Vancouver Academy of Music

Vancouver Academy of Music Office Hours: M-F 9:00-6:00, Saturday 9:00-2:00
1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver V6J 4R9
Tel:604-734-2301
Website: www.vam.ca

The Vancouver Academy of Music is a non-profit institution founded in 1969 by the Community Arts Council of Vancouver. VAM is permanently housed in a modern facility at Vanier Park near the city centre with large classroom space, a library, teaching studios, the Koerner Recital Hall, rehearsal rooms for orchestra, choir, ballet, and over eighty parking stalls reserved for VAM students and patrons.

The instructional programs at VAM offer a wide range of classical training for students of instrumental, vocal music, and ballet.

🎻 Come spend a mesmerizing afternoon with us at the Stradivari & Amati Players Spring Concert! 🎻Join us as our talented ...
05/29/2026

🎻 Come spend a mesmerizing afternoon with us at the Stradivari & Amati Players Spring Concert! 🎻

Join us as our talented string ensembles present works by Holst, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky. This concert promises a range of breathtaking pieces, featuring commissioned premiers composed by VAM faculty and students, and solos by four of our gifted young musicians. 

Concert Details:
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕖 7:00PM
📍 Koerner Recital Hall
🎟️ Free Admissions

❣️🎻Join VAM for a heartfelt concert raising money for children’s health care.🎻❣️VAM’s String Department is partnering wi...
05/28/2026

❣️🎻Join VAM for a heartfelt concert raising money for children’s health care.🎻❣️

VAM’s String Department is partnering with BC Children’s Hospital Foundation ( ) for their annual Kids 4 Kids Fundraising Concert. This event will see VAM’s talented young string players come together to support a meaningful cause through music and help give back to our community.

Admissions are by donation, with 100% of proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital. 🏥

Concert Details:
📅 May 30, 2026
📍 Mary Olson Hall
🎟️ Admission by donation

Concert Times:
3:00 PM – 1st Concert
4:00 PM – 2nd Concert
5:00 PM – 3rd Concert
6:00 PM – 4th Concert

For more details about the concert, check out the link in our bio.

🎵 Join us for a day of musical celebration at VAM’s Orchestra Festival! 🎵In the afternoon, VAM’s Friendly Philharmonic, ...
05/05/2026

🎵 Join us for a day of musical celebration at VAM’s Orchestra Festival! 🎵

In the afternoon, VAM’s Friendly Philharmonic, Junior, and Intermediate symphonies will present works by composers such as Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, Beethoven and more. We’ll also spotlight the Grand Prize Winners of our 2025/26 Orchestral Concerto Competitions.

In the evening, VAM’s adult ensembles, the Vanier Park Symphony and the Adult Beginner Strings, will embody the joy of lifelong learning and perform works by Beethoven, and a variety of other composers, featuring conductor and pianist Ian Parker as soloist for Mozart’s Piano Concerto, K.491 (1st Mov).

🎻✨ We can’t wait to see you there!

EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕚 2:00PM & 7:00PM
📍 Chan Centre
🎟️ $10

Get your tickets through the link in our bio before they run out!

05/01/2026

🤩☀️ New summer camp alert!☀️ 🤩

We’re excited to announce our brand new Musical Theatre Summer Camps! In today’s video, camp co-director and VAM voice teacher Frédérik Robert ( ) shares a sneak peek of the exciting activities in store, from singing and acting to creative storytelling and performances.

🎭 With music from the iconic The Sound of Music to favourites from the magical Disney suite, it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable summer!

Junior Musical Theatre Camp:
📅 July 20 - 24, 2026
🦸 Ages: 10 - 15
🎵 Selections from The Sound of Music

Youth Musical Theatre Camp:
📅 July 27 - 31, 2026
🪄 Ages: 7 - 12
🎵 Musical selections from Disney

👉 Learn more and sign up through the link in our bio!

👏 Put your hands together for our extraordinary VAM Symphony Orchestra! 👏What a spectacular season finale! Our talented ...
04/27/2026

👏 Put your hands together for our extraordinary VAM Symphony Orchestra! 👏

What a spectacular season finale! Our talented musicians put on a remarkable show at this weekend’s concert, and we couldn’t be prouder of all the hard work they put into this performance. Featuring phenomenal pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko ( ) and the ever-captivating narrator Christopher Gaze ( ), it was the perfect way to bring the season to a triumphant close.

🙏 Thank you to everyone in the audience who brought an electric energy to the theatre, and a massive round of applause for all the faculty, parents, and staff who worked tirelessly to make this concert possible!

🎨📷 We’d also like to say a special thank you to .facepaint and .ca for helping us make this concert a magical experience for all ages!

Stay tuned for news about VAMSO’s next season at vam.ca

04/22/2026

🎵 Meet our narrator! 🎵

VAM is excited to introduce Christopher Gaze ( ), who joins our symphony orchestra to narrate the extraordinary musical journey of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. Christopher is the Founder and Artistic Director of Bard on the Beach and we can’t wait for him to join us for our season finale. 🦁🦢

Join us this Sunday!

Concert Details:
📅 April 26, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Orpheum Theatre

🎟️ Tickets available through the link in our bio!

04/15/2026

🤩 Get to know our musicians! 🤩

Ahead of VAMSO’s upcoming season finale, we sat down with conductor Ian Parker and guest artist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko for a special Q&A session. Once teacher and student, their shared musical journey has come full circle. Watch as they reflect on their connection, their artistry, and the excitement leading up to this unforgettable performance together! 🎵

Concert Details:
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Orpheum Theatre

🎟️ Secure your tickets through the link in our bio!

🎹 Join us for a breathtaking season finale at VAMSO: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Plays Rachmaninoff! 🎹From the wild energy of Sai...
04/13/2026

🎹 Join us for a breathtaking season finale at VAMSO: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Plays Rachmaninoff! 🎹

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. We also welcome to the stage guest pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition Gold Medalist, who joins VAMSO for Rachmaninoff’s towering Third Piano Concerto.

✨ Don’t miss this unforgettable finale as we bring another fantastic orchestra season to a close!

🎨 Arrive early at 1:00 PM to enjoy complimentary face painting (Paintopia | Vancouver Face Painting Artist ) and a family photo booth (Wonder Booth ) before the show.

Concert Details:
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Orpheum Theatre

🎟️ Tickets available through the link in our bio!

🐇 Happy Easter Everyone! 🐇We hope you have a long weekend filled with fun, whether you’re relaxing at home, going on an ...
03/31/2026

🐇 Happy Easter Everyone! 🐇

We hope you have a long weekend filled with fun, whether you’re relaxing at home, going on an adventure, or even hunting for some yummy Easter Eggs. Kindly take note of VAM’s adjusted schedule this long weekend:

🐣 Apr 3 (Good Friday) – building & office closed
🐣 Apr 4 – building open & office closed
🐣 Apr 5 (Easter Sunday) – building & office closed
🐣 Apr 6 (Easter Monday) – building open & office closed

Scheduled lessons on Saturday or Monday will run at the discretion of the teacher. Please check with them directly.

03/31/2026

🪇 Explore the joy of music with our Early Music Education Summer Samplers! 🪇

This summer, give your child a playful introduction to music through VAM’s hands-on, play-based sampler classes. Perfect for first-time learners, these sessions are designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of music from an early age.

Today, Division Chair Chloé Hurst shares a look at the exciting programs available for children ages 0-7, from Smart Start, to Musicianship for Kids, to our Music With Friends classes.

🎵 Watch your child take their first musical steps this summer!

Summer Samplers:
✨Smart Start: Ages 0-4
✨Musicianship for Kids: Ages 5-7
✨Music With Friends: Ages 3-6

Dates:
📅 Session 1: July 13-17
📅 Session 2: August 20-24

👉 Learn more and register through the link in our bio!

For any questions or concerns, please contact our Director of Enrolment at [email protected]

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Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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