The Rochester Community Chorus begins weekly rehearsals on September 15, 2025, in the sanctuary of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R, Rochester Hills, Michigan, from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The Chorus will present John Rutter’s Magnificat with a 20-piece orchestra on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Written in 1990, this stunningly beautiful composition is based on the biblical Magnificat canticle and includes both Latin and English text. Woven through the glorious piece are themes … [Read more...]
Calling All Singers — Rochester Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals September 15, 2025
Rochester Community Concert Band Presents 4th Annual Outdoor Concert at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church
The Rochester Community Concert Band, the Rochester/Rochester Hills Area Hometown Concert Band, under the direction of Paul F. DeRubeis, proudly announces its 4th Annual Outdoor Concert at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, to be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly concert will take place on the scenic church grounds located at 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills, MI. This year’s program features an exciting and eclectic mix of music by renowned … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Chorus Announces Fall/Winter 2024 Season
New singers are encouraged to join Rochester Community Chorus The Rochester Community Chorus announces its fall/winter 2024 season with a full performance schedule, starting with a major presentation of Lux: The Dawn From on High by Dan Forrest, with a small chamber orchestra, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 4 p.m. at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, Rochester Hills. Written in 2018, this five-movement masterwork explores various facets of light and encompasses ancient chant, … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘Ring Them Bells!’
The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB) will present their ‘Ring Them Bells’ concert on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stoney Creek High School Auditorium, 6755 Sheldon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306. The concert is open to the public and free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. The RCCB will be joined by the handbell choirs “Reveille Ringers” from St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, directed by Bob Sheldrick, and the “Wesley Ringers” … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘The Sounds of Summer’
The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB) is pleased to invite guests to a free outdoor concert on August 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. on the east lawn of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills, 48307. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is Wednesday, August 9. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. Selections to be performed include “John Williams in Concert," “Blues Brothers Revue,” “Homefront: Memories from WWII,” “A Salute to America’s … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘The Sounds of Summer’
The Rochester Community Concert Band is pleased to invite you to a free outdoor concert on August 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. on the east lawn of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills, MI. The rain date is Wednesday, August 3. Selections to be performed include “Strike up the Band,” “Africa,” “Beatles 1964,” “Cartoon Express,” “Highlights from The Music Man,” “Dill Pickles,” "Ragtime,' “A Salute to America’s Finest” a medley of all the branches of our … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘Symphonic Sounds’
The Rochester Community Concert Band will present their “Symphonic Sounds” concert on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stoney Creek High School Auditorium. The concert is open to the public and admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. The music of Brahms, Mozart, Williams, Hanson, Respighi, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Thomas, and Menken among others will be performed. The Rochester Community Concert Band also welcomes organist Daniel Greig, from St. Mary of the Hills … [Read more...]
Lisa Winarski looking to be a voice for unrepresented District 4 on November 5
As many of you know we have an upcoming city election, November 5th. I am writing you to let you know that I am running for Rochester Hills City Council- Write-In District 4 District 4 has not had a voice on City Council in 4 years. The residents have not been represented. I am a 19-year resident of Rochester Hills and Homeowners Association President. I have been married for 19 years, raising a daughter. I have been a longstanding community volunteer much of which has been education … [Read more...]








