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Alexander Cheung, cello, is gaining a reputation as a compassionate, innovative, and inspiring musician of his generation. Alexander graduated from the University of Michigan with a double major in Cello Performance and Movement Science (Kinesiology). He is also a certified personal trainer under the American Council on Exercise. Principal cello teachers include Wayne Smith, Anthony… Read more »
AK performs with an eclectic array of ensembles, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Opera Orchestra, and Vancouver New Music Ensemble, among others, and has played concerts across the globe. She is a long-time member of the award-winning contemporary chamber music ensemble, Standing Wave, and of Vancouver’s Turning Point Ensemble. AK is also a founding… Read more »
Robin Copas holds a Masters Degree in Cello Performance, and maintains an active performance career as both a symphonic and chamber musician. He has been teaching cello for more than 27 years to a large and loyal class of students that includes children, teens, adults and retirees who started studies with him as either brand… Read more »
Leslie Dala is the Music Director of the Vancouver Bach Choir, Associate Conductor and Chorus Director of Vancouver Opera and Music Director of the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. He has worked at the Banff Centre for the Arts, the Canadian Opera Company, the Santa Fe Opera and l’Opera National du Rhin and is… Read more »
Born in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, Sophie Dansereau discovered the bassoon after several years of work at the piano and the flute. This new opportunity led her to obtain the highest honor of the Conservatoire de Musique du Québec, the “Prix avec Grande Distinction à l’unanimité” in bassoon and chamber music, as well as a Master of… Read more »
Robyn Driedger-Klassen has been seen on many recital, concert and opera stages. Known particularly for her zeal for contemporary music, she has performed and premiered many fascinating works of living composers. Her most recent film projects include a production with City Opera Vancouver of Jake Heggie’s monodrama, At the Statue of Venus (available on YouTube)… Read more »
Dr. Bogdan Dulu has been on faculty at the Vancouver Academy of Music | S.K.Lee College since 2016, serving on both college and pre-college divisions. He teaches piano, chamber music, and the Career Development course. His reputation as a fast and reliable learner has helped consolidate his standing as one of Vancouver’s go-to pianists for… Read more »
President & CEO of the Vancouver Academy of Music, Joseph Elworthy has been a featured soloist, recitalist, and chamber music performer on such stages as Alice Tully Hall, Suntory Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Library of Congress, and Sejong Hall. Mr. Elworthy has been named a Fellow of The Royal Conservatory of Music for his extraordinary… Read more »
Ruth Enns teaches Music History and Vocal Repertoire at VAM and at Douglas College. She was the Registrar for VAM’s College Programs from 2012 to 2024. Dr. Enns holds a Ph.D. (musicology) from the University of British Columbia., a Master of Music (accompanying and coaching) from Westminster Choir College (Princeton, NJ) as a student of Martin… Read more »
Brenda Fedoruk is currently Principal Flute with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and a core member of Vancouver’s esteemed Turning Point Ensemble. Ms. Fedoruk was a long time member of the CBC Radio Orchestra, until the orchestra’s disbanding in 2008. She performs often with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, has appeared as Guest Principal Flute with the… Read more »
