For the second part of our leading lady-interview series, we’re happy to present our second Lauretta for Gianni Schicchi, Katrin Pöemmerl. If you’re a student at VAM, you would recognize this face – in addition to being a 3rd year Voice Performance Major in our College program, Katrin (affectionately known as Kati) is also a Kodaly… Read more »
They’re back! The guys from the Infinitus String Trio are back to present their annual ThriveCity Spring Booster camp. Deepen your musical learning through the study of different musical styles, such as Latin, Hip-Hop and Jazz. Students will have workshops and activities focused around improvisation, ear training, technique, applied theory and more! This camp takes… Read more »
On Friday, April 4th, we hosted the 31st Annual Elsje de Ridder Armstrong Chamber Music Competition. We had over 9 groups from our Chamber Music Institute program compete for a chance to win 1 of 9 cash scholarships. The groups, expertly coached by reowned teachers Andrew Dawes and Evelyn Creaser, performed a wonderful night of… Read more »
A number of VAM students participated in this year’s Canadian Music Competition, which was held in Sherbooke, Quebec this past month. Congratulations to the students who placed below! Olivia Cho (cello; Elworthy): 1st place, Strings 12 years Albert Seo (cello; Elworthy): 1st place, Strings 14 years Grace Sohn (cello; Elworthy): 2nd place, Strings 13 years… Read more »
On Friday, June 6th, we had 6 young musicians compete for the chance to perform as a soloist with VAMSO for the 2015 Showcase Concert. Many thanks to our adjudicator, Kemuel Wong! Kay Meek Winner – Grace Sohn, cello Eva Bene Scholarship – Saul Domingos-Morales, guitar Alice Diane Bray Memorial Scholarship – Katrina Goh, soprano… Read more »
