2.0-//192.250.237.70//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9//GREGORIANPUBLISHhttps://www.rcco.bc.ca/wpAmerica/VancouverAmerica/VancouverAmerica/Vancouver2025-11-02T02:00:002026-11-01T02:00:00PST-07:00-08:002026-03-08T02:00:002027-03-14T02:00:00PDT-08:00-07:00ai1ec-3466@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Day of Music, including the Orpheum Wurlitzer and silent movies<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div dir="ltr">2:45-3:15pm, Orpheum Theatre, featuring the mighty Wurlitzer organ and RCCO Vancouver Centre co-president and education officer, organist Michael Dirk</div> <div dir="ltr"></div> <div dir="ltr">Carillon de Westminster – Louis Vierne</div> <div dir="ltr"></div> <div dir="ltr">Two silent movies:</div> <div dir="ltr">Felix the Cat goes to Hollywood<br /> Charlie Chaplin: His New Profession</div> <div dir="ltr"></div> <div dir="ltr"></div> <div dir="ltr"></div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center"></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>2024-06-012024-06-02en-UShttps://dayofmusic.ca/Orpheum, VSO School of Music @ Seymour at Smithe, Vancouver BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-day-of-music-including-the-orpheum-wurlitzer-and-silent-movies/freeai1ec-3478@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZCRMSS Pacific 2024 Keyboard Day<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>From the CRMSS (Canadian Renaissance Music Summer Schools) website:</p> <p>New this year, CRMSS Pacific 2024 will include the opportunity for keyboard players to explore Renaissance instruments, historical playing styles, and music of the period with Christina Hutten of the University of British Columbia as instructor. Some of the events we are planning for participants in Keyboard Day include:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstration and Masterclass at West Vancouver United Church</li> <li>Stringed Keyboard Instrument Encounter and Masterclass</li> <li>Workshop on Keyboard in Renaissance Ensemble Music</li> <li>Lecture Recital: <i>Sights and Sounds of Renaissance Italy’s Surviving Keyboard Instruments</i></li> <li>Potential Class on Renaissance Instrumental Music in a Liturgical Context</li> </ul> <p><strong>We have extended our application period for instrumentalists. Applications from players are still being accepted (as of May 24).</strong></p> <h3>Instruments</h3> <p>We are very lucky to be able to offer the opportunity for keyboard players to hear and play the following instruments:</p> <ul> <li>At West Vancouver United Church, we have access to a mechanical action organ built by Martin Pasi of Roy, Washington after historical Dutch and North-German models. <ul> <li>Although this is a versatile instrument built to serve the needs of a modern congregation, many aspects of its sound, touch, and construction allow for rich exploration of Renaissance organ music.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Single-strung Italian harpsichord built by Colin Booth after an instrument by Domenicus Pisaurensis, early 16th century.</li> <li>Double-strung Italian harpsichord (short octave) built by José Verstappen after late 16th century models.</li> <li>Flemish single manual harpsichord built by Hubert Bédard, quilled in quill, after Ruckers single manual (1644).</li> <li>A collection of virginals built by Craig Tomlinson after Ruckers (1640).</li> </ul> <h3>Repertoire</h3> <p>Students are welcome to bring Renaissance repertoire from all over Europe to work on in masterclasses. Here are a few composers to consider: Jehan Titelouze, Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons, Peter Philips, Thomas Weelkes, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Arnolt Schlick, Conrad Paumann, Paul Hofhaimer, Elias Nikolaus Ammerbach, Marc Antonio Cavazzoni, Girolamo Cavazzoni, Andrea Gabrieli, Giovanni Gabrieli, Claudio Merulo, Giovanni de Macque, Giovanni Maria Trabaci, Antonio de Cabezon, or Girolamo Frescobaldi. There are also many anonymous compositions to be found in collections like the Faenza Codex or Buxheimer Orgelbuch, and the publications of Attaignant and others.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <h3>Possible extension</h3> <p>Additionally, advanced players of historical keyboard instruments will have the opportunity to extend their participation in CRMSS Pacific 2024, allowing for a deeper dive into Renaissance keyboard music and ensemble playing skills over the course of a few days.</p> <h3>Level of experience required</h3> <p>The activities of Keyboard Day are open to lovers of historical keyboard music of every level. All participants will have an opportunity to play the historical keyboard instruments and participate fully in workshops, but masterclass slots will be offered on the basis of audition, arranged after your application to attend CRMSS Pacific 2024 is successful. Students wishing to participate as a keyboard player beyond Keyboard Day should be professional-track students or professional players of organ or other keyboard instruments.</p> <h3>How to apply to come to Keyboard Day</h3> <p>All applicants to CRMSS Pacific 2024 use the same application form, be they a singer or an instrumentalist. Please go to our <a href="https://crmss.org/apply/crmss-pacific">How to apply to attend CRMSS Pacific 2024</a> page for more information and a link to the online application form.</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>2024-08-062024-08-07en-US0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/crmss-pacific-2024-keyboard-day/freeai1ec-1321@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Harold Lloyd’s “Safety Last”<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Accompanied live on the Wurlitzer organ by RCCO Vancouver Centre vice-president and education officer Michael Dirk.  Introduction and talk by Harold Lloyd’s granddaughter, Suzanne Lloyd.</p> <p>Info: <a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-safety-last-may-1-2023/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-safety-last-may-1-2023/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-safety-last-vancouver-british-columbia-05-01-2023/event/11005E689F282CE3">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-safety-last-vancouver-british-columbia-05-01-2023/event/11005E689F282CE3</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-05-01T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-05-01T20:30:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-harold-lloyds-safety-last/externalhttps://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-safety-last-vancouver-british-columbia-05-01-2023/event/11005E689F282CE3ai1ec-1201@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZRCCO Vancouver Centre Members’ Recital<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <p>RCCO Vancouver Centre presents an eclectic programme on St James’ majestic three-manual Casavant organ. This annual Members’ Recital is a great opportunity to hear and meet Vancouver organists as their performance brings to life the historic pipe organ’s rich palette of sound.  Admission is by donation, and the event is followed by a reception.</p> <p>Please confirm your attendance <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/organ-recital-by-members-of-the-royal-canadian-college-of-organists-tickets-474292741357">here</a> for planning purposes.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1479" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia.jpeg" alt="" width="202" height="222" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia.jpeg 960w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia-273x300.jpeg 273w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia-931x1024.jpeg 931w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia-768x845.jpeg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px" /></p> <p><strong>Performers and programme:</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>M</strong><strong>ARCEL </strong><strong>D</strong><strong>UPRÉ </strong>Cortège et Litanie, Op 19 No 2 — <em>PJ Janson </em></li> <li><strong>J</strong><strong>EHAN </strong><strong>A</strong><strong>LAIN </strong>Introduction et Variations ( Suite pour Orgue ) — <em>Angelique Po </em></li> <li><strong>D</strong><strong>ENIS </strong><strong>B</strong><strong>ÉDARD </strong>Cat Duet Suite — <em>Rachel Alflatt & Denis Bédard</em></li> <li><strong>J</strong><strong>OHANN </strong><strong>C</strong><strong>HRISTIAN </strong><strong>B</strong><strong>ACH </strong>Chromatic Fugue on BACH, arr. Franz Wagner — <em>Huiyuan (Cindy) Ma </em></li> <li><strong>D</strong><strong>ENIS </strong><strong>B</strong><strong>ÉDARD </strong>Rondeau sur un thème rwandais — <em>Michael Dirk </em></li> <li><strong>C</strong><strong>ÉSAR </strong><strong>F</strong><strong>RANCK </strong>Chorale No 2 in B Minor — <em>Isaac Howie </em></li> <li><strong>C</strong><strong>HRISTOPHER </strong><strong>D</strong><strong>ALTON </strong>Improvisation — <em>Christopher Dalton </em></li> <li><strong>H</strong><strong>EALEY </strong><strong>W</strong><strong>ILLAN </strong>Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue — <em>Gerald Harder </em></li> </ol> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1302 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-300x213.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="213" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-300x213.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-768x545.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall.jpg 1104w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> </div> <div> <div class="block-sortable col-sm-6 d-flex flex-column js-block-adjust-padding py-md-0 px-lg-10"> <div class="my-auto mx-5"> <div id="block_element_55" class="sortable-item mb-6 pl-1"> <div class="h2 ">The Pipe Organ at St James:</div> <div class="body accent-color text-default"> <p>In 1938 Casavant Frères of St Hyacinthe, Québec, was awarded the contract for a new 3-manual organ of 1760 pipes.  The organ itself was located in the north transept of the church, formerly the choir gallery, which was lowered to make room for the instrument, with a façade designed by Adrian Gilbert Scott <em><span lang="EN-GB">— </span></em>the same architect who designed St James’ Church building.  Over the years some minor changes were made to meet the musical demands of a living church, including a new Choir division with three ranks in the west gallery in 1948, and a new organ console in 2003.  With the addition of the Choir division, the organ now has 33 ranks and just under 2000 pipes.  The main organ is located high on the north gallery of the church – an excellent location, as the grand sound of this <span lang="EN-GB">fine Casavant </span>Frères organ is marvellously enhanced by the church’s outstanding acoustics.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementToProof"></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/organ-recital-by-members-of-the-royal-canadian-college-of-organists-tickets-474292741357">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/organ-recital-by-members-of-the-royal-canadian-college-of-organists-tickets-474292741357</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-05-13T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-05-13T21:00:00en-USSt. James' Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova St Vancouver BC V6A 1L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/rcco-vancouver-centre-members-recital/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia.jpeg;202;222,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia.jpeg;202;222,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia.jpeg;202;222,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-OrganRecitalMay2023SocialMedia.jpeg;202;222Admission by donationhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/organ-recital-by-members-of-the-royal-canadian-college-of-organists-tickets-474292741357ai1ec-1336@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZCourse: “The Fifth Evangelist: The Sacred Repertoire of J.S. Bach”<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>Short term course on the sacred repertoire of J.S. Bach offered at Regent College, May 22-26, 2023</p> <p>As part of its upcoming Summer Program, Regent College is offering a one-week course under the title, “The Fifth Evangelist: The Sacred Repertoire of J.S. Bach.” The course will be taught onsite at Regent College (5800 University Blvd., corner of University Blvd and Wesbrook Mall on the UBC campus), Monday to Friday, May 22-26, 8:30 to 11:30 am. It will also be accessible online.</p> <p>Participating lecturers are J. Evan Kreider (Professor Emeritus, Musicology, UBC), Dietrich Bartel (Emeritus Professor of Music, Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg), Edward Norman (professional organist and recitalist), as well as Regent College Professor, Sven Soderlund (coordinator). Edward Norman’s organ recital/lecture will be held at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church (2733 W. 41st Ave.) on Wednesday morning, May 24.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>The course is offered both for Master level credit (1 or 2 credit hour) or audit status. Credit tuition rate is $520 per credit hour, onsite ($540/cr hr online) plus $35 registration fee. Audit tuition is $385 onsite and $405 online, plus $35 registration fee.</p> <p>More information on course content, including a course syllabus, can be obtained from the Regent College website, <a href="https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-details/ARTS.578">regent-college.edu</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-05-22T08:30:00America/Vancouver2023-05-26T11:30:00en-USRegent College and online @ 5800 University Blvd., corner of University Blvd and Wesbrook Mall on the UBC campus0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/course-the-fifth-evangelist-the-sacred-repertoire-of-j-s-bach/freeai1ec-1322@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: “The General” with Buster Keaton<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Accompanied live on the Wurlitzer organ by Edward Norman.</p> <p>Info: <a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-general-jun-5-2023/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-general-jun-5-2023/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-general-vancouver-british-columbia-06-05-2023/event/11005E68A00F2D25">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-general-vancouver-british-columbia-06-05-2023/event/11005E68A00F2D25</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-06-05T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-06-05T20:30:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-the-general-with-buster-keaton/externalhttps://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-general-vancouver-british-columbia-06-05-2023/event/11005E68A00F2D25ai1ec-1851@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Isaac Howie in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1852" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1.jpg" alt="" width="1275" height="1650" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1.jpg 1275w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px" />RCCO Vancouver Centre executive member Isaac Howie <span class="x13faqbe x193iq5w x1943h6x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1gmr53x x1lliihq x1n0sxbx x1s928wv x1vvkbs x1yc453h x3x7a5m x6prxxf xeuugli xhkezso xlh3980 xo1l8bm xudqn12 xvmahel xvq8zen xzsf02u" dir="auto">has always loved making music. A student of piano and composition since early childhood, his musical career has included founding a jazz trio; composing and performing for concert bands; publishing electronic music; and winning awards for solo piano. He entered the University of British Columbia at 15, where he currently studies organ under the mentorship of Professor Michael Dirk. Alongside his pursuit of a BMus, Isaac is Organist at Holy Family Parish in Vancouver; he holds an ARCT in piano and studies harpsichord with Alex Weimann. In 2021, Isaac was division winner of the Vancouver Chamber Choir’s Young Composers’ Competition. In his spare time, Isaac enjoys building computers and translating Ancient Greek texts.</span></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-06-26T19:00:00America/Vancouver2023-06-26T20:00:00en-USRoy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music @ 6361 Memorial Rd, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-isaac-howie-in-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1.jpg;1275;1650,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1.jpg;1275;1650,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1.jpg;1275;1650,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/recitalposter-1.jpg;1275;1650ai1ec-1845@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZLa Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs de Québec and Organist Marc D’Anjou in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Founded in 1915, La Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs de Québec is the oldest choir school of its kind in North America.  Each year, some 250 students, aged 6 to 17, follow a comprehensive music curriculum in addition to their regular studies. They perform regularly in professional concerts and every two years a smaller group of young choristers goes on tour, performing in prestigious venues such as Westminster Cathedral, the Sagrada Familia and St. Peter’s Basilica.  This year’s tour is to Canada’s West Coast, notably Vancouver and Victoria, and as in other years, organist Marc D’Anjou is their accompanist.  They will sing a variety of sacred and secular music, and Marc D’Anjou will also perform works for solo organ.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1846" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="2225" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver.jpg 1440w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver-194x300.jpg 194w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver-663x1024.jpg 663w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver-768x1187.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver-994x1536.jpg 994w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver-1325x2048.jpg 1325w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-06-29T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-06-29T21:00:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/la-maitrise-des-petits-chanteurs-de-quebec-and-organist-marc-danjou-in-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver.jpg;1440;2225,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver.jpg;1440;2225,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver.jpg;1440;2225,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER1-MaitriseQC-Vancouver.jpg;1440;2225Admission by donationai1ec-1847@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZLa Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs de Québec and Organist Marc D’Anjou in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Founded in 1915, La Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs de Québec is the oldest choir school of its kind in North America.  Each year, some 250 students, aged 6 to 17, follow a comprehensive music curriculum in addition to their regular studies. They perform regularly in professional concerts and every two years a smaller group of young choristers goes on tour, performing in prestigious venues such as Westminster Cathedral, the Sagrada Familia and St. Peter’s Basilica.  This year’s tour is to Canada’s West Coast, notably Vancouver and Victoria, and as in other years, organist Marc D’Anjou is their accompanist.  They will sing a variety of sacred and secular music, and Marc D’Anjou will also perform works for solo organ.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1850" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="2225" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby.jpg 1440w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby-194x300.jpg 194w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby-663x1024.jpg 663w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby-768x1187.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby-994x1536.jpg 994w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby-1325x2048.jpg 1325w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-06-30T19:00:00America/Vancouver2023-06-30T20:30:00en-USJubilee United Church @ 7591 Gray Ave, Burnaby, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/la-maitrise-des-petits-chanteurs-de-quebec-and-organist-marc-danjou-in-concert-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby.jpg;1440;2225,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby.jpg;1440;2225,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby.jpg;1440;2225,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POSTER2-MaitriseQC-Burnaby.jpg;1440;2225Admission by donationai1ec-1324@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Charlie Chaplin shorts<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Accompanied live on the Wurlitzer organ by RCCO Vancouver Centre vice-president and education officer Michael Dirk.</p> <p>Info: <a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-jul-10-2023/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-jul-10-2023/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-vancouver-british-columbia-07-10-2023/event/11005E68A05A2D29">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-vancouver-british-columbia-07-10-2023/event/11005E68A05A2D29</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-07-10T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-07-10T20:30:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts/externalhttps://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-vancouver-british-columbia-07-10-2023/event/11005E68A05A2D29ai1ec-1837@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZEarly Music Vancouver: The Well-Tempered Organ!<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>The “well” temperaments of Bach’s day were tuning systems carefully designed to let keyboardists play in every key without re-tuning their instruments. Inspired by Bach’s famous <strong>Well-Tempered Clavier</strong> and <strong>Anna Magdalena Bach</strong>, Alexander Weimann has assembled a new collection of pieces spanning the whole harmonic spectrum for this special concert as part of Early Music Vancouver’s <strong>WOMENinSIGHT</strong> festival.</p> <p>Alexander Weimann was born in Munich, where he studied the organ, church music, musicology (with a summa con laude thesis on Bach’s secco recitatives), theatre, mediæval Latin, and jazz piano. He serves as Music Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Vancouver, Music Director of the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and regular guest conductor of ensembles including Arion Baroque Orchestra in Montreal and the Portland Baroque Orchestra.</p> <p>Watch the link to learn more at <a href="https://youtu.be/2QS8Mr5AIAI">https://youtu.be/2QS8Mr5AIAI</a>. The full programme and tickets are available at <a href="https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/the-well-tempered-organ/">https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/the-well-tempered-organ/</a>. When purchasing tickets, use the code <strong>ORGAN20</strong> to get 20% off.</p> <p><strong>PROGRAMME</strong></p> <p><strong>Johann Sebastian Bach </strong>(1685-1750)</p> <p>Pièce d’Orgue in G major, BWV 572</p> <p>Fantasia in C minor, BWV 1121</p> <p>Aria in F major (“after Couperin”), BWV 587</p> <p>Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649</p> <p>O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross, BWV 622</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639</p> <p>Toccata and Fugue in E major BWV 566</p> <p>Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Ehr’, BWV 662</p> <p>Fugue in B minor (“on a Theme of Corelli”), BWV 579</p> <p>Vater unser in Himmelreich, BWV 682</p> <p>Praeludium in A minor, BWV 569</p> <p>Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565</p> <p>Fugue in G major, BWV 577</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/the-well-tempered-organ/">https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/the-well-tempered-organ/</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-07-29T14:00:00America/Vancouver2023-07-29T15:30:00en-USWest Vancouver United Church @ 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/early-music-vancouver-the-well-tempered-organ/external$35. $22.75 if under 35 years oldhttps://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/the-well-tempered-organ/ai1ec-1840@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZTriptych: Chloe Kim, Christina Mahler, and Christina Hutten in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>The brilliant virtuoso violinist Chloe Kim is joined by Christina Mahler, former principal cellist of Tafelmusik, and Christina Hutten, well-known as organist and harpsichordist with the Pacific Baroque Orchestra and Early Music Vancouver.</p> <p>The programme for the concert has been curated to highlight the wonderful work that the St James Music Academy does by providing free music education for children on the downtown Eastside, and how that parallels the work that composers would have done and benefitted from themselves in the 17th and 18th centuries :</p> <p>Alessandro Stradella : <em>Trio Sonata in D Minor</em><br /> Arcangelo Corelli : <em>Violin Sonata in F Major, Op 5 No 10</em><br /> Phillip Friedrich Böddecker : <em>Sonata for Violin and Continuo in D Minor</em><br /> Antonio Vivaldi : <em>Violin Sonata in D Major, RV 10</em><br /> Marin Marais : <em>Sonnerie de Ste Geneviève du Mont-de-Paris</em><br /> Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre : <em>Violin Sonata No 1 in D Minor</em><br /> Johann Jakob Froberger : <em>Suite in C major, FbWV 612</em><br /> Dieterich Buxtehude : <em>Ciacona in E Minor, BuxWV 160</em><br /> Johann Sebastian Bach : <em>Continuo Sonata in G Major, BWV 1021</em></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>More info: <a href="https://www.sjmusic.ca/events/triptych/2023-08-12">https://www.sjmusic.ca/events/triptych/2023-08-12</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1841" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg" alt="" width="825" height="1050" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg 825w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia-236x300.jpg 236w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia-805x1024.jpg 805w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia-768x977.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px" /></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/triptych-chloe-kim-christina-mahler-and-christina-hutten-in-concert-tickets-627783125227?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/triptych-chloe-kim-christina-mahler-and-christina-hutten-in-concert-tickets-627783125227?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-08-12T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-08-12T21:15:00en-USSt. James' Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/triptych-chloe-kim-christina-mahler-and-christina-hutten-in-concert/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg;825;1050,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg;825;1050,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg;825;1050,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg;825;1050$25https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/triptych-chloe-kim-christina-mahler-and-christina-hutten-in-concert-tickets-627783125227?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-1842@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZTriptych: Chloe Kim, Christina Mahler, and Christina Hutten in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>The brilliant virtuoso violinist Chloe Kim is joined by Christina Mahler, former principal cellist of Tafelmusik, and Christina Hutten, well-known as organist and harpsichordist with the Pacific Baroque Orchestra and Early Music Vancouver.</p> <p>The programme for the concert has been curated to highlight the wonderful work that the St James Music Academy does by providing free music education for children on the downtown Eastside, and how that parallels the work that composers would have done and benefitted from themselves in the 17th and 18th centuries :</p> <p>Alessandro Stradella : <em>Trio Sonata in D Minor</em><br /> Arcangelo Corelli : <em>Violin Sonata in F Major, Op 5 No 10</em><br /> Phillip Friedrich Böddecker : <em>Sonata for Violin and Continuo in D Minor</em><br /> Antonio Vivaldi : <em>Violin Sonata in D Major, RV 10</em><br /> Marin Marais : <em>Sonnerie de Ste Geneviève du Mont-de-Paris</em><br /> Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre : <em>Violin Sonata No 1 in D Minor</em><br /> Johann Jakob Froberger : <em>Suite in C major, FbWV 612</em><br /> Dieterich Buxtehude : <em>Ciacona in E Minor, BuxWV 160</em><br /> Johann Sebastian Bach : <em>Continuo Sonata in G Major, BWV 1021</em></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>More info: <a href="https://www.sjmusic.ca/events/triptych/2023-08-12">https://www.sjmusic.ca/events/triptych/2023-08-12</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1841" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg" alt="" width="825" height="1050" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg 825w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia-236x300.jpg 236w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia-805x1024.jpg 805w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia-768x977.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px" /></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/triptych-chloe-kim-christina-mahler-and-christina-hutten-in-concert-tickets-627783125227?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/triptych-chloe-kim-christina-mahler-and-christina-hutten-in-concert-tickets-627783125227?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-08-13T15:00:00America/Vancouver2023-08-13T16:15:00en-USSt. James' Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/triptych-chloe-kim-christina-mahler-and-christina-hutten-in-concert-2/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg;825;1050,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg;825;1050,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg;825;1050,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triptych-Aug1213_2023SocialMedia.jpg;825;1050$25https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/triptych-chloe-kim-christina-mahler-and-christina-hutten-in-concert-tickets-627783125227?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-1838@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrgan Concertini at St. Mark’s: Organ Recital by Angelique Po<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>If you happen to be in the Knight Street and 18th Avenue East area, St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church / Evangelisch-Lutherische St. Markusgemeinde is once again organizing a live organ recital.</p> <p>Angelique Po will give a recital featuring works written by Bach, Bruhns, Couperin, Guilain, Vaughan Williams, and more.</p> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1839" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023.jpg" alt="" width="1641" height="2195" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023.jpg 1641w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023-224x300.jpg 224w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023-766x1024.jpg 766w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023-768x1027.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023-1148x1536.jpg 1148w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023-1531x2048.jpg 1531w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1641px) 100vw, 1641px" /></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-08-19T14:00:00America/Vancouver2023-08-19T15:30:00en-USSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church @ 1593 East 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5N 2H40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organ-recital-by-angelique-po/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023.jpg;1641;2195,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023.jpg;1641;2195,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023.jpg;1641;2195,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Concert-Poster-St.-Marks-19082023.jpg;1641;2195Admission by donationai1ec-1953@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZPolish Concert Organist Michał Szostak<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div>Program:  Bach, Chopin, Lefébure-Wély, improvisation.</div> <div></div> <div>Digital organ (Allen, Renaissance) and two-manual Estey Reed Organ.</div> <p> </p> <div class="body accent-color mb-4 text-default"> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1844" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg" alt="" width="1394" height="784" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg 1394w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-08-24T19:00:00America/Vancouver2023-08-24T20:30:00en-USSt Helen's Catholic Church @ 3860 Triumph Street, Burnab, B.C.0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/polish-concert-organist-michal-szostak-3/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784Admission by donationai1ec-1843@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZPolish Concert Organist Michał Szostak<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Music by Bach, Chopin, Lefébure-Wély, and Vierne.</p> <p>The renowned Polish concert organist <strong>Michał Szostak </strong>performs on St James’ majestic three-manual Casavant organ.</p> <p>Michał has performed in European countries such as Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Ukraine as well as in the UK, Brasil, Chile, and the USA.</p> <p>The concert at St James’ will include music by Bach, Chopin, Lefébure-Wély, and Vierne — as well as an improvisation on a theme provided by the audience.</p> <p>Admission is by donation, and the event is followed by a reception. Please confirm your attendance for planning purposes.  <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-from-poland-organist-micha-szostak-tickets-627673527417?aff=oddtdtcreator">Confirm your attendance</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class="body accent-color mb-4 text-default"> <p>Michał Szostak is a graduate of the Józef Elsner Public School of Music in Warsaw where he specialised in organ performance as well as organ improvisation.  He took part in organ master classes with Louis Robilliard, Daniel Roth, Jean-Claude Zehnder and others, and organ improvisation sessions with Frédéric Blanc, Samuel Liégeon, and Sietze de Vries. Michał the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw.</p> <p>He was organist at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Warsaw for many years, as well music director and the principal organist at the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary in Lichen Stary, where he played the largest organ in Poland, and he currently teaches at Collegium Civitas and University of Social Sciences in Warsaw.</p> <p>Michał has recorded several CDs and he has an active international concert schedule, presenting recitals Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1844" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg" alt="" width="1394" height="784" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg 1394w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px" /></p> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-08-25T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-08-25T21:00:00en-USSt. James' Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/polish-concert-organist-michal-szostak/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784Admission by donationai1ec-1872@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZPolish Concert Organist Michał Szostak<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div>Program:  Bach, Beethoven, Lefébure-Wély, improvisations.</div> <div>Heritage Pipe Organ (1912)</p> <div>A concert for the whole family.</div> <div>Wheelchair accessible.<br /> Refreshments served following the concert.<br /> Contact:  <a href="mailto:maranathaorgan@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">maranathaorgan@gmail.com</a><br /> No reservations, no tickets – just come and be welcomed!</div> </div> <p> </p> <div class="body accent-color mb-4 text-default"> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1844" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg" alt="" width="1394" height="784" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg 1394w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px" /></p> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-08-26T14:00:00America/Vancouver2023-08-26T15:30:00en-USMaranatha Canadian Reformed Church @ 12300 - 92 Ave, Surrey, B.C.0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/polish-concert-organist-michal-szostak-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20200809_191703.jpg;1394;784Admission by donationai1ec-1853@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Aaron Tan in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><span class="TextRun SCXW60314927 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW60314927 BCX0">Canadian concert organist Aaron Tan is the first organist to have won all three major North American organ competitions, winning First Prizes at the American Guild of Organists 2018 National Young Artist Competition in Organ Performance, the RCCO’s National Organ Playing Competition, and the 2021 Canadian International Organ Competition. In partnership with the Canadian International Organ Competition, Aaron will be making his Vancouver debut at St. Andrew’s-Wesley on </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW60314927 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW60314927 BCX0">Tuesday, September 19, </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW60314927 BCX0">2023</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW60314927 BCX0"> at 7:00 pm</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW60314927 BCX0" lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW60314927 BCX0">. Come hear this spectacular young organist play at one of the largest organs in our city!</span></span></p> <div> <div><span class="x_x_normaltextrun">Watch Aaron Tan play Jean Guillou’s virtuosic arrangement of Prokofiev’s Toccata, Op. 11 on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAg6HKRcDV4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>.<br /> <span class="x_x_eop">More info about Aaron Tan <a href="http://aarontan.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and see below.</span></span></p> <p><span class="x_x_eop"><strong>Concert programme: “Voices from the Past and Present”</strong></span></div> <p><span class="x_x_eop">Fernando Germani – Toccata, op. 12</span></div> <div><span class="x_x_eop">Heinrich Scheidemann – Dic nobis Maria (Motet Intabulation after Bassano)<br /> Judith Weir – Wild Mossy Mountains<br /> Georg Böhm – Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele<br /> Sigfrid Karg-Elert – Ave Maria, from Cathedral Windows, Op. 106<br /> Dieterich Buxtehude – Praeludium in E, BuxWV142<br /> Jeanne Demessieux – Lumière, from 7 Méditations sur le Saint Esprit, Op. 6<br /> Henri Duparc (trans. Tan) – Aux étoiles<br /> Louis Vierne – Final, from Symphonie No. 5</span></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><span class="x_x_eop"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2044" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2.png" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2.png 1920w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2-300x169.png 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2-768x432.png 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2-1536x864.png 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></span></div> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Aaron Tan is a Canadian organist, engineer, and pianist. He has won n</span><span data-contrast="auto">umerous noteworthy contests and scholarships on both instruments including First Prize at the 2021 Canadian International Organ Competition as well as First Prize and Audience Prize at the prestigious AGO National Young Artists (NYACOP) competition in 2018. Other competition prizes and awards include the Toronto RCCO Young Organists Competition, the Osborne Organ Competition of the Summer Institute of Church Music (Ontario), the RCCO’s National Organ Playing Competition, the Charlotte Hoyt Bagnall Scholarship for Church Musicians, the Lilian Forsyth Scholarship, the West Chester University Organ Competition, the Arthur Poister Scholarship Competition, the Sursa American Organ Competition, and the XVI Poland International Piano Festival Competition. His primary musical tutelage has been with John Tuttle, David Palmer and Joel Hastings.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Mr. Tan studies at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester New York and has served as Organ Scholar at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Detroit, Michigan, Artist in Residence at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, Assistant Organist at Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and Organ Scholar at the Church of the Resurrection, New York City. He is currently Director of Music at St. Alban’s Catholic Church in Rochester, New York.</span></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Aaron also holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Michigan and worked there as a postdoctoral researcher after earning his degree, studying polymer thin films.</span></p> <p>For the Organ’s specifications <a href="https://standrewswesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Organ-notes-St.-Andrews-Wesley-United-Church.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aaron-tan-organ-recital-tickets-700371358587?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aaron-tan-organ-recital-tickets-700371358587?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-09-19T19:00:00America/Vancouver2023-09-19T21:00:00en-USSt. Andrew's-Wesley United Church @ 1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-aaron-tan-in-concert/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2.png;1920;1080,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2.png;1920;1080,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2.png;1920;1080,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aaron-Tan-Concert-v2.png;1920;1080$22.63https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aaron-tan-organ-recital-tickets-700371358587?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-2154@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZSing along with organ accompaniment<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Come and sing favourite Psalms and Hymns from the <em>Book of Praise</em>  (<a href="https://bookofpraise.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bookofpraise.ca/</a>)<br /> All songs will be introduced with beautiful preludes from well known composers.<br /> Organ accompaniment by Aart Bijkerk and Nell Schouten.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-10-14T15:00:00America/Vancouver2023-10-14T16:30:00en-USYarrow Canadian Reformed Church @ 42285 Yarrow Central Rd, Chilliwack, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/sing-along-with-organ-accompaniment/freeai1ec-1973@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Accompanied live on the Wurlitzer organ by Vancouver organist Koos van Nieuwkoop.</p> <p>Info:<a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-nosferatu-oct-16-2023/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-nosferatu-oct-16-2023/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>A scientist by day, Koos van Nieuwkoop spends his spare time playing and studying music. He studied piano with Herta Stoffels and completed his Associate Diploma (ARCT) in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in 2008. Koos studied classical organ with Rachel Alflatt, and served as a church organist for 15 years. Away from the keyboard, he develops software that enables organists to design and perform on their own custom virtual pipe organ. Over the past 10 years, Koos has spent countless hours exploring the endless possibilities of the theatre organ and is excited to share what he has learned through the voice of Vancouver’s very own Mighty Wurlitzer!</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F21804B17AD">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F21804B17AD</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-10-16T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-10-16T20:30:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-nosferatu-a-symphony-of-horror/external$16.90 +https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F21804B17ADai1ec-1984@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVNM Festival 2023: Vox Organi – Oct. 19-21<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>A festival of unusual and unexpected music for pipe organ featuring performances by <strong>Giulio Tosti, Elisa Ferrari / John Brennan / Bárbara Lázara, Sandra Boss, Blake Hargreaves, loscil / Lawrence English, gamut inc, </strong>and<strong> Sarah Davachi.</strong></p> <p>Info: <a href="https://newmusic.org/vox-organi/">https://newmusic.org/vox-organi/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://newmusic.org/vox-organi/">https://newmusic.org/vox-organi/</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-10-19T19:15:00America/Vancouver2023-10-21T21:30:00en-USPacific Spirit United Church @ 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vnm-festival-2023-vox-organi-oct-19-21/externalTickets and passes on sale September 15 at 10am.https://newmusic.org/vox-organi/ai1ec-1854@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZRCCO Vancouver Centre’s 18th Annual Halloween Organ Spooktacular<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2186 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="890" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px" /></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #d96214">Programme and <em>performers</em>:</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Toccata in D minor, </strong>BWV 565 –  Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)</p> <p><em>Gilles Parenteau</em></p> <p><strong>Désolation </strong>(Canadian Premiere) – Denis Bédard (b. 1950)</p> <p><em>Denis Bédard</em></p> <p><strong>Introduction and Fugue in D minor</strong>, Op 62 – Franz Lachner (1803-1890)</p> <p><em>Rachel Alflatt & Denis Bédard</em></p> <p><strong>Ballade, </strong>Op. 100, No. 15 – Friedrich Burgmüller (1806-1874)</p> <p><em>Max Cifelli</em></p> <p><strong>Imperial March </strong>(from Star Wars) – John Williams (b. 1932), arr. J. Mark Baker</p> <p><em>Isaac Howie</em></p> <p><strong>Fugue in D minor, </strong>WAB 125 – Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)</p> <p><em>Huiyuan (Cindy) Ma</em></p> <p><strong>March of the Terrible Trolls</strong> – Linda Niamath (1939-2020)</p> <p><em>Zenkay Harrison<br /> </em></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><strong>This Is Halloween</strong> (from The Nightmare before Christmas) – Danny Elfman (b.1953), arr. Jannie Burdeti</p> <p><em>Issa Harrison & Jannie Burdeti</em></p> <p><strong>Prelude in A minor, </strong>BWV 543 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)</p> <p><em>Jannie Burdeti</em></p> <p><strong>Toccata</strong> (from Suite gothique, Op. 25) – Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)</p> <p><em>PJ Janson</em></p> <p><strong>Medley: The Phantom of the Opera  & Jurassic Park – </strong>Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948), John Williams; arr. Michael Dirk</p> <p><em>Michael Dirk</em></p> <p><strong>Lebhaft</strong> (from Organ Sonata No. 2) – Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)</p> <p><em>Jonathan Robinson</em></p> <p><strong>Fugue in D minor, </strong>BWV 565 –  Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)</p> <p><em>Gilles Parenteau</em></p> <p><strong>Master of Ceremonies—Heller</strong></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2157 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_2555.jpg" alt="" width="272" height="277" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_2555.jpg 1262w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_2555-295x300.jpg 295w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_2555-1006x1024.jpg 1006w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_2555-768x781.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-932 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_6530-large.jpeg" alt="" width="353" height="265" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_6530-large.jpeg 1280w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_6530-large-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_6530-large-1024x768.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px" /></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-10-27T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-10-27T20:30:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave Vancouver BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/rcco-vancouver-centres-18th-annual-halloween-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1.jpg;688;890,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1.jpg;688;890,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1.jpg;688;890,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-15-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1.jpg;688;890Admission by donationai1ec-2220@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZThe Phantom of the Opera, Silent Movie with Organ Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2221" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1429" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2.jpg 2000w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2-768x549.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2-1536x1097.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.stphilipsdunbar.com/">https://www.stphilipsdunbar.com/</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-10-28T19:00:00America/Vancouver2023-10-28T20:00:00en-USSt. Philip's Anglican Church @ 3737 W 27th Ave, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/the-phantom-of-the-opera-silent-movie-with-organ-concert/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2.jpg;2000;1429,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2.jpg;2000;1429,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2.jpg;2000;1429,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Phantom-of-the-Opera-copy-2.jpg;2000;1429General Admission: $30. 14 and under: $10https://www.stphilipsdunbar.com/ai1ec-1976@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO: Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>With RCCO Vancouver Centre co-president and education officer Michael Dirk on the mighty Wurlitzer organ.</p> <p>More info: <a href="https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/event/saint-saens-organ-symphony/">https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/event/saint-saens-organ-symphony/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.vancouversymphony.ca/6445/6493?_gl=1*1crlce4*_gcl_au*NjIzNTU3OTIxLjE2OTM4MDAxMTk.&queueittoken=e_nierconcert23~ts_1693800428~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_f3dd2c40ce1580c17bab132c7f25197a25db498a5781e29ad442eeaa12520de0">https://secure.vancouversymphony.ca/6445/6493?_gl=1*1crlce4*_gcl_au*NjIzNTU3OTIxLjE2OTM4MDAxMTk.&queueittoken=e_nierconcert23~ts_1693800428~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_f3dd2c40ce1580c17bab132c7f25197a25db498a5781e29ad442eeaa12520de0</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-11-10T19:00:00America/Vancouver2023-11-10T21:00:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-saint-saens-organ-symphony/external$26.43-$86.90https://secure.vancouversymphony.ca/6445/6493?_gl=1*1crlce4*_gcl_au*NjIzNTU3OTIxLjE2OTM4MDAxMTk.&queueittoken=e_nierconcert23~ts_1693800428~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_f3dd2c40ce1580c17bab132c7f25197a25db498a5781e29ad442eeaa12520de0ai1ec-2297@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZRemembrance Sunday Organ Recital<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div>RCCO member <strong>Bruce McKenzie</strong>, who plays at Canadian Memorial United Church, is being featured in an organ concert on the church’s newly digitized three manual Casavant pipe organ.  The program highlights music connected with Remembrance, so we can expect works by <strong> J.S. Bach, Bédard, Barber, Elgar, Stanford, Willan</strong> and a brand new work by the young German organist<strong> Paul Fey</strong> – “<em>Fanfare for a Farewell</em>”.  The concert will also showcase some of the songs that have come to define the World Wars musically here in Canada.  There will be several opportunities for the audience to sing along with favourite wartime hymns and secular songs, led by members of the CMUC’s in-house singing group.</div> <div></div> <div>Canadian Memorial United Church has an interesting history, being in fact a National Church built with money from all over the world.  The amazing stainless windows were donated by every Canadian province.  The original memorial pipe organ is a gift of citizens of the United States of America in memory of American soldiers who fought and died alongside Canadian soldiers in WWI.  The church displays the only copy of the National Books of Remembrance outside of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.  These books contain the names of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and will be opened for public viewing.  People can look for the names of their relatives and friends.</div> <div>The Remembrance concert is the first in Canadian Memorial’s planned three part organ series which will include a Christmas concert with organist John Mitchell on December 10, and another show in January.</div> <div>The concert series is designed as a fundraiser for the ongoing maintenance of the 95 year old organ.</div> <div></div> <div><strong>Bruce McKenzie</strong></div> <div>Formerly from Saskatchewan, Bruce can be seen regularly at the Canadian Memorial United Church pipe organ console.  Musical studies in piano and organ led to a series of appointments as organist, and assistant organist positions, in Saskatchewan and Alberta.  Bruce studied with noted Canadian organist Dr. Neil Cockburn at Calgary’s Mount Royal University.  In Vancouver, Bruce is a sought after organist playing supply at city and area churches. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Diploma in Pipe Organ Performance from the Royal Canadian College of Organists.</div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2298" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1810" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-scaled.jpg 1810w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-212x300.jpg 212w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-724x1024.jpg 724w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-768x1086.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-1448x2048.jpg 1448w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1810px) 100vw, 1810px" /></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263">https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-11-12T13:30:00America/Vancouver2023-11-12T14:30:00en-UShttps://www.canadianmemorial.org/organ-concertCanadian Memorial United Church @ Corner of Burrard St. & W 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/remembrance-sunday-organ-recital/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-scaled.jpg;1810;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-scaled.jpg;1810;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-scaled.jpg;1810;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Organ-Poster-scaled.jpg;1810;2560$25https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263ai1ec-2223@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Laurel & Hardy shorts<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Accompanied live on the Wurlitzer organ by RCCO Vancouver Centre co-president and education officer Michael Dirk.</p> <p>Info: <a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-laurel-hardy-shorts-nov-27-2023/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-laurel-hardy-shorts-nov-27-2023/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F21813717F8">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F21813717F8</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-11-27T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-11-27T20:30:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-laurel-hardy-shorts-2/external$16.90 +https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F21813717F8ai1ec-1975@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChristmas with the Bach Choir<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>The Vancouver Bach Choir’s classic Christmas presentation. More than 400 singers, accompanied by brass quintet and organ in the historic Orpheum Theatre.</p> <h4><b>FEATURING</b></h4> <p><b>Leslie Dala </b>and<b> Marisa Gaetanne</b> | Music Directors</p> <p><b>A Touch of Brass Quintet</b></p> <p><b>Michael Dirk </b>| Organ</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><b>Catherine Campolin, Shane Raman, Cathrie Yuen</b> | Conductors</p> <p><b>Stephen Smith, Kin Ming Wong, Shifra Day, Aslan Aslanov, Esther Chun</b> | Pianists</p> <p>More info: <a href="https://vancouverbachchoir.com/events/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2023/">https://vancouverbachchoir.com/events/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2023/</a></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.showpass.com/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2023/">https://www.showpass.com/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2023/</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-12-03T14:00:00America/Vancouver2023-12-03T16:00:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/christmas-with-the-bach-choir/external$20-$65https://www.showpass.com/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2023/ai1ec-2506@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChristmas Sing-A-Long with The Little Mountain Brass Band and the West Coast Singers<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Come celebrate the holiday season with a traditional Christmas sing-a-long! St. Andrew’s-Wesley is pleased to host The Little Mountain Brass Band, along with the West End Singers directed by Peggy Hua, and organist Angelique Po, for a night of classic carols, warm memories, and plenty of holiday cheer. Cocoa, cookies, crafts and carols make this fun, free event the perfect start to the holidays!</p> <p>Click <a href="https://standrewswesley.com/event/christmas-carol-sing-along-2/">here</a> for info</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-12-08T18:30:00America/Vancouver2023-12-08T20:00:00en-USSt. Andrew's-Wesley United Church @ Burrard at Nelson, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/christmas-sing-a-long-with-the-little-mountain-brass-band-and-the-west-coast-singers/freeai1ec-2481@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZAdvent and Christmas Organ Recital with John Mitchell<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div>John Mitchell, a Vancouver native, exhibited an early passion for the organ, playing his first services at St. Andrew’s United at the age of 14. With guidance from Frederick Carter, he attained the Associate and Fellowship Diplomas of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, receiving the Willan Prize for both. His rich musical journey includes roles as organist at Holy Rosary Cathedral, St. Mary’s Anglican in Kerrisdale, and chorus master of Edmonton Opera. A versatile talent, Mitchell studied voice at UBC School of Music, joined the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and performed supporting roles with Vancouver Opera. Returning to Vancouver in 1993, he resumed his role at St. Mary’s and freelanced across various churches, including Pacific Spirit United. Mitchell’s accomplishments span conducting, singing, and playing, making him a respected figure in the Vancouver musical scene for nearly four decades.</div> <div> <div><strong>Programme:</strong></div> <div><em>Music for Advent</em><br /> Fantasia on ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’ – Alec Rowley (1892 – 1958)</div> <div>Now Come, Thou Savior of the Nations BWV 659  – J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750)<br /> Up, Awake! A Voice is Calling BWV 645 –  J. S. Bach</div> <div>Prelude on ‘Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming’  – Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)<br /> Audience hymn: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus VU 2<br /> Six Variations on the tune Stuttgart (in the style of Bach)  – Christa Rakich</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><em>Music for Christmas</em><br /> Three Preludes on ‘In Dulci Jubilo’  – J S Bach, Diedrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707), Marcel Dupré (1886 – 1971)<br /> From Heav’n Above to Earth I Come  – Johann Pachelbel (1653 – 1706)<br /> Offertory for Midnight Mass  – César Franck (1822 – 1890)<br /> ‘Jig’ Fugue in C major  – Diedrich Buxtehude<br /> Audience carol ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime VU 71<br /> Trio – Récit de Tierce en Taille – Grand Jeu et Duo (from ‘Suite in Classical French Style on the Huron Carol’)  – John Mitchell<br /> Two Christmas Interludes (Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?, The Holly and the Ivy)   – Wm. Lloyd Webber (1914 – 1982)<br /> Audience carol: What Child is this? VU 74<br /> What Child is This? (Greensleeves)  – Richard Purvis (1913 – 1994)<br /> Noël X Grand Jeu et Duo  – Louis-Claude D’Aquin (1694 – 1772)</div> </div> <h2></h2> <div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2483" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n.jpg" alt="" width="2048" height="1596" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n.jpg 2048w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n-300x234.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n-1024x798.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n-768x599.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n-1536x1197.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div style="text-align: center"></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263">https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2023-12-10T13:30:00America/Vancouver2023-12-10T14:30:00en-UShttps://www.canadianmemorial.org/organ-concertCanadian Memorial United Church @ Corner of Burrard St. & W 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/advent-and-christmas-organ-recital-with-john-mitchell/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n.jpg;2048;1596,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n.jpg;2048;1596,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n.jpg;2048;1596,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/405782480_10159594954037665_5333021956475429989_n.jpg;2048;1596$25https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263ai1ec-2548@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Brass & Organ Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_default"> <div class="gmail_default">An annual favourite, Langley Canadian Reformed Church and St John’s Vancouver are delighted to present a Christmas Concert featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and organist David Poon.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_default"> <div class="gmail_default"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_default"> <div class="gmail_default"> <div class="gmail_default">This family-friendly event is always a fun and festive way to ring in the season and experience fantastic music with—pardon the pun—no strings attached. Interact with Vancouver’s finest musicians, sing along to your favourite carols, and listen to a smorgasbord of Christmas music through the ages, from baroque and classical traditions through to jazz and popular music of today. Invite your friends and help us spread the joy and cheer of Christmas!</div> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div class="gmail_default"> <div class="gmail_default"> <div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2550 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-Langley.png" alt="" width="648" height="839" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-Langley.png 648w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-Langley-232x300.png 232w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px" /></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-12-11T19:30:00America/Vancouver2023-12-11T21:00:00en-USLangley Canadian Reformed Church @ 21804 - 52 Avenue, Langley, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-brass-organ-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-Langley.png;648;839,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-Langley.png;648;839,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-Langley.png;648;839,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-Langley.png;648;839Tickets at the door: Adults $20; children are free.ai1ec-2551@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Brass & Organ Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>An annual favourite, Langley Canadian Reformed Church and St John’s Vancouver are delighted to present a Christmas Concert featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and organist David Poon.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div>This family-friendly event is always a fun and festive way to ring in the season and experience fantastic music with—pardon the pun—no strings attached. Interact with Vancouver’s finest musicians, sing along to your favourite carols, and listen to a smorgasbord of Christmas music through the ages, from baroque and classical traditions through to jazz and popular music of today. Invite your friends and help us spread the joy and cheer of Christmas!</div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div></div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2554" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER.png" alt="" width="1700" height="2200" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER.png 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-232x300.png 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-791x1024.png 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-768x994.png 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-1187x1536.png 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER-1583x2048.png 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-12-12T19:00:00America/Vancouver2023-12-12T20:30:00en-USKerrisdale Presbyterian Church @ 2733 West 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-brass-organ-concert-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER.png;1700;2200,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER.png;1700;2200,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER.png;1700;2200,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrassOrgan2023-POSTER.png;1700;2200Tickets at the door: Adults $20; children are free.ai1ec-2337@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZMotet Chamber Choir: A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2581" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1656" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-scaled.jpg 1656w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-194x300.jpg 194w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-663x1024.jpg 663w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-768x1187.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-994x1536.jpg 994w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-1325x2048.jpg 1325w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1656px) 100vw, 1656px" /></p> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-12-17T14:30:00America/Vancouver2023-12-17T16:00:00en-UShttps://www.motet.ca/St. James' Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/motet-chamber-choir-a-festival-of-nine-lessons-carols/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-NineLessonsAndCarols-scaled.jpg;1656;2560TBAai1ec-2155@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChristmas Pipe Organ Concert with Audience Singing<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <div>All are welcome, children included! Refreshments served following the concert.</div> <div dir="auto">The program is an exciting adventure from early music to the 20th century, all around Christmas.</div> <div dir="auto">Please note:  Cancelled in case of snow.</div> <div dir="auto"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2575" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023.jpg" alt="" width="854" height="1208" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023.jpg 1653w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023-212x300.jpg 212w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023-724x1024.jpg 724w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023-768x1086.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023-1448x2048.jpg 1448w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px" /></div> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-12-23T15:00:00America/Vancouver2023-12-23T16:30:00en-USMaranatha Canadian Reformed Church @ 12300 92 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 1G40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/christmas-pipe-organ-concert-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023.jpg;854;1208,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023.jpg;854;1208,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023.jpg;854;1208,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Poster-Christmas-Concert-December-23-2023.jpg;854;1208Admission by donationai1ec-2339@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZMotet Chamber Choir: The Twelve Days of Christmas<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2338 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png" alt="" width="341" height="122" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png 341w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo-300x107.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px" /></p> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2023-12-30T15:00:00America/Vancouver2023-12-30T16:30:00en-UShttps://www.motet.ca/St. Hilda's Anglican Church @ 5838 Barnacle St, Sechelt, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/motet-chamber-choir-the-twelve-days-of-christmas/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png;341;122,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png;341;122,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png;341;122,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png;341;122TBAai1ec-2341@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZMotet Chamber Choir: The Twelve Days of Christmas<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2338 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png" alt="" width="341" height="122" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png 341w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo-300x107.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px" /></p> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-01-02T19:00:00America/Vancouver2024-01-02T20:30:00en-UShttps://www.motet.ca/Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church @ 4925 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/motet-chamber-choir-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png;341;122,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png;341;122,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png;341;122,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/logo.png;341;122TBAai1ec-2654@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZA Prayer for Peace: A Fully Improvised Organ Concert by Alexander Weimann<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class="x_ContentPasted0">“A PRAYER FOR PEACE” is the title of Alexander Weimann’s solo improvised organ recital. The concert re-imagines the so-called Organ Mass, a tradition of religious music ever since organs were first introduced into the Church. This practice flowered during the French Baroque and which lives on in France to this day.</div> <div></div> <div class="x_ContentPasted0">Improvisation no longer plays a big role in the classical music world, although it’s still a central part of the education, idiom and professional practice for church organists. It’s an important factor in ‘early music’ and the art of improvisation is of the essence in making music in the world of jazz.</div> <div></div> <div class="x_ContentPasted0">“Improvising is one of my strongest musical passions. As a child practicing the piano, I had a hard time focusing on sheet music. I’d start off with good intentions, but after a few bars I’d often veer off the scripted path and wander into an unplanned period of oblivious improvising. Since then, I’ve studied church music and organ, also jazz piano, and after decades of making music of all kinds my fascination for improvisation has only grown. It’s a pleasure to perform this programme on the wonderful organ at West Vancouver United Church where I performed a Bach concert (The Well-Tempered Organ) this past July for EMV. I look forward to exploring more of its multiple possibilities for registration and sound.” – Alexander Weimann</div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/book-online/?instance=Weimann-01-13-24">https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/book-online/?instance=Weimann-01-13-24</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-01-13T15:00:00America/Vancouver2024-01-13T16:30:00en-UShttps://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/alexander-weimann-a-prayer-for-peace/West Vancouver United Church @ 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1S40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/a-prayer-for-peace-a-fully-improvised-organ-concert-by-alexander-weimann/external$22.75 - $35. RCCO Vancouver members can use the code ORGAN20 at checkout for 20% off.https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/book-online/?instance=Weimann-01-13-24ai1ec-2576@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39Z“And Now Something Completely Different”: Organist Michael Dirk in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <p><strong>Come & experience Michael playing beautiful organ standards as well as accompanying Charlie Chaplin as he hilariously searches for riches in his silent film ‘The Gold Rush’.</strong></p> <p>Michael Dirk, well known for his organ playing skills as well as his entertaining presentations, will be hosting our 3rd Organ concert Fundraiser. Michael will be accompanying a silent film star such as ‘<strong>Charlie Chaplin</strong>’ as well as performing some very famous organ pieces by Bach, Frack & modern pieces which will bring smiles as you enjoy the many exciting sounds of the newly digitized ‘very old’ organ. As one of Canada’s more active and versatile organists, Vancouver Civic Organist Michael Dirk is equally at home offering solo concerts, accompanying the many fine choirs/ensembles of the region, improvising an entertaining accompaniment to a silent film, or serving liturgically in various worship styles. Come and munch your popcorn & enjoy the show.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> </div> <div></div> <div style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2757" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="800" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC.jpg 800w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></div> <h2></h2> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div style="text-align: center"></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263">https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-01-14T13:30:00America/Vancouver2024-01-14T14:30:00en-UShttps://www.canadianmemorial.org/organ-concertCanadian Memorial United Church @ Corner of Burrard St. & W 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/post-christmas-organ-recital-with-michael-dirk/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC.jpg;800;800,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC.jpg;800;800,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC.jpg;800;800,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Michael-Dirk-CMC.jpg;800;800$25https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263ai1ec-1974@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Torrent<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Accompanied live by Edward Norman on the historic Wurlitzer organ.</p> <p>The 1926 romantic drama <em>Torrent</em> was the first American film to star Greta Garbo.  It was very successful and launched her Hollywood career.</p> <p>Info: <a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-torrent-feb-12-2024/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-torrent-feb-12-2024/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2939" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1543" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01.jpg 1920w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01-300x241.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01-768x617.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01-1536x1234.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52B69C273E">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52B69C273E</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-02-12T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-02-12T20:30:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-laurel-hardy-shorts/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01.jpg;1920;1543,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01.jpg;1920;1543,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01.jpg;1920;1543,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1920px-Poster_-_Torrent_The_1926_01.jpg;1920;1543$16.90 +https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52B69C273Eai1ec-2638@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrgan Virtuoso Loreto Aramendi Returns to Vancouver<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2780 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg" alt="" width="640" height="360" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg 640w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia-300x169.jpeg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></div> <div></div> <div class="">Loreto Aramendi, an international concert artist and main organist of the Basilica of Santa María del Coro in San Sebastián, Spain, returns to the Lower Mainland !  Loreto performed at St James’ Church in 2023 to a full church, and the audience appreciation of was reflected in an extended ovation in recognition of her extra-ordinary musicianship.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class="">Last year, Loreto’s programme included a number of symphonic transcriptions of works by Liszt, Fauré, Rachmaninoff, and Saint-Saëns.  These works are not simplified arrangements, but concert versions of great orchestral works which push both the instrument and player to the limit.  As such, they show off the rich tonal colours of the organ necessary for interpreting orchestral music which are otherwise unheard in strict organ repertoire.  As well, the organ transcriptions require a musician of exceptional virtuosic and artistic skill – and that, Loreto Aramendi has in spades.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class="">This year’s programme includes a few transcriptions, such the <i class="">Pilgrim’s Chorus</i> by Richard Wagner and <i class="">St François de Paule marchant sur les flots</i> by Franz Liszt, as well as some of the finest compositions specifically written for the organ including Jean Alain’s <i class="">Litanies</i><span class="">, </span>Nicolaus Bruhns’ Prelude in E Minor ( ‘ The Great ‘ ), and  Maurice Duruflé’s <i class="">Theme et variation final sur le Veni Creator</i>.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class="">In addition to Loreto’s concerts at St. James’ in Vancouver and Maranatha in Surrey, she will be presenting a Masterclass and Workshop on Saturday morning, February 17th at 9 am, at St James’ Anglican Church.  Sponsored by the Vancouver Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, the Masterclass is an opportunity for students to receive valuable feedback on their performance by an expert — which Loreto certainly is !  And at 10.30 am that same morning, Loreto will present a Workshop.  If you have ever wondered how organ stops are used to create the classic ‘organ sounds,’ how they can imitate the sound of various instruments of the orchestra, and how the organist uses registration aids, the Workshop will explain all.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class=""></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist-returns-tickets-778040529167?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist-returns-tickets-778040529167?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-02-16T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-02-16T21:00:00en-UShttps://www.sjmusic.ca/events/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist-returns/2024-02-16St. James' Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-concert-organist-returns/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360$22.63 - $27.96https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist-returns-tickets-778040529167?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-2785@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrgan Virtuoso Loreto Aramendi: masterclass and workshop<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2780 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg" alt="" width="640" height="360" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg 640w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia-300x169.jpeg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></div> <div></div> <div class="">Loreto Aramendi, an international concert artist and main organist of the Basilica of Santa María del Coro in San Sebastián, Spain, returns to the Lower Mainland !  Loreto performed at St James’ Church in 2023 to a full church, and the audience appreciation of was reflected in an extended ovation in recognition of her extra-ordinary musicianship.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class=""> <p>Loreto Aramendi will present a Masterclass and Workshop on Saturday morning, February 17th at 9 am, at St James’ Anglican Church.  Sponsored by the Vancouver Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, the Masterclass is an opportunity for students to receive valuable feedback on their performance by an expert — which Loreto certainly is !  And at 10.30 am that same morning, Loreto will present a Workshop.  If you have ever wondered how organ stops are used to create the classic ‘organ sounds,’ how they can imitate the sound of various instruments of the orchestra, and how the organist uses registration aids, the Workshop will explain all.</p> <p>The masterclass will be open to anyone who would like to observe.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> </div> <div class="">RCCO members are eligible for free tickets to the workshop.  All members should have received an email about this from RCCO Vancouver Centre on January 14.  If you didn’t, or have more questions, please use the website contact form to get in touch with us.</div> <div class=""></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-with-loreto-aramendi-tickets-786923247617?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-with-loreto-aramendi-tickets-786923247617?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-02-17T09:00:00America/Vancouver2024-02-17T11:45:00en-UShttps://www.sjmusic.ca/events/workshop-with-loreto-aramendi/2024-02-17St. James' Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organ-virtuoso-loreto-aramendi-masterclass-and-workshop/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360$22.63 - $27.96https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-with-loreto-aramendi-tickets-786923247617?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-2782@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrgan Virtuoso Loreto Aramendi in Concert in Surrey<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2780 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg" alt="" width="640" height="360" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg 640w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia-300x169.jpeg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></div> <div></div> <div class="">Loreto Aramendi, an international concert artist and main organist of the Basilica of Santa María del Coro in San Sebastián, Spain, returns to the Lower Mainland !  Loreto performed at St James’ Church in 2023 to a full church, and the audience appreciation of was reflected in an extended ovation in recognition of her extra-ordinary musicianship.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class="">Last year, Loreto’s programme included a number of symphonic transcriptions of works by Liszt, Fauré, Rachmaninoff, and Saint-Saëns.  These works are not simplified arrangements, but concert versions of great orchestral works which push both the instrument and player to the limit.  As such, they show off the rich tonal colours of the organ necessary for interpreting orchestral music which are otherwise unheard in strict organ repertoire.  As well, the organ transcriptions require a musician of exceptional virtuosic and artistic skill – and that, Loreto Aramendi has in spades.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class="">This year’s programme includes a few transcriptions, such the <i class="">Pilgrim’s Chorus</i> by Richard Wagner and <i class="">St François de Paule marchant sur les flots</i> by Franz Liszt, as well as some of the finest compositions specifically written for the organ including Jean Alain’s <i class="">Litanies</i><span class="">, </span>Nicolaus Bruhns’ Prelude in E Minor ( ‘ The Great ‘ ), and  Maurice Duruflé’s <i class="">Theme et variation final sur le Veni Creator</i>.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class="">In addition to Loreto’s concerts at St. James’ in Vancouver and Maranatha in Surrey, she will be presenting a Masterclass and Workshop on Saturday morning, February 17th at 9 am, at St James’ Anglican Church.  Sponsored by the Vancouver Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, the Masterclass is an opportunity for students to receive valuable feedback on their performance by an expert — which Loreto certainly is !  And at 10.30 am that same morning, Loreto will present a Workshop.  If you have ever wondered how organ stops are used to create the classic ‘organ sounds,’ how they can imitate the sound of various instruments of the orchestra, and how the organist uses registration aids, the Workshop will explain all.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class=""></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist-tickets-784669035207?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&keep_tld=1">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist-tickets-784669035207?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&keep_tld=1</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-02-17T15:00:00America/Vancouver2024-02-17T16:30:00en-UShttps://www.sjmusic.ca/events/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist/2024-02-17Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church @ 12300 92 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 1G40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organ-virtuoso-loreto-aramendi-returns-to-vancouver/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LoretoAramendi_SocialMedia.jpeg;640;360$22.63 - $27.96https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist-tickets-784669035207?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&keep_tld=1ai1ec-2881@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZQuebec City Cathedral-Basilica Organist Marc D’Anjou in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2983" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert.jpg" alt="" width="1545" height="2000" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert.jpg 1545w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert-1187x1536.jpg 1187w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px" /></p> <h2 class="mc-toc-title"><strong>Programme:</strong></h2> <div> <div> <div>Batalla Famosa – Anon<br /> Vater unser im Himmelreich – Georg Böhm<br /> Toccata en Fa, BuxWV 157 – Diderik Buxtehude<br /> An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653 – J. S. Bach<br /> Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 549 – J. S. Bach<br /> Grand Choeur in B flat – Théodore Dubois<br /> Andante Cantabile from Symphony No. 4) – Charles-Marie Widor<br /> Suite du troisième ton – Denis Bédard<br /> Berceuse (from Pièces en style libre) – Louis Vierne<br /> Carillon de Westminster (from Pièces de fantaisie) – Louis Vierne</div> <div></div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Marc D’Anjou </strong>studied the organ at the Conservatory of Music in Rimouski, Quebec, graduating in 1986 with first class honours awarded unanimously by the jury.  He then studied improvisation with Richard Gagné and Rachel Laurin, and improvisation and French repertoire in Paris with Jean Galard.  In 1980 he won the national organ finals in the junior category of the Baldwin Competition in Toronto.  He received an honorable mention from the Sir Ernest McMillan Foundation in Toronto in 1989, and was also a remarkable finalist at the first Quebec Organ Competition in 1992.  He is an active concert artist and accompanist, both in Canada and abroad.  In addition to giving solo recitals, he is often a soloist with orchestras and ensembles, including the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.  In 1998 he gave a recital and masterclass at Towson University (Baltimore); he gave a recital and participated in an improvisation match in Toulouse, France, in October 2006, and toured Ecuador in 2009, giving five concerts.  In September 2011 he accompanied the prestigious Vancouver Chamber Choir in a concert recorded by the CBC.  He has given recitals in various churches in Vancouver over the years, including Holy Rosary Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral.</p> <p>From 1986 to 1992, Marc D’Anjou worked in organ building, for <em>Orgues Marcel Bertrand</em>.  During the same period, he obtained the position of co-organist at the historic church of St-Jean-Baptiste in Quebec City, and became the principal organist there in 1991, remaining until 1993.  In December 1993 he was chosen by competition to be the titular organist at the Quebec City Cathedral-Basilica, where he remained until he moved to Vancouver in May 2010.  He was the Music Director (organist, pianist and choir director) at South Burnaby United Church from September 2010 until September 2012, during which time he founded the “Burnaby Chamber Choir” and was its artistic and music director.  In May 2012 he again obtained the position of titular organist at the Quebec City Cathedral-Basilica, this time by acclamation, and became Music Director there in 2015, supervising the restoration of its 4 manual, 91 rank gallery organ (by Casavant Frères) and 2 manual, 27 rank chancel organ (by Létourneau).  In July 2022 he accompanied the choir of St. Michael’s Cathedral (Toronto) during Vespers, which were presided over by Pope Francis at the Quebec City Cathedral-Basilica.</p> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-03-02T19:00:00America/Vancouver2024-03-02T20:00:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 2E20https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/quebec-city-cathedral-basilica-organist-marc-danjou-in-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert.jpg;1545;2000,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert.jpg;1545;2000,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert.jpg;1545;2000,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-03-DAnjou-Concert.jpg;1545;2000Tickets at the door: Adults $20; students and seniors $10; families pay what you can.ai1ec-3188@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZBach Birthday Bash Organ Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3187" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UBC-Bach-Bday.png" alt="" width="720" height="1020" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UBC-Bach-Bday.png 720w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-212x300.png 212w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>RBH Casavant Organ Opus 3055, 1969: 43 stops, 64 ranks, 3105 pipes</strong></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-03-21T12:00:00America/Vancouver2024-03-21T13:00:00en-USRoy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music @ 6361 Memorial Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z20https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/bach-birthday-bash-organ-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UBC-Bach-Bday.png;720;1020,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UBC-Bach-Bday.png;720;1020,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UBC-Bach-Bday.png;720;1020,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UBC-Bach-Bday.png;720;1020ai1ec-3153@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZThéodore Dubois’ The Seven Last Words of Christ<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3154 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Digital_Passion_Concert_Poster.png" alt="" width="648" height="1001" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Digital_Passion_Concert_Poster.png 648w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Digital_Passion_Concert_Poster-194x300.png 194w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-03-24T16:00:00America/Vancouver2024-03-24T17:00:00en-US604.261.4228; https://www.stmaryskerrisdale.ca/St. Mary's Kerrisdale @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1P50https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/theodore-dubois-the-seven-last-words-of-christ/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Digital_Passion_Concert_Poster.png;648;1001,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Digital_Passion_Concert_Poster.png;648;1001,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Digital_Passion_Concert_Poster.png;648;1001,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Digital_Passion_Concert_Poster.png;648;1001Admission by donationai1ec-2227@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Go West<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Accompanied live on the historic Wurlitzer organ..</p> <p>Info: <a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-go-west-apr-8-2024/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-go-west-apr-8-2024/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52C1252A90">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52C1252A90</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-04-08T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-04-08T20:30:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-laurel-hardy-shorts-3-2/external$16.90 +https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52C1252A90ai1ec-3300@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZIsaac Howie in Concert, 3rd Year Student Recital<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3301" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024.jpg" alt="" width="1350" height="2065" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024.jpg 1350w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024-196x300.jpg 196w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024-669x1024.jpg 669w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024-768x1175.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024-1004x1536.jpg 1004w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024-1339x2048.jpg 1339w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>RBH Casavant Organ Opus 3055, 1969: 43 stops, 64 ranks, 3105 pipes</strong></p> <div> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><strong>Programme</strong></p> <p>Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)</p> <p>“Impromptu,” from 24 Pièces de fantaisie, Op. 54 – Louis Vierne (1870-1937)</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Psalm Prelude on De Profundis, Set 2, No. 1 – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)</p> <p>Trio Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 530 – J.S. Bach<br /> i. Vivace ii. Lento iii. Allegro</p> <p>“Jesus Loves Me,” from Gospel Preludes, Book 2 – William Bolcom (b. 1938)</p> <p>“Dieu Parmi Nous,” from La Nativité du Seigneur, No. 9 – Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementToProof"></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-04-13T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-04-13T20:30:00en-USRoy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music @ 6361 Memorial Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z20https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/isaac-howie-in-concert-3rd-year-student-recital/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024.jpg;1350;2065,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024.jpg;1350;2065,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024.jpg;1350;2065,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Isaac-poster-13-avril-2024.jpg;1350;2065ai1ec-3049@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFix-it Organ 101 Workshop with Marianne Huestis<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>For church organists who need to know the basics of tuning and fixing simple problems on their instrument.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-04-20T10:30:00America/Vancouver2024-04-20T12:30:00en-USHoly Family Church @ 4851 Beatrice St, Vancouver, BC V5N 4J50https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/fix-it-organ-101-workshop-with-marianne-huestis/freeTBAai1ec-2655@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZJ.S. Bach: Das Orgelbüchlein, with Organist Angelique Po<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>J.S. Bach’s monumental Orgelbüchlein (BWV 599−644) is a collection of 46 Lutheran chorale preludes for organ, spanning the entire traditional liturgical year. As Bach composed these various chorale preludes mainly throughout his Weimar appointment from 1708-1717, the Orgelbüchlein is a showcase of his development as a composer through this early period of his career, as well as the development of the chorale prelude form as a whole. Several of the pieces within the Orgelbüchlein have stood as being among the most popular pieces in the organ literature, with many receiving transcriptions for other instruments (famously, Ferruccio Busoni’s transcriptions for solo piano, and Leopold Stokowski’s transcriptions for orchestra.) This concert will present the Orgelbüchlein in its original form, for solo organ.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-04-20T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-04-20T15:30:00en-UShttps://chancentre.com/events/j-s-bach-das-orgelbuchlein/St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church @ 1573 E 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N 2H40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/j-s-bach-das-orgelbuchlein-2/freeTBAai1ec-3318@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist John Mitchell in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div><strong>Programme:</strong></p> <p>Ballo del Granduca – Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck</p> <p>Praeludium in G minor (BuxWV 148) – Diedrich Buxtehude</p> <p>Récit de Tierce en Taille (from Organ Mass) – Nicolas de Grigny</p> <p>Three movements from Voluntaries – John Stanley<br /> Largo – Andante – Allegro</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Two Preludes from the ‘Leipzig Chorales’ – J S Bach<br /> Schmueke dich. O liebe Seele (BWV 654) – Komm Heiliger Geist (BWV 651a)</p> <p>Fantaisie in A – César Franck</p> <p>Suite (First performance) – John Mitchell<br /> Fanfare – Folk Tune – Sarabande –-Toccata</p></div> <div></div> <div><strong>Admission by donation to the PSUC refugee fund</strong></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-04-28T15:00:00America/Vancouver2024-04-28T16:15:00en-USPacific Spirit united Church @ 2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 2J40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-john-mitchell-in-concert/freeAdmission by donationai1ec-3085@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZRCCO Vancouver Centre Members’ Recital<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3316 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160.jpg" alt="" width="554" height="292" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160.jpg 2160w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160-300x158.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160-768x405.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160-1536x811.jpg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160-2048x1081.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px" /></p> <div class="">The Royal Canadian College of Organists ( Vancouver Centre ) presents an eclectic programme of music on the mighty three-manual Casavant Frères organ at St James’ Anglican Church. This annual by-donation event is a wonderful opportunity to hear and meet talented local musicians in concert on the historic 1938 pipe organ at St James.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class="">On the programme are works by Hendrik Andriessen, JS Bach, Denis Bédard, William Bolcom, John Cook, Christopher Dalton, WA Mozart, Georg Muffat, Einar Traerup-Sark, Louis Vierne, and James Alfred Lefébure-Wély.</div> <div class=""></div> <div class="">A wine-and-cheese reception is planned following the concert, which is a great opportunity to meet the performers. For planning purposes, please register to indicate your intention to attend by visiting <a class="" href="https://allstops.eventbrite.ca/">allstops.eventbrite.ca</a></div> <p><strong>Performers and programme:</strong></p> </div> <div> <div>Rachel Alflatt:</div> <div>Plein Jeu, Récit de cornet, Grand Jeu from <em>Suite du cinquième ton</em> (premiere) – Denis Bédard</div> <div>Aart Bijkerk:</div> <div>Sortie in B flat from <em>L’Organiste moderne</em> – Louis-James Alfred Lefébure-Wély and Toccata from <em>Pièces de Fantaisie</em>, second suite – Louis Vierne</div> <div>Chris Dalton:</div> <div>“Passage” an Improvisation</div> <div>Gerald Harder:</div> <div>Fanfare – John Cook</div> <div>Isaac Howie:</div> <div>“Jesus Loves Me” from <i>Gospel Preludes,</i> Book 2 – William Bolcom</div> <div>PJ Janson:</div> <div>Sonata da Chiesa – Hendrik Andriessen</div> <div>Cindy Ma:</div> <div>Passacaglia in G minor – Georg Muffat</div> <div>Susan Ohannesian:</div> <div>C minor Fantasia BWV 562 – J. S. Bach and Romance from  <em>A Little Night Music</em> K 525 – W. A. Mozart</div> <div>Jonathan Robinson:</div> <div>Toccata Primi Toni – Einar Traerup-Sark</div> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1302 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-300x213.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="213" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-300x213.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-768x545.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall.jpg 1104w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> </div> <div> <div class="block-sortable col-sm-6 d-flex flex-column js-block-adjust-padding py-md-0 px-lg-10"> <div class="my-auto mx-5"> <div id="block_element_55" class="sortable-item mb-6 pl-1"> <div class="h2 ">The Pipe Organ at St James:</div> <div class="body accent-color text-default"> <p>In 1938 Casavant Frères of St Hyacinthe, Québec, was awarded the contract for a new 3-manual organ of 1760 pipes.  The organ itself was located in the north transept of the church, formerly the choir gallery, which was lowered to make room for the instrument, with a façade designed by Adrian Gilbert Scott <em><span lang="EN-GB">— </span></em>the same architect who designed St James’ Church building.  Over the years some minor changes were made to meet the musical demands of a living church, including a new Choir division with three ranks in the west gallery in 1948, and a new organ console in 2003.  With the addition of the Choir division, the organ now has 33 ranks and just under 2000 pipes.  The main organ is located high on the north gallery of the church – an excellent location, as the grand sound of this <span lang="EN-GB">fine Casavant </span>Frères organ is marvellously enhanced by the church’s outstanding acoustics.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementToProof"></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pulling-out-all-stops-tickets-848093288857?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pulling-out-all-stops-tickets-848093288857?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-05-11T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-05-11T21:00:00en-USSt. James' Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova St Vancouver BC V6A 1L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/rcco-vancouver-centre-members-recital-2/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160.jpg;554;292,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160.jpg;554;292,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160.jpg;554;292,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCCO-2024-SocialMedia2160.jpg;554;292Admission by donationhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pulling-out-all-stops-tickets-848093288857?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-3437@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFauré Requiem, free concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3438" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1440" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-2048x1152.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <table class="mcnTextBlock" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"> <tr> <td class="mcnTextBlockInner" valign="top">A service and concert in memory of Alan A. Lowe, a beloved member of the St. Andrews-Wesley community. This concert and celebration of life service, featuring the complete Requiem by Gabriel Fauré and performed by the Sacred Voices Ensemble at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, is open to the public, according to his last wishes.<br /> St. Andrew’s-Wesley’s choir of 16 professional singers will also be performing Tomás Luis de Victoria’s <em>O Magnum Mysterium</em>, and John Tavener’s beautiful <em>Song for Athene</em>, which became well-known after being performed at the late Princess Diana’s funeral. The Sacred Voices Ensemble will be led by St. Andrew’s-Wesley’s Choral Director Peggy Hua and accompanied by Director of Music Angelique Po on the organ and piano.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-05-21T19:00:00America/Vancouver2024-05-21T21:30:00en-USSt. Andrew's-Wesley United Church @ 1022 Nelson, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/faure-requiem-free-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-scaled.jpg;2560;1440,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-scaled.jpg;2560;1440,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-scaled.jpg;2560;1440,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AlanLowe_Memorial-Concert_Web-scaled.jpg;2560;1440ai1ec-3738@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Charlie Chaplin Shorts<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Three hilarious shorts from Chaplin’s early years (1916 and 1917), featuring three of Vancouver’s own organists providing live accompaniment on the historic Wurlitzer organ, with literally all the bells and whistles!</p> <p>The Fireman, with organist Michael Dirk</p> <p>The Floorwalker, with organist Isaac Howie</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>The Adventurer, with organist Koos van Nieuwkoop</p> <p>Info: <a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-jun-3-2024/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/silent-movie-mondays-charlie-chaplin-shorts-jun-3-2024/</a></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52C32B2AD2">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52C32B2AD2</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-06-03T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-06-03T21:00:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-laurel-hardy-shorts-3-3/external$16.90 +https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F52C32B2AD2ai1ec-3646@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Isaac Howie in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Isaac will be competing in the second Feith Organ Competition in Blieskastel, Germany in late August, and will showcase the competition repertoire in this recital.  You are warmly invited to come and encourage him!</p> <p>The competition describes this year’s theme as follows:<br /> ‘Under the motto “Organ music between tradition and modernity” we want to showcase the artistic diversity of the organ in 2024 with works by Jehan Alain, Anton Heiller, Maurice Duruflé and Theo Brandmüller.’</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3647" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert.jpg" alt="" width="1700" height="2200" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-08-10T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-08-10T15:00:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 2E20https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-isaac-howie-in-concert-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert.jpg;1700;2200,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert.jpg;1700;2200,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert.jpg;1700;2200,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaac-in-concert.jpg;1700;2200Admission by donationai1ec-3750@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZInterstellar 10<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>ROGER SAYER, the organist who worked with HANS ZIMMER to create the soundtrack for the blockbuster film INTERSTELLAR, is marking the 10th anniversary of the movie with a worldwide tour culminating in five concerts across Canada. Since the release of the movie 10 years ago, the music from INTERSTELLAR has developed a huge following, introducing the organ to many audiences for the first time.</p> <p>SAYER will share his experience of working with composer ZIMMER and director CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, two living geniuses of cinema, before playing his own transcription of all the epic hits from the soundtrack on the organ, the instrument that ZIMMER specifically used to express the wonder and mystery of space. “He [Sayer] is without doubt an extraordinary artist whose humanity shines in the impeccable artistry that flows from his hands” (ZIMMER).</p> <p>SAYER has presented INTERSTELLAR 10 to sold-out audiences in Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe. Canadian performances include:</p> <p><span>                        October 5      Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS</span></p> <p><span>                        October 8      Church of St Andrew and St Paul, Montréal, QC</span></p> <p><span>                        October 19    Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, ON</span></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><span>                        October 22    Knox United Church, Calgary, AB</span></p> <p><span>                        October 25    St Andrews-Wesley United Church, Vancouver, BC</span></p> <p><em data-wacopycontent="1"><abbr data-wacopycontent="1"><br /> Interstellar</abbr></em><span data-wacopycontent="1"><abbr data-wacopycontent="1">, as arranged by Roger Sayer, follows the drama and intense emotions of the storyline interweaving the main themes from the movie including <em data-wacopycontent="1">Cornfield Chase</em>, <em data-wacopycontent="1">Stay</em>, and <em data-wacopycontent="1">No Time for Caution</em> in one continuous captivating performance.</abbr></span></p> <p>Program includes:</p> <ul> <li>opening theme from <em>2001: A Space Odyssey</em> (<em>Also sprach Zarathustra</em> by Richard Strauss)</li> <li>selections from <em>The Planets</em> by Gustav Holst</li> <li>a special screening of a brief documentary about the creation of the <em>Interstellar</em> soundtrack followed by Q&A with Roger Sayer</li> <li><em><abbr>Interstellar </abbr></em><abbr>soundtrack hits!</abbr></li> </ul> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/interstellar-10-organ-concert-tour-vancouver-tickets-995326968757?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/interstellar-10-organ-concert-tour-vancouver-tickets-995326968757?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-10-25T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-10-25T21:00:00en-USSt. Andrew's-Wesley United Church @ Burrard at Nelson, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/interstellar-10/external$40 (students $30)https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/interstellar-10-organ-concert-tour-vancouver-tickets-995326968757?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-3778@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZJasper Wildfire Relief Benefit Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-3779" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy.jpg" alt="" width="479" height="436" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy.jpg 2400w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy-300x273.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy-1024x933.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy-768x700.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy-1536x1399.jpg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy-2048x1865.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px" /></p> <p><strong>Programme</strong></p> <div> <div></div> <div> <em>Souvenir</em> and <em>Danse</em> for organ duet – Denis Bédard<br /> <strong>Rachel Alflatt and Denis Bédard</strong></p> <p><em>Hymn Medley</em><br /> <strong>Lorraine and Cliff Reinhardt</strong></p> <p><em>Laudamus Te</em> – Antonio Vivaldi<br /> <strong>Catherine Laub and Lorraine Reinhardt</strong></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><em>Just a Closer Walk with Thee</em> – arr. Richard Walters<br /> <strong>Catherine Laub and Rita Attrot</strong></div> <div> <em>Blackbird</em> – Paul McCartney, arr. Audrey Snyder, E. Dainow<br /> <em>i thank you god</em> – e.e.cummings, Edward Elgar, arr. E. Dainow<br /> <em>Nella Fantasia</em> – Chiara Ferrau, Ennio Morricone<br /> <em>Gavotte</em> – J.S. Bach<br /> <em>In Time of Silver Rain</em> – Langston Hughes, Rollo Dilworth<br /> <strong>Edette Gagne</strong></p> <div> <em>Hymn Medley</em><br /> <strong>Anne Johnson, flute, </strong>and<strong> Elina Singh, percussion</strong></div> <p><em>It’s Tight Like That</em> – Tampa Red & Georgia Tom<br /> <em>Sweet Georgia Brown</em> – Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard, Kenneth Casey.<br /> <em>Eh La Bas</em> – Paul Barbarin<br /> <em>Foolish Questions</em> – Arthur Smith<br /> <em>Some of These Days</em> – Shelton Brooks<br /> <em>Bring Me Sunshine</em> – Arthur Kent, Sylvia Dee<br /> <strong>The Creole Jazz Band Trio</strong></p> <p><em>A Time for All Things</em> –  Ecclesiastes,  Douglas E Wagner<br /> <em>An Irish Blessing</em> – trad., Douglas Nolan<br /> <strong>St Thomas Anglican Church Choir</strong></div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-10-26T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-10-26T16:00:00en-USFirst Lutheran Church Vancouver @ 5745 Wales St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/jasper-wildfire-relief-benefit-concert/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy.jpg;479;436,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy.jpg;479;436,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy.jpg;479;436,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-E-poster-Jasper-Poster-REVISED-copy.jpg;479;436Adults $20, children under 12, freeai1ec-3774@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZNew Westminster Symphony Halloween Spooktacular with organist Isaac Howie<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class="single-content gh-content gh-canvas"> <h2 id="halloween-spooktaculer">Halloween Spooktacular</h2> <p>An eerie journey through some of the most haunting and iconic pieces in classical and cinematic music!</p> <p>J. S. Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor, performed by organist Isaac Howie<br /> Hermann- Psycho Suite<br /> Carpenter – Halloween Theme<br /> and others</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Halloween Costumes encouraged!!</p> </div> <div class="gh-canvas"> <footer class="single-footer"> <div class="single-footer-left"></div> <div class="single-footer-middle"> <div class="single-footer-top"> <h3 class="single-footer-title"></h3> <div class="author-list"> <div class="author-image-placeholder u-placeholder square"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="single-footer-right"></div> </footer> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-westminster-halloween-spooktacular-concert-tickets-1027413139357?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzrCJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeURJObgcCtDXhKjs5ovlqx8ETbsQAoJLnEwU182RfoVGYjitq8L8rZKBQ_aem_leouuAAmHkeyf_4dBchTbA&ref=nwso.ca">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-westminster-halloween-spooktacular-concert-tickets-1027413139357?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzrCJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeURJObgcCtDXhKjs5ovlqx8ETbsQAoJLnEwU182RfoVGYjitq8L8rZKBQ_aem_leouuAAmHkeyf_4dBchTbA&ref=nwso.ca</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-10-27T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-10-27T16:00:00en-UShttps://nwso.ca/upcoming-concerts/Queens Avenue United Church @ Corner of 6th St and Queens Ave, New Westminster, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/new-westminster-symphony-halloween-spooktacular-with-organist-isaac-howie/external$20 and uphttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-westminster-halloween-spooktacular-concert-tickets-1027413139357?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzrCJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeURJObgcCtDXhKjs5ovlqx8ETbsQAoJLnEwU182RfoVGYjitq8L8rZKBQ_aem_leouuAAmHkeyf_4dBchTbA&ref=nwso.caai1ec-2225@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>A fantastically nightmarish masterpiece of German Expressionism, dating from 1920, just in time for Halloween!  With organist Koos van Nieuwkoop providing live accompaniment on the historic Wurlitzer organ.</p> <p><a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-oct-28-2024/">Info: </a><a href="https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-oct-28-2024/">https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-oct-28-2024/</a></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-cabinet-of-vancouver-british-columbia-10-28-2024/event/110060A2B6235DF6">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-cabinet-of-vancouver-british-columbia-10-28-2024/event/110060A2B6235DF6</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-10-28T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-10-28T21:00:00en-USOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-laurel-hardy-shorts-3/external$16.90 +https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-cabinet-of-vancouver-british-columbia-10-28-2024/event/110060A2B6235DF6ai1ec-3788@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZUBC Organ Studio Halloween Spooktacular<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3789" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1699" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-scaled.jpg 1699w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-199x300.jpg 199w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-680x1024.jpg 680w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-768x1157.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-1019x1536.jpg 1019w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-1359x2048.jpg 1359w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1699px) 100vw, 1699px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-10-31T12:00:00America/Vancouver2024-10-31T13:00:00en-UShttps://music.ubc.ca/events/event/halloween-organ-spooktacular-24/Roy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC @ 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/ubc-organ-studio-halloween-spooktacular/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-scaled.jpg;1699;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-scaled.jpg;1699;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-scaled.jpg;1699;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024_HalloweenOrgan_poster-scaled.jpg;1699;2560ai1ec-3799@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZAll Souls’ Mass with Duruflé Requiem<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3800" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem.jpg" alt="" width="1050" height="600" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem.jpg 1050w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem-300x171.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem-768x439.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-10-31T18:30:00America/Vancouver2024-10-31T19:30:00en-UShttps://stjames.bc.ca/event/solemn-requiem-for-all-soulsSt. James Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/all-souls-mass-with-durufle-requiem/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem.jpg;1050;600,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem.jpg;1050;600,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem.jpg;1050;600,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Requiem.jpg;1050;600ai1ec-3822@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39Z“Organ and Song” with Audience Singing<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3823" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="1527" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster.jpg 1080w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster-212x300.jpg 212w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster-724x1024.jpg 724w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster-768x1086.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-11-09T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-11-09T20:30:00en-USYarrow Canadian Reformed Church @ 42284 Yarrow Central Road, Yarrow, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organ-and-song-with-audience-singing/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster.jpg;1080;1527,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster.jpg;1080;1527,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster.jpg;1080;1527,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yarrow-Nov-9-poster.jpg;1080;1527ai1ec-3790@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChor Leoni: Shadows into Dawn<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Join Chor Leoni for a cherished annual tradition on November 11th, and immerse yourself in a sonic space for the heart and mind to consider the conflicts and violence of the past and present, and transform this darkness into a vision of peace.<br /> Featuring organist Michael Dirk, and St. Andrew’s-Wesley’s formidable Casavant pipe organ.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://my.chorleoni.org/events/1c382e80-51ab-4295-aecb-9a4b80b27796?_gl=1*3rvie3*_gcl_au*NDE2MjI0NzkuMTcyOTY0MzQ2Ng..*_ga*MTcyMzc3MzUwMC4xNzI5NjQzNDY2*_ga_502CWDNQ3E*MTcyOTczNzM0NS4yLjAuMTcyOTczNzM0NS42MC4wLjA.">https://my.chorleoni.org/events/1c382e80-51ab-4295-aecb-9a4b80b27796?_gl=1*3rvie3*_gcl_au*NDE2MjI0NzkuMTcyOTY0MzQ2Ng..*_ga*MTcyMzc3MzUwMC4xNzI5NjQzNDY2*_ga_502CWDNQ3E*MTcyOTczNzM0NS4yLjAuMTcyOTczNzM0NS42MC4wLjA.</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-11-11T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-11-11T15:30:00en-UShttps://chorleoni.org/event/shadows-into-dawn/St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church @ Burrard at Nelson, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/chor-leoni-shadows-into-dawn/external$20-$70https://my.chorleoni.org/events/1c382e80-51ab-4295-aecb-9a4b80b27796?_gl=1*3rvie3*_gcl_au*NDE2MjI0NzkuMTcyOTY0MzQ2Ng..*_ga*MTcyMzc3MzUwMC4xNzI5NjQzNDY2*_ga_502CWDNQ3E*MTcyOTczNzM0NS4yLjAuMTcyOTczNzM0NS42MC4wLjA.ai1ec-3791@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChor Leoni: Shadows into Dawn<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Join Chor Leoni for a cherished annual tradition on November 11th, and immerse yourself in a sonic space for the heart and mind to consider the conflicts and violence of the past and present, and transform this darkness into a vision of peace.<br /> Featuring organist Michael Dirk, and St. Andrew’s-Wesley’s formidable Casavant pipe organ.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://my.chorleoni.org/events/b7f30ba6-17b2-43f2-8053-b05e0d88ea18?_gl=1*gk3ot9*_gcl_au*NDE2MjI0NzkuMTcyOTY0MzQ2Ng..*_ga*MTcyMzc3MzUwMC4xNzI5NjQzNDY2*_ga_502CWDNQ3E*MTcyOTczNzM0NS4yLjEuMTcyOTczNzUwMi42MC4wLjA.">https://my.chorleoni.org/events/b7f30ba6-17b2-43f2-8053-b05e0d88ea18?_gl=1*gk3ot9*_gcl_au*NDE2MjI0NzkuMTcyOTY0MzQ2Ng..*_ga*MTcyMzc3MzUwMC4xNzI5NjQzNDY2*_ga_502CWDNQ3E*MTcyOTczNzM0NS4yLjEuMTcyOTczNzUwMi42MC4wLjA.</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-11-11T17:00:00America/Vancouver2024-11-11T18:30:00en-UShttps://chorleoni.org/event/shadows-into-dawn/St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church @ Burrard at Nelson, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/chor-leoni-shadows-into-dawn-2/external$20-$70https://my.chorleoni.org/events/b7f30ba6-17b2-43f2-8053-b05e0d88ea18?_gl=1*gk3ot9*_gcl_au*NDE2MjI0NzkuMTcyOTY0MzQ2Ng..*_ga*MTcyMzc3MzUwMC4xNzI5NjQzNDY2*_ga_502CWDNQ3E*MTcyOTczNzM0NS4yLjEuMTcyOTczNzUwMi42MC4wLjA.ai1ec-3792@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZConcertini at St. Mark’s: Organ Recital by Isaac Howie<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Works by: Bach, Buxtehude, Byrd, de Cabezón, Demessieux, Kauffmann, Messiaen and more….</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3793" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1.jpg" alt="" width="413" height="275" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1.jpg 2400w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1-2048x1364.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Vancouverite Isaac Howie is among the city’s most promising young organists. Entering UBC at 15, he is currently pursuing a BMus (2025) with Michael Dirk and Alex Weimann. He is Organist at Holy Family Vancouver since 2021, and holds an ARCT in piano. Recent highlights include Silent Movie Mondays at the Orpheum, Widor with New West Symphony Orchestra, Organ Dedication of St John the Apostle Vancouver, Rutter’s Gloria at the Chan Centre, and Mozart’s Requiem with Belle Voci; he also recently appeared in the semifinals of the 2nd Feith Orgelwettbewerb in Blieskastel, Germany, and the RCCO National Organ Competition in Toronto. Besides organ, Isaac is a composer and was division winner of the Vancouver Chamber Choir competition in 2021. In his spare time, Isaac translates Greek texts, builds computers and sells real estate.</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-11-16T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-11-16T15:00:00en-UShttps://www.stmarkschurch.ca/event/concertini-at-st-marks/St. Mark's Lutheran Church @ 1573 E 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/concertini-at-st-marks-organ-recital-by-isaac-howie/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1.jpg;413;275,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1.jpg;413;275,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1.jpg;413;275,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IHowie-27-scaled-1.jpg;413;275Admission by donationai1ec-3794@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZWCSO presents Regal Resonance, featuring the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Programme:<br /> J.S.Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, arr. Leopold Stokowski<br /> Claude Debussy: Petite Suite<br /> Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78*</p> <p>*with organist Isaac Howie</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/regal-resonance-tickets-970863889027">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/regal-resonance-tickets-970863889027</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-11-23T20:00:00America/Vancouver2024-11-23T22:00:00en-UShttp://westcoastsymphony.ca/concerts/Christ Church Cathedral @ Burrard at Georgia, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/wcso-presents-regal-resonance-featuring-the-saint-saens-organ-symphony/externalAdmission by donationhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/regal-resonance-tickets-970863889027ai1ec-3798@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChristmas with the Bach Choir<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Interrupt winter doldrums with bright musical colours at the much beloved, annual Christmas with the Vancouver Bach Choir and the Vancouver Bach Children’s Choirs!<br /> Featuring the Touch of Brass Quintet, Civic Organist Michael Dirk on the historic Wurlitzer organ, and the voices of over 500 singers!</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.showpass.com/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2024/">https://www.showpass.com/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2024/</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-12-01T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-12-01T15:30:00en-UShttps://vancouverbachchoir.com/events/cwbc24/Orpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2/external$20-$65https://www.showpass.com/christmas-with-the-bach-choir-2024/ai1ec-3898@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZAdvent Lessons and Carols<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3899 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Advent_Lessons_Carols.jpeg" alt="" width="408" height="640" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Advent_Lessons_Carols.jpeg 408w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Advent_Lessons_Carols-191x300.jpeg 191w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px" /></p> <p>For this beautiful service of readings and carols for Advent, the St James’ High Mass Choir will sing Gabriel Jackson’s <i class="">Matins & Vespers Responsories</i>, Charles Wood’s <i class="">O Thou the Central Orb</i>, Robert Parsons’ <i class="">Ave Maria</i>, and Charles Stanford’s <i class="">Benedictus in C</i>.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-01T16:00:00America/Vancouver2024-12-01T17:00:00en-USSt. James Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova St., Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/advent-lessons-and-carols/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Advent_Lessons_Carols.jpeg;408;640,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Advent_Lessons_Carols.jpeg;408;640,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Advent_Lessons_Carols.jpeg;408;640,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Advent_Lessons_Carols.jpeg;408;640ai1ec-3841@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFirst Sundays at Four: Advent Lessons & Carols<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Presented by St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish Choir with Kirk Adsett, Director of Music/Organist</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-01T16:00:00America/Vancouver2024-12-01T17:00:00en-UShttps://www.stmaryskerrisdale.ca/events/advent-lessons-and-carols-2024St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/first-sundays-at-four-advent-lessons-carols/freeai1ec-3795@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Brass Quintet & Organ Christmas Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Come and join in singing Christmas carols, accompanied by the VSO Brass<br /> Quintet and organist David Poon, at the beautiful 2008 Casavant organ of<br /> Langley CRC. Children free; refreshments provided!</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-02T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-12-02T21:00:00en-UShttps://langleycanrc.org/musicLangley Canadian Reformed Church @ 21804 52 Avenue, Langley, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-brass-quintet-organ-christmas-concert/freeAdults $20, children freeai1ec-3889@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Brass Quintet & Organ Christmas Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>St. John’s Vancouver presents its annual Christmas Concert with the <strong>Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet</strong> and organist <strong>David Poon</strong>. This family-friendly event features festive music from various genres, including classical, jazz, and popular carols. Join in the holiday cheer with sing-alongs and performances by some of Vancouver’s finest musicians.<br /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3890" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1978" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-scaled.jpg 1978w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1978px) 100vw, 1978px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-03T19:00:00America/Vancouver2024-12-03T20:30:00en-UShttps://sjvan.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2467355Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church @ 2733 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-brass-quintet-organ-christmas-concert-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BrassOrgan2024-POSTER-scaled.jpg;1978;2560Adults $20, students $10, children under 12 freeai1ec-3900@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZCarols and Bells Christmas Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3901" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/468071074_899045695539096_1330612676221538781_n.jpg" alt="" width="742" height="960" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/468071074_899045695539096_1330612676221538781_n.jpg 742w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/468071074_899045695539096_1330612676221538781_n-232x300.jpg 232w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-07T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-12-07T15:30:00en-USQueens Avenue United Church @ 6th St. at Queens Ave, New Westminster0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/carols-and-bells-christmas-concert/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/468071074_899045695539096_1330612676221538781_n.jpg;742;960,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/468071074_899045695539096_1330612676221538781_n.jpg;742;960,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/468071074_899045695539096_1330612676221538781_n.jpg;742;960,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/468071074_899045695539096_1330612676221538781_n.jpg;742;960Adults $20, seniors and students $15, children $10ai1ec-3827@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZThe Gift of Music, a Classic Christmas<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3840" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER.jpg" alt="" width="1700" height="2199" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER-768x993.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>A Holiday Celebration for the preservation and maintenance of the historic Pipe Organ at Canadian Memorial United Church.</p> <p>This December, be transported into a world of festive joy with “The Gift of Music – A Classic Christmas,” a heartwarming and uplifting Christmas Concert featuring the grandeur of pipe organ and brass.</p> <p>Historic Canadian Memorial United Church heralds the beginning of the festive season with timeless Christmas melodies and holiday favourites. The concert is showcasing the talents of accomplished Canadian Memorial organist Bruce McKenzie, alongside the vibrant and dynamic Lions Gate Brass Quintet, and the Canadian Memorial Music Team under the direction of Jay Esplana. The program is brimming with Christmas music you love—stirring organ pieces, radiant brass arrangements, and joyful carol sing-alongs.</p> <p>Adding a nostalgic touch, the Canadian Memorial United Church Players present a live performance of the beloved short Christmas radio play, “The Gift of the Magi.”</p> <p>All proceeds directly support the Organ Fund, ensuring the preservation and care of Canadian Memorial’s 96 year old Casavant Pipe Organ – a community treasure.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Don’t miss this chance to be part of a spectacular event filled with music, tradition, and community, while helping preserve one of Vancouver’s most cherished musical instruments.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263">https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-12-08T13:30:00America/Vancouver2024-12-08T15:00:00en-UShttps://www.canadianmemorial.org/blog/news/christmas-concertCanadian Memorial United Church @ Burrard St. at W 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/the-gift-of-music-a-classic-christmas/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER.jpg;1700;2199,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER.jpg;1700;2199,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER.jpg;1700;2199,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gift-of-Music-POSTER.jpg;1700;2199Adults $25, seniors & children $20https://form.jotform.com/232696242297263ai1ec-3796@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Kings of Comedy<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Four hilarious shorts from the golden age of silent movies, featuring three of Vancouver’s own organists providing live accompaniment with literally all the bells and whistles!</p> <p><strong>The organists:</strong><br /> Michael Dirk<br /> Edward Norman<br /> Koos van Nieuwkoop</p> <p><strong>The movies:</strong><br /> <em>Good Night Nurse</em> (1918) – Starring Roscoe Arbuckle with Buster Keaton<br /> <em>April Fool</em> (1924) – starring Charley Chase with Blanche Mehaffey<br /> <em>Mighty Like a Moose</em> (1926) – Starring Charley Chase with Vivien Oakland<br /> <em>Fiddlesticks</em> (1927) – Starring Harry Langdon</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3797" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg" alt="" width="495" height="371" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg 2160w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2B8C55E7A">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2B8C55E7A</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2024-12-09T19:30:00America/Vancouver2024-12-09T21:30:00en-UShttps://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-kings-of-comedy-dec-9-2024/Orpheum Theatre @ Nelson at Smithe, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-kings-of-comedy/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371$16-$35https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2B8C55E7Aai1ec-3891@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChristmas Concert with Carols, Choirs, and Guest Musicians<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3892" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="1500" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC.jpeg 1000w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC-200x300.jpeg 200w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC-768x1152.jpeg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-14T14:00:00America/Vancouver2024-12-14T15:30:00en-UShttps://www.kerrisdalechurch.ca/Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church @ 2733 W41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/christmas-concert-with-carols-choirs-and-guest-musicians/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC.jpeg;1000;1500,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC.jpeg;1000;1500,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC.jpeg;1000;1500,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Christmas-Concert-Poster-2-KPC.jpeg;1000;1500ai1ec-3801@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZWinter Wonderland: organ, oboe & horn concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3802" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland.jpg" alt="" width="1700" height="2199" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland-792x1024.jpg 792w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland-768x993.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-14T14:30:00America/Vancouver2024-12-14T15:30:00en-USSaint John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/winter-wonderland-organ-oboe-horn-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland.jpg;1700;2199,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland.jpg;1700;2199,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland.jpg;1700;2199,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Winter-Wonderland.jpg;1700;2199Pay what you canai1ec-3824@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChristmas Pipe Organ Concert with Audience Singing<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3916" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster.jpg" alt="" width="1653" height="2338" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster.jpg 1653w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster-212x300.jpg 212w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster-724x1024.jpg 724w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster-768x1086.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster-1448x2048.jpg 1448w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-21T15:00:00America/Vancouver2024-12-21T16:30:00en-USMaranatha Canadian Reformed Church @ 12300 92 Ave, Surrey, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/christmas-pipe-organ-concert-with-audience-singing/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster.jpg;1653;2338,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster.jpg;1653;2338,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster.jpg;1653;2338,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Poster.jpg;1653;2338Admission by donationai1ec-3903@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZA Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3904 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Festival_of_Nine_Lessons_And_Carols.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="895" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Festival_of_Nine_Lessons_And_Carols.jpg 612w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Festival_of_Nine_Lessons_And_Carols-205x300.jpg 205w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2024-12-22T15:00:00America/Vancouver2024-12-22T16:00:00en-USSt. James Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova St., Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/a-festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Festival_of_Nine_Lessons_And_Carols.jpg;612;895,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Festival_of_Nine_Lessons_And_Carols.jpg;612;895,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Festival_of_Nine_Lessons_And_Carols.jpg;612;895,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_Festival_of_Nine_Lessons_And_Carols.jpg;612;895ai1ec-3842@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFirst Sundays at Four: A Child’s Christmas in Wales<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Presented by St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish Choir with Kirk Adsett, Director of Music/Organist</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-01-05T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-01-05T17:00:00en-UShttps://www.stmaryskerrisdale.ca/events/a-childs-christmas-in-wales-2025St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/first-sundays-at-four-a-childs-christmas-in-wales/freeai1ec-4028@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong and celebration of Denis Bédard’s 75th birthday<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4029" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1-450x450-1.jpg" alt="" width="95" height="95" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1-450x450-1.jpg 450w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1-450x450-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1-450x450-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px" /></p> <p>You are all warmly invited to St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church’s January Choral Evensong.</p> <p>For this service, Denis Bédard’s former UBC organ students and SJS organists Michael Dirk and David Poon are mounting a music programme in honour of Denis’ 75th birthday.</p> <p>A celebratory reception will follow the service.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Repertoire will include:</p> <ul> <li>Responses: Richard Ayleward</li> <li>Canticles: Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D, Herbert Brewer</li> <li>Psalm: 113, David Poon, after Denis Bédard</li> <li>Anthem: May None of God’s Wonderful Works, Denis Bédard</li> <li>Postlude: Festive Toccata, Denis Bédard</li> <li>Hymns: Cruger, Old Hundredth</li> </ul> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-01-12T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-01-12T17:30:00en-UShttps://www.stjohnsshaughnessy.org/events/choral-evensong-8/St. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-and-celebration-of-denis-bedards-75th-birthday/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1-450x450-1.jpg;95;95,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1-450x450-1.jpg;95;95,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1-450x450-1.jpg;95;95,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1-450x450-1.jpg;95;95ai1ec-4020@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZCancelled due to snow: Duo Majoya in concert: Canadian Suite Celebrations tour – organ and piano duets<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><h3><strong><span style="color: #ff0000">We are sorry to have to announce that </span><span style="color: #ff0000">tonight’s concert is cancelled </span><span style="color: #ff0000">due to snow and icy conditions.</span></strong><br /> We plan to reschedule this concert at a later date.  Stay tuned!</h3> <p>Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger are Duo Majoya, a versatile and innovative keyboard team that performs keyboard duets of all combinations in North America, Europe, South Africa and Asia. Duo Majoya records a broad range of repertoire on CDs and on their YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@duomajoya">www.youtube.com/@duomajoya</a>; for more information, please see <a href="http://www.duomajoya.com">www.duomajoya.com</a>.</p> <p>The Langley concert will be interactive, including congregational singing and a close-up of the keyboards. Dr. Marnie Giesbrecht and Dr. Joachim Segger have taught at the University of Alberta and Kings University and are excellent communicators. Marnie and Joachim are Music Directors at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Edmonton.</p> <p>What can you expect? The duo will perform on the organ and the piano and sometimes do so simultaneously with four hands on the keyboard! This concert will be fascinating, informative, and entertaining for children as well! Join us for a wonderful evening of musical enjoyment. Refreshments will be served after the program.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4023" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="621" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></p> <h4><strong>Programme:</strong></h4> <p>Sonata in D Major, K. 381        Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756-1791) arr. Duo Majoya</p> <ul> <li>Allegro</li> <li>Andante</li> <li>Allegro molto</li> </ul> <p>Grande Suite pour orgue et piano (2015-16)       Denis Bédard (b. 1950)</p> <ul> <li>I Ouverture</li> <li>II Évocation (les Prairies canadiennes)</li> <li>III Ritournelle</li> <li>IV Dialogue</li> <li>V Intermezzo</li> <li>VI Menuet</li> <li>VII Marche</li> </ul> <p>Psalm 65 improv and hymn sing</p> <p>Slavonic Dances                 Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <ul> <li>E minor, op. 46 no. 2</li> <li>A flat major, op. 46 no 3</li> </ul> <p>The Last Rose of Summer for Piano and Organ (2011) Jacobus Kloppers (b. 1937)</p> <p>Capriccio pour orgue et piano (2007)               Denis Bédard</p> <p style="text-align: left">As<strong> Duo Majoya, Marnie Giesbrecht</strong> and <strong>Joachim Segger</strong> have performed a distinctive repertoire of commissioned, original and arranged works on community and university concert series, at conventions and international organ festivals. Commissions include works for organ duet and organ/piano by Canadian and international composers funded by the RCCO (Royal Canadian College of Organists), AFA, Canada Council, and other sources. Commissions include more than twenty pieces for organ duet and organ/piano by Canadian and international composers; <strong>Duo Majoya</strong> records a broad range of keyboard duet repertoire on CDs and videos.</p> <div class="elementToProof">Duo Majoya’s “Canadian Suite Celebrations” CD and concert tour celebrates the music of Canadian composers, including Denis Bédard. The CD and tour feature Bédard’s colourful, majestic and delightful <i>Grande Suite for Organ and Piano</i>, which is filled with memorable tunes and sparkling wit., as well as Canadian-South African composer Jacobus Kloppers’ poignant and moving <i>Last Rose of Summer</i>.</div> <div></div> <div>Listen to the CD here: <a href="https://centrediscs.bandcamp.com/album/canadian-suite-celebrations">https://centrediscs.bandcamp.com/album/canadian-suite-celebrations</a></div> <p class="normal-text">Enthusiasts and advocates for the development of organ music in Edmonton and Canada through leadership roles in the RCCO and other regional and national musical organizations, Giesbrecht and Segger also serve the Edmonton community as music directors at First Presbyterian Church. The duo was inducted into the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame in June, 2014 for their individual careers and exceptional work as <strong>Duo Majoya</strong>. In July, 2015, Giesbrecht and Segger were inaugurated Honorary Fellows of the Royal Canadian College of Organists.</p> <p class="normal-text">Giesbrecht and Segger began playing piano duets upon meeting as students. Their piano studies intersected in the classes of Ernesto Lejano (University of Alberta) and Kurt Neumüller (Mozarteum in Salzburg); and the Eastman School of Music (Cecile Genhart and Barry Snyder). Playing piano duets continues to be a constant joy.<br /> Dr. Giesbrecht is Professor Emerita and University Organist at the University of Alberta; and Adjunct Professor of at The King’s University; Dr. Segger is Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at The King’s University.</p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-01-31T19:00:00America/Vancouver2025-01-31T20:30:00en-UShttps://langleycanrc.org/musicLangley Canadian Reformed Church @ 21804 52 Ave, Langley, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/duo-majoya-in-concert-canadian-suite-celebrations-tour-organ-and-piano-duets/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025.jpg;480;621,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025.jpg;480;621,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025.jpg;480;621,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Concert-Duo-2025.jpg;480;621Admission by donationai1ec-3843@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFirst Sundays at Four: Candlemas Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Presented by St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish Choir with Kirk Adsett, Director of Music/Organist</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-02-02T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-02-02T17:00:00en-UShttps://www.stmaryskerrisdale.ca/events/candlemas-evensong-2025St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish ChoirSt. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/first-sundays-at-four-candlemas-evensong/freeai1ec-3803@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZDuo Majoya in concert: Canadian Suite Celebrations tour – organ and piano duets<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div><strong>Duo Majoya</strong> is the husband-and-wife musical power couple of organist Marnie Giesbrecht and pianist Joachim Segger, the uniquely versatile and innovative keyboard team that has circled the globe performing keyboard duets of all combinations across North America, Europe, South Africa and Asia.</div> <div></div> <div>Just in time for the Valentine’s season, this dynamic duo brings their fun and light-hearted concert to St. Andrew’s-Wesley for one unforgettable night, performing a selection of works by Canadian composers Denis Bédard, Jacobus Kloppers, Ruth Watson Henderson, and others on St. Andrew’s-Wesley’s 4-manual Casavant Fréres organ (Opus 1475) and Steinway “Heirloom” concert grand piano.</div> <div></div> <div> <div class="elementToProof">This concert is part of Duo Majoya’s “Canadian Suite Celebrations” tour, which celebrates the music of Canadian composers, including Denis Bédard. The program features Bédard’s colourful, majestic and delightful <i>Grande Suite for Organ and Piano</i>, which is filled with memorable tunes and sparkling wit. Also on the program is Canadian-South African composer Jacobus Kloppers’ poignant and moving <i>Last Rose of Summer</i>.</div> <div></div> <div>Listen to the CD here: <a href="https://centrediscs.bandcamp.com/album/canadian-suite-celebrations">https://centrediscs.bandcamp.com/album/canadian-suite-celebrations</a></div> <div class="elementToProof">Physical copies will also be available for sale at this concert.</div> </div> <div></div> <div></div> <h3><strong>Programme:</strong></h3> <div> <p>Grande Suite pour orgue et piano (2015-16) Denis Bédard (b. 1950)<br /> I Ouverture – II Évocation (les Prairies canadiennes) – III Ritournelle – IV Dialogue – V Intermezzo – VI Menuet – VII Marche</p> <p>Longlac Tableaux for organ and piano (2014)           Zachary Wadsworth (b. 1983)<br /> III Meditation: The Aurora in Snow – II Tarantella: Black Fly Season</p> <p>Suite for Piano and Organ (2011)                   Ruth Watson Henderson (b. 1932)<br /> I Prelude – II Interlude – III Romance – IV Dance</p> <p>Wind Riders of Alberta (2018)            Cary Ratcliff (b. 1953)<br /> – A Clatter of Aspens – A Dance of Whooping Cranes</p> <p>The Last Rose of Summer for Piano and Organ (2011)          Jacobus Kloppers (b. 1937)</p> <p>Capriccio pour orgue et piano (2007)            Denis Bédard</p> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> </div> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4019" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="454" height="588" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-scaled.jpg 1978w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" /></p> <p class="normal-text">As<strong> Duo Majoya, Marnie Giesbrecht</strong> and <strong>Joachim Segger</strong> have performed a distinctive repertoire of commissioned, original and arranged works on community and university concert series, at conventions and international organ festivals. Commissions include works for organ duet and organ/piano by Canadian and international composers funded by the RCCO (Royal Canadian College of Organists), AFA, Canada Council, and other sources. Commissions include more than twenty pieces for organ duet and organ/piano by Canadian and international composers; <strong>Duo Majoya</strong> records a broad range of keyboard duet repertoire on CDs and videos.</p> <p class="normal-text">Enthusiasts and advocates for the development of organ music in Edmonton and Canada through leadership roles in the RCCO and other regional and national musical organizations, Giesbrecht and Segger also serve the Edmonton community as music directors at First Presbyterian Church. The duo was inducted into the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame in June, 2014 for their individual careers and exceptional work as <strong>Duo Majoya</strong>. In July, 2015, Giesbrecht and Segger were inaugurated Honorary Fellows of the Royal Canadian College of Organists.</p> <p class="normal-text">Giesbrecht and Segger began playing piano duets upon meeting as students. Their piano studies intersected in the classes of Ernesto Lejano (University of Alberta) and Kurt Neumüller (Mozarteum in Salzburg); and the Eastman School of Music (Cecile Genhart and Barry Snyder). Playing piano duets continues to be a constant joy.<br /> Dr. Giesbrecht is Professor Emerita and University Organist at the University of Alberta; and Adjunct Professor of at The King’s University; Dr. Segger is Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at The King’s University.</p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/duo-majoya-piano-and-organ-duo-tickets-1119190491889">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/duo-majoya-piano-and-organ-duo-tickets-1119190491889</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-02-04T19:00:00America/Vancouver2025-02-04T20:30:00en-UShttps://standrewswesley.com/St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church @ Burrard at Nelson, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/duo-majoya-in-concert-canadian-suite-celebrations-organ-and-piano-duets/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-scaled.jpg;454;588,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-scaled.jpg;454;588,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-scaled.jpg;454;588,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Duo-Majoya-Concert_REV3-04-scaled.jpg;454;588$20 Eventbrite or cash at the door. Free for anyone under 16 years oldhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/duo-majoya-piano-and-organ-duo-tickets-1119190491889ai1ec-3959@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZNeil Cockburn: Award-Winning Organist in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3960" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn.jpg" alt="" width="1187" height="667" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1187px) 100vw, 1187px" /></p> <p>The new Director of Music at Vancouver’s Christ Church Cathedral, <strong>Neil Cockburn</strong>, will perform a solo organ recital at St James’ Anglican Church, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, and Louis Vierne.</p> <p>Celebrated for his diverse repertoire interests and expertise, he performs an all-encompassing spectrum of solo organ recitals on a wide range of instrument types, from all-Bach recitals on historically inspired organs, to symphonic programmes on romantic instruments, and concerts of entirely new works.</p> <p>About five years ago, Neil presented an eclectic programme at Vancouver’s Canadian Memorial United Church, and he has been described as an immensely gifted musician.  St James’ Anglican Church is pleased to welcome Neil back to Vancouver for a concert that promises to be a unique and captivating experience, showcasing his mastery of the instrument and his versatility as a performer.</p> <p>A brilliant musician on the majestic organ at St James’ Anglican Church : the perfect combination !</p> <p><strong>About Neil Cockburn</strong></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <ul> <li>Born in Scotland in 1972, Neil Cockburn’s musical training began as Organ Scholar of Keble College, Oxford University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music. He studied organ performance at the School for the Arts at Boston University, USA. On returning to the UK he enrolled at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists who awarded Neil the coveted <em>Limpus</em><em> </em><em>Prize</em> for the highest national marks, in organ playing</li> <li>Neil stepped onto the international organ concert platform in 1996 when he won the Dublin International Organ Competition at the age of 24.  Since then he has performed widely in the United Kingdom as well as in Ireland, France, Sweden, the United States, Canada and South Africa</li> <li>On graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester in 1997, he pursued further studies with <em>Dame Gillian Weir</em> in the UK and <em>Jean Boyer</em> in France. A generous scholarship from the Pilling Trust also enabled him to study with <em>Susan Landale</em> at the C<em>onservatoire à rayonnement</em><em> </em><em>régional de Rueil-Malmaison</em> in France, where in 1999 he won the <em>Premier Prix à</em><em> </em><em>l’unanimité du CNSM</em>, and in 2000 he was awarded the annual <em>Lili Boulanger</em><em> Memorial Fund Prize</em></li> <li>From 2000 until 2015 he was Head of Organ Studies at Mount Royal Conservatory, where he worked alongside <em>Sir Simon</em><em> </em><em>Preston</em> on the International Summer School ( 2000-2009 ), and was Artistic Director of the Calgary Organ Festival ( 2010-2015 ). He was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award by Mount Royal University in June 2014, and became Director of Music at the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Redeemer in Calgary in 2015 – a position he held until 2022, when he assumed the position of Director of Chapel Music at the University of King’s College in Halifax</li> <li>In January 2025, Neil Cockburn was appointed as the new Director of Music at Vancouver’s Christ Church Cathedral</li> </ul> <p><strong>About St James Music Series</strong></p> <p>The St James’ Music Series was launched in 2017 to offer a diverse range of concerts that feature highly accomplished artists.  Past concerts at St James’ have included the Dutch Butter Quartet, Siglo de Oro vocal ensemble ( London, UK ) Selwyn College Choir ( Cambridge, UK ), the <em>Royal Holloway Choir </em>( London, UK ), <em>The Gesualdo Six,</em> and <em>Clare College Choir</em> ( Cambridge, UK ), <em>Siglo de Oro</em> ( London, UK ),as well as virtuoso musicians <em>Michał Szostak</em> ( Poland ) and <em>Loreto Aremendi</em> ( Spain ), and outstanding Canadian musicians such as <em>Christina Hutten</em>, <em>Christina Mahler</em>, and <em>Chloe Kim</em>.</p> <p>St James’ Church is an historic building designed by Adrian Gilbert Scott, whose architectural masterpiece has resulted in a church with exceptional acoustics that are appreciated by performers and audience alike, enabling a heightened appreciation of music.</p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/neil-cockburn-award-winning-organist-in-concert-tickets-1117782069259?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/neil-cockburn-award-winning-organist-in-concert-tickets-1117782069259?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-02-07T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-02-07T20:45:00en-UShttps://www.sjmusic.ca/St. James Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-neil-cockburn-in-concert-2/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn.jpg;1187;667,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn.jpg;1187;667,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn.jpg;1187;667,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neil-Cockburn.jpg;1187;667Adults $25, Students and seniors $20https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/neil-cockburn-award-winning-organist-in-concert-tickets-1117782069259?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-3805@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZKara-Lis Coverdale in concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>More info to come.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-02-22T20:00:00America/Vancouver2025-02-22T21:30:00en-UShttps://www.kara-liscoverdale.com/Pacific Spirit United Church @ 2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/kara-lis-coverdale-in-concert/freeTBAai1ec-3844@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFirst Sundays at Four: Holden Evening Prayer<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Presented by St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish Choir with Kirk Adsett, Director of Music/Organist</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-03-02T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-03-02T17:00:00en-UShttps://www.stmaryskerrisdale.ca/events/holden-evening-prayer-2025St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/first-sundays-at-four-holden-evening-prayer/freeai1ec-3961@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZLoreto Aramendi : The Virtuoso Organist<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3962" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500.jpg" alt="" width="1178" height="784" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500.jpg 1178w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1178px) 100vw, 1178px" /></p> <p>St. James’ is pleased to welcome back Loreto Aramendi, organist of the <em>Basílica de Santa María del Coro</em> de San Sebastián, Spain.  She has given many recitals in Europe, Argentina, Japan, Russia, and the United States, and her extraordinary skill and musicianship have been highly praised</p> <p><em>Playing and interpretation of a very high standard<br /> thanks to the performer’s stunning technique’ </em> – David Baker</p> <p><em>‘A fine example of absolute musicianship, sound<br /> technique and utter command over the instrument’</em>  – Sydney Organ Journal</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><em>‘Thrilled by her genius …</em><br /> <em>She has a unique gift that is very rare’</em> – JAV Records</p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>What sets Loreto Aramendi’s concerts apart are the symphonic transcriptions of works by Liszt, Fauré, Rachmaninoff, and Saint-Saëns. These transcriptions are not simplified arrangements, but concert versions of great orchestral works which push both the instrument and player to the limit. As such, they show off the rich tonal colours of the organ necessary for interpreting orchestral music, which are otherwise unheard in strict organ repertoire. As well, the organ transcriptions require a musician of exceptional virtuosic and artistic skill – and that Loreto Aramendi has in spades.</p> <p>A concert not to be missed !</p> </div> </div> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist">https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-03-08T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-03-08T20:45:00en-UShttps://www.sjmusic.ca/St. James Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organist/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500.jpg;1178;784,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500.jpg;1178;784,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500.jpg;1178;784,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Loreto_Aramendi_1500.jpg;1178;784Adults $25, students and seniors $20https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/loreto-aramendi-the-virtuoso-organistai1ec-3806@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Piccadilly<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>A British 1929 drama featuring betrayal, forbidden love, and murder, and movie star Anna May Wong, whose career started in Hollywood but soon became international, spanning several decades.  Accompanied live by eminent Vancouver organist Edward Norman on the historic Wurlitzer organ.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3797" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg" alt="" width="495" height="371" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg 2160w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2B9FA5EC9">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2B9FA5EC9</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-03-10T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-03-10T21:30:00en-UShttps://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-piccadilly-mar-10-2025/Orpheum Theatre @ Nelson at Smithe, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-piccadilly/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371$16-$35https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2B9FA5EC9ai1ec-4233@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZBach Birthday Bash Organ Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4234" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1656" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-scaled.jpg 1656w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-194x300.jpg 194w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-663x1024.jpg 663w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-768x1187.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-994x1536.jpg 994w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-1325x2048.jpg 1325w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1656px) 100vw, 1656px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-03-21T12:00:00America/Vancouver2025-03-21T13:00:00en-USRoy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC @ 6361 Memorial Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z20https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/bach-birthday-bash-organ-concert-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UBC-Bach-Bday-scaled.jpg;1656;2560ai1ec-4073@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Aart Bijkerk in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <div class="WordSection1"> <div>For anyone in Alberta, in the Lethbridge area!</div> <div></div> <div>With music by:</div> <div>J.S. Bach</div> <div>Alexandre Guilmant</div> <div>Charles-Marie Widor</div> <div><span lang="NL">Tibor Pikethy</span></div> <div><span lang="NL">Herman Van Vliet</span></div> <div>Jan Zwart</div> </div> </div> <p>Born in The Netherlands, Aart Bijkerk pursued his musical<br /> training at an early age, studying with renowned organists such<br /> as Frans van Tilburg and Herman van Vliet. Aart has specialised in<br /> the works of the French romantic composers such as Dupré,<br /> Guilmant, Vierne, and Widor. In 1998 he played the complete 8th<br /> symphony from Charles-Marie Widor during the Widor Festival<br /> in the St Joriskerk ( Saint George’s Church ) in Amersfoort, The<br /> Netherlands. A frequent participant in organ competitions on the<br /> historic eighteenth-century organ in the Grote Kerk of Maassluis,<br /> Aart was twice awarded first prize. He has served as organist for<br /> a number of churches in The Netherlands, and since immigrating<br /> to Canada he is connected with the Canadian Reformed Church<br /> in Yarrow, and frequently is a guest organist at Abbotsford and<br /> Chilliwack Churches.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-04-04T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-04-04T20:30:00en-USCoaldale Canadian Reformed Church @ 2705 21st Ave, Coaldale, AB0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-aart-bijkerk-in-concert-2/freeai1ec-3845@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFirst Sundays at Four: The Crucifixion, John Stainer<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Presented by St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish Choir with Kirk Adsett, Director of Music/Organist</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-04-06T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-04-06T17:00:00en-UShttps://www.stmaryskerrisdale.ca/events/the-crucifixion-john-stainer-2025St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/first-sundays-at-four-the-crucifixion-john-stainer/freeai1ec-4286@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOnline talk and video presentation: The Restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><table role="presentation" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="blockContainerId-524" valign="top"> <table width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="mceTextBlockContainer"> <div id="dataBlockId-524" class="mceText" data-block-id="524"> <h3 style="text-align: center"><strong>The Restoration of Notre-Dame De Paris</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://rcco-victoria.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a2124f8cfad7f152108e8edca&id=bf05948aa8&e=08bd56eff7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SPECIAL EVENT</a></p> <p style="text-align: center">With Philippe Villeneuve, Lead Chief Architect of Notre-Dame de Paris.</p> <p style="text-align: center">A talk and video presentation followed by a question period.</p> <p class=""><strong>Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. </strong>Doors open at 5:30pm. Ends 7:30pm.<br /> Livestreamed on this Vimeo link: <a href="https://vimeo.com/event/5024425">https://vimeo.com/event/5024425</a><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> <strong>Christ Church Cathedral</strong>, 911 Quadra Street (corner of Quadra and Rockland), Victoria, BC.</p> <p class="">Open to all, free admission. No registration required. <em>In English or translation from French.</em></p> <p class="">This special event is a fundraiser for Notre-Dame de Paris which burned on April 15, 2019 and was reopened on December 8, 2024. <strong>Non-donors and donors are equally welcome</strong>.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p class="">Three pieces for Notre-Dame will be performed by <strong>Réjean BUSSIÈRES</strong> (guitar, voice) at 5:45pm.</p> <p class="last-child">André Finot, Head of Communications, Friends of Notre-Dame De Paris, will accompany M. Villeneuve for this event</p> <p class="last-child">More info in English <a href="https://mcusercontent.com/a2124f8cfad7f152108e8edca/files/9489b6d9-32b7-b61a-e7c9-5140202546c1/AF_confe_rence_2025_04_08_VILLENEUVE_Descriptif_EN.pdf">here.</a></p> <p>Pour des informations en français, cliquez <a href="https://mcusercontent.com/a2124f8cfad7f152108e8edca/files/444b97cd-c76e-f2e3-92c4-33586db31789/AF_confe_rence_2025_04_08_VILLENEUVE_Descriptif_FR.pdf">ici</a>.</p> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-04-08T18:00:00America/Vancouver2025-04-08T19:30:00en-UShttps://vimeo.com/event/5024425 @ Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/online-talk-and-video-presentation-the-restoration-of-notre-dame-de-paris/freeai1ec-4077@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Aart Bijkerk in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <div class="WordSection1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4263" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg" alt="" width="1700" height="2200" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></div> </div> <p>Born in The Netherlands, Aart Bijkerk pursued his musical<br /> training at an early age, studying with renowned organists such<br /> as Frans van Tilburg and Herman van Vliet. Aart has specialised in<br /> the works of the French romantic composers such as Dupré,<br /> Guilmant, Vierne, and Widor. In 1998 he played the complete 8th<br /> symphony from Charles-Marie Widor during the Widor Festival<br /> in the St Joriskerk ( Saint George’s Church ) in Amersfoort, The<br /> Netherlands. A frequent participant in organ competitions on the<br /> historic eighteenth-century organ in the Grote Kerk of Maassluis,<br /> Aart was twice awarded first prize. He has served as organist for<br /> a number of churches in The Netherlands, and since immigrating<br /> to Canada he is connected with the Canadian Reformed Church<br /> in Yarrow, and frequently is a guest organist at Abbotsford and<br /> Chilliwack Churches.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-04-12T14:30:00America/Vancouver2025-04-12T15:30:00en-USMaranatha Canadian Reformed Church @ 12300 92 Ave, Surrey BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-aart-bijkerk-in-concert-3/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg;1700;2200,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg;1700;2200,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg;1700;2200,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg;1700;2200ai1ec-4078@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Aart Bijkerk in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <div class="WordSection1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4263" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg" alt="" width="1700" height="2200" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></div> </div> <p>Born in The Netherlands, Aart Bijkerk pursued his musical<br /> training at an early age, studying with renowned organists such<br /> as Frans van Tilburg and Herman van Vliet. Aart has specialised in<br /> the works of the French romantic composers such as Dupré,<br /> Guilmant, Vierne, and Widor. In 1998 he played the complete 8th<br /> symphony from Charles-Marie Widor during the Widor Festival<br /> in the St Joriskerk ( Saint George’s Church ) in Amersfoort, The<br /> Netherlands. A frequent participant in organ competitions on the<br /> historic eighteenth-century organ in the Grote Kerk of Maassluis,<br /> Aart was twice awarded first prize. He has served as organist for<br /> a number of churches in The Netherlands, and since immigrating<br /> to Canada he is connected with the Canadian Reformed Church<br /> in Yarrow, and frequently is a guest organist at Abbotsford and<br /> Chilliwack Churches.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-04-12T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-04-12T20:30:00en-USAbbotsford Canadian Reformed Church @ 33947 King Road, Abbotsford, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-aart-bijkerk-in-concert-4/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg;1700;2200,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg;1700;2200,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg;1700;2200,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-Poster-final-2025.jpg;1700;2200ai1ec-4305@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrgan Crawl, an International Organ Day event<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>St. Paul’s Casavant 1906 is their oldest extant original installation in BC.  The action recently converted to solid state, and other improvements were made, by Steve Miller.  Come and try out the organ!</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-04-26T10:00:00America/Vancouver2025-04-26T11:30:00en-USSt. Paul's Anglican Church @ 1130 Jervis St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organ-crawl-an-international-organ-day-event/freeai1ec-4360@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZGuided tour of The Butterfly tower lobby and First Baptist Church, an International Organ Day Event<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Guided tour of The Butterfly tower lobby with its Fazioli piano (The Butterfly’s design was inspired by organ pipes), and the renovated First Baptist Church Sanctuary.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-04-26T11:30:00America/Vancouver2025-04-26T12:30:00en-USThe Butterfly @ 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1J10https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/guided-tour-of-the-butterfly-tower-lobby-and-first-baptist-church-an-international-organ-day-event/freeai1ec-4072@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Isaac Howie, UBC BMus Graduation Recital, an International Organ Day event<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div><span class="LrzXr"><strong>Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Karn Warren/Casavant 2000 organ.</strong></span></div> <div><span class="LrzXr"><a href="https://pipeorgandatabase.org/instruments/25140">https://pipeorgandatabase.org/instruments/25140</a><br /> </span></div> <div></div> <div><span class="LrzXr"><em><strong>Programme:</strong></em></span></div> <div>Max Reger: Introduction und Passacaglia, WoO IV/6 (1899)</div> <div> <div> <div>Marcel Dupré: Variations sur un Noël, op. 20 (1922)<br /> Maurice Duruflé: Prélude et fugue sur le nom d’Alain, op. 7 (1942)<br /> Jean-Louis Florentz: La croix du sud, op. 15 (2000)</div> <div>Léonce de Saint-Martin: Messe en Mi, op. 13 (1932)</div> <div>i. Kyrie<br /> iv. Interlude de Grand Orgue pour l’Élévation<br /> ii. Gloria</div> </div> </div> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4281" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1545" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1.jpg 2000w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1-768x593.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1-1536x1187.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-04-26T13:00:00America/Vancouver2025-04-26T14:00:00en-USHoly Rosary Cathedral @ Richards at Dunsmuir, Vancouver BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-isaac-howie-ubc-bmus-graduation-recital/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1.jpg;2000;1545,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1.jpg;2000;1545,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1.jpg;2000;1545,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/an-organ-recital-1-1.jpg;2000;1545ai1ec-3846@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFirst Sundays at Four: Bach Vesper Service, with Cantata BWV 4<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Presented by St Mary’s Kerrisdale Parish Choir with Kirk Adsett, Director of Music/Organist</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-05-04T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-05-04T17:00:00en-UShttps://www.stmaryskerrisdale.ca/events/bach-vespers-cantata-bwv-4-2025St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/first-sundays-at-four-bach-vesper-service-with-cantata-bwv-4/freeai1ec-4312@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZRCCO Vancouver Centre Members’ Recital<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4371" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy.png" alt="" width="402" height="351" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy.png 1093w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy-300x262.png 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy-1024x894.png 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy-768x670.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px" /></p> <div style="text-align: center"></div> <div>The Royal Canadian College of Organists, Vancouver Centre, and the St. James’ Music Series present an eclectic programme of music on the mighty three-manual Casavant Frères organ at St James’ Anglican Church. This annual by-donation event is a wonderful opportunity to hear and meet talented local musicians in concert on the historic 1938 pipe organ at St James.<br /> A wine-and-cheese reception will take place following the concert, a great opportunity to meet the performers.  For planning purposes, please register to indicate your intention to attend by clicking <a href="https://rcco.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6dd48bff17848a967fdfe0f&id=093b6579c6&e=b1937cd8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<strong>Performers and programme:</strong></p> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div>Koos Van Nieuwkoop:</div> <div>Aria (from <em>Baroque Suite</em>) – Gordon Young<br /> Bohemian Rhapsody – Freddie Mercury</div> <div> Isaac Howie:</div> <div>Third Pavan and Gaillard – William Byrd<br /> Dieu parmi nous (from <em>La Nativité du Seigneur</em>) –  Olivier Messiaen</div> <div> Aart Bijkerk:</div> <div>Élévation, Op. 25 – Alexandre Guilmant<br /> Final (from <em>Organ Symphony No. 1)</em> – Louis Vierne</div> <div> <div> Huiyuan (Cindy) Ma:</div> <div>Trio Sonata IV, BWV 528 – J. S. Bach</div> <div> Gerald Harder:</div> <div>Troisième choral in la mineur – César Franck</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1302 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-300x213.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="213" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-300x213.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall-768x545.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StJamesOrganSmall.jpg 1104w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> </div> <div> <div class="block-sortable col-sm-6 d-flex flex-column js-block-adjust-padding py-md-0 px-lg-10"> <div class="my-auto mx-5"> <div id="block_element_55" class="sortable-item mb-6 pl-1"> <div class="h2 ">The Pipe Organ at St James:</div> <div class="body accent-color text-default"> <p>In 1938 Casavant Frères of St Hyacinthe, Québec, was awarded the contract for a new 3-manual organ of 1760 pipes.  The organ itself was located in the north transept of the church, formerly the choir gallery, which was lowered to make room for the instrument, with a façade designed by Adrian Gilbert Scott <em><span lang="EN-GB">— </span></em>the same architect who designed St James’ Church building.  Over the years some minor changes were made to meet the musical demands of a living church, including a new Choir division with three ranks in the west gallery in 1948, and a new organ console in 2003.  With the addition of the Choir division, the organ now has 33 ranks and just under 2000 pipes.  The main organ is located high on the north gallery of the church – an excellent location, as the grand sound of this <span lang="EN-GB">fine Casavant </span>Frères organ is marvellously enhanced by the church’s outstanding acoustics.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pulling-out-all-stops">https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pulling-out-all-stops</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-05-10T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-05-10T20:45:00en-UShttps://www.sjmusic.ca/events/pulling-out-all-the-stops/2025-05-10St. James' Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova St Vancouver BC V6A 1L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/rcco-vancouver-centre-members-recital-3/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy.png;402;351,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy.png;402;351,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy.png;402;351,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RCCO2025-copy.png;402;351Admission by donationhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pulling-out-all-stopsai1ec-4372@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Day of Music, with the Wurlitzer organ and the Orgelkit<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p class="p1">2pm: “Saturday Morning Cartoons” accompanied on the mighty Wurlitzer by Koos van Nieuwkoop and Michael Dirk.</p> <p class="p1">3pm or 3:30pm TBD: Orgelkit workshop with Michael Dirk.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-05-24T10:00:00America/Vancouver2025-05-24T22:00:00en-UShttps://dayofmusic.ca/Orpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-day-of-music-with-the-wurlitzer-organ-and-the-orgelkit/freeai1ec-3808@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Programme change: Charlie Chaplin Shorts<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p class="mc-toc-title"><strong>Featuring organists Michael Dirk and Koos van Nieuwkoop </strong><strong>on the mighty Wurlitzer</strong></p> <p><strong>A message from Vancouver Civic Theatres:</strong></p> <div><strong>Unfortunately, we will no longer be able to screen<em> The Gold Rush</em> (1925) with live organ accompaniment on June 2 as originally planned due to unforeseen copyright and licensing restrictions.</strong> </div> <div>The Chaplin office has informed us that <em>The Gold Rush</em> (1925) must be screened with the score written for the film’s <a href="https://rcco.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6dd48bff17848a967fdfe0f&id=e224bf8a41&e=b1937cd8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1942 re-release</a>, and that our live improvised Wurlitzer soundtrack experience is not permitted for this particular film in Charlie Chaplin’s filmography as a result.</p> <p>Our audience values the unique live musical experience that is central to our series, and after careful consideration, we determined that a pre-recorded soundtrack would not do justice to the event.</p> <p>Instead, we will be screening a selection of <strong>Chaplin Mutual shorts: <em>The Immigrant (1917)</em>, <em>The Pawn Shop (1916)</em>, and <em>The Rink (1916)</em></strong>—all accompanied live by our talented organists on the historic Wurlitzer organ. Though this is an Encore Performance from our 2023 Season, the selected films are three of the very best of Chaplin from this period at Mutual films. We’re excited to share these classics with you and continue celebrating Chaplin’s legacy.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we strive to bring you accessible, engaging, and historically rich cinematic experiences. We look forward to seeing you at the Orpheum! </p></div> <div><strong>NOTE: Please rest assured that your tickets will be refunded if you do not wish to join us for the new program. Ticketmaster will contact you directly with instructions in the next week.</strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: lato, helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at <u><a href="mailto:vctpresents@vancouver.ca">vctpresents@vancouver.ca</a></u> if you have any questions or encounter any issues.</strong></span></div> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3797" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg" alt="" width="495" height="371" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg 2160w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2BAAA5EE3">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2BAAA5EE3</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-06-02T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-06-02T21:30:00en-UShttps://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-gold-rush-jun-2-2025/Orpheum Theatre @ Nelson at Smithe, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-the-gold-rush/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371$16-$35https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2BAAA5EE3ai1ec-4383@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZMusic for Augmented Pipe Organ<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4384" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster.jpg" alt="" width="1350" height="1747" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster.jpg 1350w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster-1187x1536.jpg 1187w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class="elementToProof"><strong>George Rahi</strong> is an artist and composer based in Vancouver, unceded Coast Salish territories. His work spans installation, instrument making, composition, solo + ensemble performance, and works for radio, theatre + public spaces.</div> <div class="elementToProof"><strong>Angelique Po </strong>is organist and Director of Music at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. She specializes in the playing of new music for organ and has performed new and unusual works around Canada and the world.</div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-for-augmented-pipe-organ-tickets-1315727449219">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-for-augmented-pipe-organ-tickets-1315727449219</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-06-03T19:00:00America/Vancouver2025-06-03T20:00:00en-USSt. Andrew's-Wesley United Church @ Burrard at Nelson, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/music-for-augmented-pipe-organ/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster.jpg;1350;1747,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster.jpg;1350;1747,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster.jpg;1350;1747,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jun3-Rahi-poster.jpg;1350;1747$20, Eventbrite or cash at the doorhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-for-augmented-pipe-organ-tickets-1315727449219ai1ec-4385@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div>Join Director of Music, Neil Cockburn and the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral for a Festal Choral Evensong on Pentecost. The music includes the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for Gloucester Cathedral by Herbert Howells, and Kenneth Leighton’s Preces and Responses.</div> <div><em>This service is part of our weekly Sundays@4 worship series.</em></div> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4386" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="623" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2.jpg 1500w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2-300x125.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2-1024x425.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2-768x319.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-06-08T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-06-08T17:00:00en-UShttps://www.thecathedral.ca/blog/choral-evensong-for-pentecostChrist Church Cathedral @ Burrard at Georgia, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2.jpg;1500;623,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2.jpg;1500;623,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2.jpg;1500;623,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Choir2.jpg;1500;623ai1ec-4387@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrgan Vespers<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div>Neil Cockburn will be joined by trumpeter Katherine Evans for a service of “Organ Vespers” – Evening Prayer with hymns, scripture, and musical meditations. The repertoire includes Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob. VIIe: 1.</div> <div><em>This service is part of our weekly Sundays@4 worship series.</em></div> <div></div> <div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4388 aligncenter" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="142" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet.jpg 1099w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet-300x158.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet-768x403.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px" /></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-06-15T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-06-15T17:00:00en-UShttps://www.thecathedral.ca/blog/organ-vespers-on-trinity-sundayChrist Church Cathedral @ Burrard at Georgia, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organ-vespers/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet.jpg;270;142,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet.jpg;270;142,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet.jpg;270;142,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trumpet.jpg;270;142ai1ec-4407@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39Z“Play It Forward” concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div>All proceeds go toward refurbishing the Shaughnessy Heights 1956 Casavant pipe organ and the 1973 Kawai grand piano.</p> <p>PERFORMERS</p> <p>• THE VANCOUVER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA</p> <p>• SHAUGHNESSY HEIGHTS UNITED CHOIR</p> <p>• KOREAN TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHOIR</p> <p>• THE LIONSGATE BRASS</p> <p>with featured soloists</p> <p>• Eunjung Lee (piano)</p> <p>• Anna Sagalova (piano)</p> <p>• Ken Lin (violin)</p> <p>• Magdalena How (voice)</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>• Philip Wing (voice)</p> <p>• Angelique Po (pipe organ)</p> <p>• Sam Dabrusin (voice)</p> <p>PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS</p> <p>• William Boyce – Symphony no.5 (opening movement)</p> <p>• Vivaldi “Summer” – Ken Lin and the VPO</p> <p>• 그가 채찍에 맞음으로 (By His Stripes We Are Healed), Min-ho Jang</p> <p>• 주 사랑 끊을 자 없네 (Nothing Can Separate Us), Mark Hayes</p> <p>• Handel Organ Concerto HWV289 – Angelique Po and the VPO</p> <p>• Oscar Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom – All Performers</p></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/Shaughnessy-Heights-United-Church/events/play-it-forward-concert/#ticketInfo">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/Shaughnessy-Heights-United-Church/events/play-it-forward-concert/#ticketInfo</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-06-21T19:00:00America/Vancouver2025-06-21T21:30:00en-USwww.playitforwardconcert.comShaugnessy Heights United Church @ 1550 W 33rd Avenue , Vancouver, BC V6M 1A70https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/play-it-forward-concert/external$25 and uphttps://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/Shaughnessy-Heights-United-Church/events/play-it-forward-concert/#ticketInfoai1ec-4425@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Seeun Oh in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4426" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="266" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80.jpg 900w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px" /></p> <p><strong>Programme:</strong></p> <div><strong>Nicolaus Bruhns</strong> (1665-1697)<br /> Prealudium in G-dur</p> <p><strong>Johann Sebastian Bach</strong> (1685-1750)<br /> Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 731<br /> Jesu, Joy of man’s Desiring<br /> Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C-dur, BWV 564</p> <p><strong>Gustav Merkel </strong>(1827-1885)<br /> Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele</p> <p><strong>Louis Vierne</strong> (1870-1937)<br /> Messe basse, Op.30 No.6 Sortie<br /> Trois Improvisations No.2 Méditation<br /> Final from Symphonie No.2 Op.20</div> <div></div> <div> <p dir="auto">Seeun is a concert and church organist with a rich international background and a deep dedication to musical excellence. She earned her highest performance diploma with distinction from the Conservatoire de Caen in France. In Germany, she completed the Konzertexamen (the highest-level artist diploma) at the University of Music, Drama and Media Hanover, following both a Master’s degree and a Meisterklasse (postgraduate artist diploma) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.</p> <p>She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Church Music from Yonsei University, where she graduated top of her class and was honored with the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. Her musical education began in piano at Seoul Arts High School.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div> <p dir="auto">Seeun has received numerous awards both nationally and internationally. In Korea, she won the Grand Prize at the National Youth Arts Festival, the Grand Prize in the University Division of the National Pipe Organ Competition (sponsored by the Korean Music Association), and First Prize and the Overall Grand Prize at the Organ Competition hosted by Kukmin Ilbo and Youngsan Art Hall. Internationally, she was a semifinalist at both the Chartres International Organ Competition (France) and the Dublin International Organ Competition (Ireland), received the Audience Prize at the Luxembourg International Organ Competition, and won Second Prize and the Audience Prize at the Cavaillé-Coll International Organ Competition in Paris, accomplishments that have established her reputation as a world-class performer.</p> </div> <div> <p>As a soloist, Seeun has performed widely across Europe. In Germany, she was invited to perform at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, St. Nikolaus Church in Rosenheim, St. Laurentius in Bernau am Chiemsee, and for the 40th anniversary celebration of the University of Music, Drama and Media Hanover at Emmichplatz. She also performed at the Hindemith International Festival hosted by NDR (North German Broadcasting), as well as at Marktkirche in Hameln and St. Blasius Church in Hann. Münden. She has also appeared as a soloist with the Hanover University Orchestra.</p> <div> <div>In France, she was invited to perform at a benefit concert organized by the city of Caen, as well as at Notre-Dame in Vire, St. Étienne in Caen, the St. Germain International Organ Festival in Argentan, and St. Gervais. In Switzerland, she performed at the International Organ Festival in Magadino, and in the Netherlands, she appeared in the organ concert series at Laurenskerk in Rotterdam. These performances across Europe have solidified her status as a globally recognized concert organist. Notably, one of her performances in France received a standing ovation in a full house and was featured with praise in Ouest-France, a major regional newspaper.</div> <p>While studying in Germany, Seeun served as organist at the Korean Church of Munich, as well as at the prominent Martin-Luther Church in Hanover and Friedenskirche in Hamburg.</p> <div> <p>Since returning to Korea, she has performed solo recitals and concerts at venues such as Lotte Concert Hall, Youngsan Art Hall, the Anglican Cathedral in Seoul, Central Hall, and Kyungdong Church.</p> <div> <p>She has also appeared as a soloist with the National Chorus of Korea, the Wonju City Choir, the Yongin City Choir, the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Seoul National University Orchestra.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>In addition to her active performance career, she is a dedicated educator. She has served as a Visiting Professor at Yonsei University and currently teaches at Seoul Arts High School, Incheon Arts High School, and Kaywon High School of Arts. She is also a member of the Korean Association of Organists.</p> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-07-16T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-07-16T21:00:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-seeun-oh-in-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80.jpg;266;266,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80.jpg;266;266,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80.jpg;266;266,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EC98A4EC84B8EC9D80.jpg;266;266Retiring collectionai1ec-4397@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZConcertini at St. Mark’s: Recital by organist Abraham Ross and friends<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4449" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025.png" alt="" width="1296" height="1832" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025.png 1296w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025-212x300.png 212w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025-724x1024.png 724w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025-768x1086.png 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025-1087x1536.png 1087w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1296px) 100vw, 1296px" /></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">This interesting concert will feature three young performers, b</span>aroque specialists Abraham Ross, Albano Berberi, and Joya Muma. They will present a program of works for lute, keyboard, violin, and nyckelharpa, drawing on the lute tablature of Nicolas Vallet titled <i>Le Secret des Muses, </i>published in 1615. The program will feature several works for solo organ before the ensemble comes to the front of the church to present violin sonatas of the French baroque interspersed with improvisations on tunes from the lute tablature. An unusual harpsichord known as the keyed lyre will be used for accompaniment, a pseudo-hybrid between lute, harp, and plucked-string keyboard.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-08-30T14:00:00America/Vancouver2025-08-30T15:30:00en-USSt. Mark's Lutheran Church @ 1573 E 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N 2H40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/concertini-at-st-marks-recital-by-organist-abraham-ross-and-friends/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025.png;1296;1832,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025.png;1296;1832,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025.png;1296;1832,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONCERTINI-Abraham-Ross-2025.png;1296;1832Admission by donationai1ec-4455@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZPrélude à la guerre: Organ Recital by Valerie Hall<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4457" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1978" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-scaled.jpg 1978w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1978px) 100vw, 1978px" /></p> <p>A program of solo works for pipe organ exploring organ music written in France between WWI and WWII, during a period of great societal and artistic change in the country.</p> <p><strong>Programme:</strong></p> <p class="p2"><em>Sinfonia</em> from Cantata No. 29 – J.S. Bach, tr. by Marcel Dupré (transcribed for organ solo) (1886-1971)</p> <p class="p2">Symphony No. 2 Op. 13 III. <em>Andante</em> – Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)</p> <p class="p2">Pièces de Fantaisie Suite No. 4 Op. 55 <em>Naïades</em> – Louis Vierne  (1870-1937)</p> <p class="p2">Morceau de Concert Op. 24 <em>Prelude, Theme and Variations, Finale</em> – Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)</p> <p class="p2">INTERMISSION</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p class="p2"><em>Prélude and Fugue</em> – Elsa Barraine (1910-1999)</p> <p class="p2">L’Ascension (Four Symphonic Meditations) <em>III. Transports de joie*, IV. Prière du Christ</em>** – Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)</p> <p class="p2">Pièces de Fantaisie Suite No. 3 Op. 54 <em>Carillon de Westminster</em> – Louis Vierne</p> <p class="p2">*Outburst of joy from a soul before the Glory of Christ, which is its own glory.</p> <p class="p2">**Prayer from Christ ascending towards His Father.</p> <p><strong>Valerie Hall</strong> has appeared in solo and collaborative musical roles across Canada as well as in the United States and Europe. A native of Winnipeg, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois. Valerie is also an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Voice Performance.</p> <div class="elementToProof">As a performer, Valerie’s work is sought by chamber musicians and conductors for her meticulous attention to detail and her passionate commitment to the music. She is an enthusiastic ambassador for Canadian music and has been a featured performer at national and international music festivals.</div> <div class="elementToProof"></div> <div class="elementToProof">A past national president and honorary Fellow of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (FRCCO), Valerie arrived in Regina in 2002 to take up the position of Organist at Holy Rosary Cathedral. She now enjoys a varied career as a touring concert artist on both organ and harpsichord, a soprano in the celebrated Ignite Chamber Choir and an instructor for both pipe organ and voice at the Conservatory of Performing Arts, University of Regina.</div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/prelude-a-la-guerre-music-of-france-between-the-wars-tickets-1645167744009">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/prelude-a-la-guerre-music-of-france-between-the-wars-tickets-1645167744009</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-09-23T19:00:00America/Vancouver2025-09-23T20:30:00en-USSt. Andrew's-Wesley United Church @ Burrard at Nelson, Vancouver BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/prelude-a-la-guerre-organ-recital-by-valerie-hall/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sep23-Valerie-Hall-scaled.jpg;1978;2560$20, Eventbrite or cash at the doorhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/prelude-a-la-guerre-music-of-france-between-the-wars-tickets-1645167744009ai1ec-4390@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZOrganist Manuel Piazza in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4460" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="667" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia.jpg 1500w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia-300x133.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia-768x342.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p> <p>Experience the musical brilliance of <strong>Manual Piazza</strong>, winner of the 2023 Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Prize, and winner of the 2021 RCCO National Organ Playing Competition. Currently Assistant Director of Music at St Thomas’s Anglican Church in Toronto, Manuel will be performing the <i class="">Allegro Maestoso</i> from Edward Elgar’s First Sonata, the <i class="">Canon in A-flat Major</i> by Robert Schumann, and music by Maurice Duruflé on the majestic organ of St James’ Anglican Church in Vancouver. His playing has been praised for its imaginative stop selections, smoothly shifting tone colours, and abundant energy, and the concert at St James’ promises to be an unforgettable experience of musical brilliance!</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td class="composer">Johann Sebastian Bach</td> <td class="spacer"></td> <td>Sinfonia (from Cantata No 29)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="composer">César Franck</td> <td class="spacer"></td> <td>Choral No 1 en mi majeur</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="composer">Edward Elgar</td> <td class="spacer"></td> <td>Allegro Maestoso (from Sonata in G Major)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="composer">Herbert Howells</td> <td class="spacer"></td> <td>Master Tallis’ Testament</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="composer">Herbert Howells</td> <td class="spacer"></td> <td>The Chosen Tune</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="composer">Robert Schumann</td> <td class="spacer"></td> <td>Innig (from Sechs studieren in kanonischer Form)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="composer">Olivier Messiaen</td> <td class="spacer"></td> <td>Joie et clarté des corps glorieux (from Les corps glorieux)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="composer">Maurice Duruflé</td> <td class="spacer"></td> <td>Suite pour orgue, Op 5</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The programme presents a compelling journey through a diverse range of organ music, beginning with Bach’s <em>Sinfonia</em> from Cantata No 29, which showcases the clarity and precision of Baroque counterpoint. From this solid foundation, the music moves into the lush Romantic expressiveness of Franck and Elgar, whose works demand both a rich tonal palette and dynamic control. The mood then shifts to the distinctive English sound of Herbert Howells, whose two pieces evoke a contemplative and nuanced atmosphere through modal harmonies and subtle textures.</p> <p>Following this introspection, Schumann’s <em>Innig</em> offers an intimate and heartfelt moment, contrasting with the radiant and rhythmically intricate <em>Joie et clarté des corps glorieux</em> by Messiaen, which challenges the performer’s command of colour and timing. The programme concludes with Duruflé’s <em>Suite, Opus 5,</em>where Gregorian chant influences blend seamlessly with Impressionist harmonies, requiring a refined touch and deep musical sensitivity. Together these selections demand not only technical proficiency but also the expressive nuance and stylistic awareness necessary to capture their unique character and emotional depth.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><strong>Manuel Piazza</strong> is assistant organist and choir master at St Thomas’s Anglican Church, in Toronto. He studied organ with Martin Jean, improvisation with Jeffrey Brillhart, and choral conducting with Dale Adelmann. He served as senior organ scholar at Trinity Church on the Green, New Haven, where he was mentored by Walden Moore, and as an organist for Yale Schola Cantorum, conducted by David Hill.</p> <p>Manuel Piazza developed a passion for sacred music while attending St Michael’s Choir School as a chorister in Toronto, Canada. He completed his undergraduate studies in organ performance at the University of Toronto, where he studied with John Tuttle. Hhe served as choir director and organist at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, organ scholar at Trinity College ( University of Toronto ), organ scholar at St James Anglican Cathedral, and one of five organists of St Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. From September 2019 to July 2020, he was organ scholar at Truro Cathedral in Cornwall, UK, where he played for Evensong three times a week, accompanying choristers under the direction of Christopher Gray.</p> <p>Whilst living in the UK, he also taught theory and organ and performed with ensembles such as the London Sinfonia. After returning to North America, he won first prize in the 2021 Royal Canadian College of Organists National Organ Playing Competition and other awards such as the Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Scholarship (RCCO), the Mary Baker Scholarship in Organ Accompanying (Yale ISM), the Julia R Sherman Memorial Prize for excellence in organ playing (Yale ISM), and the Aidan Kavanagh Prize for academic achievement (Yale Divinity School).</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manuel-piazza-organ-tickets-1379524628299?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manuel-piazza-organ-tickets-1379524628299?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-10-15T19:00:00America/Vancouver2025-10-15T20:15:00en-UShttps://www.sjmusic.ca/events/manuel-piazza-organ/2025-10-15St. James Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/organist-manuel-piazza-in-concert/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia.jpg;1500;667,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia.jpg;1500;667,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia.jpg;1500;667,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ManuelPiazzaSocialMedia.jpg;1500;667https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manuel-piazza-organ-tickets-1379524628299?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-4432@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39Z19th Annual RCCO Vancouver Halloween Organ Spooktacular<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><span style="color: #ff6600"><strong>Join us for a fun-filled evening of spooky and scary music!  Come in costume!<br /> Treats for kids (and the young at heart) after the concert.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #99cc00"><strong>Performers: Rachel Alflatt, Michael Dirk, Gerald Harder, Jayden Liu, Huiyuan (Cindy) Ma, Koos van Nieuwkoop, David Poon, Ryan Qu.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #cc99ff"><strong>Works by Bach, Boëllmann, Bédard, Gigout, Kuzmenko, Vierne, and movie themes from Candyman, Halloween, How to Train Your Dragon, Jaws, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, The Exorcist.</strong></span></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4467" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy.jpg" alt="" width="1440" height="1864" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy.jpg 1440w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy-1187x1536.jpg 1187w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></p> <p> </p> <div> <div dir="auto"> <div> <div> <div> <div dir="auto"> <div></div> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-10-24T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-10-24T20:30:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/19th-annual-rcco-vancouver-halloween-organ-spooktacular/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy.jpg;1440;1864,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy.jpg;1440;1864,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy.jpg;1440;1864,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-10-01-RCCO-Halloween-Concert-Poster-R1-copy.jpg;1440;1864Admission by donationai1ec-4464@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZSoprano Ariane Bell Vila and Guitarist Michael Kolk in Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Works by Schubert, de Falla, Britten and others.</p> <p>Please come and enjoy an hour of music with these two outstanding artists.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-10-25T14:00:00America/Vancouver2025-10-25T15:15:00en-USSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church @ 1573 E 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/soprano-ariane-bell-vila-and-guitarist-michael-kolk-in-concert/freeAdmission by donationai1ec-4434@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: Special Edition: Phantom of the Opera<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>A spectacular celebration of the iconic silent film <strong><em>Phantom of the Opera</em> (1925)</strong> in its centennial year, featuring a score performed live by a 6-piece orchestra, 80-person choir from the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs, and Vancouver Civic Organist <strong>Michael Dirk</strong> on the historic Wurlitzer organ.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3797" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg" alt="" width="495" height="371" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg 2160w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-phantom-of-the-vancouver-british-columbia-10-27-2025/event/110062B4956B1F1F">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-phantom-of-the-vancouver-british-columbia-10-27-2025/event/110062B4956B1F1F</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-10-27T20:00:00America/Vancouver2025-10-27T22:00:00en-UShttps://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-phantom-of-the-opera-oct-27-2025/Orpheum Theatre @ Nelson at Smithe, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-special-edition-phantom-of-the-opera/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371$35-$64https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-phantom-of-the-vancouver-british-columbia-10-27-2025/event/110062B4956B1F1Fai1ec-4469@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZThe Mighty Wurlitzer Workshop, with Vancouver Civic Organist Michael Dirk<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4470" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy.jpg" alt="" width="381" height="299" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy.jpg 1656w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy-300x236.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy-1024x804.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy-768x603.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy-1536x1207.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px" /></p> <div class="container-2gXM1"> <p>Step back in time for a Mighty Wurlitzer Workshop – a hands on introduction to the Orpheum’s iconic Wurlitzer organ. In this 2.5 hour session, students will have the opportunity to adapt established keyboard/piano repertoire or come prepared with an improvisation to a short silent cartoon of their choice, exploring the wondrous musical palette and novel sound effects of the century-old instrument – all guided in a fun and encouraging masterclass style by Vancouver Civic Organist, Michael Dirk.</p> <p>This workshop is a rare opportunity to get up close with a piece of music history. Spots are very limited – be sure to register early to secure your place!</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Tickets and more info <a href="https://rcco.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6dd48bff17848a967fdfe0f&id=6c9c21fd9c&e=b1937cd8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> </div> <p>YouTube videos by Michael about the Orpheum Wurlitzer:<br /> <a href="https://rcco.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6dd48bff17848a967fdfe0f&id=e94ac8a74a&e=b1937cd8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Tour of the Wurlitzer (VSO Day of Music 2025)</a><br /> <a href="https://rcco.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6f6dd48bff17848a967fdfe0f&id=1503b2986e&e=b1937cd8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orpheus’ bells and whistles </a></p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.universe.com/events/the-mighty-wurlitzer-workshop-tickets-7JXTHF">https://www.universe.com/events/the-mighty-wurlitzer-workshop-tickets-7JXTHF</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-10-29T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-10-29T18:30:00en-UShttps://www.universe.com/events/the-mighty-wurlitzer-workshop-tickets-7JXTHFOrpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L40https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/the-mighty-wurlitzer-workshop-with-vancouver-civic-organist-michael-dirk/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy.jpg;381;299,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy.jpg;381;299,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy.jpg;381;299,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7254-copy.jpg;381;299$53.09https://www.universe.com/events/the-mighty-wurlitzer-workshop-tickets-7JXTHFai1ec-4493@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZUBC Halloween Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4494" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UBCHalloween.png" alt="" width="720" height="1113" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UBCHalloween.png 720w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UBCHalloween-194x300.png 194w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UBCHalloween-662x1024.png 662w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></p> <p>Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565 – attributed to J. S. Bach</p> <p>From the Piano Duetts, op. 66 (Bilder aus Osten)  – Robert Schumann, arr. Dudley Buck</p> <ul> <li>Andantino</li> <li>Tempo di Marcia / Maestoso</li> </ul> <p>Offertoire pour Ste-Cécile no. 1 – Edouard Batiste</p> <p>First Sonata for Organ – Florence Beatrice Price</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div dir="ltr"></div> <p dir="ltr">Abraham Ross enjoys an active career as a concert organist, harpsichordist, and director, presenting imaginative programmes informed by the most recent research on performance practice, technology, and musicological context. His accolades include appearances in international competitions, research grants from Quebec’s Fonds de Recherche en Societé et Culture and McGill University, and performances with Resonance Collective (Los Angeles), the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra. He values collaboration with other artists regardless of discipline and has appeared with various groups across North America, in Argentina, and in Europe.</p> <p>Drawing on both findings in primary sources and the most recent performance science, Abraham’s repertory ranges from the earliest written sources to music by living composers. His recital programming reflects his commitment to diversifying the canon of western repertory and regularly features works of neglected and underrepresented composers. Collaborations with living composers enable Abraham to give several national or world-premieres each year. He has also given the modern-day premieres of numerous unfinished, reconstructed, and recently discovered works.</p> <p>Abraham’s formative musical studies took place in his hometown of Bangor, Maine on an 1860 organ by American organbuilders E. & G. G. Hook, an experience that inspired him to take up the organ as a career. He now serves on the board of St. John’s Organ Society, an organization dedicated to the preservation of that instrument.</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-10-31T12:00:00America/Vancouver2025-10-31T13:00:00en-USRoy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music @ 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/ubc-halloween-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UBCHalloween.png;720;1113,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UBCHalloween.png;720;1113,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UBCHalloween.png;720;1113,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UBCHalloween.png;720;1113Admission by donationai1ec-4462@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZDuo Majoya: Canadian Organ and Piano Duets with Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4474" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1.jpg" alt="" width="1700" height="2200" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></p> <p><strong>Marnie Giesbrecht</strong> (organ) and <strong>Joachim Segger</strong> (piano) are <em><strong>Duo Majoya</strong></em>.   They will perform the works from their latest CD, <a href="https://duomajoya.com/recordings/">Canadian Suite Celebrations</a>, including Vancouver composer <strong>Denis Bédard’s</strong> <em>Grande Suite, Capriccio, </em>and<em> Duet Suite</em>, Edmonton composer <strong>Jacobus Kloppers’</strong> <em>The Last Rose of Summer</em>, and Toronto composer <strong>Ruth Watson Henderson’s</strong> <em>Suite for Piano and Organ</em>.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4463" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0402-1-scaled-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1180" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0402-1-scaled-1.jpg 1920w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0402-1-scaled-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0402-1-scaled-1-1024x629.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0402-1-scaled-1-768x472.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0402-1-scaled-1-1536x944.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p> <p><strong><em>Duo Majoya</em></strong> is a versatile and innovative keyboard team that performs keyboard duets of all combinations in North America, Europe, South Africa and Asia. The duo performs a distinctive repertoire of commissioned, original, and arranged works. Commissions include more than twenty works for organ duet and organ/piano by Canadian and international composers. <strong><em>Duo Majoya</em></strong> records a broad range of repertoire on CDs and on their YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@duomajoya">www.youtube.com/@duomajoya</a>; for more information, please see <a href="http://www.duomajoya.com">www.duomajoya.com</a>.</p> <p>The release of their latest CD, “Canadian Suite Celebrations,” recorded in the Winspear Centre and published on the Centredisc label in April, 2024 is officially celebrated with concerts in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, Langley, Vancouver and in the United States.</p> <p>The duo is inducted in the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame; they are separately inaugurated Honorary Fellows of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Giesbrecht and Segger co-direct the Royal Canadian College of Organists’ national competition committee. As active board members in the Edmonton RCCO Centre, they plan and organize local concerts and events.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Marnie and Joachim are Music Directors at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Edmonton. In addition to conducting weekly rehearsals and services, they curate organ and choral concerts, fundraise for refugees, and support community music making. They take great pride in their two sons, Mark and Chris, who rock the world with percussion, drum set and composition (Mark); heavy metal guitar playing in the Juno award winning band “Striker” and long-distance running (Chris).</p> <p><strong>Joachim Segger</strong></p> <p>Dr. Joachim Segger  (BMus, MMus, Performer’s Certificate, Eastman School of Music; DMus UAlberta) is a versatile musician who performs internationally as a piano soloist and collaborative artist. A church organist since the age of nine, Joachim enjoys improvising at the piano and organ using classical and contemporary musical styles as well as hymn-based improvisations.  Dr. Segger is Professor Emeritus of the Music Department at The King’s University, Edmonton.</p> <p><strong>Marnie Giesbrecht</strong></p> <p>Keyboard artist Marnie Giesbrecht performs and records as organ soloist, and collaborative musician (organ, piano, harpsichord) in mainstream repertoire, as well as new and early music<em>.</em> Dr. Giesbrecht is Professor Emerita at the University of Alberta (1988 to 2014), Adjunct Professor of Music at The King’s University, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/duo-majoya-tickets-1749600164189">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/duo-majoya-tickets-1749600164189</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-11-08T14:00:00America/Vancouver2025-11-08T15:30:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/duo-majoya-canadian-organ-and-piano-duets-with-marnie-giesbrecht-and-joachim-segger/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1.jpg;1700;2200,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1.jpg;1700;2200,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1.jpg;1700;2200,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-10-11-Duo-Majoya-Concert-Poster-Flyer-R1.jpg;1700;2200$30, children under 16 free if accompanied by an adulthttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/duo-majoya-tickets-1749600164189ai1ec-4495@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZUnited Voices Choir: Duruflé Requiem<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4496" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1.jpg" alt="" width="1536" height="922" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1.jpg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></p> <p>Soloists: Melanie Adams (mezzo-soprano) | David Rosborough (bass)<br /> Organ: David Poon | Piano: Danielle Lee<br /> Tickets $32 regular/$15 youth (+ service charges) at <a href="http://www.voiceschoir.ca">www.voiceschoir.ca</a></p> <p>United Voices Choir presents an inspiring and uplifting concert featuring Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, and three exquisite works by Morten Lauridsen. This beautiful music will take the audience on a radiant, transformative journey.</p> <p>Maurice Duruflé’s famous Requiem (1947) is a masterpiece of breathtaking beauty and power. Full of yearning intensity, the rich modern harmonies are rooted in ancient Gregorian chants, and the sweeping choral arcs carry us from darkness into blazing transcendence.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>The 55-strong choir will be accompanied by organist David Poon, with soloists mezzo-soprano Melanie Adams and baritone David Rosborough.</p> <p>The concert culminates in three luminous short works by Morten Lauridsen, one of today’s most beloved choral composers: Introit from Lux Aeterna, Ave Maria, and Sure on this Shining Night. The music glows with clarity and quiet passion, creating moments that feel both timeless and deeply personal.</p> <p>United Voices Choir (UVC) is an auditioned choir based in Vancouver, BC, which focuses on large choral works, often accompanied by professional orchestra and soloists. Under the direction of Dr Greg Caisley, performance repertoire ranges from Bach’s St. John Passion and Mass in B Minor to Mozart’s Requiem, as well as works by Brahms, Vivaldi, Handel, Haydn, Fauré, Poulenc, Puccini, Saint-Saëns, Schubert, Finzi, Vaughan Williams, and Lauridsen.</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.voiceschoir.ca/">https://www.voiceschoir.ca/</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-11-21T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-11-21T21:00:00en-USPacific Spirit United Church @ 2195 West 45th, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/united-voices-choir-durufle-requiem/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1.jpg;1536;922,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1.jpg;1536;922,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1.jpg;1536;922,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DurufleFall2025_WPHeader2000x1200px-1536x922-1.jpg;1536;922$32 regular/$15 youth (+ service charges)https://www.voiceschoir.ca/ai1ec-4436@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: The Black Pirate<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Declared “glorious” by the New York Times upon its release, this 1926 action adventure film, shot entirely in two-colour Technicolor, marked a landmark achievement in the advancement of cinema as an art form. It features Douglas Fairbanks portraying a nobleman posing as the “Black Pirate” to seek justice for his father’s death and rescue a kidnapped princess.  Accompanied live by eminent Vancouver organist Edward Norman on the historic Wurlitzer organ.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3797" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg" alt="" width="495" height="371" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg 2160w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-black-pirate-vancouver-british-columbia-12-08-2025/event/110062BB92B6265D">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-black-pirate-vancouver-british-columbia-12-08-2025/event/110062BB92B6265D</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-12-08T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-12-08T21:30:00en-UShttps://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-black-pirate-dec-8-2025/Orpheum Theatre @ Nelson at Smithe, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-the-black-pirate/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371$23-$35https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-black-pirate-vancouver-british-columbia-12-08-2025/event/110062BB92B6265Dai1ec-4502@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Brass and Organ Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4503" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png" alt="" width="1667" height="1053" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png 1667w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner-300x190.png 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner-1024x647.png 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner-768x485.png 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner-1536x970.png 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1667px) 100vw, 1667px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif">Celebrate the season at <span class="gmail_default">with the</span> <span class="gmail_default">40th </span>annual <span class="gmail_default"><strong>VSO </strong></span><strong>Brass & Organ Concert</strong>, featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and organist David Poon. This family-friendly event offers a mix of classical, jazz, and popular carols<span class="gmail_default">, as well as several sing-alongs and opportunities for kids to perform on stage alongside </span></span>some of Vancouver’s finest musicians<span style="font-family: georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default">.</span></span></div> <div></div> <div> <div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default">Tickets $20 online or at the door; children are free!</span></span></div> </div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://langleycanrc.org/musicvso">https://langleycanrc.org/musicvso</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-12-08T19:30:00America/Vancouver2025-12-08T21:00:00en-USLangley Canadian Reformed Church @ 21804 52 Ave, Langley0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-brass-and-organ-concert/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png;1667;1053,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png;1667;1053,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png;1667;1053,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png;1667;1053$20.00https://langleycanrc.org/musicvsoai1ec-4504@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Brass and Organ Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4503" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png" alt="" width="1667" height="1053" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png 1667w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner-300x190.png 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner-1024x647.png 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner-768x485.png 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner-1536x970.png 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1667px) 100vw, 1667px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif">Celebrate the season at <span class="gmail_default">with the</span> <span class="gmail_default">40th </span>annual <span class="gmail_default"><strong>VSO </strong></span><strong>Brass & Organ Concert</strong>, featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and organist David Poon. This family-friendly event offers a mix of classical, jazz, and popular carols<span class="gmail_default">, as well as several sing-alongs and opportunities for kids to perform on stage alongside </span></span>some of Vancouver’s finest musicians<span style="font-family: georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default">.</span></span></div> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brass-organ-concert-tickets-1975893295035?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brass-organ-concert-tickets-1975893295035?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2025-12-09T19:00:00America/Vancouver2025-12-09T20:30:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-brass-and-organ-concert-2/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png;1667;1053,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png;1667;1053,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png;1667;1053,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BrassandOrganBanner.png;1667;1053Adults $22.73; students $12.06; children freehttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brass-organ-concert-tickets-1975893295035?aff=oddtdtcreatorai1ec-4506@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChristmas Concert<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4507" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail.jpeg" alt="" width="1280" height="859" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail.jpeg 1280w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail-300x201.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail-1024x687.jpeg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail-768x515.jpeg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-12-13T14:00:00America/Vancouver2025-12-13T15:00:00en-USKerrisdale Presbyterian Church @ 2733 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/christmas-concert/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail.jpeg;1280;859,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail.jpeg;1280;859,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail.jpeg;1280;859,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Christmas-Post-Card-Thumbnail.jpeg;1280;859Admission by donationai1ec-4500@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChristmas Pipe Organ Concert with Audience Singing<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4501" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1978" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-scaled.jpg 1978w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-1582x2048.jpg 1582w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1978px) 100vw, 1978px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-12-20T14:00:00America/Vancouver2025-12-20T15:00:00en-USMaranatha Canadian Reformed Church @ 12300 92 Ave, Surrey, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/christmas-pipe-organ-conert-with-audience-singing/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-scaled.jpg;1978;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-2025-Organ-Concert-poster-scaled.jpg;1978;2560Admission by donationai1ec-4509@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZRorate Caeli: Advent by candlelight<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><blockquote> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div> <div style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4510" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1527" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-1024x611.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-768x458.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-1536x916.jpg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-2048x1222.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></div> <div class="gmail_default">The Rorate Mass is a beautiful Advent tradition: a votive mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary held before dawn, the altar covered with candles. It opens with the same text as the Fourth Sunday of Advent: ‘<i>Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness</i>‘</div> <div class="gmail_default"></div> <div class="gmail_default">This year, on the last Saturday of Advent, experience the beauty and stillness of this special service without needing to set your alarm! <b><span class="gmail-il">MOTET</span> Chamber Choir </b>will sing from <b>William Byrd’s <i>Gradualia</i></b> in an evening concert, amidst Gregorian chant and candlelight in the wonderful acoustic of St Francis of Assisi Church. Here you can escape from the frenzy and the noise of a commercial Christmas and meditate on the mysteries surrounding the virgin birth.</div> <div class="gmail_default"></div> <div class="gmail_default">This is a free concert with a light reception to follow. Any donations received will go toward the restoration of the tower at St Francis of Assisi Church.</div> <div style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.motet.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.<span class="gmail-il">MOTET</span>.ca</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-12-20T19:00:00America/Vancouver2025-12-20T20:30:00en-USSt Francis of Assisi Church @ 2025 Napier St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/rorate-caeli-advent-by-candlelight/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-scaled.jpg;2560;1527,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-scaled.jpg;2560;1527,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-scaled.jpg;2560;1527,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rorate_MOTET-v2-scaled.jpg;2560;1527Admission by donationai1ec-4513@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZA Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><h1 class="null" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center"><span style="color: #ba1337">A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols</span></h1> <h3 style="text-align: center">Starts at 7 pm, <strong>organ prelude</strong> starts at 6.30 pm</h3> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4516" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473.jpg" alt="" width="559" height="314" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473.jpg 1440w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px" /></p> <p> </p> <p>MOTET Chamber Choir, under the direction of David Poon, is leading the annual Nine Lessons and Carols — a service of readings and music in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Listen to the choir sing music by John Rutter, Peter Warlock, Malcolm Archer, Harold Darke, Herbert Howells, and David Willcocks in the resonant acoustics of St James’, and join in singing traditional Christmas carols such as <em>Once in Royal David’s City</em>, <em>O Little Town of Bethlehem</em>, <em>The First Nowell</em>, <em>O come, All Ye Faithful</em>, and <em>Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, </em>accompanied on the majestic organ in this historic church.</p> <p>Organ prelude starts at 6.30 pm.  Please <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/a-festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols-2?mc_cid=9a90275a70&mc_eid=79cff7836b">RSVP</a> to indicate your intention to attend.</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-12-21T18:30:00America/Vancouver2025-12-21T20:00:00en-USSt. James Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/a-festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols-3/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473.jpg;559;314,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473.jpg;559;314,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473.jpg;559;314,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6425598f-b152-78d3-9bfe-dd06f10d0473.jpg;559;314ai1ec-4511@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZThe Twelve Days of Christmas<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><blockquote> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4519" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg" alt="" width="1700" height="2200" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></div> <div class="gmail_default">A perennial favourite, <span class="gmail-il">MOTET</span>‘s Twelve Days of Christmas concert will present real Carols during real Christmastide, alongside other choral gems that may or may not relate to the saints’ days between 25 Dec and 6 Jan.<span class="gmail_default"> Enjoy a breadth of music by Byrd, Lassus, Leighton, Rutter, and more!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.motet.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.<span class="gmail-il">MOTET</span>.ca</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2025-12-28T16:00:00America/Vancouver2025-12-28T17:30:00en-USHoly Name of Jesus Church @ 4925 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/the-twelve-days-of-christmas/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg;1700;2200,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg;1700;2200,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg;1700;2200,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg;1700;2200Suggested $15–$25 donation for those who are able; any amount gratefully received.ai1ec-4520@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZThe Twelve Days of Christmas<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><blockquote> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div> <div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> <div style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4519" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg" alt="" width="1700" height="2200" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg 1700w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-232x300.jpg 232w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-768x994.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster-1583x2048.jpg 1583w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /></div> <div class="gmail_default">A perennial favourite, <span class="gmail-il">MOTET</span>‘s Twelve Days of Christmas concert will present real Carols during real Christmastide, alongside other choral gems that may or may not relate to the saints’ days between 25 Dec and 6 Jan.<span class="gmail_default"> Enjoy a breadth of music by Byrd, Lassus, Leighton, Rutter, and more!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.motet.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.<span class="gmail-il">MOTET</span>.ca</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-01-03T15:00:00America/Vancouver2026-01-03T16:30:00en-USSt. Hilda's Anglican Church @ 5838 Barnacle Street, Sechelt, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/the-twelve-days-of-christmas-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg;1700;2200,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg;1700;2200,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg;1700;2200,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12Days_Poster.jpg;1700;2200Suggested $15–$25 donation for those who are able; any amount gratefully received.ai1ec-4538@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4539" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;font-family: georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default">This week’s music list</span>:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000">Introit: <span class="gmail_default">Johannes Eccard</span>, <em><span class="gmail_default">When to the temple Mary went</span></em></span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;font-family: georgia, serif">Responses: <span class="gmail_default">Humphrey Clucas</span></span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;font-family: georgia, serif">Canticles: <span class="gmail_default">William Harris, <em>Evening Canticles in A</em></span></span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;font-family: georgia, serif">Anthem: <span class="gmail_default">Charles Wood,</span> <em><span class="gmail_default">O thou the central orb</span></em></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, serif">O<span class="gmail_default">n the eve of Candlemas, we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, when Simeon met his Saviour and proclaimed the words now sung daily in the<em> Nunc dimittis</em>. Although originally in German, Eccard’s six-part motet describing this joyful occasion has become a staple of English cathedrals. Similarly ubiquitous, Charles Wood’s setting of <em>O thou the central orb</em> plays deeply into the themes of light dispersing dark, joy radiating through the woes of the world, as Simeon’s eyes were opened to Christ and his glory revealed to all peoples.</span></span></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><span class="gmail_default">To close out Epiphanytide, come experience the peace and joy with which Simeon departed the earth, knowing that there is yet hope and light amidst the terrors of the day. Come rest from your labours and be refreshed in the knowledge of better things to come. Come breathe in stillness and beauty and find release from earthly toil and worry. Come share in the 400-year old tradition of Choral Evensong.</span></p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-02-01T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-02-01T17:00:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver, BC,0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560ai1ec-4540@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4539" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p> <p><em>Sung by the Cathedral Choir<br /> with the Evensong Choir of St. John’s Sardis (Zachary Power, Director)</em></p> <p><strong>Hymns:</strong> 17, 132, SNC 43<br /> <strong>Responses: </strong>Henry Loosemore (c. 1607-70)<br /> <strong>Psalm:</strong> 34<br /> <strong>Canticles:</strong> Herbert Howells (1892-1983) <em>Collegium Regale<br /> </em><strong>Anthem: </strong>William H. Harris (1883-1973) <em>Faire is the Heaven</em></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-02-08T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-02-08T17:00:00en-USChrist Church Cathedral @ 690 Burrard St, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-3/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560ai1ec-4542@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong and Benediction<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4539" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p> <div class="gmail_default">Introit: Healey Willan, <i>Rise up, my love, my fair one</i></div> <div class="gmail_default">Preces and Responses: Richard Sheppard</div> <div class="gmail_default">Canticles: William Harris, <i>Evening Canticles in A</i></div> <div class="gmail_default">Anthem: Alan Gray, <i>What are these that glow from afar?</i></div> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-02-15T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-02-15T17:00:00en-USSt. James Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-and-benediction/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560ai1ec-4544@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4539" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-02-22T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-02-22T17:00:00en-USSt. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-4/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-evensongs-digital-optimized-scaled.jpg;1920;2560ai1ec-4561@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4563" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="2400" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg 1800w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></p> <p><span class="gmail_default"><b>The C</b></span><b>hoir of St. John’s</b><span class="gmail_default"><b>,</b></span><b> Shaughnessy </b>will offer the traditional Anglican service of <span class="gmail_default">Choral E</span>vensong.</p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000">Introit: <span class="gmail_default">Richard Farrant</span>, <em><span class="gmail_default">Hide Not Thou Thy Face</span></em></span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;font-family: georgia, serif">Responses: T<span class="gmail_default">homas Tomkins</span></span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;font-family: georgia, serif">Canticles: <span class="gmail_default">Healey Willan, <em>Fauxbourdon Evening Service</em></span></span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;font-family: georgia, serif">Anthem: <span class="gmail_default">Orlande de Lassus,</span> <em>A<span class="gmail_default">men, amen dico vobis</span></em></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default">On the Second Sunday in Lent, we take a more subdued approach to our evening service offerings in keeping with the solemn and austere sensibilities of the season. <strong>Richard Farrant</strong> and<strong> Thomas Tomkins</strong> works are highly regarded staples of the English renaissance, and <strong>Healey Willan’</strong>s renaissance-inspired setting of the canticles draws us further back, steeped in psalm tone melodies over a thousand years old. <strong>Orlande de Lassus</strong> was one of the most prolific composers of the 16th century, and in his setting of John 5:24, </span></span>we hear Jesus’ reassurance that, though we are surrounded by death, in him we can have life.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p><span class="gmail_default">Come deepen your Lenten experience with music spanning the centuries, drawing us back to the time of the early church, and meditate on our still broken world that shares so much heaviness and grief with its former self. Come listen to the words of hope that spring up out of this world and draw us ever towards a more glorious one. </span>Come breathe in stillness and beauty and find release from earthly toil and worry. Come share in the 400-year old tradition of Choral Evensong.</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-03-01T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-03-01T17:00:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver, BC,0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-6/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400ai1ec-4438@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: It, starring Clara Bow<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Clara Bow’s role as the plucky shop girl in this 1927 box office hit brought her global fame and made her the first-ever “It Girl”. Bow is magnetic as Betty, who is enamored with the wealthy owner of the department store where she works and determined to catch his attention.  Accompanied live by Vancouver Civic Theatres organist Michael Dirk on the historic Wurlitzer organ.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3797" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg" alt="" width="495" height="371" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg 2160w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-it-vancouver-british-columbia-03-02-2026/event/110062BBAB2A3648">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-it-vancouver-british-columbia-03-02-2026/event/110062BBAB2A3648</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2026-03-02T19:30:00America/Vancouver2026-03-02T21:30:00en-UShttps://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-it-mar-2-2026/Orpheum Theatre @ Nelson at Smithe, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-it-starring-clara-bow/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371$19-$35https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-it-vancouver-british-columbia-03-02-2026/event/110062BBAB2A3648ai1ec-4564@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4563" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="2400" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg 1800w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Celebrating International Women’s Day</span></strong></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <ul> <li>Responses: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971)</li> <li>Psalm: 34</li> <li>Canticles: Tamsin Jones (b. 1972)<em> Evening Canticles in the Dorian Mode</em></li> <li>Anthem: Ola Gjello (b. 1978) <em>Ave Generosa </em>(Hildegard von Bingen)</li> </ul> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-03-08T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-03-08T17:00:00en-USChrist Church Cathedral @ 690 Burrard St, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-7/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400ai1ec-4566@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong and Benediction<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4563" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="2400" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg 1800w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></p> <ul> <li class="gmail_default">Psalms: 114. 115 (faburden)</li> <li class="gmail_default">Canticles: Mode III</li> <li class="gmail_default">Motet: Thomas Aquinas,<em>O salutaris hostia (cantatus super librum)</em></li> </ul> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-03-15T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-03-15T17:00:00en-USSt. James Anglican Church @ 303 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-and-benediction-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400ai1ec-4497@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZRCCO Vancouver Centre Members’ Recital: Celebrating J. S. Bach’s Birthday<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4524" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1656" height="2560" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-scaled.jpg 1656w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-194x300.jpg 194w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-663x1024.jpg 663w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-768x1187.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-994x1536.jpg 994w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-1325x2048.jpg 1325w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1656px) 100vw, 1656px" /></p> <p><strong>Performers and repertoire:</strong></p> <p>Rachel Alflatt: Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 533</p> <p>Richard Egolf: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. BWV 659</p> <p>Isaac Howie: J. S. Bach transcr. M. Reger – Prelude and Fugue in Bb Minor, BWV 867</p> <p>PJ Janson: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565</p> <p>Huiyuan (Cindy) Ma: Allein Gott in der Höh´ sei Ehr´, BWV 662</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Angelique Po: Prelude and Fugue in E major, BWV 566</p> <p>David Poon: O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß, BWV 622</p> <p>Neil Robertson: Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BWV 558</p> <p>Abraham Ross: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig,<em> </em>BWV 656</p> <p>A wine-and-cheese reception is planned following the concert, which is a great opportunity to meet the performers. For planning purposes, please register to indicate your intention to attend <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pulling-out-all-the-stops" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pulling-out-all-the-stops">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-03-21T19:30:00America/Vancouver2026-03-21T20:30:00en-USSt. James Anglican Church @ 303 East Cordova, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/rcco-vancouver-centre-members-recital-celebrating-j-s-bachs-birthday/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-scaled.jpg;1656;2560,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RCCO2026-scaled.jpg;1656;2560Admission by donationai1ec-4568@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4563" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="2400" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg 1800w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></p> <p> </p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-03-22T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-03-22T17:00:00en-USSt. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-8/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-evensong-digital-use.jpg;1800;2400ai1ec-4556@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZEaster Pipe Organ Concert with Audience Singing<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4557" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final.jpg" alt="" width="1750" height="2249" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final.jpg 1750w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final-233x300.jpg 233w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final-797x1024.jpg 797w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final-768x987.jpg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final-1195x1536.jpg 1195w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final-1594x2048.jpg 1594w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1750px) 100vw, 1750px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-03-28T14:30:00America/Vancouver2026-03-28T15:30:00en-USMaranatha Canadian Reformed Church @ 12300 - 92 Ave, Surrey, B.C.0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/easter-pipe-organ-concert-with-audience-singing-2/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final.jpg;1750;2249,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final.jpg;1750;2249,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final.jpg;1750;2249,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Easter-Pipe-Organ-Concert-02-8.75-x-11.25-in-final.jpg;1750;2249Admission by donationai1ec-4575@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZFestal Choral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4560" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJS-evensong.png" alt="" width="940" height="788" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJS-evensong.png 940w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJS-evensong-300x251.png 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJS-evensong-768x644.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></p> <p>Sunday 5 April is the first Sunday of the month, which means the <strong>Choir of St. John’s Shaughnessy</strong> will offer the traditional Anglican service of Choral Evensong. They will be joined by singers from Christ Church Cathedral, St James Anglican Church, and MOTET to celebrate the greatest feast day of the Christian liturgical year.</p> <p><strong>This month’s music list:</strong></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>Introit: Samuel Scheidt, Surrexit Christus hodie<br /> Responses: Bernard Rose<br /> Psalm 113: Stanley Vann<br /> Canticles: Charles V Stanford, Evening Service in G, Op.81<br /> Anthem: Charles V Stanford, Ye choirs of new Jerusalem<br /> Voluntary: Louis Vierne, ‘Final’ from Symphony No.1</p> <p>Though many churches are busy with Holy Week services, the celebration of the Resurrection at Easter merits the greatest outpouring of praise and thanksgiving. Come hear combined choirs singing Stanford’s powerful Ye choirs of new Jerusalem and the organ sounding the brilliant and celebratory Final of Vierne’s Organ Symphony at the apex of your Easter experience. Find hope and joy even amidst the terrors of this world, and find strength in words spoken across millennia still giving us purpose today.</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-04-05T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-04-05T17:00:00en-USSt. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church @ 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/festal-choral-evensong/freethumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJS-evensong.png;940;788,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJS-evensong.png;940;788,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJS-evensong.png;940;788,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SJS-evensong.png;940;788ai1ec-4583@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZPlainchant Choral Evensong and Benediction<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><strong>Programme:</strong></p> <p class="p1">HYMNS: SNC 2, 216, 240</p> <p class="p1">RESPONSES: KENNETH LEIGHTON (1929-88)</p> <p class="p1">PSALM: 114, 115</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p class="p1">CANTICLES: CHARLES WOOD (1866-1926) EVENING SERVICE IN D</p> <p class="p1">ANTHEM: C.H.H. PARRY (1848-1918) HEAR MY WORDS, YE PEOPLE</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-04-19T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-04-19T17:00:00en-USChrist Church Cathedral @ 690 Burrard St, Vancouver0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/plainchant-choral-evensong-and-benediction/freeai1ec-4443@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZInternational Organ Day<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p style="text-align: center"><strong> Join us for an organ crawl<br /> featuring three magnificent pipe organs<br /> in the Fraser Valley! </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Join us for a musical journey through the Fraser Valley! We will be visiting three stunning pipe organs, with opportunities to both hear and play each instrument.</p> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong></p> <p>10:00 am – 11:30 am: Westminster Abbey (34224 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission)</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Good Shepherd Church (2250 150 Street, Surrey)</p> <p>4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church (12300 92 Avenue, Surrey)</p> <p><strong>RSVP</strong>: Please rsvp to mailchimp@rcco.bc.ca by April 18, 2026 if you are interested in joining so that we have an idea of how many people to expect. If you are interested in carpooling, please indicate whether you can provide a ride or need one, and let us know which area you’ll be coming from. We look forward to seeing you there!</p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-04-25T10:00:00America/Vancouver2026-04-25T17:30:00en-USWestminster Abbey, Good Shepherd, Maranatha0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/international-organ-day-2/freeai1ec-4579@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZChoral Evensong<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p><strong>Programme:</strong></p> <p>O GRACIOUS LIGHT (BRADLEY ELLINGBOE)</p> <p>PSALM 100 (ELEANOR DALEY)</p> <p>CANTICLES: MAGNIFICAT AND NUNC DIMITTIS (HERBERT MURRILL)</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <p>ANTHEM: THEY SHALL SOAR LIKE EAGLES (LAURA MANZO)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-04-26T16:00:00America/Vancouver2026-04-26T17:00:00en-USSt. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church @ 2490 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/choral-evensong-5/freeai1ec-4585@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVSO Day of Music, with the Wurlitzer organ and the Orgelkit<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p class="p1">2pm: Silent movie short accompanied on the mighty Wurlitzer by Abraham Ross.</p> <p class="p1">3pm: Orgelkit workshop.</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div>America/Vancouver2026-05-16T10:00:00America/Vancouver2026-05-16T22:00:00en-UShttps://dayofmusic.ca/Orpheum Theatre @ 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vso-day-of-music-with-the-wurlitzer-organ-and-the-orgelkit-2/freeai1ec-4440@www.rcco.bc.ca/wp2026-04-23T02:55:39ZVCT Orpheum Silent Movie Mondays: The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog<div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 film <em>The Lodger</em> was his first critical and commercial success. This haunting silent thriller tells the tale of a mysterious young man who takes up residence at a London boardinghouse just as a killer known as the Avenger descends upon the city. Accompanied live by organist Koos van Nieuwkoop on the historic Wurlitzer organ.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3797" src="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg" alt="" width="495" height="371" srcset="https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg 2160w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" /></p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div> <div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-lodger-vancouver-british-columbia-05-25-2026/event/110062BBAE763822">https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-lodger-vancouver-british-columbia-05-25-2026/event/110062BBAE763822</a>.</p>America/Vancouver2026-05-25T19:30:00America/Vancouver2026-05-25T21:30:00en-UShttps://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-the-lodger-may-25-2026/Orpheum Theatre @ Nelson at Smithe, Vancouver, BC0https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/blog/event/vct-orpheum-silent-movie-mondays-the-lodger-a-story-of-the-london-fog/externalthumbnail;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,medium;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,large;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371,full;https://www.rcco.bc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverCentre_SilentMovie-copy.jpeg;495;371$19-$35https://www.ticketmaster.ca/silent-movie-mondays-the-lodger-vancouver-british-columbia-05-25-2026/event/110062BBAE763822