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 our Music Director in 1978 and was the driving force behind the Band's continued development and progress today. 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.
Announcing Our New Music Director
Cheryl McHugh
Cheryl McHugh’s work conducting concert bands includes the Douglas College Concert Band, the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Band, and Cadet Bands across the province.
As the Director of the Douglas College Concert Band in 2023, she took the band to a new and exciting calibre of performance. With thoughtful programming, she was able to highlight their strengths while challenging their technique. As a result, the students were excited about the music and worked hard to present a great concert.
As the Director of Music of the Band of the Fifteenth Field Regiment, Vancouver’s professional military band, Cheryl provided musical direction, liaised with sponsor organizations, advised those tasked with running chamber groups on protocol, and selected repertoire. Her position required her to supervise a team that managed the largest library of wind band music in the province, maintain an instrument stores of several hundred pieces of equipment, and coordinate musical and public relations support to Army units across British Columbia.
In addition to conducting courses taken during her graduate studies, Cheryl completed conducting training at the Canadian Armed Forces Music School, participated in a Saskatchewan Orchestral Association International Saito Conducting Workshop with Wayne Toews, and was engaged in professional development organized by the Canadian Armed Forces with Dr. Gillian MacKay and Dr. Angela Schroeder.
The Richmond Community Concert Band is pleased to welcome Cheryl McHugh as our new Music Director, and we look forward to an exciting new season.
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