Published January 16, 2023 It has been 100 days since CEO Nathan Medd first started at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and he has hit the ground running. With fresh eyes, he has explored all aspects of this great organization and made some wonderful discoveries. Find out what Nathan has been discovering – you […]
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Published December 15, 2022 We’re excited to announce the 2023 Spark to Flame student performers! Congratulations to the following students who have been selected through two rounds of auditions to perform at this special event: • Vivian Ye (piano) • Channing Mar (clarinet) • Camilo Aybar (clarinet) • Walter Rees (violin) • Joanne Jiang (cello) […]
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Published December 14, 2022 Congratulations to the B.C. Fiddle Orchestra! They are the winner of the Community School category of the CBC Music Canadian Music Class Challenge! As the winner of this category, they have won $1,000 in new musical instruments and a plaque. Judge’s comments “There is so much joy on the faces of these […]
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Published December 9, 2022 Friday Faculty Feature! Kelly Nordstrom Genre: Alternatie/Indie, Jazz,Swing & Blues, Metal, New Age, Punk, Rock Discipline: Electric Bass, Electric Guitar Programs: Combos & Band Mentorship Program, Diploma in Music Performance, Rock Band (Teen/Youth and Adult) Kelly Nordstrom’s unique and personal approach to music education has a reputation for endearing and […]
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Published December 6, 2022 Thanks to the support of the Long & McQuade Community, we have a great collaboration between the Winds and Music Technology and Creativity Departments. Students in the Composition Club with Marco Neri can compose a piece for the winds faculty to perform. The pieces are for wind trio with Judith Pazder […]
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Published November 2, 2022 We’re grateful to be chosen as the Victoria/Nanaimo recipient of the Long & McQuade 16th annual Music Therapy Fundraising Drive. The fundraiser benefits music therapy and music- focused activities at children’s hospitals, facilities, and programs across the country, including the VCM Music Therapy department. From now until December 31st, make a […]
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Published October 11, 2022 This month we are happy to welcome our new CEO, Nathan Medd, to the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Nathan Medd began in community arts in the mid-Island as a child before attending UVic for theatre and English literature, earning a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019, and later attending Harvard University for […]
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Published Sept 21, 2022 Masterclasses offer an invaluable way to learn from some of the best musicians in the world and each other. This fall, Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen will be offering a masterclass to our VCM/ Camosun College Postsecondary students. Sarah Hagen, pianist has performed in concert halls and has been heard on broadcasts […]
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Published June 20, 2022 The Jamie Syer Scholarship Award was funded in 2012 to honour Dr. Jamie Syer, the first Dean of the Victoria Conservatory of Music and founder of the Collegium. It is awarded annually to the Collegium student who best exemplifies the spirit and purpose of the Collegium Program: excellence in music, teamwork and support […]
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Published March 2, 2022 Meet Elana Lin! One of the student performers at the 2022 Spark to Flame Student Showcase! Elana started playing violin at the age of 7 and is in Grade 10 at Mount Doug Secondary School. She is in her second year of studying with Simon MacDonald and have previously worked with Tatiana Kostour and […]
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