no child in Richmond will suffer from poverty"
In support of Richmond’s Dream Auction, the members of Richmond Chorus have gathered other singers around themselves to offer an evening of music to help raise funds to support this cause that is dear to the hearts of many Richmond residents. The Dream Auction itself is held in late November, but with this early January concert, three hundred voices are lifted to give them a late musical dessert.
The Chorus, under the direction of Brigid Coult, is joined by
Richmond Singers, directed by Natasha Neufeld
The Choir of Gilmore Park United Church, directed by Miri Lee
South Arm United Church Choir, directed by Ron Stevenson
Junior & Senior divisions of Richmond Youth Honour Choir,
directed by Heidi Epp
Westwind Elementary Grade Two/Three Choir, directed by Elvira Gee
Canada Melody Choir, directed by Li Ying Wang
Richmond Christian School Grade Five Choir, directed by Pat Keopke
Each choir will offer their own selections and then everyone will join in singing what has become a trademark song for Richmond Sings! – John Rutter’s arrangement of “Down By The Riverside”
This is the fifth time Richmond Sings! has taken place, and Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association takes pride in being able to contribute to the community in this way.
RICHMOND SINGS!
Monday 16 January, 2012 at 7pm
Fraserview MB Church (11295 Mellis Drive)
Admission by donation
For more information….
www.roca.ca or call 604-276-2747
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December 5, 2011
For Immediate release
It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas
The Richmond Orchestra has a real treat in store for Richmond residents. They will be presenting three free mini concerts this season and in addition to traditional seasonal favorites, conductor James Malmberg has an extra special “little” gift for everyone. Featured in 2 of the orchestra’s selections is a pint sized musical virtuoso who is destined to melt the hearts of all the mothers and grandmothers in the audience. Described by his mother Clare as a “naughty” boy who is a lover of classical music, 7 year old Spencer Tsai has been playing violin and piano since the ripe age of 5 and is especially fond of studying the scores of beautiful music with Beethoven’s Sonatas being a particular favorite. He can be found watching famous violinists on You Tube and comparing their different interpretations of the same piece to improve his own technique. In addition Spencer loves to compose his own pieces and to date has produced over 40 compositions. It is his dream to be a great composer and it is our fortune to be able to listen to this talented little boy as he starts on that great journey.
The three performances begin with a visit to Lansdowne Shopping Centre on Saturday, December 10th at 2:30pm; a 7:30pm evening concert in partnership with Gilmore Gardens, on Tuesday, December 13th at the Gilmore Park United Church and then a performance on Sunday December 18th at 2:30pm at Aberdeen Centre.
The Richmond Orchestra is part of the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association and their Choral counterparts the Richmond Chorus will be performing their own “Christmas Is….” concert on Sunday, December 11th at the Richmond Pentecostal Church at 4:00pm, tickets for this event can be bought at the door.
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December 5, 2011
For Immediate release
The Richmond Chorus Tunefully Explores What “Christmas Is….”
The Richmond Chorus is presenting its eagerly anticipated Christmas concert on Sunday, December 11, at the Richmond Pentecostal Church 9300 Westminster Hwy. at 4:00pm. The Chorus will answer the musical question about what “Christmas Is….” to people all over including a rousing African carol other timeless selections from around the world. As always there will be lots of audience participation and readings that celebrate the season will round out the performance.
Tickets can be obtained at Long and McQuade 6760 No. 3 Rd. 604-270-3622 or by calling the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus office 604-276-2747
For more information please visit our web site. www.roca.ca
The Richmond Chorus is part of the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association and their orchestral counterparts the Richmond Orchestra will be performing their own set of 3 free mini concerts beginning with a visit to Lansdowne Shopping Centre on Saturday, December 10th at 2:30pm; a 7:30pm evening concert in partnership with Gilmore Gardens, on Tuesday, December 13th at the Gilmore Park United Church and then a performance on Sunday December 18th at 2:30pm at Aberdeen Centre.
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November 2011
Testimonial from;
Kevin Ng
Soloist for Richmond Orchestra’s ”Rising Stars – Halloween Edition” performance.
Playing as a soloist with the Richmond Orchestra has been one of the highlights of my musical career. As a violinist, much of my repertoire is composed of concertos with orchestra. In performances and competitions, the orchestra part is always played by a pianist, but playing a concerto with a full orchestra has been a valuable and informative experience. With an orchestra, I was able to finally hear the concerto as it was supposed to sound, with the full instrumentation and powerful sound. It also helped me with my technical skills, providing me with an invaluable lesson in projection and how to ensure I could be heard above the orchestra the whole time. It was also great fun to work with a group of such dedicated musicians who really love the music. All the orchestra members were highly supportive and I could not have had a friendlier group of musicians to work with. James, the conductor, is a great musician and it was incredibly helpful to have such a friendly and responsive person and musician as my conductor.
Unfortunately, many young musicians never get the opportunity to perform as a soloist with orchestra and I count myself as very lucky to have had the chance to do so. Playing with an orchestra has helped me developed as a musician and performer, and I hope that other young musicians will get the opportunity to do so.
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October 19, 2011
For Immediate Release
“Richmond Orchestra and Chorus kick off their 26th Season with a Halloween version of the Annual Rising Stars Concert.”
On Saturday, October 29th the Richmond Orchestra will be presenting “Rising Stars: Hallowe’en Edition” which is the third annual concert highlighting the talented youth of Richmond. This year the special guest artist is 16 year old violinist Kevin Ng. Kevin is a grade 12 student at Prince of Wales Mini School and has been studying violin with Nancy DiNovo and Richmond Orchestra conductor James Malmberg. In addition to being first violinist with the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra he has played with the Delta Youth Orchestra, BCMEA and the North Shore Sinfonia.
Kevin has been the recipient of the Wallace Leung Memorial Award, the Helen Hagnes Memorial Scholarship, the Emily Pan Scholarship, the YVR music Award and is a four-time winner of the DYO Concerto Competition. He also received the BC Silver Medal for the RCM Grade 10 Violin Exam and the Royal Conservatory Alumni Award.
We anticipate a wonderful concert and the repertoire will consist of seasonal pieces and Halloween surprises. A perfect concert for your young ghouls, witches and goblins to attend.
The concert takes place on October 29, 2011, 7:30pm at the Richmond Pentecostal Church. Tickets are available at Long & McQuade 6760 No. 3 Rd. or at the door.
For more information please call 604-276-2747 or visit us at www.roca.ca
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There were six award categories, and ROCA or ROCA-relations were finalists in 3 categories.
ROCA won for Cultural Leadership, which recognizes an arts professional or organization as a leader in their arts discipline, their organization stewardship and/or their contribution to Richmond’s cultural development.
Shelley Morris Business Services, who has sponsored ROCA’s office for 13 years and counting… won the Business and the Arts Award which recognizes a business that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Richmond by supporting a Richmond-based artist or arts organization through volunteer service.
Janice Froese, a long-time chorus member, past board member and current General Manager received the award for Volunteerism, which recognizes an individual that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Richmond by supporting a Richmond-based artist or arts organization through volunteer service. Ron White, also a long-time chorus member, ROCA's President for seven years and current Past President, and previously a board member in many capacities, was also a finalist in this category. Photo: Past Presidents Ron White and Eva Baker with current President Paul Dufour.
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