The Office of Community Relations hosts performances by the
Richmond County Orchestra on the Staten Island Campus each
year.
The Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) produces professional
symphonic performances for the greater Staten Island public in a
wide variety of venues throughout the borough.
RCO's programming under Maestro Alan Aurelia attracts soloists
of International fame and the best local New York musicians, many
of whom have played with the finest European orchestras. Combined
with younger American talent from the major New York City music
schools, it provides a student mentoring service. Recently, a
student refugee from Hurricane Katrina performed with the RCO at
St. John’s
In addition to presenting free and low cost productions of
classical and modern symphonic works, the Orchestra also produces
programs in cooperation with New York-based dance companies and
other artists, . The RCO frequently includes many local public
school children in their concerts and provides extensive music
outreach residencies in local schools and community centers
throughout the year. This 97-member organization has also been
featured on Time Warner cable, nationwide and local TV, and WSIA
88.9 F.M.
For more information or to purchase performance tickets, please
visit: www.richmondcountyorchestra.org
or call (212) 729-4792.
