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.

AGO Members: Join the RCCO for $49 US.

RCCO Members: Join the AGO for $59 CDN.

Membership Fees 2012-2013

	Membership Category
Centre	Regular	Joint *	Senior **	Student ***	Joint Senior	Institutional
Region 1 Atlantic
Annapolis Valley	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Avalon	117.00	148.00	100.00	68.00	137.00	117.00
Fredericton	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Halifax	111.00	142.00	94.00	56.50	131.00	111.00
Moncton	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Prince Edward Island	107.00	145.00	90.00	58.00	134.00	107.00
Saint John	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Region 2 Quebec and Eastern Ontario
Montreal	125.00	156.00	95.00	63.00	132.00	125.00
Ottawa	124.00	157.00	100.00	68.00	139.00	124.00
Kingston	120.00	156.00	103.00	63.00	145.00	120.00
Region 3 Central Ontario
Durham	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Northumberland	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Simcoe-Muskoka	110.00	131.00	93.00	61.00	120.00	100.00
Toronto	135.00	176.00	118.00	71.00	165.00	135.00
Region 4 Southern Ontario
Brantford	110.00	141.00	93.00	56.00	130.00	110.00
Hamilton	115.00	146.00	98.00	58.50	135.00	115.00
Niagara Peninsula	118.00	149.00	101.00	69.00	138.00	120.00
Waterloo-Wellington	120.00	151.00	103.00	61.00	140.00	120.00
Region 5 Western Ontario
Chatham	105.00	141.00	88.00	56.00	130.00	105.00
Grey-Bruce	104.00	135.00	87.00	55.00	124.00	104.00
London	125.00	181.00	108.00	66.00	170.00	125.00
Stratford	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Windsor	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Region 6 Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario
Thunder Bay	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Winnipeg	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Region 7 Prairies
Calgary	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Edmonton	130.00	163.00	108.00	61.00	146.00	130.00
Regina	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Saskatoon	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Region 8 Pacific
Vancouver	120.00	151.00	103.00	71.00	140.00	120.00
Victoria	120.00	151.00	98.00	66.00	135.00	120.00
Unattached
Canada	100.00	131.00	83.00	51.00	120.00	100.00
Foreign	122.00	153.00	105.00	73.00	142.00	122.00

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