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 »

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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

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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

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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  

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