View & Download PDFs Welcome to VAM, a place of vibrancy where the inspiring nature of the performing arts is celebrated. Founded in 1969, VAM has been spreading a love of learning and musical excellence for generations of aspiring musicians. In addition to our primary focus as a centre of music education, VAM also acts as a central hub for concerts and cultural events, producing a wide variety of events – orchestra, chamber music, vocal theatre, recitals and masterclasses – which offer a wonderful opportunity to enrich your family’s cultural experience within VAM’s musical community.
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, April 2, 2023, 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!
Young Artist Collegiate Program Information Night
Thursday, April 6, 2023, 7:30-8:00pm
Fill out the form, linked below, and RSVP by April 5 to receive the Zoom link to VAM’s Young Artist Collegiate Program (YACP) Information Night. Click here to fill out the form
YACP Spring Recital
Friday, April 14, 2023, 7:30 pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission: VAM’s Young Artist Collegiate Program (YACP) gives musically exceptional high school students a head start into college-level studies through intensive development of academic and performance skills. As they take to the stage and perform, come for an evening concert to celebrate the talents and gifts of these young, budding musicians.
Musical Storytelling Series: “The Lion King”
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 11:30am
Join the Music With Friends program in their Musical Storytelling Series and explore the world of “The Lion King”! VAM faculty members Adam Junk (narrator), Jonathan Na (violin), Luci Barz (viola), Trisha Doo (cello), Thomas Law (flute), Teresa Bowes (piano), Carrie To (bassoon), and Miya Otake (harp), bring to life the story of the beloved lion cub through music and narration. Bring along your imagination, family, and friends… Read more »
College Spring Recital
Friday, April 28, 2023, 7:30 pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission Showcasing the highest level of education that VAM offers, the College Program Concert Series spotlights the post-secondary students of VAM’s Music Performance Diploma and Artist Diploma programs.
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, May 7, 2023, 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!
VAM’s Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble and Children’s Harp Ensemble Joint Spring Concert
Sunday, May 7, 2023, 7:00 pm
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.
VAM Symphony Orchestra: Carmen Suite and Bolero
Sunday, May 14, 2023, 2:00 pm
Orpheum Theatre
Tickets $15 general, $10 student/senior at vamso.ca Gift the delight of live-music on this Mother’s Day and come for the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra’s season finale concert, featuring Toronto Symphony’s Concertmaster Jonathan Crow as the soloist for Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1. The program opens with Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, intended to depict the… Read more »
VAM Orchestral Festival
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
Orpheum Theatre
Tickets $5 general at vam.ca/events 11am concert: Pre-Junior/Junior/Intermediate Symphonies (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/597291062647) 3pm concert: Vanier Park Symphony & Adult Beginner Strings (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/597305385487) Join 5 of VAM’s orchestras and ensembles in a day of musical celebration. In the morning, the VAM Pre-Junior, Junior, and Intermediate symphonies present works by Vivaldi, Verdi, Copland and more, also featuring the Grand… Read more »
Adult Learning Program Soirée
Monday, May 29, 2023, 7:30 pm
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, food, and conversation!