
Ruth: A Musical Drama
With music by Ronald Beckett and libretto by Roger Bayley, Ruth is a moving story of hope, resilience, and family.St. Andrew's United Church 95 Darling St., Brantford, ONRonald Beckett Composer & conductor Ronald Beckett has had numerous compositions performed by...

A Garden Walk
An immersive sound experience featuring Arcady vocalists and instrumentalists, in the beauty of Whistling Gardens' award-winning botanical gardens.Whistling Gardens 968 Concession 3, Wilsonville, ONRonald Beckett Artistic director & conductor Ronald Beckett has...

Messiah at Port Dover
Arcady is thrilled to announce that it will be returning to Port Dover's Lighthouse Theatre to perform its unique version of Handel’s Messiah this holiday season on Saturday, December 20th at 7:30 PM. Audiences will have the chance to see Arcady’s professional chorus...
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.