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.
Gold Medal Competition – Junior and Intermediate Categories
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 7:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission Experience the talent of our Gold Medal Winners live! This Competition is open to the public – don’t miss the chance to witness remarkable performances!
Gold Medal Competition – Senior and Advanced Senior Category
Sunday, September 22, 2024, 2:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission Experience the talent of our Gold Medal Winners live! This Competition is open to the public – don’t miss the chance to witness remarkable performances!
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Mary Olson 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 Symphony Orchestra: 2024/25 Season Pass
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 11:59PM
Orpheum Theatre
Introducing the VAM Symphony Orchestra Season Pass We are delighted to present our Season Pass, offering an exceptional opportunity to experience a full year of extraordinary music. With this exclusive pass, enjoy uninterrupted access to all four concerts scheduled throughout the academic year with a single purchase. Key Features of the Season Pass: All Four… Read more »
Academy Chamber Players: Schubertiade
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 7:30pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Experience the Timeless Beauty of Schubert at “Schubertiade” Step into an evening of unparalleled elegance as the Vancouver Academy of Music’s esteemed faculty presents “Schubertiade” – a concert dedicated to the genius of Franz Schubert. Join us on October 19 at 7:30 PM in the intimate setting of Koerner Recital Hall, where our distinguished faculty will guide… Read more »
VAM Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 2:00PM
Orpheum Theatre
Welcome the ’24/25 concert series with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. This opening concert is a tribute to the power of romantic music, featuring the virtuosic ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini’ by Rachmaninoff, with the renowned Ian Parker as both soloist and conductor, bringing a unique blend of passion and precision to… Read more »
VAM Symphony Orchestra: Music of John Williams
Sunday, November 24, 2024, 2:00PM
Orpheum Theatre
Step into the heart of cinematic grandeur with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. This captivating concert celebrates the genius of John Williams, whose scores have become the backbone of some of the most iconic films in history. Anticipate an afternoon filled with musical themes from celebrated movies such as ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Indiana Jones,’… Read more »
VAM Symphony Orchestra – Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 2:00PM
Orpheum Theatre
Join us for a luminous afternoon with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, as we present ‘Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5,’ a journey through the emotional landscapes crafted by one of classical music’s greats. This matinee will feature the sweeping melodies and dramatic depths of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, a work that continues to captivate and… Read more »
Academy Chamber Players: Music of Twilight
Sunday, April 13, 2025, 2:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Journey Through the Shades of Dusk at “Music of Twilight” Join us for an afternoon of musical enchantment as the Vancouver Academy of Music’s distinguished faculty presents “Music of Twilight.” On April 13 at 2:00 PM in Koerner Recital Hall, experience a program that explores the rich and evocative moments of twilight, where day transitions into night,… Read more »
VAM Symphony Orchestra – The Planets
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 2:00PM
Orpheum Theatre
Join the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra for the season’s grand finale. The afternoon begins with Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, one of the most beloved pieces in the violin repertoire, featuring the incomparable Jonathan Crow, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster, taking center stage. The musical voyage continues beyond the earthly bounds as we embark on… Read more »