Arts & Culture

Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association: A noteworthy organization to support

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 3:58 PDT, Mon August 31, 2020

Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021

Music is a powerful connection that unites everyone. 

Due to COVID-19, ROCA’s upcoming 2020-21 concert season remains in question. Yet it is committed as an organization to remaining active however it can, returning to the stage as soon as it is safe for performers and audience to do so. 

While production costs are greatly reduced in these uncertain times, ROCA has ongoing overhead and professional contractual obligations that must be met. 

ROCA hopes its sponsors will consider continuing to offer support as the organization strives to maintain its presence in the community, albeit in an online format. And to its individual donors, it remains grateful to all who have provided support in the past. To those who have recently lent further support, ROCA extends a special vote of thanks. 

To those who are able to do so, ROCA asks to please consider helping the noteworthy organization to continue to exist in these uncertain times. 

Richmond Orchestra and Chorus is a rare example of a community group that can offer both a high level of choral and orchestral classics and a range of other music, to suit many tastes. Pop, gospel, music from stage and screen, and cross-cultural offerings have always been a part of ROCA’s repertoire. ROCA looks forward to being able to share this wealth of repertoire again with Richmond audiences once the pandemic is under control.

Tax-deductible donations can be made online at our website www.roca.ca. Look for the link to Canada Helps. Alternatively, a cheque can be mailed to the ROCA office:

Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association

130-10691 Shellbridge Way, Richmond BC, 

V6X 2W8.

–Written by Susan Stolberg, Bernie Barrett and Brigid Coult

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