Artistic Director: Michael van der Sloot
mvandersloot@live.com
(250) 386-5311 ext 2090
Animateur: Micki Stirling
(250) 386-5311 ext 3380
stirling@vcm.bc.ca
Application Deadline: May 13, 2012
Auditions for new and returning students: May 25 and 26, 2012
Job Opportunity: Children’s Music Department Instructor
“Perhaps my favourite part about being a student in the Collegium Program was noticing how enjoyable it is to be part of a community full of caring, devoted, interesting people who were so much fun to be around.” —Collegium student
The Collegium is an enriched program for talented young classical musicians: singers, pianists and other instrumentalists. We bring talented young classical musicians together 
with outstanding teachers, to create a lively, collaborative educational experience devoted to the pursuit of musical excellence.
The Collegium is also a supportive community of musicians. It is designed for serious students who want to study music at the highest standard in a comprehensive setting. Students are accepted into the program who are prepared to devote the time necessary to fully explore their musical talents and abilities. All students are expected to place a high priority on Collegium activities, attending every week and taking full advantage of the many opportunities to perform and to learn.
Collegium students have been winners in events such as Victoria “Symphony Splash”, Louis Sherman Concerto Competition, Roberto and Mary Wood Competition, VCM Song Competitions, and on many other occasions. Collegium alumni are now studying at major colleges and music schools throughout North America.
Collegium membership is open to all qualified students, whether or not they are studying at the VCM. All teachers are invited to encourage their students to audition; teachers with questions about being part of the Collegium are asked to contact Jamie Syer directly.
There are three categories of Collegium membership, open by audition to all qualified students, whether or not they are studying at the VCM. Students accepted into the Collegium are placed in the appropriate category for their age and performance level.
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