Benefits of Membership

COMMUNICATION * EDUCATION * ASSOCIATION * INSPIRATION

Founded in 1909 as the Canadian Guild of Organists, the RCCO is Canada's oldest musicians' association. Today, the RCCO is a nationwide interdenominational community of professional and amateur organists, church musicians, choral conductors, and others sharing an interest in the organ and church music.

The RCCO assists its members in the development and practice of fine organ and choral performance and sound church musicianship, and works to promote these interests in the wider Canadian public. It also provides members with advice and information in matters pertaining to church employment, both through its National and Centre professional concerns officers and a nationwide network of colleagues.

The RCCO National Office publishes the RCCO's official journal Organ Canada/Orgue Canada, furnishing a uniquely Canadian perspective on the College's life and work. Members may also subscribe at reduced rates to The American Organist, Choir & Organ, The Diapason, Organists' Review, Journal of American Organbuilding and The Organ.

Examinations are held annually for the diplomas of Colleague, Associate, and Fellow; the Professional Diploma in Choral Conducting; and the certificates in Service Playing and Choir Training, all of which test and provide recognition for achievement in organ performance and musical knowledge. Copies of past exam papers and recorded mock practical examinations are available from the National Office.

RCCO conventions offer opportunities to hear and meet world class recitalists and clinicians from Canada and abroad, to participate in workshops on a wide variety of topics, and to discuss subjects of mutual interest and concern with friends and colleagues.

The National Office offers a wide range of resources including audio/video tapes and printed material covering topics such as: service planning; wedding music; choir training; recommended salary levels for church musicians; and the purchase, maintenance, and improvement of all types of organs.

The RCCO works across Canada in support of fine church music and organ playing. If you care about these arts, whatever your background, skill level or religious affiliation, the College has a place for you.

TO JOIN THE RCCO

To join the RCCO, consult the chart below to determine the relevant fee, and send in the form.

Membership Fees 2009-2010

	Membership Category
Centre	Regular	Joint *	Senior **	Student ***	Joint Senior	Institutional
Region 1 Atlantic
Annapolis Valley	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Avalon	97.00	123.00	84.00	58.00	113.00	97.00
Fredericton	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Halifax	91.00	117.00	78.00	46.50	107.00	91.00
Moncton	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Prince Edward Island	87.00	120.00	74.00	48.00	110.00	87.00
Saint John	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Region 2 Quebec and Eastern Ontario
Kingston	95.00	126.00	82.00	48.00	116.00	95.00
Montreal	105.00	131.00	79.00	53.00	117.00	105.00
Ottawa	104.00	132.00	84.00	58.00	115.00	104.00
Region 3 Central Ontario
Durham	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Northumberland	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Simcoe-Muskoka	90.00	116.00	77.00	51.00	106.00	90.00
Toronto	115.00	151.00	102.00	61.00	141.00	115.00
Region 4 Southern Ontario
Brantford	85.00	116.00	72.00	46.00	106.00	85.00
Hamilton	95.00	121.00	82.00	48.50	111.00	95.00
Niagara Peninsula	98.00	124.00	85.00	59.00	114.00	100.00
Waterloo-Wellington	100.00	126.00	87.00	51.00	116.00	100.00
Region 5 Western Ontario
Bluewater	105.00	146.00	82.00	48.00	121.00	100.00
Chatham	85.00	116.00	72.00	46.00	106.00	85.00
Grey-Bruce	84.00	110.00	71.00	45.00	100.00	84.00
London	100.00	146.00	87.00	51.00	136.00	100.00
Stratford	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Windsor	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Region 6 Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario
Thunder Bay	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Winnipeg	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Region 7 Prairies
Calgary	95.00	126.00	82.00	51.00	116.00	95.00
Edmonton	110.00	138.00	92.00	51.00	122.00	110.00
Regina	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Saskatoon	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Region 8 Pacific
Vancouver	100.00	126.00	87.00	61.00	116.00	100.00
Victoria	100.00	126.00	82.00	56.00	111.00	100.00
Unattached
Canada	80.00	106.00	67.00	41.00	96.00	80.00
Foreign	100.00	126.00	87.00	61.00	116.00	100.00

* Joint - two members who reside at the same address
** Senior - 65 years of age and over
*** Student - must be accompanied by proof of enrolment