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.
YACP Spring Recital
Friday, April 5, 2024, 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.
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, April 7, 2024, 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 Chamber Players: PARIS IN SPRING
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 7:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Tickets $35 general, $20 student/senior Immerse yourself in “Paris in Spring,” a concert that captures the essence of Parisian charm and sophistication. Experience an enchanting afternoon with VAM’s distinguished faculty, as they bring to life the delicate balance of light and shadow, passion and tranquility, through the works of Debussy, Fauré, and Ravel. Let the… Read more »
Salon Series – Cello Masterclass with Johannes Moser
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Salon Series: A Co-Presentation with Music in the Morning Join us for an enriching cello masterclass with the internationally acclaimed cellist Johannes Moser, brought to you in collaboration with Music In The Morning. Celebrated by Gramophone magazine as “one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists,” Moser’s collaborations span the globe’s premier… Read more »
College Spring Recital
Friday, April 19, 2024, 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.
Salon Series – Chamber Music Concert, Q&A, and Masterclass with New Orford String Quartet
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Salon Series: A Co-Presentation with Vancouver Chamber Music Society These four string virtuosos animate every note with uncommon power and passion as well as elegance. Listen and weep.” – The Toronto Star Since their debut, the New Orford String Quartet has captivated audiences across North America, from sold-out concerts at the Orford Arts Centre to… Read more »
VAM Symphony Orchestra: New World Symphony & Rhapsody in Blue
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 2:00 pm
Orpheum Theatre
Tickets $15 general, $10 student/senior at vamso.ca It’s the season finale with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra as they present the timeless masterpiece, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” Immerse yourself in its lush melodies, echoing the spirit of exploration and the wonders of the American landscape. Joined by the brilliant… Read more »