EVENTS
Come to one of our events!
Melody Makers: A St. Michaels Summer Camp
Join us for camp at St. Michael’s Spectacular Summer Camps!
Melody Makers: A Musical Adventure with Music Orchard (Rising JK-2 grade): Get ready to discover, play, and jam! Music Orchard is a vibrant, hands-on camp that introduces young children to the joy of music through an exciting variety of activities. From bucket drumming and music mind games, to choral singing, and mini-concerts from all instruments of the symphony orchestra, campers will explore sounds, rhythms, and melodies in a playful, supportive environment. Each day is packed with fun: interactive games and musical art activities, choir, and “jam sessions” give every child the chance to create music, learn about new instruments and make friends along the way. No experience? No problem! Sessions are perfect for those new to music while also providing engaging activities for those with previous experience. By the end of camp, campers won’t just have made music—they’ll have made memories, discovered new talents, and fallen in love with the magic of sound. Each camp will end with a short showcase where parents can come and see what their students perfected over the week and walk through a mini art exhibit of music-based art created throughout the week.
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Melody Makers: A St. Michaels Summer Camp (Copy)
Join us for camp at St. Michael’s Spectacular Summer Camps!
Melody Makers: A Musical Adventure with Music Orchard (Rising JK-2 grade): Get ready to discover, play, and jam! Music Orchard is a vibrant, hands-on camp that introduces young children to the joy of music through an exciting variety of activities. From bucket drumming and music mind games, to choral singing, and mini-concerts from all instruments of the symphony orchestra, campers will explore sounds, rhythms, and melodies in a playful, supportive environment. Each day is packed with fun: interactive games and musical art activities, choir, and “jam sessions” give every child the chance to create music, learn about new instruments and make friends along the way. No experience? No problem! Sessions are perfect for those new to music while also providing engaging activities for those with previous experience. By the end of camp, campers won’t just have made music—they’ll have made memories, discovered new talents, and fallen in love with the magic of sound. Each camp will end with a short showcase where parents can come and see what their students perfected over the week and walk through a mini art exhibit of music-based art created throughout the week.
Click here for more information!
Summer Notes 2026!
Join us for an afternoon of music, community, and celebration at our Summer Notes 2026 event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks from our host, Blue Atlas—10% of all sales will be donated directly to MOR. We’re also excited to feature a live performance by Høly River, making it an afternoon you won’t want to miss.
2nd Annual Side by Side Concert with VCU Health Orchestra
Join us for our 2nd Annual side by side concert with the VCU Health Orchestra!
St. Michael's Episcopal School End of Year Concert
Come out on Friday May 22nd at 3:15 to support the students in our St. Michael’s Episcopal School program as they perform their end of year concert! Hear students on violin, viola, piano, and guitar as they demonstrate all they’ve learned.
For more information, email us at: admin@musicorchardrichmond.com
Peter Paul End of Year Concert
Join us at our year end concert for our Peter Paul program site!
🩷🎶 Valentunes 🎶🩷
Valentunes for Music Orchard Richmond: a live music event supporting music education
Single? Taken? Music lover? 🎶🩷
Join us for an afternoon of live music at ValenTunes! Head to Jack Brown’s RVA on February 14th and vote for your favorites from a lineup of talented local musicians. There will be a raffle and plenty of food and drinks. Enjoy great music while giving back—a small cover charge directly supports Music Orchard, with free entry for kids 12 & under.
Featured Artists:
Lamieke Supreme
lanie
Meade
Justin Freshour
Colin and Elizabeth O’Brien
RJ Jackson (Chosen)
Chris Matthews
Sweet Willy Mac
Shine Bright, Do Good: A Kendra Scott Gives Back Event
Shop Online:
Visit https://www.kendrascott.com/ on 12/15 or 12/16 and use code GIVEBACK-KLRSI at checkout. 20% of your purchase will be donated directly to Music Orchard Richmond!
Shop In-Store:
Stop by our in-person event on 12/15/25 from 5:30–7:30pm to shop with us live! Be sure to mention the code at checkout so your purchase supports Music Orchard Richmond.
This is the perfect chance to grab holiday gifts, something for your favorite teachers, or a little treat for yourself — all while supporting your favorite Richmond-based nonprofit.
12 Days of Giving MORe
Celebrate the Holidays with Music Orchard Richmond!
Giving MORe means using the holidays as a chance to highlight the difference that high-quality music education makes in our students’ lives. With your support, we are able to expand access to FREE music lessons across Richmond. Every donation—no matter the amount—directly increases programming hours and strengthens the support our students receive.
We’re aiming to fund 50 hours of instruction, and you can help us make it happen. Every $100 you give provides one hour of teaching for our students.
Stay connected with us throughout the season by signing up for our newsletter and following us on social media for daily updates.
Play It Forward!
Music Orchard Richmond’s signature fundraising event—where community, creativity, and a shared love of music come together for a powerful cause. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live performances including a friendly instrument showdown, a silent auction, raffle, and the joy of investing in Richmond’s young musicians.
Every dollar raised helps us provide inclusive and accessible music education, growth opportunities, and mentorship to K–12 students across the region—especially those in under-resourced communities. By Playing it Forward, you’re helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow, express themselves, and build a strong future through music.
Taste the Music
This October, in celebration of Artober, local restaurants and breweries are joining forces to support Music Orchard Richmond (MOR). For every featured menu item sold, $1 will be donated to help increase inclusive access to high-quality music education for Richmond youth.
Day of Play
Music Orchard Richmond will be attending Peter Paul’s Day of Play, a day of fun and resources! MOR teachers will be playing their instruments all afternoon and would love to have you and your children try out the saxophone and violin. Come learn and play with us!
Annual SRO Workshop
Calling all string students! Join us for our annual SRO workshop for strings!
Annual Side-by-Side Concert with VCU Health Orchestra
Join us on May 30th for our first annual side-by-side concert with VCU Health Orchestra!
End of Semester Concert: Peter Paul Violin Program
Join us for our End-of-Semester Violin Concert at Peter Paul!
Music and Poetry!
Join us as select students from our After School Program at Peter Paul RVA share musical talent during a poetry showcase!