Event Location: Vancouver Academy of Music

VAM’s Spring Carnival & Open House

Class Description: VAM's Spring Carnival & Open House is the perfect opportunity for both prospective and existing students to celebrate the VAM community. Open-door classes allow the exploration of the various programs VAM has to offer and student concerts throughout the day showcase the wide variety of achievements over the past academic year. When you are not learning, take some time to enjoy face painting, balloons, popcorn, food trucks, and more!

(Cancelled) Violin Masterclass with Barry Shiffman

Class Description: We regret to inform you that the violin masterclass with Barry Shiffman has been cancelled.  The next installment of the 2015/16 Distinguished Artist Series will be a piano masterclass with Joyce Yang (May 13, below)  

Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwinds & Brass Competition Finals

Class Description: Koerner Recital Hall VAM's Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwind & Brass Competition is designed to identify young talented woodwind and brass students and afford them recognition and financial assistance. Award recipients are provided with a performance opportunity and scholarship money to assist with their studies at VAM.

Piano Masterclass with Ian Parker

Class Description: Mary Olson Hall Internationally recognized pianist Ian Parker returns to the Vancouver Academy of Music for his second masterclass of the 2015/16 season.

Strawberry & Tea

Class Description: Mary Olson Hall

Edith Lando Gifted Youth Competition Finals

Class Description: Koerner Recital Hall

Piano Masterclass with Richard Goode

Class Description: Mary Olson Hall Co-presented with the Vancouver Recital Society Richard Goode has been hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness. In regular performances with major orchestras, numerous recitals in the world's music capitals, and through his extensive and acclaimed Nonesuch recordings, he has won a large and devoted following. Generously supported by Edith Lando Charitable Foundation Photo Credit: Steve Riskind

Strawberry & Tea

Class Description: Mary Olson Hall

Phyllis Salter Piano Competition Finals

Class Description: Koerner Recital Hall

Bjorn & Lori Hareid Senior Secondary Competition Finals

Class Description: Koerner Recital Hall