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 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 »
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 »