Welcome to the Richmond Community Concert Band
The Richmond Community Concert Band has an extensive history in Richmond. Formed in 1973 by Branch 5 of the Royal Canadian Legion as the Branch 5 Legion Band, we grew rapidly to the present complement of 35 - 45 musicians, with typical concert band instrumentation (reeds, brass and percussion). Bob Mullett became the Music Director in 1978 and was seen as the driving force behind the Band's development. Today, we are fortunate to have Ms Cheryl McHugh as our Music Director. The Band plays at civic functions in Richmond, such as the Steveston Salmon Festival, the City of Richmond Remembrance Day Ceremony, various public parks concerts, and entertains at seniors' facilities throughout the Lower Mainland.
Thanks to all for a successful Spring Concert!
Our Spring Concert was an overwhelming success, thanks to the
programming of our Music Director, Cheryl McHugh, and the dedication
of our musicians, not to mention our appreciative audience.
The
audience enjoyed Rossini's "Largo al Factotum" from The Barber of Saville, with a brilliant
Euphonium solo by our 93+ young Earle Peterson. Another
notable piece was the moving "Our Yesterday's Lengthen Like Shadows
(S. Hazo), and what concert wouldn't be complete without rubber
chickens - R. Standfridge's "The Great Rubber Chickren Galop"!
Delighted the audience and musicians as well.
Canada Day Parade Steveston
Once again we will be taking part in this annual event in Steveston. Bring the family and come on down to watch the parade - we'll be riding on a float - and join in with the Salmon Festival activies after. "HAPPY CANADA DAY!"
A Summer's Evening of Music
The Richmond Community Concert Band is presenting a series of Monday evening concerts during the month of July. There will be a public performance at MInoru Centre for Active Living on Monday, July 13, 2026 on the plaza near the enterance. (If the weather doesn't cooperate, join us inside in the multi-use room). We will also be performing at Seniors' residences - July 20 at Pinegrove Place and July 27 at Augustine House in Delta. Unfortunately, these two concerts are intended for the residents and their families and friends, and are not necessarily for the public.
Rehearsals and Performances
The Richmond Community Concert Band rehearses on Monday evenings, 7:30pm to 9:30pm. We rehearse at Richmond Ukrainian Hall (Ukrainian Community Society Of Ivan Franko), 5311 Francis Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 1K2. We usually perform 8-10 times per year, at seniors centres, formal and informal civic functions, and indoor and outdoor public concerts, in Richmond and throughout the Lower Mainland.
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Contact Us:
info@richmondconcertband.ca