Nathan Kwok began learning the cello when he was 9 years old  and his passion for the instrument has steadily increased over the years.  He and has been section leader in the Magee Secondary School Orchestra since 2016 and currently studies with Dr. Janelle Ragno.  Nathan’s musical accomplishments are many. In 2016, he was the principal cello and quartet soloist of the BC Music Educators Association Honour Orchestra. He was a member of the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra 2012-2016, and was cello co-principal of the Intermediate Orchestra 2015-2016. A chamber music enthusiast, he participated in the Quiring Chamber Music Camp and Quartet Fest West at the University of Victoria, and now plays in the chamber program at the Vancouver Academy of Music.

Joshua started piano lessons at the very young age of three and has not looked back. He has performed in masterclasses for some of the best contemporary world class pianists and educators today such as Yefim Bronfman, Emanuel Ax, and Louis Lortie. When he was seven years old, Joshua was featured as a piano prodigy on the CBC Radio One popular show "The Early Edition". He received his ARCT in Piano Performance at the age of ten and his Grade 10 at the age of eight, earning First Class Honours with Distinction. In 2015, Joshua was honoured to be Lang Lang's duet partner in the "101 Pianists" event in Vancouver. At age twelve, Joshua made his debut with the VSO at the Orpheum theatre, as the winner of the "Future of Excellence Competition" (Junior Division), where he performed Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, and received an overwhelming standing ovation. He is consistently awarded top prizes and awards in Music Festivals and competitions and regularly performs in gala concerts. Last summer, Joshua was selected to represent the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival (senior piano) in the Performing Arts BC "Provincial Festival 2018" in Victoria.

今年的“明日之星”音乐会上，Alice Lee将为听众演奏她在2018年度Richmond音乐节上的得奖作品：门德尔松e小调小提琴协奏曲，（作品64）。多才多艺的Alice还能演奏大提琴，钢琴，中提琴，竖琴和长笛。她在九岁时开始拜温哥华音乐学院的Domagoj Ivanovic 为师学习小提琴。她在温哥华音乐学院乐团担任了三年小提琴演奏员；同时还在温哥华小交响乐团演奏大提琴。Alice在各类比赛中的表现也是频获嘉奖：Kiwanis Festival 和Richmond音乐节的“最具希望初级弦乐组”奖；RCM十级考试中提琴及竖琴金奖，等等。

Multitalented Alice Lee plays violin, cello, piano, viola, harp, and flute. For this Rising Stars concert she will be recreating her 2018 Richmond Music Festival award winning performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor op.64, 1st movement.  Alice has been playing the violin since she was nine and currently studies with Domagoj Ivanovic at the Vancouver Academy of Music (VAM). She has been playing in the VAM Symphony Orchestra for three years, and has also been part of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Sinfonietta and the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra as a cellist. Alice has won many competitions, such as the Kiwanis Festival, and the Richmond Music Festival where she received the festival’s “most promising junior string player” award. She has received two RCM gold medals for her level ten viola and harp exams.

Hsin Lin Alice Lee (小提琴),  Joshua Tromans(钢琴), Nathan Kwok（大提琴）正是靠着他们的努力和毅力得到了今天的成绩。2019年2月16日（周六）在Fraserview Church, 这三位年轻的音乐家将联同列治文交响乐团暨合唱团在一年一度的“明日之星”音乐会上展示他们的才华。

这是列治文交响乐团暨合唱团的第十届“明日之星”音乐会。值得一提的是，专业的指挥和具一定规模的交响乐团给年轻的音乐家们提供了一个宝贵的练习和演奏的平台。Alice, Joshua和Nathan 都是列治文音乐节协奏曲组比赛选拔过后的胜出者。

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!