Music Orchard Richmond (MOR) will host its first Side-by-Side Concert in collaboration with the VCU Health Orchestra on Friday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. 

The free event at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will bring together young musicians from Meadowbrook High School with experienced players from the VCU Health Orchestra. The concert will celebrate mentorship and the power of live performance, as students from MOR’s school residency program perform alongside the orchestra’s members.

“This concert is more than just a performance — it’s a milestone for our students and a testament to the power of community partnerships,” said Elizabeth Kilpatrick, executive director of Music Orchard Richmond. “We’re incredibly proud to launch what we hope becomes a beloved annual tradition.”

According to a press release from Music Orchard Richmond, the organization’s mission is to increase access to high-quality music education for K-12 students. The organization was recently named the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year by the Metropolitan Business League.

For more information, visit musicorchardrichmond.com.