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 Toronto Centre is the largest centre in the country and each year offers a variety of programmes from recitals and workshops to social gatherings. 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. Examinations are held annually for the diplomas of Colleague, Associate, Fellow, and Choir Directing, and the certificates in Service Playing and Choir Training, all of which test and provide recognition for achievement in organ performance and musical knowledge. Yearly RCCO festivals 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 RCCO’s National Office publishes ORGAN CANADA/ORGUE CANADA, furnishing a uniquely Canadian perspective on the College’s life and work. The National Office also 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. See our website and like this page to stay up to date with all of our events!
