Event Archive
VAM Symphony Orchestra: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Plays Rachmaninoff
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00PM
Orpheum Theatre
From the wild energy of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals to the fiery drama of Bizet’s Carmen Suite, this program is a vibrant showcase of colour and character. Guest pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko joins VAMSO for Rachmaninoff’s towering Third Piano Concerto — a virtuosic tour de force that brings the season to a triumphant close. Program: Sibelius, Finlandia Rachmaninoff No. 3, Jaeden Izik-Dzurko (45… Read more »
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Mary Olson Hall at VAM
Join the VAM community in this monthly series that features students from a variety of programs celebrating all levels of musical learning! Free Admission
College & YACP Spring Recitals
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 1:30PM & 3:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Showcasing the highest level of education at VAM, the College Program Concert Series highlights exceptionally gifted high school students from the Young Artist Collegiate Program (YACP) and post-secondary students from our Music Performance Diploma and Artist Diploma programs. EVENT DETAILS: Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: YACP at 1:30PM; College at 3:30PM Location: Koerner Recital Hall *Free… Read more »
Orchestral Program Spring Concerts
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2:00PM; 3:00PM; 4:00PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Celebrate the spring season and brighter days with VAM’s Friendly Philharmonic, Junior, and Intermediate Symphonies. The performance will also showcase one of our three Concert Competition Winners. EVENT DETAILS: Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 Location: Koerner Recital Hall SCHEDULE: 2:00PM: Friendly Philharmonic 3:00PM: Junior Symphony 4:00PM: Intermediate Symphony *Free Admission
Vanier Park Symphony & Adult Strings Spring Concert
Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Join VAM’s adult orchestras in their calendar year-end concert, featuring a variety of compositions. Led by a team of faculty player-coaches, VAM’s adult orchestra explores the performance practice of seminal masterpieces, fostering a deeper understanding of their musical significance. EVENT DETAILS: Date & Time: March 9, 2026, 7:30PM Location: Koerner Recital Hall *Free Admission
Edith & Esmond Lando Gifted Youth Winner’s Recital
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 2:00PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Named after two outstanding arts advocates and humanitarians, the Edith and Esmond Lando Gifted Youth Competition opens doors for the next generation. Eight talented students aged 13 and under are selected from the preliminary round to receive tuition scholarships and perform in this winner’s concert. Event Details: Date & Time: March 8, 2026, 2:00pm Location: Koerner… Read more »
VAM Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky No. 6
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00PM
Orpheum Theatre
Join us for a luminous afternoon with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra as we present Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. Known as the Pathétique, this final masterwork stands as one of the most emotionally profound symphonies ever written. Complemented by a performance from Forest Benson, winner of the 2025 Kay Meek Competition, performing Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No…. Read more »
Advanced Viola Masterclass with Rivka Golani
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 4:30PM to 6:00PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
Masterclass Schedule: February 25, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Koerner Recital Hall Open to Public | Free to Audit Join us for an incredible viola masterclass with internationally acclaimed violist Rivka Golani! Golani is recognized as one of the outstanding violists of modern times. Her contributions to the advancement of viola technique have been… Read more »
Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Mary Olson Hall at VAM
Join the VAM community in this monthly series that features students from a variety of programs celebrating all levels of musical learning! Free Admission
Bon Voyage: VAM Stradivari Players Send-off Concert
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:30PM
Koerner Recital Hall at VAM
*Free Admissions The Vancouver Academy of Music Stradivari Players are an advanced, conductor-less string-orchestra guided by internationally renowned cellist, Joseph Elworthy. Join us for an intimate send-off concert to witness the extraordinary talents of this elite ensemble before they embark on their upcoming tour to London and Cambridge. Featured Soloist: Joseph Elworthy Featured Program: Mendelssohn’s… Read more »