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.
The RYCB has a history of involvement with the local community, especially through our partnership with the Richmond Food Bank.
The Richmond Youth Concert Band rehearses on Monday evenings from September to May, from 7- 9 pm, (school closures and statutory holidays excepted). Open auditions for the Richmond Youth Concert Band are held in the first week of June.
The RYCB sponsors the Richmond Elementary Honour Band (also known as the REHB). Grade 7 students who are taking music at their elementary school are invited to audition for the REHB.
RYCB members attend a one-day muscial clinician workshop typically in February, followed by a Spring fundraising concert in early March. The main recital occurs in May with our Music for Moms event at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond, which highlights performances by both RYCB and REHB.
Parents of band members are part of the Richmond Youth Concert Band Association. They provide fund raising opportunities and logistical support for the band.