Event Archive
Barbara Clague Festival of Song
Sunday, June 9, 2024, 2:00 PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
The Barbara Clague Festival of Song was established in her honour to nourish up-and-coming young singers and their talents. Join us for an evening of song and music – this is a marvelous opportunity to hear emerging singers and pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Clague.
Elsje de Ridder Armstrong Chamber Music Competition
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:30am
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission: Chamber music, a conversation between friends. Come hear the culminating event for VAM’s Chamber Music Institute in honour of VAM’s visionary founding president, Elsje de Ridder Armstrong.
Adult Learning Program Soirée
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 7:30pm
Mary Olson Hall at VAM
Free Admission One of VAM’s fastest growing communities, the Adult Learning Program is a celebration of lifelong learning through music. Come hear a highlight of our adult learners in an evening gathering of music and conversation!
VAM Orchestral Festival
Sunday, June 2, 2024, 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
Orpheum Theatre
Tickets $5 general at vam.ca/events 11am concert: Friendly Philharmonic/Junior/Intermediate Symphonies (https://www.showpass.com/vam-orchestral-festival-2024/) 3pm concert: Vanier Park Symphony & Adult Beginner Strings (https://www.showpass.com/vam-orchestral-festival-2024-2/) Join 5 of VAM’s orchestras and ensembles in a day of musical celebration. In the morning, the VAM Friendly Philharmonic, Junior, and Intermediate symphonies present works by Haydn, Strauss, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more, also featuring… Read more »
Salon Series – Chamber Music Concert, Q&A, and Masterclass with New Orford String Quartet
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Salon Series: A Co-Presentation with Vancouver Chamber Music Society These four string virtuosos animate every note with uncommon power and passion as well as elegance. Listen and weep.” – The Toronto Star Since their debut, the New Orford String Quartet has captivated audiences across North America, from sold-out concerts at the Orford Arts Centre to… Read more »
Chamber Music Program Concert
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 7:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free admission Join us for the Chamber Music Program Spring Concert displaying the amazing talent and hard work of the young Vancouver Academy of Music Chamber Music Groups!
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission Join the VAM community in this monthly series that features students from a variety of programs celebrating all levels of musical learning!
Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble and Children’s Harp Ensemble Joint Spring Concert
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 7:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission Following a successful, inaugural joint concert last year, these two ensembles are back to present an evening of music sure to delight. The cellists and harpists are ready to show you just how varied the family of string instruments can be.
Violin Masterclass with Mark Fewer
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11:00am
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission Join us for a violin masterclass with Mark Fewer, acclaimed for his genre-bending and intrepid artistry, at Koerner Recital Hall on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Fewer’s performances span from early baroque to avant-garde, showcasing his versatility and passion for innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a… Read more »
Chamber Music Masterclass with Mark Fewer
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission Immerse yourself in the collaborative spirit of chamber music with Mark Fewer, whose career spans performances with the Duke Piano Trio and the Smithsonian Chamber Players, enriching stages worldwide. His Chamber Music Masterclass, set for May 4, 2024, at Koerner Recital Hall from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, is a testament to his dedication… Read more »