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Season 18 Announced!

ROCO News Releases, May 27, 2022

For 17 years, ROCO has fostered deep connections between musicians and audience members, and meaningfully brought our Houston community together, as only music can. Now, join us for an impactful 18th season entitled ‘Grateful!’

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Musical Threads

Season 17 Announced!

ROCO News Releases, May 25, 2021

Since 2005, ROCO has been committed to connecting our Houston community together through the joys of music. We have brought into the world over 110 new commissions from living composers of diverse backgrounds, shared performances in some of Houston’s most unique spaces, and with ROCO on the Go—continued to innovate even during a period of social distancing. Join us in our 17th season as we go even further in stitching the diverse parts of Houston together, weaving new musical tales which unite our community and beyond, in Season 2021-2022: Musical Threads!

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Season 16 Announced!

ROCO News Releases, April 28, 2020

ROCO’s 16th season features illuminating musical collaborations exploring global soundscapes, presenting ten commissions, in three series of concerts showcasing the ensemble’s flexible model. New works include a nature-inspired triptych by Alyssa Morris, a concerto for bandoneon (a Latin-American bellowed instrument) by soloist Richard Scofano, a vocal work by Reena Esmail based on Chickasaw poetry, a…

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Introducing ROCO’s New Interactive Mini Mural!

ROCO News Releases, April 16, 2019

ROCO’s Mini Mural invites you into our musical world to interact with instruments of the orchestra. Share your own photos with #ROCOPlay!

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Season 15 Announced: Subscribe Today!

ROCO News Releases, March 21, 2019

The 15th season from the innovative Houston-based professional music ensemble features a record-breaking 21 world premiere commissions, and an introspective series of concerts in which the musicians tell their coming of age stories through music.

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Season 14 Announced: Subscribe Today!

ROCO News Releases, March 20, 2018

The 14th season from the innovative Houston-based professional music ensemble features ten world premiere commissions, and a commitment to diversity that sees them presenting a female composer, conductor, or soloist on every concert. New pieces include a musical chess match between piano and orchestra, a tribute to Turkish wrestler Koca Yusuf, a chamber work where audiences vote on their phones to influence the direction of the performance, and many more.

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ROCO November 2017 Concerts

ROCO News Releases, September 14, 2017

ROCO continues their In Concert series by honoring Veterans’ Day on November 11 with “Courageous Catalysts,” a program centering around Houston: September 12, 1962, a world premiere commission by Michael Gandolfi, that celebrates the 100th birthday of President John F. Kennedy and the courage of people who fight for change. The November 11 concert will also feature the…

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Go Boldly ROCO 2016-17 season

Announcing ROCO’s 2016-17 Season, “Go Boldly!”

ROCO News Releases, April 17, 2016

The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) announces its 2016­­-2017 season, themed “Go Boldly,” with programming that expands the professional chamber orchestra’s footprint, new commissioned works from energetic composers and state-of-the-art technology to further connect audiences with performing artists. “ROCO’s 12th season builds upon the concept of stepping into an unknown space and wildcatting,” says Alecia Lawyer,…

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ROCO Begins Second Decade With “Side By Side”

ROCO News Releases, May 7, 2015

11th Season Celebrates Partnerships Media Contact: Eric Skelly, 713-665-2700, [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 7, 2015 HOUSTON ― ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra) launches its second decade with the 2015-2016 season, its 11th, titled “Side By Side.” Eleven new world premiere commissions bring ROCO’s world premiere total to 54 by the end of this season,…

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ROCO News Release Archive

ROCO News Releases, July 13, 2014

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  • Meet
    • About ROCO
    • Artists
    • Board & Team
    • Newsroom
    • Press Kit
  • Livestream
  • Attend
    • Season Calendar
    • Performances
    • ROCOrooters
    • Season 18 Announced!
    • Accessibility
    • Pay What You Wish
  • Listen
    • Listening Room
    • Video Library
    • ROCO on the Go
    • The Nightingale Book
    • Album
    • Commissions, Premieres, Rescores, & Resources
  • Support
    • Ways to Support
    • ROCO Resound
    • ROCO Revelry Gala
    • Sponsors & Partners
    • Donate
  • Follow
    • ROCO Mobile App
  • Contact