VCM News Archives - Victoria Conservatory of Music

New Faculty in the Music Therapy Department

New Faculty in the Music Therapy Department

January 10th, 2020 | For the Love of Music, VCM News

Welcome to new Faculty joining the Music Therapy Department! Graylen Howard Music Therapy- Nanaimo (starting February 2020) Graylen Howard is a graduate of the Applied Music Advanced Diploma Program at Mohawk College, and has a Bachelor of Music Therapy and Master of Music Therapy programs from Wilfrid Laurier University. Graylen has extensive clinical experience […]

Help us improve our main entrance!

December 16th, 2019 | For the Love of Music, VCM Fundraisers, VCM News

Over the last two years, we have been working to create a plan and secure funding to help us improve our main entrance. Now we need your help! Upgrade Plans As a member of our VCM Community, you have used the main entrance at 900 Johnson Street and you may have noticed it is […]

Camosun College Arts & Science Award Recipients

November 28th, 2019 | VCM News, VCM Student/Alumni News

On November 15, 2019, VCM students of the Diploma in Music Performance program were recognized at the Camosun College Arts & Science Awards. Their outstanding ability and academic standing was recognized for the following: • Annalysa Tylor, Canadian Federation of University Women – H.J. Russell Music Award • Zoe Dubois, Kathryn LeGros Classical Music […]

Spark to Flame Student Performers Announced!

November 5th, 2019 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, For the Love of Music, VCM News, VCM Presents - Conservatory Concert Series, VCM Student/Alumni News

The Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Spark to Flame program supports emerging artist’s development and is open to all students of the VCM. Selected through audition, students are given the opportunity to work with VCM faculty in the weeks leading up to the performance to develop their professional and artistic skills. The final concert is a magical evening featuring […]

You can help on Giving Tuesday

November 4th, 2019 | For the Love of Music, VCM Fundraisers, VCM News

The Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Vision Our vision at the Victoria Conservatory of Music is to be the centre of musical excellence and enjoyment of music through education, performance and music therapy. You can help on GivingTuesday Thanks to the generosity of our donors we can uphold our tradition of musical excellence at the […]

Visit the VCM Music Library!

October 16th, 2019 | For the Love of Music, VCM News, VCM Student/Alumni News

Did you know that October is Canadian Library Month? All month long, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians lives. Visit the VCM Music Library! Librarian Robin Belcher manages over 60,000 titles at the VCM library for the use of faculty, registered students and the general […]

VCM Presents Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas

October 9th, 2019 | VCM News, VCM Presents - Conservatory Concert Series

This year the VCM is proud to present Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas Concerts. Two performances celebrating music in the community, featuring the Joy of Life Choir, The BC Fiddle Orchestra, Folkestra, The Swingin’ Shepherds, and the Shiny H’ornaments.

2019/2020 VCM Presents Concert Series Announced

September 27th, 2019 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, For the Love of Music, VCM News, VCM Presents - Conservatory Concert Series

Mark your calendar! We’ve got lots of exciting concerts planned for the 2019/2020 school year!

Eric and Shirley Charman Bursary for Young Musicians tops $1,000,000 and Continues to Grow

September 17th, 2019 | For the Love of Music, VCM Fundraisers, VCM News, VCM Student/Alumni News

Earlier today, Jane Butler McGregor, CEO of the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) announced that the Eric and Shirley Charman Young Musicians Bursary Fund has reached the $1,000,000 mark. The Bursary Fund was established to celebrate the 85th birthday of Victoria philanthropist Eric Charman and is held at the Victoria Foundation. Awarded to musicians 25 […]

Collegium Masterclass with Nikki Chooi and Timothy Chooi

September 9th, 2019 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, For the Love of Music, VCM News, VCM Student/Alumni News, Wood Recital Hall

A Masterclass gives students an invaluable opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and experience top musicians. Music lovers from the public are invited to observe two special violin and chamber masterclasses for Collegium students with VCM Alum Nikki Chooi and Timothy Chooi on Monday, September 16th , 2019 at 5pm. Nikki Chooi Canadian violinist […]