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SUMMARY:Italian Art Song Competition
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by Donation. \n\nAs the duration of the concert may vary depending on the number of participants\, attendees are welcome to drop in and stay for the length of their preference. To honour the dedication and artistry of our student performers\, we kindly ask guests to enter the venue during applause breaks between performances. Let us come together to support these aspiring musicians on their journey. \n\n\nVoice Competitions\n\nThe Classical Voice Department offers six annual Song Competitions for current students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music to perform\, compete\, and receive feedback from renowned and respected adjudicators. \n\nFirst and Second Prizes as well as Honourable Mentions are available to be awarded for each competition. Spirit of Song awards may also be given at the discretion of the adjudicators. \n\nView the list of Voice Competitions here. \n\nAbout the Italian Art Song Competition\n\nThe Classical Voice Department provides this opportunity for students of all ages and abilities to perform one or two Italian Art Songs. \n\nStudent participants perform in Alix Goolden Performance Hall and receive feedback from adjudicators. \n\n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/italian-art-song-competition-2025/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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SUMMARY:Spark to Flame Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \n\n\nAbout the event\n\nThe annual Spark to Flame concert\, presented by the Ann & George Nation Conservatory School of Classical Music\, is a cherished event that nurtures the talents of young\, emerging artists as they take their first steps toward professional musicianship. In this milestone year\, as the Victoria Conservatory of Music celebrates its 60th anniversary and 25 years of performances in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, the event promises to be more memorable than ever. \n\nOpen to all Conservatory students\, soloists are selected through a rigorous audition process and then guided by Conservatory faculty in the weeks leading up to the concert\, including special rehearsals with an orchestra.  \n\nThis year’s performance\, held on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\, will spotlight seven exceptional student soloists\, accompanied by an ensemble of peers\, faculty\, and professional musicians for an evening of inspiring music. \n\nFree admission to this concert is made possible through the generous support of the Music Performance Trust Fund. \n \n\nStudent Soloists\nMichelle George\, piano\nMichelle is 15 years old and in grade 10. She has been playing the piano for 11 years and studying under Dr. Yoomi Kim for 8 years. Michelle was in the Collegium Young Artists Program for 3 years. She has received the Alexander & Ingrid Henderson Senior Piano Concerto Cup\, a silver medal in the Seattle International Piano Competition\,  the Dr. Milton Schlosser Award\, a Composition Award from the Greater Performing Arts Festival\, the Jamie Syer Scholarship\, and multiple other awards from the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival and the Mid Island Performing Arts Festival. \n\n\nJoanne Jiang\, cello \nJoanne Jiang\, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student at St. Michaels University School\, studies cello under the guidance of Brian Yoon and began her cello journey with Karen Whyte five years ago.\nJoanne absolutely adores the deep\, rich and vibrant sound of the cello. Now in her fourth year with the Collegium program and third year in the Senior Collegium\, Joanne is also the principal\ncellist of the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra. She is deeply honored to perform in the Spark to Flame showcase. \n\n\nSimi Luttrell\, piano\nA storyteller at heart\, pianist Simi Luttrell strives to evoke thoughtful and sensitive communication with his audiences. His playing has been described as “moments of emotional depth and intensity\, capturing the dramatic essence of the music.” Simi has performed as a recitalist and chamber musician in various festivals including the Victoria Summer Music Festival and Christ Church Cathedral Summer Recital Series. Currently\, Simi studies at the University of Victoria and Victoria Conservatory of Music with Professor May Ling Kwok\, and previously with Professor Bruce Vogt. \n\n\nIsidora Uhlman\, violin\nIsidora Uhlman is a grade 10 student at Oak Bay High School who started studying the violin two months before her fourth birthday and began to compose music at the age of six. Isidora’s most recent violin instructor was Simon MacDonald\, who she worked with for a total of three years. Isidora has been a member of the Collegium Young Artists Program for three years and has received numerous solo and composition awards from the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival. Isidora has won several music competitions\, including the 2020 Louis Sherman Concerto Competition\, the CFMTA Student Composer National Competition\, and the Ada Ulubeanu National Competition.  \n\n\nEmilia Vozian\, flute\nPrincipal Flute of last year’s Spark to Flame orchestra\, Emilia Vozian has been studying flute with Dr. Mary Byrne for the past 5 years and is a Grade 12 student at Mount Douglas Secondary School. Initially a piano student\, she first acquainted the flute in middle school band and is grateful to have started taking flute lessons through the Esquimalt Township Youth Mentorship Program. Since then\, she has performed at the Victoria Conservatory of Music\, Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival\, Victoria City Hall\, Gorge Park Pavillion Hiroshima and Nagasaki Lantern Ceremony\, an Oak Bay United Church Christmas Eve service\, local retirement homes\, and many other community settings. She is currently a third-year member of the VCM Senior Collegium Program\, playing primarily alto flute within a flute quartet.  \n\n\nSylvan Wilkinson\, saxophone\nSylvan Wilkinson is a student in the Advanced Independent Music Studies (AIMS) program\, studying under Dr. Alexander Richards. They are a recent graduate from the University of Victoria’s music program where they received their Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance. Throughout their degree they were a member of the University of Victoria Wind Symphony as well as The Purple Quartet. An active performer\, they were awarded the Roberto and Mary Wood Scholarship (2022) and received first place at the Performing Arts BC festival (2023) as well as second place at the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals (2023). \n\n\nJack Yang\, piano\nJack Yang is 16 years old and is in grade 11 at Mount Douglas Secondary\, enrolled in the challenge program. He studies piano under the musical direction of May Ling Kwok\, and has played the instrument for more than 10 years. He has been a part of the Collegium Program for 3 years\, and the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra for 2\, playing piano as well as clarinet. He has annually received numerous awards from the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival\, and in 2023\, his chamber group was successful in the provincial and national festivals. He has also received numerous different scholarships from the VCM\, as well as a first class honors with distinction mark on his level 10 RCM piano exam. \n\n\nConductor\nKimberley-Ann Bartczak\nA native of Montreal\, Kimberley-Ann Bartczak is a conductor\, pianist and vocal coach. Currently the Principal Coach and Accompanist at Pacific Opera Victoria\, Kimberley-Ann was the Resident Conductor and Répétiteur at Calgary Opera\, was on staff at Opera on the Avalon\, an alumna of Vancouver Opera’s Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Program and has performed and conducted coast to coast across Canada as well as in the United States\, Mexico\, and Europe. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/spark-to-flame-student-showcase-2025/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Wood Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nCome join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-2-27-2025/
LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 - Concert #5
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event. \n\n\n\nThis program includes one of J.S. Bach’s best-loved cantatas\, the “wedding” cantata\, BWV 202\, along with the sunny violin concerto in E Major\, and a ‘fictive’ wedding cantata compiled by Dorothee Mields of individual movements from other Bach works. A feast of joyful music! \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nConcert #1 | February 18\, 7:30pm\, St Barnabas Church. This concert is not included in the Festival Pass\, tickets must be purchased separately. \n\nConcert #2 | February 19\, 7:30pm\, Christ Church Cathedral \n\nConcert #3 | February 20\, 11:00am | Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #4 | February 21\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong | February 23\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission  \n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2025-concert-5/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
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SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 - Concert #4
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event. \n\n\n\n​This program brings together the music of four prominent North German composers of the 17th century\, Reinken\, Buxtehude\, Theile and Erlebach\, whose friendship is documented in a painting by Johannes Voorhout: “Allegorie der Freundshaft”. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nConcert #1 | February 18\, 7:30pm\, St Barnabas Church. This concert is not included in the Festival Pass\, tickets must be purchased separately. \n\nConcert #2 | February 19\, 7:30pm\, Christ Church Cathedral \n\nConcert #3 | February 20\, 11:00am\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #5 | February 22\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong | February 23\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission  \n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2025-concert-4/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 - Concert #3
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event. \n\n\n\nThe German Reformation initiated by Martin Luther\, along with the invention of the printing press\, led to religious and cultural unrest\, culminating in the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). This resulted in an exceptionally fertile time in the arts\, with writers\, artists and composers reflecting the horrors of war and the longing for peace and heavenly pleasures. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nConcert #1 | February 18\, 7:30pm\, St Barnabas Church. This concert is not included in the Festival Pass\, tickets must be purchased separately. \n\nConcert #2 | February 19\, 7:30pm\, Christ Church Cathedral \n\nConcert #4 | February 21\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #5 | February 22\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong | February 23\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission  \n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2025-concert-3/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 - Concert #2
DESCRIPTION:This concert is located at Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Avenue \n\n\n\nWhy stay at home when there’s a whole world to explore? In the organ lofts of Europe’s great cathedrals\, Baroque keyboard players had unparalleled resources for musical expression\, with all the grandeur and drama you could wish for. This program will take us on a musical tour of seventeenth-century Europe\, stopping at the great churches of five major cities to hear the resident organists improvising: Seville\, Rome\, Augsburg\, Passau\, and Lübeck. The organ at Christ Church Cathedral provides an ideal venue for this program\, which features some of the gloriously colourful South German music that inspired Helmuth Wolff to build this instrument. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nConcert #1 | February 18\, 7:30pm\, St Barnabas Church. This concert is not included in the Festival Pass\, tickets must be purchased separately. \n\nConcert #3 | February 20\, 11:00am\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #4 | February 21\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #5 | February 22\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong | February 23\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission 
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2025-concert-2/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave\,\, Victoria\,\, BC\, V8V 3G8
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SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 - Concert #1
DESCRIPTION:This concert is located at St. Barnabas Church\, 1525 Begbie Street \n\n\n\nWorld travel may have its attractions\, but in the end there’s no place like home. In the privacy of a comfortable music room\, Baroque keyboard players could explore musical ideas that were too intimate—or too irreverent—for a formal public setting. This program explores the capabilities of the Brombaugh chamber organ at St Barnabas Church to capture the sounds of home: laughter and tears\, songs and dances\, and even the sounds of a few domestic animals. \n\n\n\nDue to space limitations\, this concert is not included in the Festival Pass. Tickets for this concert must be purchased separately. \n\n  \n\nConcert #2 | February 19\, 7:30pm\, Christ Church Cathedral \n\nConcert #3 | February 20\, 11:00am\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #4 | February 21\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #5 | February 22\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong | February 23\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission. 
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2025-concert-1/
LOCATION:St. Barnabas Church\, 1525 Begbie Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R 1K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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SUMMARY:Ari’s Theme
DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this film in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street\n\n\n\nPart of the Victoria Film Festival\n\nDirectors: Nathan Drillot\, Jeff Lee Petry \nCanada / 2024 / 99 min / Music Documentary  \n\nHaving grown up in the embrace of a loving family\, Ari Kinarthy’s earliest days were marked by a liberated sense of infinite time\, until his life was irrevocably changed by a diagnosis of type-2 spinal muscular atrophy\, a condition that progressively weakens his muscles. Confronting the reality of his own mortality at 34 years old\, the acclaimed Victoria-based music composer is driven by a singular\, urgent need: to leave behind a legacy that reflects the richness of his life. \n\nDetermined to capture the essence of his experiences before it’s too late\, Ari embarks on an ambitious and deeply personal composition inspired by the most treasured moments of his journey. Working through the daunting task of translating his memories and emotions into music\, he discovers the true power of artistic collaboration. With creativity\, perseverance and vulnerability the project takes shape as Ari develops a deeper connection to fellow musicians\, friends\, and loved ones. – AR \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/aris-theme-victoria-film-festival/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T123000
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Wood Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nCome join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-2-13-2025/
LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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SUMMARY:Art in Service In the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:An International Symposium In Collaboration with the Department of Music\, Faculty of Humanities\, University of Port Harcourt\, Nigeria. \nPresented by the University of Port Harcourt\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music\, Camosun College\, and C-SET (Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre). \n\n\nDate: February 4\, 2025 \nTime: 3:00 PM (WAT)\, 6:00 AM (British Columbia). \n\nZoom: https://vcm-bc-ca.zoom.us/j/82865969578?pwd=squb9nIHBlfUm2GBl80hjWNYg46C2U.1 \n\nMeeting ID: 828 6596 9578    \nPasscode: 397967 \n\n\nChief Host\nProf. Owunari Abraham Georgewill \nVice-Chancellor (VC)\, University of Port Harcourt \n\nCo-Host\nProfessor John Yeseibo \nDean\, Faculty of Humanities\, University of Port Harcourt \n\nDr. Isaac O. Ibude \nHead of Department\, Department of Music\, University of Port Harcourt \n\nGuest Speakers\nDavid Visentin \nAssociate Dean of Postsecondary Studies\, Victoria Conservatory of Music \n\nDr. Taiwo Afolabi \nDirector of the Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (C-SET)\, University of Regina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250201T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250201T160000
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SUMMARY:The Metro Big Band Concert directed by Ryan Oliver
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Wood Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\nThe Metro Big Band is excited to announce their debut performance. After a semester of hard work under the direction of Juno-nominated Saxophonist Ryan Oliver\, the band has prepared a program of exciting music featuring arrangements by jazz legends Oliver Nelson\, Charles Mingus and more. This concert will feature special guest\, the great Daniel Lapp on trumpet. \n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear some of Victoria’s up-and-coming jazz musicians! \n\nWe are currently seeking trumpet and trombone players for next term’s class! \nSaxophonists and all rhythm section instrumentalists are welcome to apply as well. \n\nOur rolling audition process includes a brief video submission or a positive referral. Apply today by emailing carroll(at)vcm.bc.ca. Pro-rated fees are available\, along with an introductory discount for new participants! \n\nTerm 2: The Metro Big Band \nJan 28 – Apr 29\, 2025 | Tuesdays\, 7–9 PM \nMetro Studio | All Ages \n\nJoin an exciting new initiative from the Victoria Conservatory of Music! The Metro Big Band\, led by Juno-nominated saxophonist Ryan Oliver\, offers an incredible opportunity to explore the rich tradition of big band jazz. Rehearsing weekly in a supportive and inspiring environment\, participants will enhance their musicianship and instrumental abilities while playing a diverse repertoire of music. Each term culminates in a public performance to showcase your growth and talent. Learn more here. \n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit\nDetails on how to get to the Victoria Conservatory of Music and Alix Goolden Performance Hall are here. \nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/the-metro-big-band-concert-directed-by-ryan-oliver/
LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Wood Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nCome join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-1-30-2025/
LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250122T210000
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Info Night
DESCRIPTION:The event is hosted on Wednesday\, January 22 at 7pm. Victoria\, Room 224 (entrance at 900 Johnson Street). This event is also hosted online via Zoom. \nZoom Link: https://vcm-bc-ca.zoom.us/j/88055164612 \n\n\nThe Victoria Conservatory of Music Postsecondary Department hosts its annual Info Night for students and parents interested in learning more about Postsecondary Programs including: \n\nAccredited by Camosun College. For nearly 45 years\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as its Music Department. \n\n\nDiploma in Music Performance – 2 years \n\nCertificate in Music Technologies – 18 months (online) \n\nCertificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations – 8 months \n\n\nAccredited by the BC Private Institute Training Branch of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education \n\n\nCertificate in Advanced Music Studies (AIMS) – 1 year\, full time or part time study in one of four pillars: Performance\, Teaching\, Recording & Production\, and Business.  \n\n\n\n \n\nThe Postsecondary Department Info Night offers an opportunity to meet and hear from current performing students and working alumni from both Classical and Contemporary disciplines. The evening also includes an overview of programs from David Visentin (Associate Dean of Postsecondary Studies) and Dr. Alexander Richards (Assistant Program Coordinator)\, as well as a review of admission requirements\, application procedures\, and information on dual credit classes through the South Island Partnership (SIP).  \n\nQuestions are welcome at any time in the presentation and registration is not required. \n\n\nCan’t make it to Info Night?\nCheck out our website to learn more about our programs and why to choose the Victoria Conservatory of Music! \n\nWe also have a second Info Night scheduled for Wednesday\, March 26. Click here for more details. \n\nWe’d love to hear from you! \n\nWe’re more than happy to connect with you one-on-one. Call 250-386-5311 or email David Visentin or Dr. Alexander Richards at postsecondary@vcm.bc.ca to arrange a time.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-info-night-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, CA
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250122T210000
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SUMMARY:German Lieder Competition
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by Donation. \n\nAs the duration of the concert may vary depending on the number of participants\, attendees are welcome to drop in and stay for the length of their preference. To honour the dedication and artistry of our student performers\, we kindly ask guests to enter the venue during applause breaks between performances. Let us come together to support these aspiring musicians on their journey. \n\n\nVoice Competitions\n\nThe Classical Voice Department offers six annual Song Competitions for current students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music to perform\, compete\, and receive feedback from renowned and respected adjudicators. \n\nFirst and Second Prizes as well as Honourable Mentions are available to be awarded for each competition. Spirit of Song awards may also be given at the discretion of the adjudicators. \n\nView the list of Voice Competitions here. \n\nAbout the German Lieder Competition\n\nThe Classical Voice Department provides this opportunity for students of all ages and abilities to perform one or two German Lieder Songs. \n\nStudent participants perform in Alix Goolden Performance Hall and receive feedback from adjudicators. \n\n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/german-lieder-competition-2025/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T155022
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SUMMARY:String Orchestras Open House
DESCRIPTION:This event is free but registration is required to participate.\nRegister here. \n\nCome and experience playing in a large string ensemble! On Sunday\, January 19\, come and join Conservatory faculty\, students from the Collegium\, the Victoria Conservatory Chamber Orchestra\, Intermediate Orchestra\, and Introductory Orchestra\, as well as the various Cello Ensembles and the Sinfonia\, to gather to sight read together (repertoire will be provided at the event\, no need to prepare anything in advance). After experiencing the joy of playing in a large ensemble\, check out which ensemble might be right for you\, and register for the Spring term which begins on January 27th. This event is open to anyone who plays violin\, viola\, cello\, or bass. \n\n\nNOTE: The entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/string-orchestras-open-house-01-19-2025/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Winter Break- Victoria Building and Offices Closed
DESCRIPTION:Our Victoria location is closed for Winter Break from December 24\,2024 to January 1\, 2025. For a complete list of Building and Office closures\, please click here.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/victoria-winter-break-building-and-offices-closed/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Building Closure
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SUMMARY:Winter Break- Langford Building and Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Our Langford location is closed for Winter Break from December 23\,2024 to January 1\, 2025. For a complete list of Building and Office closures\, please click here.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/langford-winter-break-building-and-offices-closed/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Building Closure
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241219T210000
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SUMMARY:Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Click to see online program\n\n\nTickets are available at the McPherson Box Office (not the Victoria Conservatory of Music)\, charge by phone at 250.386.6121 or toll-free at 1.888.717.9121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca. \n\nFor more information about Accessibility at the Royal Theatre\, visit https://www.rmts.bc.ca/visit/accessibility/ \n\n\nThe Victoria Conservatory of Music is excited to bring back Daniel Lapp’s beloved Home for Christmas concert to the Royal Theatre this holiday season! \n\nJoin us for this cherished annual tradition on Wednesday\, December 18\, or Thursday\, December 19\, 2024\, at 7:30 pm. Enjoy a festive 90-minute performance filled with holiday cheer. \n\nBringing the magic to the stage once again\, Daniel Lapp leads the very talented young fiddlers of the BC Fiddle Orchestra\, the lively Folkestra!\, and the uplifting voices of the Joy of Life Choir. All accompanied by the renowned Shiny H’ornaments\, Swing’n Shepherds\, and the Strings of Lights house band. \n\nSpecial Guests\nGrant Lawrence is an award-winning writer\, musician\, and broadcaster\, known for his best-selling books\, his role as lead singer of The Smugglers\, and his work as a columnist\, with his latest children’s book Adventures in Desolation Sound set for release in 2024. \n\nJill Barber is a three-time Juno-nominated singer-songwriter and Gold-certified artist from Vancouver. Known for her folk\, jazz\, and pop\, she tours globally and will represent Canada at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka\, Japan. \n\nThank you for your support\nAs a non-profit organization\, all proceeds from Home for Christmas support music education and wellness programming at the Victoria Conservatory of Music\, ensuring that our concerts and programs remain accessible to all and that students\, like those performing this year\, experience the joy of making music. \n\nThis year\, we welcome in the Christmas spirit again with an exciting array of beloved Canadian Christmas tunes and heart-warming gems to enchant the holiday season with the wonderful magic of music! \n\nSponsored by Peninsula Co-op
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/daniel-lapps-home-for-christmas-concert-12-19-2024/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241218T210000
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SUMMARY:Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Click to see online program\n\n\nTickets are available at the McPherson Box Office (not the Victoria Conservatory of Music)\, charge by phone at 250.386.6121 or toll-free at 1.888.717.9121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca. \n\nFor more information about Accessibility at the Royal Theatre\, visit https://www.rmts.bc.ca/visit/accessibility/ \n\n\nThe Victoria Conservatory of Music is excited to bring back Daniel Lapp’s beloved Home for Christmas concert to the Royal Theatre this holiday season! \n\nJoin us for this cherished annual tradition on Wednesday\, December 18\, or Thursday\, December 19\, 2024\, at 7:30 pm. Enjoy a festive 90-minute performance filled with holiday cheer. \n\nBringing the magic to the stage once again\, Daniel Lapp leads the very talented young fiddlers of the BC Fiddle Orchestra\, the lively Folkestra!\, and the uplifting voices of the Joy of Life Choir. All accompanied by the renowned Shiny H’ornaments\, Swing’n Shepherds\, and the Strings of Lights house band. \n\nSpecial Guests\nGrant Lawrence is an award-winning writer\, musician\, and broadcaster\, known for his best-selling books\, his role as lead singer of The Smugglers\, and his work as a columnist\, with his latest children’s book Adventures in Desolation Sound set for release in 2024. \n\nJill Barber is a three-time Juno-nominated singer-songwriter and Gold-certified artist from Vancouver. Known for her folk\, jazz\, and pop\, she tours globally and will represent Canada at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka\, Japan. \n\nThank you for your support\nAs a non-profit organization\, all proceeds from Home for Christmas support music education and wellness programming at the Victoria Conservatory of Music\, ensuring that our concerts and programs remain accessible to all and that students\, like those performing this year\, experience the joy of making music. \n\nThis year\, we welcome in the Christmas spirit again with an exciting array of beloved Canadian Christmas tunes and heart-warming gems to enchant the holiday season with the wonderful magic of music! \n\nSponsored by Peninsula Co-op
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/daniel-lapps-home-for-christmas-concert-12-18-2024/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T150000
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SUMMARY:Junior Collegium and Junior Orchestras Concert
DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \nEnd time is subject to change. \n\nAbout the concert\nFamily\, friends\, and the public are welcome to watch students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music Young Artists Collegium Program Junior Chamber Ensembles and the Junior Orchestras (Violino d’Oro\, Preparatory Orchestra and Intermediate Orchestra) perform their end of term works. \n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/junior-collegium-and-junior-orchestras-concert-12-15-2024/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260611T155022
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SUMMARY:Winter Harp
DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this concert in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street \n\n\n\nTwo concerts this year! Matinee at 3:00pm (Doors at 2:30pm) | Evening concert at 7:30pm (Doors at 7:00pm) Time can be selected through the “Purchase Tickets” button.\n\nIn its 31st year\, and as popular today as ever\, one of this country’s most joyous annual traditions returns to Victoria this December with two performances!  \n\nKnown for sold-out houses and standing ovations\, this ensemble is a “must-see” ticket on the holiday calendar. Winter Harp is a joyous concert experience that has captured the spirit of the season\, and audience’s hearts\, for more than three decades. On stage\, Winter Harp’s outstanding musicians and singers\, clad in beautiful medieval attire\, perform a collection of music that ranges from familiar carols to Celtic\, medieval and world tunes. \n\nThe Alix Goolden theatre sets a gorgeous backdrop for the ensemble’s golden Celtic and classical harps\, drums\, tambourines\, temple bells\, flutes\, and an assortment of beautiful\, ancient and rare instruments\, including the ethereal-sounding bass psaltery (the only one like it in the world)\, the organistrum (an early form of the hurdy-gurdy) and the Swedish nyckelharpa. \nFor more than 30 years\, tens of thousands of people have made Winter Harp their annual tradition — now that is something to celebrate! Winter Harp . . . Christmas begins here. \n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winter-harp-2024/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T155022
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SUMMARY:Senior Collegium Chamber Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \nEnd time is subject to change. \n\nAbout the concert\nFamily\, friends\, and the public are welcome to watch the award winning students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music Young Artists Collegium Program perform Chamber Music: Beethoven\, Arensky\, Milhaud\, Bartok\, Beeftink and Gaubert. Always astonishing!   \n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/senior-collegium-chamber-music-concert-12-12-2024/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T155022
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SUMMARY:Songs of Hope - Kayhan Kalhor - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \n\nEntrance for this concert in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event. \n\n\n\nOne of Iran’s most beloved artists and the preeminent ambassador of Persian music Kayhan Kalhor is a soulful master of the kamancheh\, the Persian spiked fiddle. Widely known for his stirring improvisations exquisite compositions and extensive collaborations\, Kalhor returns to Victoria alongside with setar virtuoso Kiya Tabassian and one of the greatest voices of new generation Iran’s singers\, Hadi Hosseini. Together they will present a unique program of sublime Persian music and poetry. \n\nKAYHAN KALHOR\, kamancheh\nHADI HOSSEINI\, voice\nKIYA TABSSIAN\, setar\nHAMIN HONARI\, tombak  \n\nKAYHAN KALHOR\nFive-time Grammy nominee and a Grammy winner (2017) Kayhan Kalhor is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso on the kamancheh who through his many musical collaborations has been instrumental in popularizing Persian music in the West and is a creative force in today’s music scene. His performances of traditional Persian music and multiple collaborations have attracted audiences around the globe. He has studied the music of Iran’s many regions in particular those of Khorason and Kordestan and has toured the world as a soloist with various ensembles and orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and the Orchestre National de Lyon. He is co-founder of the renowned ensembles Dastan Ghazal: Persian & Indian Improvisations and Masters of Persian Music. \n\nKayhan Kalhor has composed works for Iran’s most renowned vocalists Mohammad Reza Shajarian and Shahram Nazeri and has also performed and recorded with Iran’s greatest instrumentalists.He has composed music for television and film and was most recently featured on the soundtrack of Francis Ford Copolla’s Youth Without Youth in a score that he collaborated on with Osvaldo Golijov. In 2004 Kayhan was invited by American composer John Adams to give a solo recital at Carnegie Hall as part of his Perspectives Series and in the same year he appeared on a double bill at Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival sharing the program with the Festival Orchestra performing the Mozart Requiem. Kayhan is a founding member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and his compositions appear on several of the Ensemble’s albums. \n\nKIYA TABASSIAN\nSetar virtuoso and acclaimed composer Kiya Tabassian has carved out a privileged place on the international music scene with his ensemble Constantinople and as a soloist. With his celebrated cross-cultural musical encounters\, he travels across the five continents to present his creations and his music on stages all over the world.He has contributed to many eclectic projects as a composer performer and improviser. To cite a few he has collaborated with the Montreal Symphonic Orchestra and the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne. He has actively participated in the international project MediMuses from 2002 to 2005 as a member of a research group on the history and the repertoire of Mediterranean music. He also intervened in the Atlas ensemble (Netherlands) since 2009 and contributed to the Atlas Academy as a tutor a double project aimed at conjoining contemporary music and oral traditions together. \n\nIn 2015 he establishes and directs the very first world music residency program at the Banff Center for Arts and Creativity and between 2017 and 2022 he acts as Associate Artist of the prestigious Rencontres musicales de Conques (France). Kiya was a member of the Conseil des arts de Montréal for seven years including as chairman of the music committee for three years. He also set at the Board of Directors of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec for four years. He is the artistic director of the Centre des musiciens du monde a music Centre he co-founded in Montreal in 2017 as a space for creation meetings exchanges and the transmission of knowledge between professional musicians and the public. \n\nThis concert is presented as a collaboration between the New Old World Music Society of BC and Constantinople. \n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/songs-of-hope-kayhan-kalhor/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts
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SUMMARY:A Season of Light -Presented by The Victoria Children's Choir
DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this show is on 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30pm – Two Concerts Saturday\, December 7 and Sunday\, December 8 starting at 2:00pm \n\nJoin the Victoria Children’s Choir as we celebrate the coming of winter\, a season of light! VCC presents 150 young singers\, ages 7-20\, from the Prelude\, Recital\, Concert and Youth choirs performing across two concerts! A Season of Light is a concert that promises to wrap audiences up in the warmth of song\, with works by George Frideric Handel\, and Canadian composers Rupert Lang\, Andrew Balfour and so many more. Come and enjoy this beautiful offering with us!  \n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/a-season-of-light/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Wood Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nCome join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-12-5-2024/
LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Chamber Music/ Chorale Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\nDon’t miss the Victoria Conservatory of Music / Camosun College Postsecondary program’s Classical Chamber Music and Conservatory Chorale performing their end of term work. Always a highlight to each Fall and Winter Term\, the Classical Chamber Music students and Conservatory Chorale perform an eclectic and dynamic mix of repertoire that surprises and delights our audiences each and every year. The Conservatory Chorale performs under the direction of Brian Wismath\, and the classical chamber music ensembles are coached by a variety of our outstanding faculty.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-chamber-music-chorale-showcase-2024/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T180000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice of the 2024 Annual General Meeting\nVictoria Conservatory of Music (the “Society”)\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on December 3\, 2024 at 4:00pm in Wood Hall\nVictoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC  V8V 3N4 \nfor the following purposes:\nTo approve the Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting;\nTo receive the reports of the Governors and management to the members;\nTo receive and consider the financial statements of the Society for the financial year ended August 31\, 2024\, and the auditor’s report on those statements;\nTo appoint an auditor for the 2024/2025 fiscal year;\nTo elect Governors; and\nTo transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. \n\nAGM documents will be posted on this page and copies will be made available at the AGM. \n\nAll Members of the Society* are invited to attend. RSVP by Wednesday\, November 27. \n\n*Members of the Society are any individual persons who have in the past 15 months made a donation of $100 or more\, eligible for a tax receipt.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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SUMMARY:GivingTuesday
DESCRIPTION:This #GivingTuesday\, your gift to the Conservatory will have double the impact! All gifts received through December 3rd will be matched up to $10\,000 thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor and Cameron Izard Snell LLP.  \n\n\nDonate Now \n\n\n\nGivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. The idea caught on and has grown around the world\, inspiring hundreds of millions of people to give\, collaborate\, and celebrate generosity.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/givingtuesday-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, CA
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T210000
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Contemporary Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\nDon’t miss the Victoria Conservatory of Music / Camosun College Postsecondary program’s Rock\, Blues\, and Jazz combos performing sets of their end of term work. Dynamic soloists and high energy combos perform everything from the deep tradition of blues and jazz\, to classic rock and the wild edges of new sounds and improv. The Rock\, Blues\, and Jazz Combos perform under directors Damian Graham\, Danuel Tate\, and Joey Smith.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-contemporary-showcase-2024/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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