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# Ottawa Regional Youth Choir

Young Ottawa musicians from 15-25

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Passing of Flo Wandeler](https://oryc.ca/passing-of-flo-wandeler/) - The ORYC extends our sincerest condolences to the Wandeler family. Flo Wandeler was a dedicated volunteer, choir parent, and husband of our former general manager, Ursula Wandeler-Schnewlin, and father of former chorister, Philippe Wandeler. We will miss Flo dearly and our thoughts are with Ursula, Philippe, and Flo’s parents during this time. /August, 2022.
- [Messiah from Home](https://oryc.ca/messiah-from-home/) - With plans in place, the dress rehearsal been had, and the choristers essentially opening their mouths to sing, the COVID-19 case numbers had turned for the worse. The new Omnicron variant had spiked cases throughout the province, and Ottawa is no luckier than the rest. Cases doubling, tripling what used to be the “norm” in
- [Season 2021-2022 Start](https://oryc.ca/season-2021-2022-start/) - Now in mid-September, we have made great headway into the new school year, and with such, our new season. With COVID-19 still on the table, our past restrictions that adhere with and surpass local and provincial public health requirements remain in place. To be quite frank, our last season was light on chorister numbers, for
- [Summer 2021](https://oryc.ca/summer-2021/) - Finally, after 3 months, we can see each other again! Our first in person rehearsal was July 20. We could have had the 13 outdoors; however it was cancelled due to weather. On the 20, we were able to meet indoors masked and distanced. Choristers were so glad to meet again; some noting that they
- [Performance of a Lifetime!  Canada Day - Chris Hadfield and the ORYC Singing ISS](https://oryc.ca/performance-of-a-lifetime-canada-day-chris-hadfield-and-the-oryc-singing-iss/) - Canada Day Live on Parliament Hill (www.cbc.ca ) Live coverage from Parliament Hill of the nations Canada Day celebrations with host Evan Solomon. Skip to 1:37:20 to see the ORYC and Chris Hadfield perform "Is Somebody Singing" to an estimated crowd of 80,000 people!
- [An Inside Look...and Listen!](https://oryc.ca/an-inside-look-and-listen/) - Amazing dress Rehearsal. The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir singing "Is Someone Singing" with Col. Chris Hadfield in preparation for their performance at Noon on Parliament Hill on July 1, 2013. Many thanks to the family of one of our choristers for sharing this with the ORYC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x9jZJkoETk
- [Sing with us!  additonal Audition times](https://oryc.ca/sing-with-us-additonal-audition-times/) - So, here we are one rehearsal into our 2015-2016 season. As we go forward we know that some folks are just getting settled in school and learning what their schedules are going to be so we would like to offer some additional opportunities to audition for this year. We have some exciting performances, collaborations and
- [2015-2016 Season Opener!  Lord Nelson Mass, November 8th at St. Joseph's Parish](https://oryc.ca/2015-2016-season-opener-lord-nelson-mass-november-8th-at-st-josephs-parish/) - Looking forward to performing the Lord Nelson Mass as the star of our first concert for the 2015-2016 season. Doors will open at 2:00 so that you can browse and bid on our Silent Auction items and then the performance follows at 3:00. Tickets available through Choir Members, email info@oryc.ca or at the door. Tickets:
- [This Mother’s Day say it with song …](https://oryc.ca/743-2/) - Mother’s Day 2016 This Mother’s Day say it with song … or better yet let the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir say it for you … On Sunday May 8th at 3:00 p.m. the increasingly well-known Ottawa Regional Youth Choir presents a captivating and engaging program featuring sacred works by the timeless classical masters Franz
- [The "Cycle of Song"](https://oryc.ca/the-cycle-of-song/) - The “Cycle of Song” Well everyone, although our Mother’s Day Concert is our last “official” offering for our 2015-2016 Season our work is not yet done and while we rehearse and share for those last guest performances…we also start the “cycle” for the new 2016-2017 Season. Life with a choir reminds me of the
- [AGM 2016](https://oryc.ca/agm-2016/) - Come meet the Board of Directors and learn how you can help in shaping the future of the ORYC! Click here for details
- [Rehearsal Schedule Updated](https://oryc.ca/rehearsal-schedule-updated/) - Updated rehearsal and performance schedule is added to Members' page.
- [Busy start of the seaon!](https://oryc.ca/busy-start-of-the-seaon/) - Well things are well underway for 2017-2018! Our regular Fall fundraising campaign -- wonderful wreaths and centerpieces -- is launched and we are racing towards our first major concert of the season, "Duruflé" at the amazing Paroisse Saint-François-d'Assise at the corner of Viewmont and Wellington Street West. Support us! Join Us! Remember with us!
- [Mother's Day and Wonderful Music - Celebrate with us...](https://oryc.ca/mothers-day-and-wonderful-music-celebrate-with-us/) - Celebrate Mother’s Day 2018 with the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir’s performance highlighting Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna ORYC is proud to present this exciting and reflective work by American composer, Morten Lauridsen, in honour of his mother and fitting for this Mother's Day concert. The concert will feature Organist, Shawn Potter. "...Lauridsen composed the requiem Lux Aeterna
- [That time of year again...Music to our ears!](https://oryc.ca/that-time-of-year-again-music-to-our-ears/) - Well things are well underway for 2018-2019! There are many returning members and we are all welcoming a large group of new choristers this season so it will be exciting to get together on September 4th at 6:45 sharp. We are still welcoming more young people to our auditions, with three more dates scheduled for
- [Wrapping up the 2018-2019 Season...](https://oryc.ca/wrapping-up-the-2018-2019-season/) - It has been another amazing year of retreats, workshops, our own concerts and guest performances. With our Spring concert and awards presentations May 3, 2019 we will be winding down from this year, but the work really does not stop there. The concert and planning for our 2019-2020 season is already well underway and we
- [Did you know...](https://oryc.ca/did-you-know/) - Believe it or not getting ready for the ORYC Season each year doesn't just "happen". Although our concert/performance season usually ends by July, when many of our young people head home or to summer jobs, the Artistic and Administrative Teams, and many of our Volunteers are still hard at work throughout the summer months. There
- [A COVID Choir: 2020-21 Season Startup](https://oryc.ca/a-covid-choir/) - The ORYC is alive and well, and attempting to adapt to conform with the reality of COVID-19 restrictions. After an unexpected close to our 2019-2020 season riddled with zoom calls and piano/conductor video tracks, we've been thankful enough to be able to meet with groups in-person. The choir has started off by rehearsing in three
- [Back to (Covid) Basics: January 2021 Online](https://oryc.ca/back-to-covid-basics/) - Lockdown part 2, what an interesting time to run and be in a choir! This only proves all arts organizations' resilience, hope, and desire to continually make and share music. At this point, all our rehearsals must be held online. We are meeting at our regular Tuesday time over zoom, with notes from Jamie (our
- [February - Together Again!](https://oryc.ca/february-together-again/) - Post Valentine's weekend once again saw restrictions change in our region: this time going from "Lockdown" to "Code Orange", which allowed us to meet in-person with timing limits. Our first rehearsal in this new format was February the 16, and hopefully as the weather continually improves, we will see cases decline and then be able
- [3rd Lockdown: Spring online and season extension](https://oryc.ca/3rd-lockdown-spring-online-and-season-extension/) - The April governmental restrictions put us back into another state of isolation, but we came prepared! With the online experience solidly under our belts from the Spring 2020 and Post-Christmas 2021 lockdowns, we gave choristers a two week break from rehearsals while we solidified our scheduling changes, and aligned our restart with the week back

## Pages

- [Home](https://oryc.ca/) - The ORYC strives for artistic excellence in the community through choral & vocal, while being a fun and supportive environment for youths in the Ottawa region.
- [Support Us](https://oryc.ca/support-us/) - Help us to continue providing the Ottawa community’s young musicians with the professional experience of working regularly with world-class artists.
- [Sing with Us](https://oryc.ca/sing-with-us/) - Looking to join the choir? We are always open to auditioning new young people who are interested in the challenge of the unique ORYC experience.
- [Events](https://oryc.ca/choir-events/) - Experience the dedicated and musically curious young adults! Don't miss out on our concerts and performances, check out our upcoming events to learn more.
- [About Us](https://oryc.ca/about-us/) - Founded in 1982, the ORYC Society musically challenges the young people of the Ottawa region to attain excellence in vocal and choral performance.
- [Contact Us](https://oryc.ca/contact-us/) - Questions? Contact us for more information about joining our choir, upcoming concerts and performances or how you can support us!
- [2022-2023 AGM Information](https://oryc.ca/2022-2023-agm-information/) - The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir Society’s Annual General Meeting for the 2023-2024 Financial Year will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish (174 Rue Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON) on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 8pm EST. Notes: All choristers and are expected to attend the meeting following abbreviated rehearsal Choristers age 18 and over are voting
- [Coming Soon](https://oryc.ca/coming-soon/) - This website is temporarily under construction. In the meantime, check out our upcoming concerts and continue to show your support by making a donation!

## Landing Pages

- [Christmas Concert Annoucement](https://oryc.ca/elementor-landing-page-4505/) - UPCOMING CONCERT Vivaldi's Gloria Join ORYC for our holiday performance of the 2022-2023 season. We will be performing Vivaldi’s Gloria, Carol of the Bells, Five Hebrew Love Songs, and others at 8pm on Tuesday, December 20th at St Joseph’s Parish on 174 Rue Wilbrod. There will be free parking onsite for audience members. It is a

## Events

- [From Darkness to Light](https://oryc.ca/event/from-darkness-to-light/) - Experience two extraordinary choral works in a journey from night to dawn. We begin in the shadows with the deep sonorities and spiritual intensity of Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers). From there, the music gradually opens into the luminous optimism of Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass. Together, these works trace a path from contemplation to
- [St. Joe’s Supper Table Concert](https://oryc.ca/event/st-joes-supper-table-concert/) - Music is at its best when it serves a purpose beyond the stage. For this annual fundraising concert, the ORYC shares the spotlight with young singers from across the region for a collaborative afternoon of song. Every note supports St. Joseph’s Supper Table, helping provide meals and community support to neighbours in need. It is
- [Young Maestros’ Showcase](https://oryc.ca/event/young-maestros-showcase/) - Join us as we shift the spotlight to highlight the creativity, leadership, and musical talent of ORYC choristers. As performers, conductors, ensemble leaders, and artistic programmers, they shape every aspect of the concert from repertoire selection to final presentation. The result is a uniquely personal afternoon of choral, solo, and small ensemble performances that offer
- [Handel’s Messiah](https://oryc.ca/event/handels-messiah/) - There is a reason this work has filled concert halls for nearly 300 years. Beyond the famous “Hallelujah” Chorus, Messiah is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, moving effortlessly between moments of quiet wonder and exhilarating choral power. Joined by guest instrumentalists, the ORYC brings fresh energy to this beloved holiday tradition. Come experience the work
- [Duruflé’s Requiem](https://oryc.ca/event/durufles-requiem-3/) - Requiems are often heavy, but Duruflé’s take is different. It is built entirely on warmth, comfort, and floating melodies. At the heart of the work are ancient Gregorian chants that have been sung for centuries. Duruflé transforms these simple melodies into something that feels both timeless and surprisingly modern. Sung by ORYC choristers, the music
- [April in Argentina](https://oryc.ca/event/april-in-argentina/) - What happens when Latin tango meets sacred choral music? Experience the thrill this spring as we present Martin Palmeri's Misatango — a bold fusion of classical tradition and Argentine passion. With live instrumental accompaniment, this season finale promises soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and soul-stirring rhythms you won't forget. Save the date! All of
- [Young Maestros' Coffee House](https://oryc.ca/event/young-maestros-coffee-house/) - Celebrate the creativity and leadership of ORYC's rising stars at our Coffee House Showcase! In a cozy, café-style setting, enjoy heartfelt performances by our choristers as they step into solo, ensemble, and conducting roles. It's an inspiring evening of music, passion, and connection with the next generation of musical leaders. Save the date!
- [Songs for St. Joe's Supper Table](https://oryc.ca/event/songs-for-st-joes-supper-table-4/) - Save the Date! Come in from the cold and warm your heart at our annual fundraiser concert in support of St. Joe's Supper Table program. This uplifting event brings together youth choirs from across the region — and even from Montreal! — to give back to a community partner that means so much to
- [Giving Tuesday 2025](https://oryc.ca/event/giving-tuesday-2025/) - Giving Tuesday 2025: The Performance Fund This year, the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir’s Giving Tuesday campaign focuses on The Performance Fund — a fund dedicated to supporting the instrumentalists, musicians, and technical enhancements that help bring our performances to life. As a choral organization that regularly performs works from the great choral symphonic repertoire, instrumentalists are essential to giving our
- [A Very French Christmas](https://oryc.ca/event/a-very-french-christmas/) - Celebrate the season with our annual Holiday Concert, a festive Christmas event highlighting beautiful French music, featuring Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio. This uplifting retelling of the Nativity blends angelic melodies and rich harmonies, performed by our talented young singers. A joyful evening of festive music and tradition awaits! Save the date! All of these
- [Monteverdi's Vespers](https://oryc.ca/event/monteverdis-vespers/) - Join us as we open our 2025 season with a stunning performance of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 — a masterpiece of early Baroque choral music! This powerful and expressive work showcases the brilliance of Monteverdi's vocal writing, and offers a rich tapestry of sacred music that is both majestic and intimate. Performed by candlelight,
- [2025 ORYC Annual General Meeting](https://oryc.ca/event/2025-oryc-annual-general-meeting/) - ORYC's Annual General Meeting of Members will take place on October 21, 2025 from 8:30-9:15pm at St. Joseph's Parish. Notice will be sent directly to members and invited guests by October 10, 2025. Please be advised, the candidates for the election to the Board of Directors are as follows: Candidates for Director-at-Large: Nassim G. Barakat,
- [Support the Ontario Youth Choir](https://oryc.ca/event/support-the-ontario-youth-choir/) - This year, the prestigious Ontario Youth Choir will be conducted by our very own Artistic Director Jamie Loback, and accompanied by the other half of ORYC's artistic team, Pianist Aude Urbancic! Several of our choristers and alumni are also part of this roster. Learn more about the 2025 ensemble here. At the end of an
- [Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Directors](https://oryc.ca/event/volunteer-opportunity-board-of-directors/) - The ORYC is currently recruiting for its Board of Directors - please see our Volunteer Opportunities page for details.
- [Songs for St. Joe's Supper Table 2025](https://oryc.ca/event/songs-for-st-joes-supper-table-2025/) - Hosted by the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir, and featuring the Ottawa Children's Choir Chamber Choir, the Ottawa Catholic School Board Children's and Chamber Choirs, as well as the English Montreal School Board Senior Chorale, this annual fundraiser supports the food program run at St.Joseph's Parish. All are welcome, and admission is by donation, which you
- [Featuring L'Orfeo by Montiverdi](https://oryc.ca/event/end-of-year-concert-2/) - For the last show of the season, the ORYC will be performing Monteverdi's L'Orfeo - based on the tragic Greek tale of Orfeo and Euridice, this is the earliest opera that is still being performed today. Led by Aude Urbancic and conducted by the ensemble's Artistic Director Jamie Loback, featuring orchestral musicians and several soloists
- [Young Maestros' Showcase](https://oryc.ca/event/february-concert/) - Get ready for an afternoon of musical brilliance! This season, the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir proudly presents the Young Maestros’ Showcase, an extraordinary concert where our talented choristers step into the spotlight and take charge of the entire show. From captivating solo performances to dynamic small group ensembles, and even conducting the full choir, these young
- [Holiday Concert](https://oryc.ca/event/holiday-concert/) - The ORYC's holiday concert will feature Vivaldi's Gloria! Tickets can be purchased here in advance: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/8aeedcc7-787b-490f-8512-5d8ce0171a88 (they can also be bought at the door, on a pay-what-you-can basis)
- [Giving Tuesday](https://oryc.ca/event/giving-tuesday-2/) - Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. This year, the ORYC will be participating in Giving Tuesday to gain support for The Inclusion Fund. This is our chorister assistance fund, and we are seeing a need for it beyond what we expected
- [Mozart's Requiem and other selected works](https://oryc.ca/event/november-concert/) - To purchase advance tickets, please click here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/c85ad8cc-e8cd-48e4-a05d-4f719e42dca4 Admission can also be purchased at the door on a pay-what-you-can basis.
- [Annual General Meeting 2023-24](https://oryc.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-2324/) - If you would like to present your candidacy to join the ORYC Board of Directors during the AGM, please submit a short biography and motivation to colin.poulin@oryc.ca by October 8, 2024. Please note that you must meet all the following requirements to be on the Board of Directors: 1) Be 18 years of age or older; 2)
- [Creation](https://oryc.ca/event/year-end-performance/) - On Sunday, May 5 at 3:00pm, the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir will present their last concert of the 2023-24 season! Accompanied by a professional orchestra, they will bring to life two major choral works: The Creation and Inferno. Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Creation depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as an idyllic paradise
- [Tone Cluster: Letters to Myself](https://oryc.ca/event/tone-cluster/) - Joint concert hosted by Tone Cluster: Quite a Queer Choir (Artistic Director: Deirdre Kellerman) with Chorale Lyrica and the ORYC. What would you tell your younger self? A poignant, funny, and heartfelt collection of songs. Tickets available here. Price is pay what you can, suggested $25 Please contact Tone Cluster directly with any enquiries. Letters
- [St. Joe's Supper Table Fundraiser](https://oryc.ca/event/st-joes-supper-table-fundraiser/) - The ORYC is pleased to once again host our annual benefit concert Songs for St. Joe’s Supper Table. St Joe's Supper Table and food bank, run by St. Joseph’s Parish, supports low-income and transient individuals to stay fed and provide helpful resources and opportunities in the heart of Ottawa. Admission for the event is charitable
- [*DATE CHANGE* Annual General Meeting 2023-24](https://oryc.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-20234/) - The meeting is held on January 9 January 16, 2024 after a shortened rehearsal. The date is changed due to weather. All members in the age of majority may vote. Those underage may have a parental representative vote in their place. Please consider attending if you have affiliation with or interest in the choir. Meeting
- [Winter Concert](https://oryc.ca/event/winter-concert/) - Join the ORYC and chamber orchestra for St. Saëns' "Christmas Oratorio" and other seasonal favourites! We will also be holding a DesBarres Fine Chocolates sale fundraiser during the event. If you ordered during our November concert, your bars are available for pickup. Tickets: $25 (pay-what-you-can also available at the door) Doors open at 7PM. See
- [Giving Tuesday!](https://oryc.ca/event/giving-tuesday/) - We are excited to announce that the ORYC will be participating in Giving Tuesday on November 28. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the power of social media to raise awareness and funds for important causes. We hope you will join us in supporting our important work on Giving Tuesday. By
- [Mozart's Coronation Mass](https://oryc.ca/event/november-2023/) - Join the ORYC to hear Mozart's Coronation Mass in C and other selected works. You may purchase tickets for $25 here; and accessible ticketing is available at the door. The church is nearby OCTranspo and STO major bus stops, minutes from the OTrain, and and attendees can park for free using the lot at the
- [Brahms Requiem](https://oryc.ca/event/brahms-requiem/) - Details and poster forthcoming.
- [Songs for St. Joe's Supper Table](https://oryc.ca/event/songs-for-st-joes-supper-table-3/) - Join the ORYC, the OCC, and the OCDSB choirs for a fundraiser to support St. Joe's Supper Table. Admission is by donation. Donations over $20 receive a charitable tax receipt. 2023apr_poster1
- [Giving Tuesday 2022 - Orchestra Fundraiser](https://oryc.ca/event/giving-tuesday-2022-orchestra-fundraiser/) - To present a great performance can also add on a great cost. Did you know that hiring a chamber orchestra for one of our performances can cost upwards of $6,000? We need your help! This giving Tuesday, give the gift of a chamber orchestra to our hardworking and dedicated young musicians. Our choristers, staff, and
- [Vivaldi's Gloria](https://oryc.ca/event/vivaldis-gloria/) - Join ORYC for our holiday performance of the 2022-2023 season. We will be performing Vivaldi's Gloria, Carol of the Bells, Five Hebrew Love Songs, and others.
- [Annual General Meeting (AGM)](https://oryc.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-agm/) - Join us after rehearsal on Tuesday, November 22 at 8PM. See 2021-2022 AGM Information for meeting documents.
- [Peace & Light](https://oryc.ca/event/end-of-year-concert/) - Join the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir in our last concert of the 2022-2023 season for "Peace & Light": a showcase featuring our conducting and collaborative pianist interns! This joyous event highlights the resilience of our choristers during the past years, as well as the hard work of the group to still learn and excel during
- [New Test Event](https://oryc.ca/event/new-test-event/) - Description about test event. Link to buy tickets. Tickets by donations.
- [ORYC at the Museum of Nature: Music under the Moon](https://oryc.ca/event/2520/) - Join us this Thursday, October 17 at 6:30PM at the Canadian Museum of Nature for an ‘Under the Moon’ performance in the museum’s lantern area! We will be performing moon-themed repertoire including Elton John’s Rocket Man among others. For more information visit the event on the Museum of Nature's site!
- [Wreaths and Centerpieces! Annual Fundraising Event](https://oryc.ca/event/wreaths-and-centerpieces-annual-fundraising-event/) - For our primary Fall Fundraising we are once again selling beautiful wreaths and centerpieces from our local provider in Bourget. Starting today and Last day for ordering will be November 15th! Click here to purchase Wreaths or here for Centrepieces 2019 Holiday Fundraiser in support of our annual Music Retreat. We are selling fresh balsam
- [Concert: Remembrance Day - Fauré's "Requiem"](https://oryc.ca/event/concert-remembrance-day/) - To kick off our 2019-2020 season we will be highlighting the Faure Requiem. The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir joins forces with the Capital Chamber Choir to present you a reflective Remembrance Day concert with the beautiful fan-favourite, Fauré's "Requiem". The program will highlight works by young local composers Emily Green (ORYC alumna) and Nicholas Piper
- [Annual Christmas Celebration - Handel Messiah Christmas Portion](https://oryc.ca/event/annual-christmas-celebration-handel-messiah-excerpts/) - Join us for our seasonal concert celebrating some of the traditional and best known music for this time of year. As we did last year, we will be including the Christmas portion from the well loved Handel's Messiah. Come join us and celebrate the season with the ORYC. Ticket prices*: Fundraising Tickets – $50 General
- [Annual Song's for St. Joseph's Supper Table Fundraiser](https://oryc.ca/event/annual-songs-for-st-josephs-supper-table-fundraiser-tbc/) - Our annual fundraiser for St. Joe's Supper Table with special guests from the Ottawa Children's Choir and the Ottawa Catholic School Board Choir. We hope to see you there! Admission by cash donation. Click on the link for more information about the Supper Table
- [Handel's Messiah: Part 1](https://oryc.ca/event/messiah-pt-1/) - Join the ORYC for our annual Christmas portion of G.F. Handel's Messiah with chamber orchestra. While the presentation of this event was not at all what we expected, we are fortunate for the resilience of our choristers, musicians, staff, and volunteers to adapt at the last minute. You can read more about the last minute
- [Messiah: Part 2 and 3](https://oryc.ca/event/messiah-part-2-and-3/) - Join the ORYC and chamber orchestra for part two and three of G.F. Handel's "Messiah"! You can purchase tickets in advance (admission by donation) at this link. An orchestral and choral gem, the lesser performed last half contains the bulk of the virtuosic and historically advanced music. The second part contains the passion and resurrection
- [Purdy's Fundraising 2022](https://oryc.ca/event/3685/) - Join us in a spring fundraiser, just in time for our "Messiah" concert! The ORYC is once again partnering with Purdy's Chocolates for an Easter chocolate fundraiser. As you buy your tasty treats, please consider using our link to support the choir. This comes at no extra cost to you, but the impact to us
- [Giving Tuesday 2021 - Sponsor an Orchestra Member Chair!](https://oryc.ca/event/giving-tuesday-2021/) - As part of our 2021-2022 fundraising initiatives the ORYC is asking for your help to build our orchestra for our Messiah concert, this December 19 with details to be shared later. After a long hiatus from in-person music and a reduced capability of programming and capacity limits for digital concerts, we are thrilled to offer
- [2020-2021 Annual General Meeting](https://oryc.ca/event/2020-2021-annual-general-meeting/) - Meeting information available on the 2020-2021 AGM Information Page.
- [Duruflé's Requiem](https://oryc.ca/event/durufles-requiem-2/) - The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir proudly presents Duruflé's Requiem on Sunday, November 21 at 3pm. This is effectively our first public concert since December 2019! Doors open a half hour prior to the concert, and proof of vaccination is required to attend. Featuring Shawn Potter as guest organist as well as Madox Terell and Mikayla
- [Simple Joys](https://oryc.ca/event/simple-joys/) - After nearly eighteen months of COVID-19 halting meetings, birthday parties, and musical events, the ORYC was pleased to present a small concert to celebrate the end of our extended 2020-2021 season which proved no easy feat. Attendees were restricted to two per chorister, seating grouped by social bubble was mandatory. Masks were required at all
- [Annual General Meeting](https://oryc.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/) - Notice is hereby given for the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir Society’s Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held via teleconference on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 7pm EST. Meeting documents available on the 2019-2020 AGM Information Page. Current choristers and parents have received notice via regular choir email channels. Engaged members of our extended
- [ORYC Holiday Release 2020 - Musica Festum](https://oryc.ca/event/musica-festum/) - Join the ORYC digitally for a festive display of carols, songs, and good cheer. This year, we feature our choristers split in two groups, as well as mass choir pieces, while we sing holiday tunes from varying languages and cultures. We are able to release earlier than expected! Thanks to Liam and Aidan at Orange
- [Ottawa Regional Youth Choir - Virtual Coffeehouse](https://oryc.ca/event/virtual-coffee-house/) - This event will feature our own composition intern, Madox Terrell's, original composition "If I Might See Another Spring", Mozart's Dies Irae, as well as other performances by many of our hardworking and talented choristers. Supporting our efforts in the Virtual Coffeehouse Although we can no longer meet in person, our operating expenses roll on. As
- [2020 Poinsettia Fundraiser](https://oryc.ca/event/2020-poinsettia-fundraiser/) - Our poinsettias were sold and delivered hassle free! Thank you for everyone who supported the event. ORYC Poinsettia Flyer Dec 2020
- [Season Kick-off!](https://oryc.ca/event/season-kick-off/) - First rehearsal of our 2019-2020 Season! Will you be there? There is still time to audition so if you may be interested we would love to hear from you. For more info or to audition
- [Cancelled - ORYC Spring Concert](https://oryc.ca/event/oryc-spring-concert/) - Save the date and comeback soon for update! Here is a hint... This is the concert at which we celebrate our amazing young members by recognizing them with with our Annual Awards and Scholarships Ticket prices*: Fundraising Tickets – $50 General Admission – $30 Student/Senior – $20 Children under 12 attend for free *
- [ORYC Fundraising event: Purdy's Chocolate](https://oryc.ca/event/oryc-fundraising-event-purdys-chocolate/) - ORYC Fundraising event: Purdy's Chocolate Hello Everyone! I do hope that you've been enjoying these sunny days that have given us a lovely taste of Spring. Don't let hunger get you. Let Chocolate make your day!, this year's Spring Fundraiser, is designed with your happiness in mind. Did you know that if you give
- [<h2><span style="color: #B43104;">"Voices of Africa" Concert](https://oryc.ca/event/voices-of-africa-concert-tbc/) - VOICES for AFRICA Ottawa Area Children and Youth Choirs Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. École secondaire publique De-La-Salle 501 Old St Patrick Street, Ottawa General Admission $15 Children under 12 – FREE Free Parking Tickets Available: On-line at / En ligne à ceao.ca Ticket information / Renseignements pour les billets Brenda
- [ORYC's Spring Concert including Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass](https://oryc.ca/event/orycs-spring-concert-including-haydns-lord-nelson-mass/) - It has been a very busy season for all of our Choristers and we are now coming up to ORYC's Spring Concert including Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass accompanied by chamber orchestra. This concert will also feature three works by our own choristers: Emily Green, Yann McHaffie and Madox Terrell. We are so proud of the
- [ECHOES of the SOUL](https://oryc.ca/event/echoes-of-the-soul/) - The ORYC is very proud to have been invited to join Cantor Jason Green - Tenor, The Kol Beit Yisrael (The KBI Choir), Roland Graham - Piano and Gabriela Ruiz - Cello for this performance. Additional information, tickets or sponsorships are available through their web site - https://kehillatbethisrael.shulcloud.com/form/echoes-concert.html
- [NAC - Pinnock's Matthew Passion](https://oryc.ca/event/nac-pinnocks-matthew-passion-2/) - Members of the ORYC are so thrilled to be a part of this upcoming performance at the NAC. Would love to have you there for support! Additional information and tickets are available through the NAC page at https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/18709 ************************************************************************ J.S. Bach The Passion According to St. Matthew, BWV 244 The NAC Orchestra is thrilled to
- [NAC  - Pinnock's Matthew Passion](https://oryc.ca/event/nac-pinnocks-matthew-passion/) - Members of the ORYC are so thrilled to be a part of this upcoming performance at the NAC. Would love to have you there for support! Additional information and tickets are available through the NAC page at https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/18709 ************************************************************************ J.S. Bach The Passion According to St. Matthew, BWV 244 The NAC Orchestra is thrilled to
- [ORYC - Christmas Excerpts from Handel's Messiah and more](https://oryc.ca/event/oryc-o-magnum-mysterium/) - Celebrate the season with us while we journey through the ages with Christmas excerpt from the wonderful Handel's Messiah along with a variety of O Magnum Mysterium -- from Victoria to Gjeilo, and visions of light and hope. Something many of us can truly appreciate at this time of year. Ticket prices*: Fundraising
- [NAC - Britten's War Requiem](https://oryc.ca/event/nac-brittens-war-requiem/) - The ORYC is extremely proud that we will be taking part in the Benjamin Britten – War Requiem performance (NAC performance and ticket info ) We are excited to meet and work with many talented individuals for this collaboration which will include members of Germany’s National Youth Orchestra (BJO), the National Art Centre Orchestra, members
- [Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna - Ticketed Event](https://oryc.ca/event/lauridsens-lux-aeterna/) - Celebrate Mother’s Day 2018 with the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir’s performance highlighting Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna ORYC is proud to present this exciting and reflective work by American composer, Morten Lauridsen, in honour of his mother and fitting for this Mother's Day concert. The concert will feature Organist, Shawn Potter. "...Lauridsen composed the requiem Lux Aeterna
- [Songs for St. Joe's Supper Table - Fundraising event](https://oryc.ca/event/songs-for-st-joes-supper-table-fundraising-event/) - Join u for an evening of Song for a great cause. ORYC is please to once again host our annual fundraiser for St. Joe's Supper Table.
- [Purdys Fundraiser](https://oryc.ca/event/purdys-fundraiser/) - Purdys Fundraiser Page ______________ Hello ORYC and ORYC Supporters, It's been a long winter. We're all pining for Spring! Everyone needs a little pick me up. The remedy to the winter blues is... CHOCOLATE! So, spread the word! Tell your family and friends - I think they will agree. Singing for Sweets! is ORYC's Easter fundraising
- [Tribute to Barbara (Mrs. Clark) - "Barbara Clark in Words and Music"](https://oryc.ca/event/tribute-to-barbara-mrs-clark/) - Join the celebration and tribute to Barbara "Mrs." Clark.
- [Candlelight Christmas | Noël à la chandelle](https://oryc.ca/event/candlelight-christmas-noel-a-la-chandelle/) - The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir is excited to be a part of the upcoming Thirteen String Concert -- Candlelight Christmas | Noël à la chandelle Visit the following link for additional information and to purchase tickets. Candlelight Christmas | Noël à la chandelle
- [Duruflé’s  Requiem](https://oryc.ca/event/durufles-requiem/) - The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir, directed by Jamie Loback, is please to start it's 2017-2018 Season with a very special presentation for this Remembrance Day. The concert will highlight Duruflé's Requiem performed with chamber orchestra, the Capital Chamber Choir. and guest soloists John Avey and Tessa Facklemann.
- [2017-2018 Auditions: Day 5](https://oryc.ca/event/2017-2018-auditions-day-5/) - Our next round of auditions will take place August 28 - 30 from 4PM - 7PM (last audition is booked at 6:50PM) and on September 5 and 12 from 5PM - 6:40PM (last audition is booked at 6:30PM). Candidates are required to perform a piece of their own choosing for the audition. They will also
- [2017-2018 Auditions: Day 4](https://oryc.ca/event/2017-2018-auditions-day-4/) - Our next round of auditions will take place August 28 - 30 from 4PM - 7PM (last audition is booked at 6:50PM) and on September 5 and 12 from 5PM - 6:40PM (last audition is booked at 6:30PM). Candidates are required to perform a piece of their own choosing for the audition. They will also
- [2017-2018 Auditions: Day 3](https://oryc.ca/event/2017-2018-auditions-day-3/) - Our next round of auditions will take place August 28 - 30 from 4PM - 7PM (last audition is booked at 6:50PM) and on September 5 and 12 from 5PM - 6:40PM (last audition is booked at 6:30PM). Candidates are required to perform a piece of their own choosing for the audition. They will also
- [2017-2018 Auditions: Day 2](https://oryc.ca/event/2017-2018-auditions-day-2/) - Our next round of auditions will take place August 28 - 30 from 4PM - 7PM (last audition is booked at 6:50PM) and on September 5 and 12 from 5PM - 6:40PM (last audition is booked at 6:30PM). Candidates are required to perform a piece of their own choosing for the audition. They will also
- [2017-2018 Auditions: Day 1](https://oryc.ca/event/auditions-for-the-2017-2018-season/) - Our next round of auditions will take place August 28 - 30 from 4PM - 7PM (last audition is booked at 6:50PM) and on September 5 and 12 from 5PM - 6:40PM (last audition is booked at 6:30PM). Candidates are required to perform a piece of their own choosing for the audition. They will also
- [Cantus: Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Corlis' Missa Pax](https://oryc.ca/event/mothers-day-concert-handels-coronation-anthems/) - Celebrate Mother’s Day 2017 with the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir’s performance of G.F. Handel’s Coronation Anthems which will be performed with orchestral accompaniment.
- [Songs For St. Joe's Supper Table](https://oryc.ca/event/songs-for-st-joes-supper-table-2/) - Featuring performances by; Ottawa Children's Choir Concert Choir Ottawa Children's Choir Chamber Choir Ottawa Catholic School Board Children's Choir Ottawa Catholic School Board Chamber Choir The concert is free will donation and all proceeds from the concert go towards St. Joe's Supper Table.
- [ORYC Audition Date #2](https://oryc.ca/event/oryc-audition-date-2/)
- [ORYC Audition Date #1](https://oryc.ca/event/oryc-audition-date-1/)
- [Ottawa Regional Youth Choir - 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM)](https://oryc.ca/event/ottawa-regional-youth-choir-2016-annual-general-meeting-agm/) - NOTICE OF THE Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir (ORYC) All Friends and Family, Volunteers and Supporters are welcome. Tea and coffee will be available. There will be an open rehearsal immediately after the meeting and everyone is encouraged to stay for the duration. Come meet the Board of Directors and
- [Christmas Concert: Vivaldi’s Gloria](https://oryc.ca/event/christmas-concert-vivaldis-gloria/) - Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir’s performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria along with other seasonal favourites.
- [Remembrance Day Concert with ORYC and the Capital Chamber Choir](https://oryc.ca/event/remembrance-day-concert-with-oryc-and-the-capital-chamber-choir/) - Remembrance Day Concert with ORYC and the Capital Chamber Choir St. Joseph’s Parish, Ottawa

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