Aaron Kwok is a student in the Suzuki Violin program here at VAM. This past summer, he got the chance to attend the Japan-Seattle Suzuki Institute and wanted to tell us about his experience. Read his story below! “This summer, I went to the 24th Japan-Seattle Suzuki Institute International Summer Camp, which was held at… Read more »
Here at VAM, we understand that the ear training portion of the exam can be the toughest part for most exam takers. We want our students to succeed, and that’s why we have developed special Ear Training workshops to help those exam takers who struggle with ear training and playback. Led by Voice instructor and… Read more »
The Vancouver Academy of Music Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Everybody is welcome to attend. All members of the society – including donors and families who have paid their registration fee – are entitled to vote. What does this mean? If you’re a member, you are… Read more »
For more on this article, read: Young musicians commemorate life of a Maestro.
The 2014 winter break for VAM will begin from Monday, December 22 and end on Sunday, January 4. During this time, there will be no classes or lessons. All regularly scheduled classes & lessons will begin on Monday, January 5. Our office will be open on certain days during the break, the dates of which you… Read more »
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The Koerner Quartet would like to invite you to our second concert of the season on Sunday, December 8th, 2pm at the Koerner Recital Hall. It is a wonderful opportunity to listen and enjoy an afternoon of chamber music with VAM faculty members Nicholas Wright, Jason Ho, Marcus Takizawa, and Executive Director of VAM, Joseph… Read more »
Due to a power outage in the Kitsilano Point area, all classes and events are cancelled today (Sunday, January 12th, 2014). This includes: Orff Brain Boosters Brain Boosters Math/MPM as well as the Bjorn & Lori Hareid Senior Secondary Competiton Winners’ Recital. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Yesterday afternoon’s Orpheum Theatre concert played host to our first ever Concerto Extravaganza. The culminating event of our Provincial Concerto Competition, held this past May and June, this concert featured seven soloists chosen from a range of ages and instruments. The finalists were: Hanson Kang, clarinet Chloe Kim, violin Jack Le, piano Eric Xi Xin… Read more »
