Event Archive
Orchestral Program Holiday Concerts
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission *No tickets required* Join VAM’s Friendly Philharmonic, Junior, and Intermediate symphonies for some festive tunes and holiday favourites, featuring works by Pachelbel, Tchaikovsky, Corelli, Bach and more. The concerts also feature three of our Concerto Competition winners. Friendly Philharmonic: 5:30pm Junior Symphony: 6:30pm Intermediate Symphony : 7:30pm VAM’s Orchestral Training Program is supported… Read more »
Adult Learning Program Soiree
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7:30pm
Mary Olson Hall at VAM
Free Admission 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!
Musical Storytelling Series: “Despicable Me”
Sunday, November 26, 2023, 1:00 PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Join the Music With Friends program in their Musical Storytelling Series and go on an adventure involving the story of “Despicable Me”! Dive into the fun and silly antics of the Minions with VAM faculty members Chloe Hurst (narrator), Jonathan Na (violin), Luci Barz (viola), Trisha Doo (cello), Thomas Law (flute), Teresa Bowes (piano), Carrie To (bassoon), and Miya Otake (harp). Bring along your imagination, family,… Read more »
College Fall Recital
Friday, November 17, 2023, 7:30pm
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.
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 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!
Salon Series – Violin Masterclass
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:30am & 1:15pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Salon Series: A Co-Presentation with Music in the Morning Immerse yourself in exquisite chamber music performances, interactive “Meet the Artist” sessions, and educational masterclass programs featuring world-class musicians. Event Schedule: 10:00-10:30am: Refreshments 10:30am: Performance Lunch break 1:15-2:15pm: Masterclass and Q&A Session with Mark Steinberg, violin
Salon Series – Piano Masterclass
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 1:15PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Salon Series: A Co-Presentation with Music in the Morning Immerse yourself in exquisite chamber music performances, interactive “Meet the Artist” sessions, and educational masterclass programs featuring world-class musicians. Event Schedule: 10:00-10:30am: Refreshments 10:30am: Performance Lunch break 1:15-2:15pm: Masterclass and Q&A Session with Jonathan Biss, piano
Vanier Park Symphony & Adult Beginner Strings Winter Concert
Monday, November 6, 2023, 7:30pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission *No tickets required* Join VAM’s adult orchestras in their calendar year-end concert, featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, and more. Adult Beginner Strings – Tawnya Popoff, director Vanier Park Symphony – Ian Parker, conductor – Jonathan Weng, piano solo
Viola Masterclass with Timothy Ridout
Monday, November 6, 2023, 3:30pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Free Admission Join the growing viola community at the Vancouver Academy of Music and immerse yourself in the world of this sonorous string instrument in a masterclass with Timothy Ridout, the first prize winner of the prestigious Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition. Event Schedule: 3:30-5:30pm: Masterclass
Salon Series – Cello Masterclass
Sunday, November 5, 2023, 2:00pm
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Salon Series: A Co-Presentation with Vancouver Chamber Music Society Immerse yourself in exquisite chamber music performances, interactive “Meet the Artist” sessions, and educational masterclass programs featuring world-class musicians. Event Schedule: 2:00-3:30pm: Performance 3:30-4:00pm: Intermission with refreshments 4:00-4:30pm: Meet the Artist Q&A session 4:30-5:30pm: Masterclass with Sung-Won Yang, cello