Christmas with Arcady
Arcady is thrilled to invite you once more to celebrate the holidays with its acclaimed professional chorus, youth chorus, instrumental ensemble, and fabulous soloists! ‘Christmas with Arcady’ will be held on November 30, 2024, at 7:30PM at St. Andrew’s United Church....
Messiah in Cambridge
Arcady is thrilled to announce that it will be performing Handel’s Messiah in Cambridge this holiday season for the first time in several years. This Baroque-style performance will take place on Saturday, December 7th at 7:30pm at the beautiful Grace Bible Church in...
Messiah in Waterford
Arcady is thrilled to announce that it will be returning to Waterford’s Old Town Hall to perform its unique version of Handel’s Messiah this holiday season on Friday, December 20th at 7:30pm. Don't miss your chance to see Arcady’s professional chorus of soloists and...
Arcady is an acclaimed ensemble dedicated to the mentorship of emerging artists and the performance of new Canadian music by director Ronald Beckett and other Arcady composers.
Ronald Beckett
Artistic Director
Ron is the founding director of Arcady, an organization established in order to encourage outstanding young musicians by providing them a bridge between their student and professional performing careers. Most of Arcady’s work is in two areas: period performances of early music repertoire and the works of Ronald Beckett. The ensemble offers 20 to 30 programs ranging from small ensemble to full choral-orchestral performances in Ontario each year.
Arcady’s Professional Performers
Arcady maintains a roster of approximately 150 musicians, some of whom live locally and perform regularly, and others who live further afield and are called upon for certain concerts or productions. Our musicians are professional instrumentalists, soloist/mentor singers, university singers, accomplished community singers, and a youth chorus.
Emerging Artist Program
Arcady extends this opportunity to those seeking professional experience and mentorship. Candidates may include singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors, poets, and dancers. Candidates should be under the age of 35, a senior student or recent graduate of a university or conservatory, and demonstrate potential in their field. Location is not a factor as Arcady performs in a variety of Toronto and Southwestern Ontario locations.
Arcady is generously supported by
