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  • 02 February 2023 2:20 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    National Organ Competition Application

    Deadline Extended to February 15, 2023 Apply Now!

    https://rcco.ca/National-Organ-Competition



  • 25 January 2023 12:46 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Cadence Brassard and Rashaan Rori Allwood (composer of the commissioned organ work for the 2023 National Organ Competition) were recently featured on the TVOKids show Backyard Beats. Check it out here:

    https://www.tvokids.com/school-age/backyard-beats-season-2/videos/organ

  • 16 December 2022 11:48 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Position: Project Manager 

    Position Summary: 

    The Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) is seeking an experienced short-term Project Manager to plan and coordinate the development of a series of professional development videos for organists. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and collaboratively with the technical production team as well as a wide variety of project participants. 

    Key Duties: 

    • coordinate the planning, logistics and execution of the video series
    • collaborate with the production team to ensure production needs are met  
    • communicate and coordinate with external parties including guest presenters and venue personnel 
    • create production schedule and monitor project progress  
    • create marketing plan and promotional materials and manage marketing activities 
    • identify and resolve issues that arise 
    • ensure that project is delivered on time within the stipulated budget
    • ensure that project outcomes meet expectations 
    • create and maintain project documentation and prepare status reports 
    • submit project evaluation at conclusion of project

    Skills and Qualifications: 

    • exceptional verbal and written communication skills 
    • highly proficient management skills 
    • self-motivated, effective in a team setting and individually 
    • superior time-management skills 
    • ability to monitor and control project budgets
    • relevant project management related experience 

    Organizational Profile: 

    Founded in 1909, the RCCO is the national voice of the organ and its music across Canada. Our vision is: Inspiring connections with organ music. We support, promote and celebrate Canada’s organ music community by providing learning opportunities, resources, outreach and professional development opportunities through our programs and services. We seek to enrich the lives of Canadians by engaging the wider public in Canada’s rich organ heritage and vibrant organ culture. The RCCO is committed to providing greater access to the organ and its music through technological innovations that can enhance its reach and actively engage Canadians of all genders, ethnicities, age, abilities, or geographic location, in the art of the organ.

    Additional Information: 

    Terms: 15 hours per week for 16 weeks 

    Wage: $35 per hour   

    Start Date: As soon as possible and not later than January 9, 2023  

    Location: The successful candidate will be working remotely 

    Application Deadline: December 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. 

    How to Apply: 

    Interested candidates are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter, (combined in a single PDF) to Elizabeth Shannon, Executive Director, at info@rcco.ca. Please indicate “Project Manager” in the subject line of the email. Deadline to apply is December 30, 2022 at 5:00 pm. 

    The Royal Canadian College of Organists is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons identifying as visible minorities and indigenous heritage. All applicants are thanked for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

  • 25 November 2022 11:47 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    It's not too late!

    The RCCO Gala Organ Concert is tonight, 7:30pm, November 25, 2022 at St. Basil's Catholic Parish, 50 St. Joseph St., Toronto

    Tickets are still available at the door.

    We hope to see you there!

  • 18 November 2022 2:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Gala Organ concert is fast approaching - less than a week to go!

    This week, we are featuring our final Gala Organ Concert Artist - Manuel Piazza (First Place 2021 RCCO National Organ Competition, 2020 Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship).

    Hear him play a section of the Duruflé Suite pour orgue, Op. 5:

    Manuel Piazza_Duruflé_Promo_RCCO.mp4

    Manuel will be performing at our Gala Organ Concert, Friday November 25, 2022, 7:30pm

    St. Basil's Catholic Church, 50 St. Joseph St, Toronto

    Tickets are still available at the door.

  • 10 November 2022 2:26 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    This week we are featuring Gala Organ Concert Artist Martin Jones

    (First Place 2021 Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Foundation Prize, First Place 2021 Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship).

    Hear Martin performing Franck's Choral in A Minor here.

    Martin will be performing at our Gala Organ Concert, Friday November 25, 2022, 7:30pm

    St. Basil's Catholic Church, 50 St. Joseph St, Toronto

    Tickets are still available at the door.

  • 01 November 2022 2:13 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Don't miss RCCO Award Winner Aaron Tan (First Place 2021 CIOC, Raymond Daveluy Prize) at the Gala Organ Concert

    Friday November 25th, 2022, 7:30pm at St. Basil's Catholic Church in Toronto.

    Tickets are still available at the Door.

    Click here to see a clip of Aaron performing!


  • 20 October 2022 11:59 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Gala Organ Concert
    November 25, 2022, 7:30 PM
    St. Basil's Catholic Church, 50 St Joseph St, Toronto

    Canada's top emerging artists and RCCO award-winners at the organ, followed by a special Gala Reception!

         

    Aaron Tan (First Place 2021 CIOC, Raymond Daveluy Prize)

    • Jeanne Demessieux : 7 Méditations sur le Saint Esprit, Op. 6; vii. Lumière.
    • Henri Duparc, transc. Aaron Tan : Aux étoiles
    • Louis Vierne : Symphonie No. 5, Op. 47; v. Final

    Martin Jones (First Place 2021 Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Foundation Prize, First Place 2021 Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship)

    • Max Reger : Phantasie über den Choral Wie schön leucht't uns der Morgenstern, Op. 40: No. 1
    • Charles-Valentin Alkan : Prière in F, Op. 64: No. 5

    Manuel Piazza (First Place 2021 RCCO National Organ Competition, 2020 Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship)

    • Maurice Duruflé : Suite pour orgue, Op. 5

    Tickets are still available at the Door

    • General Admission ($25): Admission to the concert only.
    • President's Circle ($150): Admission to the concert and the gala reception, plus reserved seating. (Includes $100.00 tax receipt.)
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