River City Chamber Orchestra - RCO

River City Chamber Orchestra - RCO River City Chamber Orchestra (RCO) is a non-profit, pre-professional orchestra based in Edmonton.

It's that time of the year once again! Come on out and join us for our season finale! We've got a star-studded set of pi...
04/15/2026

It's that time of the year once again! Come on out and join us for our season finale! We've got a star-studded set of pieces on our roster this time around. Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5 "Reformation", Stephen Chatman's "Over Thorns to Stars", and last but certainly not least, a double euphonium concerto premiere written by our own Alex McNaughton, created just for us and the ever-talented ! Don't miss out on this dazzling affair - grab tickets through the link in our bio! We can't wait to see you Sunday, May 31 at 7:30PM!

Hello wonderful audience and orchestra members! For our upcoming May 31st concert, we have an open call for interested s...
03/07/2026

Hello wonderful audience and orchestra members! For our upcoming May 31st concert, we have an open call for interested string players to help bolster our ensemble numbers for this concert. We are hoping to perform some pieces that are a bit bigger and bolder than normal, and we'd love to increase our string numbers to help us do so!

If you are interested, or know someone who is interested, please pass along our instagram account and our email [email protected]! We can send interested parties more detailed information. The sooner we have more players, the sooner we can confirm our repertoire and go ahead with bowings and arrangements!

We've got some special things planned for this concert, so make sure you don't miss it!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our concert yesterday and shared in beautiful music-making with us! Once again, hu...
02/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our concert yesterday and shared in beautiful music-making with us! Once again, huge thanks and a hearty congratulations to .miflute, who had an incredible performance in the flute concerto – and received a well-deserved standing ovation! A big thanks as well to our conductor, , who had her final performance with us for this season. We look forward to having her back again in the fall!

Don't you worry, your RCO will be back before you know it for our final performance of the season! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 31 at 7:30PM, at Holy Trinity once again. We have some very special things and extra special features planned for that one; you won't want to miss out!

Last but certainly not least, we're rounding out this program with Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1, also known as the ...
02/02/2026

Last but certainly not least, we're rounding out this program with Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1, also known as the "Classical". Now, you may be wondering to yourself - why call it the "Classical" if it's already 'classical' music? Well, considering the piece was written in 1917, with the transition from the Romantic into Modernist Period, this piece was distinct for its cheeky tributes to Mozart- and Haydn-esque styles. Prokofiev embraced (and some may argue helped establish) the styles of Neoclassicism with this piece, paying homage to some of the greats of 2 centuries prior and reimagining Classical form. It all has its own distinct Prokofiev flair, of course. It's fun, bright, energetic, and keeps you on your toes; you'll be tapping your feet and bobbing your head the whole way through!

Come listen to this and our other pieces live, tonight at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, starting at 7:30PM! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Hope to see you there!

What a joy to have our wonderful featured performer .miflute help bring this lovely piece to life! While yes, he was the...
02/02/2026

What a joy to have our wonderful featured performer .miflute help bring this lovely piece to life! While yes, he was the famous Johann Sebastian's son, CPE Bach was a prolific composer in his own right, with several incredible compositions to his own name. Come listen to one of his most popular flute concertos live, this Sunday, at 7:30PM! Grab your tickets now!

You've heard of duets, trios, quartets, octets - how about a nonet? That's right, 9 performers coming together to make s...
01/30/2026

You've heard of duets, trios, quartets, octets - how about a nonet? That's right, 9 performers coming together to make some sweet, sweet music. Take a wind quintet and a string quartet, stick 'em together, and see what happens! The Spohr Nonet is a fun and vibrant piece, and our nonet members have put in extra time just to bring this composition to life. You won't want to miss this one!

Don't forget to buy your ticket and come listen to this and other excellent pieces of music!

Introducing our featured flautist, .miflute ! The RCO is thrilled to have Megumi perform as our Flute soloist for the C....
01/29/2026

Introducing our featured flautist, .miflute ! The RCO is thrilled to have Megumi perform as our Flute soloist for the C.P.E. Bach Flute Concerto!

Megumi Varghese is a fourth year undergraduate student attending the University of Alberta, pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in flute performance. Before entering university, she studied under Kathleen Schoen. Currently studying under retired Edmonton Symphony Orchestra assistant principal flute Shelley Younge, Megumi performs with the University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, and has previously played in the Edmonton Youth Orchestra as well. In the past, she has participated in Masterclasses with Anthony Trionfo, Paul Edmund-Davies, and Silvia Careddu. In 2025, she won the Alberta Baroque Music Society Award Competition and participated in programs such as the Domaine Forget Academy in Quebec and the Jack Long National Honour Ensemble in Toronto. Megumi is currently planning to pursue a master’s degree in flute performance upon graduation.

Come hear Megumi's wonderful performance on Sunday, Feb. 1. Grab your tickets on Event Brite from the link in our bio!

Welcome back, everyone! It's time for another wonderful concert event from the River City Chamber Orchestra! We are so e...
01/20/2026

Welcome back, everyone! It's time for another wonderful concert event from the River City Chamber Orchestra! We are so excited to he bringing you a collection of exceptional pieces, including the Spohr Nonet, Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach's Flute Concerto in D Minor, and Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1, 'Classical'. Why not brighten up a cold February evening with the warmth and brightness of our local chamber orchestra? There's plenty of room for all who wish to come in and listen!

Tickets are available online through Eventbrite. Find the link in our bio!

Featured piece #3: Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, aka "Italian"Last but certainly not least, the entire orchestra ...
11/15/2025

Featured piece #3: Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, aka "Italian"

Last but certainly not least, the entire orchestra is so excited to finally be performing Mendelssohn's 4th symphony together! It's such a fun piece to be a part of, and features complex parts for all sections of the orchestra. Watch fingers fly to keep up with the boisterous tempo - who knew French horns could play so quickly? Separated into 4 distinct movements, Mendelssohn was inspired by a trip he took across Italy, putting his thoughts and impressions of the country into the piece. See if you can picture what he would have felt during his journey!

Tomorrow is the day! Join us Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:30PM to hear this and other wonderful pieces performed by your River City Chamber Orchestra!

Tickets are available on Eventbrite through the link in our bio, or can be purchased at the door the day of the concert. We hope to see you there!

Introducing wind quintet member David Hockett on clarinet!David has been a part of the Edmonton music community for the ...
11/02/2024

Introducing wind quintet member David Hockett on clarinet!

David has been a part of the Edmonton music community for the past 30 years. He has played in the Canadian Armed Forces military band as a reservist for all that time. He is very honoured to be adding his skills to this performance.

Today's the day, folks! Grab your tickets from the link and we'll see you tonight!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rco-presents-let-there-be-music-tickets-1041629591147

Introducing wind quintet member Sherri Roy on oboe!Sherri has been playing music since she was 10 years old, inspired by...
11/02/2024

Introducing wind quintet member Sherri Roy on oboe!

Sherri has been playing music since she was 10 years old, inspired by her Grandfather and sisters. She has a BMus from the University of Alberta from 2005. For the last 22 years, she has been performing as the Edmonton Winds' Principal Oboist. She enjoys teaching clinics, performing with the Borealis Orchestra and playing in musicals when time permits. Getting a chance to perform in front of an orchestra is a great opportunity and has been a great experience.

Don't forget to grab your tickets for this evening's concert!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rco-presents-let-there-be-music-tickets-1041629591147

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