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 the 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.
To contact the National Office of the RCCO click here.
RCCO TORONTO - MANDATE
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.