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  • 28 September 2022 9:13 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    FutureStops Festival
    September 29 – October 1, 2022
    Live in Toronto or Online at futurestops.org

    Join us for an inspiring and memorable organ music experience! Presenting traditional and diverse approaches, the FutureStops Festival is breaking barriers and inviting new audiences in to hear the organ in action and engage with innovative creators and makers as they explore the unique and extraordinary sonic possibilities of the organ.

    Featuring performances and discussions with visionary artists Charlemagne Palestine, FUJI|||||||||||TA, Amina Claudine Myers, Kali Malone, and other festival guests. Hear Raven Chacon’s Pulitzer Prize winning work, Voiceless Mass, and others as part of this unprecedented gathering of artists including:

    • Jazz legend Amina Claudine Myers with choir and percussion
    • Premiere of Canadian Neil Weisensel's Tableaux for Organ
    • Performances on custom designed organs from Denmark and Japan
    • Virtuoso Thomas Mellan from Boston performing dazzling 21st century works
    • Free artist talks, presentations and demonstrations
    Watch a preview here.
  • 26 September 2022 9:46 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Click below to read an interview with FutureStops Festival performer Jean-Willy Kunz, from Matthew Fava:

    The Organ Beckons to Toronto: Speaking with organist Jean-Willy Kunz about the history and present dynamism of his chosen instrument

  • 12 September 2022 11:36 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 performing Demessieux, Duruflé, Reger and more, followed by a special Gala Reception!

        

    • Aaron Tan (First Place 2021 CIOC, Raymond Daveluy Prize)
    • Martin Jones (First Place 2021 Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Foundation Prize, First Place 2021 Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship)
    • Manuel Piazza (First Place 2021 RCCO National Organ Playing Competition, 2020 Godfrey Hewitt Scholarship)

    Tickets on sale October 3:

    • 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.)

    For more information call 416-929-6400 or email us at info[at]rcco.ca

  • 09 September 2022 11:41 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and extend our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty the King and the Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth II devoted her life to her country and to the Commonwealth and she will always be remembered for her inspiring leadership and grace and her unwavering devotion to her duties. The Royal Canadian College of Organists is especially grateful to Queen Elizabeth II for granting the use of the Royal prefix in 1959, in recognition of the College's 50th anniversary and of its significant contribution to the cultural life of Canada.

  • 06 September 2022 10:26 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Royal Canadian College of Organists
    Job Opportunity: Office Administrator

    The Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) seeks an experienced Office Administrator to ensure effective and efficient day-to-day office operations and to provide administrative support to the Executive Director and RCCO’s programs and leadership. As the first point of contact for RCCO members and the general public, the successful candidate will contribute positively to the implementation of the RCCO’s Vision and Mission and work collaboratively with a wide variety of individuals.

    The Office Administrator will work at the RCCO office in Toronto. This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, and the rate of pay is $25.00 per hour. The desired start date is October 3, 2022.

    To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Shannon at execdirector@rcco.ca. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m., September 19, 2022.

    The Royal Canadian College of Organists is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons identifying as visible minorities and indigenous heritage. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job Summary:

    Working closely with the Executive Director, the Office Administrator is responsible for day-to-day operations of the RCCO and provides support for the core functions of its business operations such as maintenance of the membership database, order processing, and website updating. The Office Administrator works with Board and Council Committees to support a wide variety of RCCO programs and services and provides assistance to the Executive Director as required.

    Key Duties:

    Office Administration

    • Respond in a timely and professional manner to phone calls, emails and letters from members, donors, Board and National Council members, local Centre representatives, industry representatives and the public
    • Process membership renewals using Wild Apricot
    • Process donations using Wild Apricot and Canada Helps and issue donation receipts
    • Process, package and mail online orders; maintain product inventory
    • Perform database queries and prepare reports on membership, donations, social media statistics, etc. as needed
    • Maintain highly organized digital and physical office files
    • Prepare and distribute meeting packages for Board and Council meetings and Annual General Meeting
    • Maintain and update website using Wild Apricot
    • Post on social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) as directed by Executive Director, President, Committee Chairs
    • Proofread, edit and write documents and communications, including monthly e-newsletter
    • Monitor the organization’s annual calendar and ensure appropriate notices are issued and deadlines are maintained
    • Provide support to the Executive Director

    Bookkeeping

    • Perform basic bookkeeping duties such as recording sales receipts, deposits, bills payments and expenses using QuickBooks online
    • Receive, process and issue payments for bills and expense claims
    • Create and issue invoices and process their payment
    • Perform monthly account reconciliations
    • Prepare monthly financial reports for Centres and issue payments due to Centres
    • Accept credit card payments using online payment processing software
    • Make regular bank deposits

    Program and Project Support

    • Process applications for examinations, scholarships and prizes and manage the administration of examinations annually
    • Process registrations for events such as Summer Organ Academy and Organ Festival Canada
    • Provide administrative assistance as needed for a variety of RCCO programs and services

    Skills and Qualifications:

    • excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to build and maintain relationships
    • highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
    • strong multitasker, who can successfully prioritize and manage varied tasks in a deadline-driven environment
    • proficient using Canva (or similar design software) to design and edit graphics for social media, e-newsletter and website
    • competent using drag-and-drop module-based website editor
    • previous experience with database maintenance and accounting software
    • very detail-oriented, thorough, and organized
    • self-motivated and able to take initiative
    • able to work well independently and in a team setting
    • post-secondary education
    • previous experience in a member/donor-based environment and an understanding of the fundamentals of a non-profit working environment are assets
    • previous experience in the arts and culture sector an asset
  • 11 August 2022 9:45 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    In anticipation of the upcoming FutureStops Festival, the Royal Canadian College of Organists is inviting you to participate in the launch of a TikTok video series!

    The FutureStops TikTok videos will be an inspiration to both organists and non-organists alike and we would love you to be part of it. To make this work, we are asking you to submit a video of you playing a brief chord progression (approximately 30 seconds) which will serve as the basis for an improvised collaboration with musicians from around the world. Check out this link to see how other musicians are creating amazing music on TikTok.

    All you have to do is use a metronome so that it’s easy for another musician to synchronize with you (but please make it inaudible in the recording!) and send to FutureStops Event Coordinator Sanjay Parker at sanjay.parker[at]rcco.ca by August 15, 2022. We hope that this will be a fun opportunity for you to collaborate with a variety of musicians, and a chance to promote yourself in the organ world and the wider musical community. Be creative with your registration and chords – the idea is to show off the expressive and unique capabilities of the instrument!  

    The FutureStops Festival, September 29 – October 1, 2022 is a showcase of the 21st century organ music experience. Join us in person or online for 3 days of exciting concerts and discussions with fascinating musicians as we present a wide range of radically innovative musical approaches to the organ. Learn more at futurestops.org.

    Questions? Please contact us at sanjay.parker[at]rcco.ca.

    Thank you!

  • 08 July 2022 1:33 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Join us in person or online for 3 days of exciting concerts and discussions with fascinating musicians as we present a wide range of radically innovative musical approaches to the organ. Immerse yourself in the unique sonic power of the organ and discover how this extraordinarily complex instrument is being reinvented and re-imagined by diverse and exciting 21st century composers, performers and inventors.

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    Plus, join our growing online community on futurestops.org! Create a profile, post your concerts, news, recordings and more, connect with organists from all over the world and discuss organs and organ music in our community forums. The website is free to use and there will be many more features to come!

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  • 22 June 2022 10:18 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We are excited to announce that the RCCO is creating an online Canadian Organ Database! We are asking for your help in developing the most current and interesting online resource by inviting you to complete the survey linked below. Submissions collected through this survey will help us to populate the database before it goes live.

    We would like to include as many organs as possible, from those in small towns to large cities across Canada. Specifically, we are collecting:

         1. Location
         2. Media (photos, videos, audio)
         3. General Information
         4. Technical Details

    To make our database engaging and interactive, we are especially interested in videos of the organ being played.

    Your participation is essential to our success and would be greatly appreciated! You can also help by sharing this survey with your friends and contacts. The deadline to submit a response is July 4, 2022. Thank you.

    RCCO Canadian Organ Database Survey:
    https://forms.gle/V17RY8bt7B9o8RTD7
  • 19 May 2022 11:55 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Join Blake Hargreaves, host of the FutureStops podcast, in a discussion about the show! The Canada-wide event will take place on June 5, 2022 at 2 PM PT by Zoom.

    Use this link to join the discussion:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81174062689?pwd=bS93WGFFdGExUjFiTXVtbk0xY2hldz09


  • 28 April 2022 1:17 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The RCCO is hiring three temporary, full-time positions through the Canada Summer Jobs program.* It is expected that the successful candidates will be working remotely. The application deadline for all positions is May 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET. Please click on the job titles below for full job descriptions and application instructions:

    Event Assistant for FutureStops Festival

    Event Coordinator for Summer Organ Academy

    Fundraising Assistant

    *Note: To be eligible for employment, and in accordance with funding from Canada Summer Jobs, applicants must
    be; 30 years of age or younger at the start of employment; a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to
    whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant Ontario legislation and regulations.

    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.

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20 St Joseph St

Toronto, ON M4Y 1J9

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Email: info[at]rcco.ca
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20 St Joseph St

Toronto, ON M4Y 1J9


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