Welcome Back for Season #41!
Click here >>>>>> 2026-2027 ROCA Registration Form
If you are not able to participate with ROCA this season, please let us know asap so that we can update our records and plan accordingly.
If you have any music, folders, or costume pieces to return - items can be delivered to the ROCA office at your earliest convenience.
A wardrobe refund will be submitted to you, if applicable, upon receipt of costume items.
Important Dates & Information
First rehearsals:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Chorus - Fraserview
Orchestra - South Arm
Please arrive early to don a nametag (chorus), pick up music, do business with the Admin (or Board member), catch up with friends and get settled!
ROCA @ Culture Days 2026
Friday, September 18 (evening / exact time TBD) - Table at Culture Days opening event inside the Richmond Cultural Centre - volunteers welcome!
Saturday, September 19 (10 am - 3 pm) - Table at Culture Days opening weekend "fair" in the Richmond Cultural Centre courtyard - volunteers needed!
Open Rehearsals
Tuesdays, September 22 & 29 @ 7:30 pm at both Fraserview & South Arm
Spread the word about this to any community members, family and/or friends who might be interested in joining ROCA, or who would just enjoy seeing/hearing a rehearsal.
RSVP to roca@roca.ca please.
NEW! Chorus Culture Days Concert “Sing Together”
Saturday, October 3 @ 11 am (10 am call) - Theatre Under the Stairs at Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate)
Free & Open to the public! Brigid will offer a "workshop" style warm-up for the audience to participate in before the Chorus performs.
Please spread the word - this is a fantastic opportunity for visibility within the greater Richmond Community!
Help will possibly be needed with riser set-up and breakdown.
*Location Switch: Orchestra Dress Rehearsal - Fraserview
Tuesday, October 20 @ 7:30 pm
*Location Switch: Chorus Rehearsal - South Arm
Tuesday, October 20 @ 7:30 pm
Season Concert: "Rachmaninoff" (orchestra)
Sunday, October 25 @ 3 pm - Fraserview (Volunteers needed for FOH)
ROCA AGM 2026 - Tuesday, November 10th
Both Chorus & Orchestra will meet at South Arm United Church for rehearsals and our Annual General Meeting. Please plan to attend!
Food Bank Concert (orchestra)
Tuesday, December 8 @ 7:30 pm - South Arm United Church (Volunteers needed for FOH)
*Location change: Chorus Rehearsal @ Our Saviour Lutheran
Tuesday, December 8
Season Concerts: "Ceremony of Carols" (chorus)
Saturday, December 12 - dress rehearsal @ Our Saviour - time to be confirmed
Saturday, December 12 @ 7:30 pm - Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Richmond (Volunteers needed for FOH)
Sunday, December 13 @ 3:30 pm - All Saints Anglican Church, Ladner (Volunteers needed for FOH)
ROCA Holiday Party! Tuesday, December 15 - location TBC
Winter Break (school system) - December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027
*Location switch: Orchestra Dress Rehearsal - Fraserview
Tuesday, February 16 @ 7:30 pm
*Location switch: Chorus Rehearsal - South Arm
Tuesday, February 16 @ 7:30 pm
Season Concert: "Rising Stars" (orchestra)
Sunday, February 21 @ 3 pm - Fraserview (Volunteers needed for FOH)
Richmond Sings (chorus)
Tuesday, March 2 @ 7 pm - Fraserview
Spring Break (school system) - March 15-26, 2027
*Location switch for Orchestra: Orchestra & Chorus Dress Rehearsal - Fraserview
Tuesday, April 6
Season Concert: "Triple Beethoven" (orchestra & chorus)
Sunday, April 11 @ 3 pm - Fraserview (Volunteers needed for FOH)
ROCA Pub Night Fundraiser
Saturday, May 1 - location TBC
*Location switch for Orchestra: Orchestra & Chorus Dress Rehearsal - Fraserview
Tuesday, June 1
Season Concert: "Celtic Celebration" (orchestra & chorus)
Sunday, June 6 @ 3 pm - Fraserview (Volunteers needed for FOH)
ROCA Volunteer Appreciation Event
Saturday, June 19
41st Season Rack Card / Flyer for Season Tickets / Culture Days “Sing Together” Concert / Culture Days Open Rehearsals
Season Ticket Packages are on sale NOW on the website. ROCA tote bags are on sale NOW on the website.
Stay tuned to your email, the ROCA website & members page, and social media pages for info throughout the season.
ROCA Website
(For members section: click on "member login" on the menu across the top of the homepage or scroll down to the bottom and find the link there. Password = rocaisgr8)
If you have questions about anything, please don't hesitate to ask!
We hope to see you all on September 8 at rehearsals.