Category: Blog

With a remarkable group of students, staff, and visiting musicians, VAM is proudly celebrating the achievements of our vibrant community. Explore the stories of our beloved alumni and dive into the experiences of our talented members through the academy’s blog.

VAM Remembers Anthony “Tony” Previté

February 5, 1920 – September 3, 2024 When people used to walk up the stairs into the Vancouver Academy of Music, it wasn’t a studio or concert hall they first saw. Instead, it was a quaint candy shop full of treats. Behind the counter, students, staff, and faculty would find a classic English gentleman dressed… Read more »

The Neuroscience Behind Music Training: Insights from Dr. Sean Hutchins

Dr. Sean Hutchins is the Director of Research for The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He founded the conservatory’s research centre, which focuses on experimental studies of music neuroscience and performance. An expert in the science of vocal perception and production, Hutchins shared his insights into the relationship between musical training and cognition. Could… Read more »

Meet Sacha Jorba-Wu: The 2024 Grand Prix Winner

Sacha Jorba-Wu is a talented young Canadian violinist, currently studying at the Vancouver Academy of Music under Domagoj Ivanovic, the chair of the violin division. Sacha began his violin journey at the age of five and recently won the prestigious $5,000 Grand Prix Award at the 2024 Music International Grand Prix in New York City,… Read more »

Meet Allen Ding: The Upcoming Soloist with VAMSO

Meet Allen Ding, a talented classical oboe, chamber music, cello, and piano student! As the winner of the Kay Meek Competition, Allen will take the stage as a piano soloist with the VAM Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Ian Parker. He will perform Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 on Sunday, February 16, at 2:00… Read more »