The Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 2008, to enrich the lives and the cultural climate of the community through the presentation of concerts and educational programs, liaise and collaborate with other arts organizations and community groups, and provide diverse performing opportunities for musicians from York Region. In essence, the RHPO is a community orchestra for the community. A not-for-profit organization, the orchestra depends on funding from gifts, grants, fundraising projects, and performing concerts.

Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra is comprised of professional, amateur, and talented university and high school student musicians. The musicians range in age from 13 to those with significantly more life experience.

The orchestra represents cultures from across the globe and its musicians practice daily professions from every area of the community.

Performances by the RHPO feature the finest orchestral repertoire (classical and pops), presented with a landscape of visual stimulation and interactive elements that celebrate music from across the ages and the globe. The RHPO is grateful for the support of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, the audience members who attend our concerts, and our growing collection of wonderful people serving as volunteers.

The RHPO is continually seeking musicians to expand the orchestra and welcomes applications from musicians on our website. We also invite interested members of our community to join the RHPO organization as volunteers.