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, May 4, 2025, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Mary Olson Hall at VAM
Join the VAM community in this monthly series that features students from a variety of programs celebrating all levels of musical learning! Free Admission
Adult Learning Program Soirée
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
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 and conversation. Free Admission
Chamber Music Program Concert
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 3:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Featuring various groups from VAM’s Chamber Music Program, join these young musicians as they present an evening of the intimate side of music-making often described as conversation between friends. Free Admission
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 »
Joy Yeh Harp Faculty Recital & VAM Children’s Harp Ensemble
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 7:00PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Join us for an enchanting evening featuring VAM’s Children’s Harp Ensemble alongside a faculty solo recital by Joy Yeh. Witness the incredible talent of our students and enjoy Joy Yeh’s captivating solo performance in a delightful half-program that promises to inspire and entertain. Free Admission
Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble & Junior Cello Seminar Spring Concert
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 6:00PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Join us for an evening featuring the Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble with advanced players and the newly launched Junior Cello Seminar showcasing our junior talent. Experience the richness and captivating range of the cello family. Free Admission
VAM Orchestral Festival
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
Orpheum Theatre
Tickets $5 General Admission Seating 11am concert: Friendly Philharmonic/Junior/Intermediate Symphonies (https://www.showpass.com/vam-orchestral-festival-2025/) 3pm concert: Vanier Park Symphony & Adult Beginner Strings (https://www.showpass.com/vam-orchestral-festival-2025-2/) Join 5 of VAM’s orchestras and ensembles in a day of musical celebration. In the morning, the VAM Friendly Philharmonic, Junior, and Intermediate symphonies present works by Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, and more, also featuring… Read more »