Job Opportunity - ROCA Seeks New Administrator
The Richmond Orchestra and Chorus (ROCA) is a unique association that includes both a fine amateur community Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of professional conductors. Besides maintaining a regular rehearsal and concert schedule, we are deeply committed to being leaders in music education through outreach in schools and providing performance opportunities to young artists in the community. This year ROCA celebrates its 30th anniversary.
ROCA ADMINISTRATOR
The administrator is accountable to the Board of Directors of ROCA. This half time, contract paid position ensures our administrative resources are organized and directed toward marketing, fundraising, and concert production goals that are consistent with the mission and philosophy of ROCA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- operate the ROCA office, performing all regular office duties
- under the direction of the Treasurer, administer the Association's finances
- maintain the Association's membership, records and other databases
- prepare for and attend Board meetings, the AGM, and other meetings as required
- prepare physical and online internal and external communications
- oversee concert preparation and coordinate volunteers
- coordinate rehearsal and performance space as needed
- liaise with other arts and community organizations and media
REQUIREMENTS:
- excellent computer, communication, bookkeeping and office skills
- ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
- ability to organize and work independently
- ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule
- a love of music and the work of the organization
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter in PDF form outlining how they meet the requirements of the position to billbrooks@roca.ca. Contract remuneration is based on qualification. This position will remain open until a pool of suitable applicants is formed.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Resounding Ryerson! Concert this Saturday, September 19
This Saturday, September 19th at 7:00pm there will be a concert called ReSounding Ryerson, featuring Elektra, EnChor, Ryerson Church Choir and Vancouver Bach Children’s Chorus. Ryerson is planning big upgrades that will greatly benefit the choral community. More info HERE
Adam Con Workshop! You won't want to miss it!
Mark your date-books!
Adam Con will be in Vancouver on Saturday 3 October to do a workshop at St Mary’s Kerrisdale, 10am-3pm. Brigid will have a form at next Tuesday’s rehearsal for group registration at a reduced rate; is there someone who would take on being the coordinator for ROCA registrations, so that it’s paid to BCCF with a single cheque?
For more information click HERE
If you enjoyed his work with us last fall, you’ll love this workshop!
Request for singers from Brigid
There’s to be a BIG funeral at St Mary’s Kerrisdale on Thursday 24 September at 3pm, and they want a BIG choir. So far, they’ve asked for the Chilcott “Irish Blessing” and Dubinsky “We Rise Again” – I suspect there will be other requests.
If you’re available that afternoon, please contact Brigid Coult at bcoult@stmaryskerrisdale.ca or brigid@uniserve.com as soon as possible. Honoraria will be paid, or a fee to a choir. Plan for a 2pm call; I’ll confirm things when I’ve heard more from the family and when I know who might be able to sing.
O Canada Sing Out New date Sunday, September 27
The call for a group to sing "O Canada" at Lansdowne is for Sunday 27 September, at 12:30pm, not this weekend. Can you get back to me at brigid@uniserve.com by the end of this week if you might be available; Paul needs to let them know if we might be able to do it. Ideal would be a double-quartet, plus – if we can’t field that, I think it’ll have to be a no (or a soloist?)
Volunteers Needed at Richmond Centre, Sunday, September 13
ROCA will have a table at Richmond Center on Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM to give out information about upcoming concerts and recruit new members. Peter Bayley is looking for a few people who could come out for some time to relieve him for a few minutes. He would appreciate any amount of time you could give; 15 minutes, 1 hour, anything would be a help. If you can help out please email Peter at peterbayley4@gmail.com
Tune up your vocal and musicianship skills!
Would you like to go into the new choral year all tuned up! With your voice turbo-charged and your musicianship skills at the ready? BCCF workshop on this weekend.
Would you like to go into the new choral year all tuned up! With your voice turbo-charged and your musicianship skills at the ready?
On Friday, September 11 (7:00PM to 9:30PM), and Saturday September 12 (10:00 AM to 4:30PM), two of Vancouver’s finest choral musicians, Morna Edmundson and Marisa Gaetanne lead a workshop designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of the skills you need to be a great chorister. Come out and clap, stomp, move and sing your way to a wonderful start to the new choral year! Click HERE for more information.