Event Location: Mary Olson Hall at VAM

Cello and Harp Masterclasses with the Couloir Duo

Class Description: Masterclass Schedule: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, February 7, Two simultaneous masterclasses (Cello – Mary Olson Hall | Harp – Koerner Recital Hall) Open to Public | Free to Audit  Couloir is the majestic duo that blends the magnificence of the cello with the elegance of the harp. Cellist Ariel Barnes and harpist Heidi Krutzen come together as the Couloir Duo to combine their passion and dedication to 21st Century Art Music.  Both Barnes and Krutzen have gained critical acclaim across the globe as soloists, chamber musicians, and orchestral leaders. As the Couloir Duo, they unite their expertise and talents to bring nuanced layers to the art of storytelling in music. Get ready for a mesmerizing evening as the pair deliver simultaneous Cello and Harp Masterclasses on February 7. Masterclass Schedule: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, February 7, Two simultaneous masterclasses (Cello – Mary Olson Hall | Harp – Koerner Recital Hall)

Masterclass Session with the Kallaci Trio

Class Description: Masterclass Series: A Co-Presentation with Vancouver Chamber Music Society Masterclass Schedule: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, March 22, Three simultaneous masterclasses (Violin – Koerner Recital Hall | Viola – Yeung Ensemble Room | Cello - Mary Olson Hall) Open to Public | Free to Audit  The Kallaci Trio sees three exceptional string players join forces to deliver awe-inspiring artistic performances. The trio features the talents of YooJin Jang (violin), Hanna Lee (viola), and Joon Ho Shim (cello). Each member has amassed international praise for their expertise in their respective instruments, with Jang, Lee, and Shim each performing at some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience where the Kallaci Trio will share their insights into the violin, viola, and cello in our upcoming Masterclass session on March 22.  Masterclass Schedule: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, March 22, Three simultaneous masterclasses (Violin – Koerner Recital Hall | Viola – Yeung Ensemble Room | Cello - Mary Olson Hall)

Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts

Class Description: Join the VAM community in this monthly series that features students from a variety of programs celebrating all levels of musical learning! Free Admission

Harp Masterclass with Dr. Joy Yeh

Class Description: Play solo harp repertoire or orchestral excerpts for Dr. Joy Yeh, Head of VAM Harp Department and Principal Harp of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. This masterclass will delve into the art of stage performance and is suitable for students of any age who have their repertoire well-prepared, with a particular emphasis on those aiming to participate in competitions, auditions, and examinations. In addition, harp students in the audience will be encouraged to participate in the class discussion. Registration:  Please have your instructor contact Dr. Joy Yeh ([email protected]) directly to inform her of your interest in participating in the masterclass. Fees:

• $30 for a 15-minute performance & instruction time
• $60 for a 30-minute performance & instruction time
• Free for parents and audience members

About Dr. Joy Yeh: Dr. Joy Yeh is a frequent judge at international music competitions and festivals including the Canadian Music Competition and the Camac Prize International Harp Competition, and has taught masterclasses in Asia and North America.  Efficiency, Passion and Precision are the three major components to Dr. Yeh’s teaching.  Her students have won medals at many international music competitions. Dr. Yeh believes in “leading by example”. Therefore, despite her busy teaching schedule, she insists on having an active performing career. She has been featured numerous times as a soloist with leading orchestras and has played at Carnegie Hall, Kozertberlin, World Harp Congress (Canada and Hong Kong) and Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Germany. Her recordings can be heard on CBC Radio2, and she was interviewed by medias such as the Fairchild Radio FM96.1, CFJC Midday TV, Talentivision TV and their Evening News, Richmond Review and Taste of Life Magazine. In the earlier years, she graduated from UBC and received full scholarships to pursue her master and doctoral degree at Yale University and Indiana University, respectively.

Young Composers’ Competition Reading Session

Class Description: VAM Symphony Orchestra brings new works to life, written by the finalists of VAM's 2025 Young Composers' Competition.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date & Time: April 5, 2025, 2:00PM Location: Mary Olson Hall *Open to public (limited seating available)

Piano Masterclass with Derek Chiu

Class Description: Masterclass Schedule:

• November 26, 2025, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
• Mary Olson Hall

Open to Public | Free to Audit  Derek Chiu is a highly acclaimed Canadian pianist, Steinway Artist, and music educator who has gained international recognition for his work. Chiu has extensive training in piano pedagogue including mentorship with notable Canadian teachers Dr. E. Gregory Butler and Joel Hastings at The University of Windsor, and a Master of Music degree at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. During his career, he has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Steinway & Sons Top Piano Teacher Award in Calgary on three separate occasions.

Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts

Class Description: Join the VAM community in this monthly series that features students from a variety of programs celebrating all levels of musical learning! Free Admission

Harp Masterclass with Dr. Joy Yeh

Class Description: Play solo harp repertoire or orchestral excerpts for Dr. Joy Yeh, Head of VAM Harp Department and Principal Harp of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. This masterclass will delve into the art of stage performance and is suitable for students of any age who have their repertoire well-prepared, with a particular emphasis on those aiming to participate in competitions, auditions, and examinations. In addition, harp students in the audience will be encouraged to participate in the class discussion. Registration:  Please have your instructor contact Dr. Joy Yeh ([email protected]) directly to inform her of your interest in participating in the masterclass. Fees:

• $30 for a 15-minute performance & instruction time
• $60 for a 30-minute performance & instruction time
• Free for parents and audience members

About Dr. Joy Yeh: Dr. Joy Yeh is a frequent judge at international music competitions and festivals including the Canadian Music Competition and the Camac Prize International Harp Competition, and has taught masterclasses in Asia and North America.  Efficiency, Passion and Precision are the three major components to Dr. Yeh’s teaching.  Her students have won medals at many international music competitions. Dr. Yeh believes in “leading by example”. Therefore, despite her busy teaching schedule, she insists on having an active performing career. She has been featured numerous times as a soloist with leading orchestras and has played at Carnegie Hall, Kozertberlin, World Harp Congress (Canada and Hong Kong) and Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Germany. Her recordings can be heard on CBC Radio2, and she was interviewed by medias such as the Fairchild Radio FM96.1, CFJC Midday TV, Talentivision TV and their Evening News, Richmond Review and Taste of Life Magazine. In the earlier years, she graduated from UBC and received full scholarships to pursue her master and doctoral degree at Yale University and Indiana University, respectively.

Young Composers Competition Reading Session

Class Description: Free Admission: VAM Symphony Orchestra brings new works to life, written by the finalists of VAM's 2023 Young Composers' Competition.

Strawberry & Tea Student Concerts

Class Description: Join the VAM community in this monthly series that features students from a variety of programs celebrating all levels of musical learning! Free Admission