Today we’d like to introduce you to Alecia Lawyer. Alecia, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. When I founded ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra) in 2005, I was fortunate to be able to build something from the ground up. I…
Houston’s Arts Scene Has Astros Fever | Houston Public Media
Since the start of the World Series, a couple of local arts groups have been engaging in friendly feuds with their LA counterparts. Before Game 1 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra posted a video of their Principal Horn Player, Michael Thornton, wearing a Dodgers cap while performing “Take Me out to…
Houston and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestras Engage in a Musical World Series Rivalry | CultureMap Houston
You know that World Series has galvanized all aspects of the city when it’s even extended to chamber music as orchestras from Houston and Los Angeles have entered into a friendly rivalry over the Astros-Dodgers face-off.
A Día de los Muertos Collaboration | Houston Chronicle
Stereotypically, an artist is a perfectionist, a lonely individualist relentlessly slaving over his or her work. Though there’s some truth to that characterization, artists are often introspective, constantly challenged by their own criticism and motivation. Yet, as a member of a corps de ballet or a chamber orchestra, for example, an individual is often not meant to stand out but rather blend into the whole.
Four Tricky Solos are a Treat from River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Houston Chronicle
The pumpkins are out, as are the ghosts and goblins. Fall is upon us, and the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) is joining in the festivities.
21 Best Things to Do in Houston This Week: A Musical Trick-or-Treat and a Haunted Wedding | HoustonPress
ROCO offers a new take on an October tradition with its inaugural Musical Trick-or-Treat, where instead of candy being the reward at the door, it’s a musical performance. Audience members will travel in groups to four different historic Heritage Society homes. At each stop, they will hear a short piece of music performed by a single musician.
ROCO November 2017 Concerts
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…
From punk rockers to presidents: The rebels at ROCO announce new season
From punk rockers to presidents: The rebels at ROCO announce new season STEVEN BROWN MAY 31, 2017 ROCO General manager Amy Gibbs and ROCO founder and artistic director Alecia Lawyer. Photo by Lynn Lane. ROCO in performance at the Church of St. John the Divine. Photo by Jeff Grass. The conductor nearly chickened out. Planning the…
