The Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of this remarkable concert which gives young musicians the opportunity to rehearse and perform with a full orchestra and a professional conductor.  Hsin Lin Alice Lee, Joshua Tromans and Nathan Kwok are all winners in their concerto category at the recent Richmond Music Festival.

The music played, the audience sang, and the spirit of giving flowed through the evening as the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association presented its third annual concert in support of the Richmond Food Bank. On December 11th over $2,198.85 was raised at the door.  The musicians donated their time and South Arm United Church donated the venue, and so 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Richmond Food Bank.

The members of the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus are looking forward to another Christmas season filled with the beautiful and entertaining music of the season.  If you can’t make our Christmas concert on December 8th here are many more opportunities to enjoy some of your favourite seasonal songs. Everyone  from 8 to 80 and beyond is welcome! And best of all – they’re all free!

Last week, the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association remembered our dear friend and chorister, Audrey Fricker and the generosity of her gift to create a scholarship fund in her name. The Audrey Fricker Scholarship Fund has been created with the help of the Richmond Community Foundation and will benefit students who are members of ROCA pursuing their musical studies.

ROCA Chorus once again hosted the BCCF Chorfest weekend this year which was a huge success! With over 200 singers from 55 adult BC choirs represented as well as  the B.C. Youth Choir (director Allison Girvan) and B.C. Children’s Choir (director Sarona Mynhardt), it was the biggest gathering of voices in the province. Thank you to everyone who came, whether to participate in the mass choir or attend the final concert! Thank you to our Chorfest Co-Chairs, Doris Bruce, Jen Dufour and lead organizers, Laura Rhead, Amy Koop, Brian Dobbin, Brigid Coult and the Chorfest Committee for all their hard work organizing, marshalling and entertaining the choristers all weekend. A special thanks to Chorfest Director, Brian Tate for bringing his enthusiasm and music to the masses. And soloist Mebrat “Mimi” Beyene was amazing. We are still electrified and that is why we sing!

The Richmond Orchestra and Chorus 2018-2019 concert season will once again include winners of the Richmond Music Festival and incredible artists such as pianist Sasha Starcevich, violinist Nancy DiNovo, mezzo soprano Fabiana Katz and jazz, blues and gospel vocalist, Dee Daniels.

Thank you very much to all those that made donations and to the volunteers from the Richmond Food Bank that helped make "The Spirit of Christmas" a terrific success!  The concert raised $1682.81 for the Richmond Food Bank, making it one of our most successful fundraisers.  What better way to help others than through a gift of music!  We truly appreciate everyone's support!

Thank you very much to all those that donated and to the choirs that participated in Richmond Sings! 2017.  It was our 9th annual event and raised $1502.58 for the Nova Transition House, making it one of our most successful fundraisers.

The Richmond Orchestra & Chorus 2017-2018 concert season will include world premieres from winners of the Richmond Music Festival, a choral collaboration with the Chilliwack Symphony Chorus and incredible artists such as violinist Nancy DiNovo and flautist Bernard Blary.  Purchase your subscription now and save up to 35% off the regular ticket prices.

The Richmond Orchestra & Chorus has had many outfits over the years.  In honour of Vancouver Fashion Week, we look back at some of our most fashionable (and unfashionable) moments.

Enjoy lunch, dinner or dessert Boston Pizza Ackroyd - it's a simple and delicious way you can help ROCA!

Help the environment and support ROCA by returning your empty beverage containers to a Return-It Express location near you!

Congratulations to our Rising Stars participants! Here are some images of the dress rehearsal and of our Rising Stars all together on stage at the end of an amazing evening of great music and incredible talent!

Set to perform with the Richmond Orchestra on February 25, 2017 at Fraserview MB Church, it's our final interview with our Rising Stars and they're letting us know about what they hope to gain from this incredible experience.

The Concerto Challenge was a new category of the Richmond Music Festival in 2016 and we're very excited to debut the newly composed pieces;"Land of Mysteries" by Matthieu Foresi and "Tango" by Bruno Cavalca.

Come and hear these incredible compositions on February 25, 2017 at Rising Stars 2017!

We're asking our instrumentalists for Rising Stars 2017 about the repertoire they will be performing on February 25, 2017 with the Richmond Orchestra and the challenges each of their concertos present to the soloist.

Support the arts in the City of Richmond and show your support for the future of music!

This week we're starting to learn more about our young talented musicians in the lead up to their Richmond Orchestra concert debut on February 25, 2017.  Read more about their other talents and who musically inspires them.

Since 2009, the Richmond Orchestra has organised an annual “Rising Stars” concert that invites young local musicians the opportunity to rehearse and perform with a full orchestra.  To practice with the orchestra leading up to the concert, to learn how to work with a conductor and other musicians, and to perform to audiences from the community helps a young player refine techniques, build social relationships within the music community and experience their music as an art rather than a skill. 

This year we are proud to feature the winners of the Richmond Music Festival Concerto and Composition Challenges: Autin Ng, Julie Wu, Ryan Zhu, Julie Wu, Matthieu Foresi and Bruno Cavalca as our 2017 Rising Stars.

The Richmond Chorus starts its 31st season with two performances in December at Gilmore Park United Church. Joined by harpist Matt Dupont and pianist Toby Aldren, artistic director Brigid Coult leads the Richmond Chorus for an evening of Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" and other music for the Christmas season.

In the lead up to our season opener, we have taken the time to hear from this amazing local talent and learn about Mariya's rising career in music.  Join us October 29, 2016 at 7:30pm for an incredible performance from international piano competition winner Mariya Orlenko.