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.
VAM’s Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble and Junior Cello Seminar Fall Concert
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 6:00 pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admissions Join us for an evening featuring the Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble and advanced players and the newly launched Junior Cello Seminar showcasing our junior talent. Experience the richness and captivating range of the cello family.
Vocal Theatre Holiday Concert: ‘A Christmas Carol’
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 2:00PM
Experience A Christmas Carol in a unique Radio Drama format, blending Dickens’ classic with a WWII narrative. Enjoy Victorian Christmas carols such as “Joy to the World” and “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,” performed by VAM’s talented voice department, directed by Robyn Driedger-Klassen with support from Meaghan Chenowsky. This enchanting performance promises to be a memorable holiday… Read more »
Voice Masterclass with Simone McIntosh
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 5:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Masterclass Series: A Co-Presentation with Music in the Morning Masterclass Schedule: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, December 18, Koerner Recital Hall Open to Public | Free to Audit Simone McIntosh is the versatile mezzo-soprano who has captivated audiences across the world. With a specialty in coloratura singing, McIntosh’s vocal agility masters the intricacies of technically demanding… Read more »
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 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!
COULOIR: Mini Concert
Friday, February 7, 2025, 7:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free admission, general seating for the mini concert and auditing masterclasses Renowned for their “deep connection to the moment of creation,” COULOIR combines the richness of cello and the ethereal beauty of harp in an extraordinary musical partnership. Featuring Ariel Barnes (1st Solo Cellist, Nürnberg Symphony) and Heidi Krutzen (Principal Harp, Philharmonia Orchestra, London), this… Read more »
Cello and Harp Masterclasses with the Couloir Duo
Friday, February 7, 2025, 5:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAMMary Olson Hall at VAM
Masterclass Schedule: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, February 7, Two simultaneous masterclasses (Cello – Mary Olson Hall | Harp – Koerner Recital Hall) Open to Public | Free to Audit Couloir is the majestic duo that blends the magnificence of the cello with the elegance of the harp. Cellist Ariel Barnes and harpist Heidi Krutzen… Read more »
Cello Masterclass with Adrian Fung
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 5:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Masterclass Series: A Co-Presentation with Music in the Morning Masterclass Schedule: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, February 12, Koerner Recital Hall Open to Public | Free to Audit Adrian Fung is the critically acclaimed cellist who founded the Afiara Quartet. Fung is one of the most distinguished artists in classical music, performing in over 600… 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 »
Chamber Music Masterclass with the Viano Quartet
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Masterclass Series: A Co-Presentation with Music in the Morning Masterclass Schedule: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, March 5, Koerner Recital Hall Open to Public | Free to Audit The Viano Quartet is the renowned string ensemble who have dazzled audiences across the globe. Since winning their career-defining achievement at the 13th Banff International String Quartet… Read more »
Piano Masterclass with Jon Kimura Parker
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Masterclass Series: A Co-Presentation with Music in the Morning Masterclass Schedule: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, March 12, Koerner Recital Hall Open to Public | Free to Audit Jon Kimura Parker is the charismatic and dynamic pianist who has performed in some of the most highly esteemed venues across the world, including at London’s South… Read more »