It’s no surprise that the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra’s enterprising nature would attract the same qualities in its dedicated volunteers, some of whom are involved in many philanthropic projects in the city of Houston. Such is board member Susan Osterberg, who gives of herself at every turn. Susan’s passion was recently recognized by The Greater…
Summer Adventures: Danielle Kuhlmann
By Danielle Kuhlmann Principal Horn Every year I expect a bit of a break in the summer. Maybe it’s a holdover from my school years. In any case, I think it’s time to face the music (pun intended) because there’s no such thing as a summer vacation for a musician! I ended my first season…
Classical 91.7 loves ROCO and we’re blushing
They like us. They really, really like us. Without getting all Sally Field on you, it’s nice to know that all our efforts to present engaging concerts that feature thoughtful music get noticed — and how. Not that we need celeb status to feel secure about our performance. It’s just that it’s reassuring to know…
Summer Adventures: Kristin Wolfe Jensen
By Kristin Wolfe Jensen ROCO Principal Bassoon This summer, I am enjoying a chance to catch up on family time while planning ahead for the next school year at the University of Texas at Austin and bassoon reed making. Life as a music professor and performer during the school year does not fit neatly into a…
Summer Adventures: Suzanne LeFevre
By Suzanne LeFevre ROCO Associate Artistic Director & Violist I feel like the luckiest person in the world. For three months, I pack my husband, my dog and 50 bags of clothing plus shoes into my Chevy Equinox and hit the road in search for music and food adventures. Because the two — tunes and…
ROCOrooters
ROCOrooters is our popular music education/childcare program for kids between 2 months (after their first set of shots) and 10 years. The program runs during and after concerts at The Church of St. John the Divine. Kids enjoy fun music and concert etiquette instruction, a trip into the concert hall (for ages 5-10), and an…
ROCO Begins Second Decade With “Side By Side”
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,…
The ROCO Story
The ROCO Story Known as “the most fun you can have with serious music”, ROCO was founded in 2005 by oboist and Juilliard graduate, Alecia Lawyer. After multiple experiences in other start up musical organizations, she saw the need for a sustainable model that would focus on authentic connections between musicians and audience. Drawing on…
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in 2014!
As the end of 2014 approaches, this is a perfect opportunity to make direct, tax-free transfers to ROCO directly from your IRA. On December 19th, President Obama reinstated a law, H.R. 5771, the “Tax Increase Protection Act of 2014”, allowing you to make a beneficial gift to ROCO directly from your IRA until December 31, 2014.…
Thomas Hultén: Walk With Me
I got the idea for this program a few years ago when I realized that if I wanted a piano part for Ray Steadman-Allen’s piece “Immortal Theme – Suite for Trombone” I had to write it myself. The only available version was for trombone and brass band. I had first heard this piece as a teen-ager in Sweden, performed by…
Making Jabberwocky
The Commission In early 2014 I was approached by The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra founder Alecia Lawyer to compose an original work for ROCO’s November concert series. Alecia had familiarized herself with several of my previous compositions and felt I would be well suited to write a piece in a similar vein. Fantasy is a…
Listen to Alecia Preview our Tenth Season Opener
By St.John Flynn, September 24th, 2014 Alecia Lawyer founded the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, or ROCO as it’s affectionately known, 10 years ago. The orchestra is celebrating its 10th anniversary with its fullest season yet, one that includes a larger chamber music series, collaborations with other arts organizations, and four new world première commissions…
