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RCCO Vancouver Centre Organ Study Bursary

Posted on February 10, 2023 By rachelalflatt
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Application for this year’s Organ Study Bursary is now open until April 30, 2023. Open to all members of RCCO Vancouver Centre, this bursary is intended to help cover expenses for organ and vocal/choir directing courses, masterclasses, and other study programs, or extraordinary expenses related to such courses, such as travel, books, etc. Up to … Read More “RCCO Vancouver Centre Organ Study Bursary” »

17th Annual Halloween Concert

Posted on January 23, 2023 By rachelalflatt
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By Rachel Alflatt The RCCO Vancouver Centre’s 17th annual Halloween Concert took place on October 28, live for the first time since 2019.  St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church, where our vice-president Michael Dirk is music director, gave us a warm and much appreciated welcome.  MC Heller provided a smooth transition between performers with corny jokes, … Read More “17th Annual Halloween Concert” »

RCCO Vancouver Centre’s 2022 Members’ Recital

Posted on August 14, 2022August 14, 2022 By rachelalflatt No Comments on RCCO Vancouver Centre’s 2022 Members’ Recital
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By Rachel Alflatt Our annual Members’ Recital was in person for the first time since 2019, and took place at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Anglican Church on May 28, at 7 pm.  Susan Ohannesian, who was organist at St. Mary’s until her retirement in June 2021, hosted and organized the event, as she has for several … Read More “RCCO Vancouver Centre’s 2022 Members’ Recital” »

RCCO Vancouver Centre Masterclass

Posted on August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 By rachelalflatt No Comments on RCCO Vancouver Centre Masterclass
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By Susan Ohannesian On Saturday, May 7 from 11am-1pm at West Vancouver United Church, the Vancouver Centre held an organ masterclass with Alexander Weimann. The organ at WVUC is a two-manual Baroque- style tracker organ built by Martin Pasi, with a straight pedalboard, and the four players chose appropriate pieces to play on the instrument … Read More “RCCO Vancouver Centre Masterclass” »

International Organ Day – RCCO Vancouver – An Organ Crawl

Posted on August 3, 2022 By rachelalflatt No Comments on International Organ Day – RCCO Vancouver – An Organ Crawl
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By Susan Ohannesian On Saturday, April 23, 2022 I hopped on my bicycle and cycled to Michael Dirk’s place, locked my bike safely in the garage, got in his car, and he drove me to Holy Family Parish. The Vancouver Centre of the RCCO celebrated International Organ Day, and our first in person event since … Read More “International Organ Day – RCCO Vancouver – An Organ Crawl” »

RCCO Vancouver Centre Organ Crawl, February 22 2020

Posted on March 24, 2020 By rachelalflatt No Comments on RCCO Vancouver Centre Organ Crawl, February 22 2020
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By Graeme Stager A group of members and guests under the leadership of Centre president Angelique Po enjoyed an organ crawl to 3 instruments on Saturday, 22 February 2020. First visit was to the 1950 Casavant at Knox United.  Originally 10 stops, 7 more ranks were added 6 years later.  Organist Madelene Klassen played 5 pieces … Read More “RCCO Vancouver Centre Organ Crawl, February 22 2020” »

What the Organ Can Do – Jean-Willy Kunz Workshop and Concert

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 By rachelalflatt No Comments on What the Organ Can Do – Jean-Willy Kunz Workshop and Concert
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“WHAT THE ORGAN CAN DO” By Sam Balden Part 1 – The Workshop  Roll these qualities into one person – youthful, educated, dynamic, personable, bilingual, engaging and an exceptional musical talent – and you’ll find an organist named Jean-Willy Kunz, currently travelling the country as a RCCO clinician.  The Vancouver Centre was privileged to have … Read More “What the Organ Can Do – Jean-Willy Kunz Workshop and Concert” »

RCCO Vancouver Centre 14th Annual Halloween Concert

Posted on October 29, 2019October 30, 2019 By rachelalflatt No Comments on RCCO Vancouver Centre 14th Annual Halloween Concert
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By Rachel Alflatt   The RCCO Vancouver Centre’s 14th annual Halloween Concert took place on October 25, and was again very successful, attracting an audience of more than 150 people. We had a new venue this year, due to St. Andrew’s Wesley being closed for renovations and seismic upgrades. St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church, where … Read More “RCCO Vancouver Centre 14th Annual Halloween Concert” »

Vancouver Centre AGM News

Posted on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 By rachelalflatt No Comments on Vancouver Centre AGM News
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By Rachel Alflatt The RCCO Vancouver Centre AGM took place at St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church on June 22, with 13 people in attendance. Members present thanked Michael Molnar for five years of service as Centre President, and welcomed Angelique Po as our new President, as well as Ginger Shaw as our new Secretary (replacing … Read More “Vancouver Centre AGM News” »

RCCO Members and Students Recital

Posted on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 By rachelalflatt No Comments on RCCO Members and Students Recital
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By Rachel Alflatt The RCCO Vancouver Members and Students Recital took place at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Anglican Church on June 8, and was organized by St. Mary’s organist Susan Ohannesian. Susan dedicated the recital to the memory of Patrick Wedd, writing: “Patrick Wedd, Canadian organist, choral director, church musician, recitalist, recording artist, and CBC commentator … Read More “RCCO Members and Students Recital” »

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  • Éditions Cheldar – Denis Bédard
  • Frank Ezinga
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  • Organs in BC (book)
  • RCCO National Head Office
  • RCCO Vancouver Executive
  • RCCO Victoria Centre

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3:30 pm ONLINE SCHOOL: Women in Music @ Online course on Zoom
ONLINE SCHOOL: Women in Music @ Online course on Zoom
Apr 4 @ 3:30 pm – May 9 @ 7:30 pm
This course explores the richly varied ways women have contributed to music-making. Live, interactive sessions through Zoom will include presentations, interviews with guest musicians and scholars, Q&A and discussion, and suggested playlists and literature for ... Read More "ONLINE SCHOOL: Women in Music" »
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2023
3:00 pm Easter Pipe Organ Concert with A... @ Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church
Easter Pipe Organ Concert with A... @ Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church
Apr 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Organists Aart Bijkerk and Frank Ezinga will perform a concert of music by Bach, Bédard, Boëlllmann, and Dupré on Maranatha’s 1912 Casavant Heritage Pipe Organ. Complimentary refreshments will be served after the concert. For more ... Read More "Easter Pipe Organ Concert with Audience Singing" »
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22
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2023
all-day International Organ Day
International Organ Day
Apr 22 all-day
Organs, organ music and organists will be celebrated around the world on International Organ Day.  More info to come later about Vancouver events.
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