2024 Richmond Elementary Honour Band Auditions

January 22-24 – 2024
3:15 – 5:00pm – Band Room (Portable ) Whiteside Elementary School, 9282 Williams Rd.

Calling All Musicians Grades 8-12!

While we took a break during Covid, we are now able to bring the band back together with fresh new faces. From September to May the Richmond Youth Concert Band will be getting together for practices with other fun team events to build more skills along the way.

Welcome to RYCB!

The Richmond Youth Concert Band (known as the RYCB) is located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1978, it is an auditioned ensemble of secondary school students from Richmond. Our mission is to provide quality band music education and performance opportunities for our members.

About RYCB

Welcome to RYCB

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Fall Retreat

October 19 & 20, 2019 at Palmer Secondary

Winter Concert

December 9, 2019 (evening) at Palmer Secondary

Winter Workshop

January 25, 2020 (all day) at Palmer Secondary

Spring Concert

February 29, 2020 (afternoon) at Gilmore Park United Church

Music for Moms

May 11, 2020 (evening) at Gateway Theatre

Join RYCB

Registration for 2023 Richmond Youth Concert Band is open now.

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2023 RYCB Spring Concert

RYCB performs Arirang at Gilmore Park United Church, April 2023.

Our 2024 concert will be held May 13, 2024

“I closed my eyes and let the music flow through me, cleansing my soul of all fear and sin and reminding me that I am always better than I think and stronger than I believe.”

― Paulo Coelho, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

Check our great memories

Every year, RYCB hosts a retreat, workshop, and concerts. Come and enjoy the great memories with us.

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Campbell McLeaod Conductor of RYCB

Campbell is a native of Richmond and an alumnist of the RYCB. During his time at R.C. Palmer Secondary (’97-’02), Campbell was a member of the RYCB where he played Tuba in the Concert Band and Baritone Sax and Bass Trombone in the Jazz Band…

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Testimonials

I think that RYCB in general is an important and positive program that allows Richmond students to enjoy music.

The bowling we did this year was a fun event where we were all able to mingle.

I’m glad everyone is friendly and kind.

Director is very motivating.

I always loved music and RYCB is the music class I always hoped for.

A very passionate, dedicated conductor.

Real fun. I enjoyed improving on my trumpet skills and bonding with the rest of the band.

I think that everything is pretty dang good.

I have greatly enjoyed the last 4 years in RYCB.

Location

Place: Palmer Secondary School

Practice Hours: 7 – 9 pm every Monday

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