Victoria Conservatory of Music

Baroque Summer Intensive Program- Small Ensemble Final Concert; Chamber Ensembles
2025-07-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music – 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation.

The Baroque Summer Intensive Program concludes with a festival of three concerts of chamber music, arias, opera scenes, orchestral, and choral music. These final concerts spotlight the students and give them a chance to play side-by-side with faculty mentors.

Friday, July 18 at 5:00pm: Small Ensemble Final Concert; Chamber Ensembles

Friday, July 18 at 7:30pm: Small Ensemble Final Concert; Arias and Opera Scenes

Saturday, July 19 at 2:30pm: Large Ensemble Final Concert

Venue Accessibility
The 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.

Baroque Summer Intensive Program – Small Ensemble Final Concert; Arias and Opera Scenes
2025-07-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4

Baroque Summer Intensive Program – Large Ensemble Final Concert
2025-07-19 14:30 - 15:30 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4

Music in Abkhazi Garden
2025-07-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC, V8S 1H4, Canada
Abkhazi Garden hosts Victoria Conservatory of Music students and faculty for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Admission is by donation.
The address of Abkhazi Garden is 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8S 1H4

Cabaret Summer Intensive Program – Final Concert
2025-07-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Robin & Winifred Wood Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4, Canada
Entry for this concert in Wood Hall will be at the Victoria Conservatory of Music – 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation.

Post-War Cabaret: Final Performance

Join us for a captivating performance marking the culmination of this week’s Cabaret Summer Intensive. This year’s theme, Post-War Cabaret, celebrates the vibrant music and storytelling that emerged from the cabarets and nightclubs of New York, Los Angeles, London, and Paris from the 1940s to 1960s. Featuring jazz standards, comic gems, Broadway classics, and iconic songs by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Kurt Weill, this showcase is the result of a week of intensive study in masterclasses, private lessons, acting, and performance practice. Don’t miss this spirited journey through one of the most expressive and unforgettable eras of cabaret!

Venue Accessibility
The 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.

Piano Summer Intensive Program – Student Recital
2025-08-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Performance Hall will be at the Victoria Conservatory of Music – 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation.

Join us for a special culminating performance featuring the talented participants of the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Piano Summer Intensive. Throughout the week, these dedicated intermediate and advanced piano students have immersed themselves in private lessons, masterclasses, and collaborative learning experiences, working closely with our distinguished faculty.

This final recital is a celebration of their progress and artistry, showcasing a wide range of repertoire prepared during this intensive week of study. We invite you to witness the musical growth of these emerging young pianists as they take the stage and share the results of their hard work and passion for the piano.

Venue Accessibility
The 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.

Winds & Brass Summer Intensive Program – Final Celebration Concert
2025-08-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Admission by donation. Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Performance Hall will be at the Victoria Conservatory of Music – 900 Johnson Street.

After a fun-filled week of music education and enrichment in the Winds & Brass Summer Intensive, come hear what our students have been working on as they perform chamber and small ensemble music for friends and family.

Venue Accessibility
The 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.

Earth Song - Choral Summer Intensive Final Performance
2025-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Entry for this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street

The final Choral Summer Intensive performance features guest artists, members of the Emily Carr String Quartet and Cascadia Strings, and will include a newly commissioned work by Iranian-Canadian composer Iman Habibi, exploring the impact of deforestation on bird migration patterns. The program also includes the Canadian premiere of The Brontë Suite by Irish composer Libby Croad. Additional works on the program include Ubi Caritas by Maurice Duruflé, Dark & Luminous Night by Ola Gjeilo, Hear My Prayer by Felix Mendelssohn, Libertango by Astor Piazzolla, and Earth Song by Frank Ticheli.

The Choral Summer Intensive is made possible by funding from the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund through the Victoria Foundation.

Venue Accessibility
The 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.

Art Song Ecosystem Summer Intensive Program- Final Concert
2025-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Performance Hall will be at the Victoria Conservatory of Music – 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation.

Celebrate the culmination of the Art Song Ecosystem Summer Intensive with a moving concert of nature-centred art songs. Performed by program participants, this recital showcases the deep connection between voice, artistry, and the natural world.

The Art Song Ecosystem Summer Intensive is made possible by funding from the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund through the Victoria Foundation.

Venue Accessibility
The 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.

String Orchestras Open House
2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Registering for this free event is encouraged so we know how many chairs and stands to set up, but walk ups will be welcomed.
Register here.

Come and experience the joy of playing in a large string ensemble! Whether you’re a student, amateur musician, or returning player, this is your chance to join Conservatory faculty, students, and fellow string players for a fun and inspiring session of sight-reading string orchestra repertoire. Music will be provided — no preparation necessary, just bring your instrument and your enthusiasm! After the reading session, learn more about the Conservatory’s string orchestra offerings and find the ensemble that’s the perfect fit for you. Fall term registration will be open, and staff will be on hand to answer questions and help you get started. This event is free and open to anyone who plays violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, play, and be inspired!

NOTE: The entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street.

Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert (Faculty)
2025-09-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Robin & Winifred Wood Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4, Canada
Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission.

About the Concert

Kicking off the season, this special edition of our Thursday Lunch Concert series features performances by the talented faculty of the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Postsecondary Music Performance Diploma and Certificate programs.

From Classical to Contemporary, expect a dynamic range of solo and ensemble works that reflect the depth, versatility, and artistry of the musicians who mentor our postsecondary students. This is a unique opportunity to hear the educators on stage—artists who inspire the next generation and shape the creative direction of the program.

Since September 1979, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programming. This concert marks the beginning of a season of midday musical discoveries.

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

We honour Canoo and Access 2 Passes. For priority seating or other accommodations, contact us in advance.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit

Discover Strings! Free Drop-In Sessions
2025-09-16 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills, Langford, 1314 – Lakepoint Way, Langford, British Columbia, V9B 0S2
Curious about violin, viola, or cello? Kids ages 6–11 are invited to join us for a fun, no-pressure drop-in at the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Westhills location. Meet our instructor Maria Wang, try out instruments, and see if our new Strings for Beginners class is the right fit. No experience needed. Instruments available to try!

Location: Victoria Conservatory of Music, Langford (YMCA/YWCA building, library entrance)

Date/Time: Tuesday, September 16 & 23 | 4:30–5:30pm

Class begins October 7 | Register here

An Evening for Truth and Reconciliation: Music, Art, and Dialogue
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Admission is free with an RSVP ticket. All are welcome.
Donations to support the artists will be accepted at the door with the proceeds going to support local Indigenous organizations and initiatives.
The entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street.

“This year marks ten years since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. It is more important than ever to keep the dialogue alive and thriving in our community,” says Ry Moran. “Music and the arts are so important in helping continue this journey.”

“Reconciliation lives in action. By uplifting Indigenous youth,” says Nikky Ermineskin, “we are not only empowering the present — we are sustaining the culture, language, art and music that have carried us through generations. This is how we honour Truth and Reconciliation in a living, breathing way.”

About the event
The evening will feature performances, conversation, and collaborative artmaking. Hip hop artist and filmmaker Nikky Ermineskin (Nikky E) will co-host alongside Ry Moran, guest faculty in Music and Reconciliation at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and one of Canada’s leading voices in Truth and Reconciliation.

Music will include performances by flutist Tyler Evans-Knott, singer-songwriter Colleen Eccleston, and Good Medicine, a group of Indigenous youth sharing their culture through drumming, dancing, and song.

Visual artists Francis Dick and Jesse Campbell will contribute their work, including the guitar that inspired their new mural at the Conservatory entrance at 900 Johnson Street, which will be played by Cedar Lopatecki during the event.

Bios:

Bradley Dick (Yuxwelupton Qwal’ qaxala)
Yuxwelupton Qwal’ qaxala (Bradley Dick)  is of Lkwungen, Mamalilikulla and Ditidaht ancestry. Bradley is married to Jennifer Chuckry and has three beautiful children Shayla (and granddaughter Kaydence aka Granny), Dakota, and Cienna. All are of Cree ancestry. He also has an Australian shepherd, Cy the family guy.

Bradley is a contemporary artist who enjoys working collaboratively with his brothers Clarence Dick Jr., Fabian Quocksister, and his dad Butch Dick carving ceremonial poles that adorn City hall and the Songhees Wellness Centre. Bradley has been doing commissioned works for well over 20 years and has artworks all over the world as far away as New Zealand, England, Norway and Sweden. He has sold numerous drums and carving locally, focusing on designs based on his family teachings and culture.

His works consist of original paintings, small and large carvings, contemporary designs on shoes and hats. He also creates collaborative paintings with his wife Jennifer that reflect her Cree ancestry as well as Bradley’s west coast influences. These works have been sold privately throughout Vancouver Island and Bradley is sure there will be more works to come.

Ry Moran
Since 2023, Ry Moran has assisted the Conservatory through a guest faculty appointment in Music and Reconciliation. He aims to celebrate the role of music in advancing Truth and Reconciliation, while also helping explore the responsibilities carried by music centers like the Victoria Conservatory in its mission of learning, performance, and wellness. At the same time, Ry has continued work on an album and the ongoing production of his podcast Taapwaywin. The project is supported by the City of Victoria’s Music Strategy program and an Operating Grant from the CRD.

A multi-instrumentalist, electronic music composer, podcaster, and member of the Red River Métis, Ry is more often known as one of Canada’s central figures in Truth and Reconciliation. Growing up in Victoria Ry moved Winnipeg in 2010 to serve as the Director of Statement Gathering for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He then served as the founding Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and is presently the Associate University Librarian – Reconciliation at the University of Victoria, the first of its kind in the country.

Ry’s passion for teaching, arts and music is abundant. His commitment to the principles of Truth and Reconciliation is unwavering.

Nikky Ermineskin
Nicole “Nikky E” Ermineskin is a nêhiyaw mother, interdisciplinary digital media artist, mentor, youth worker, recording and performing artist, stage manager, and event organizer.

With a diploma in audio engineering and production, she has spent over 22 years carving her path through the many facets of the music and arts world — from hosting radio shows and organizing community events to videography, frontline Indigenous resistance media/journalism, and pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a professional recording and performing artist.

Displaced from her traditional homelands, Nikky grew up in East Van, where she fought through systemic challenges and oppression to walk the creative and cultural path she’s on today. Her work is deeply rooted in inspiring Indigenous youth to follow their dreams, share their stories with the world, and stay grounded in Indigenous culture, language, and ceremony.

Tyler Evans-Knott
Originally from Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario, Anishinaabe flutist Tyler Evans-Knott is currently pursuing a Diploma in Flute Performance through Camosun College and the Victoria Conservatory of Music, studying with Emily Nagelbach and also participating in the Gary Karr Young Artists Performance Academy. A recipient of several awards and scholarships, Tyler has performed regularly as a soloist and in ensembles such as the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, Kawartha Youth Orchestra, Peterborough Concert Band, Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, and in joint concerts with the Toronto Symphony and Vancouver Symphony.In April 2022, he performed in “The Path Forward” with the Vancouver Symphony and the VSO Indigenous Arts Council, playing in the orchestra and also performing the solo flute work Homeland by Allison Loggins-Hull.

Recently, Tyler has begun his career as a freelance orchestral musician, performing works by Schumann, Schafer, and Schubert with the Victoria Symphony in January 2024. At the 2024 Spark to Flame Student Showcase, Tyler performed the second movement of Michael Daugherty’s Trail of Tears Concerto, entitled “incantation,” which reflects upon the passing of loved ones who’ve travelled to the Spirit World.

Colleen Eccleston
After 14 years with The Ecclestons and many adventures on the road, Colleen stepped out to share her contagious love of life as she turned the human condition into a song. Having played with both Karel Roessingh (piano) and Scott White (bass) separately years before she was honoured to add their virtuosity to her eclectic mix of material. Known for her emotional range and keen insight she writes beyond the love song into what makes us human in this wacky world.

Born in Calgary Alberta, the daughter of a nomadic English Professor, she has lived in 45 houses all across the country and in Mexico. A child prodigy she began her career in Newfoundland at the age of 11 and has captured audiences ever since. She has toured fronting a full on six piece rock band Grand Union, Vancouver Celtic Band Under the Moss, Rattle in the Dash, James Keelaghan, Bourne and McLeod, Valdy and the list goes on. You can hear her voice on ‘Star Trails’ by Spirit of the West, ‘A Recent Future’ and ‘My Skies’ by James Keelaghan, ‘Eye of A Hurricane’ by Douglas Pashley,’Dance and Celebrate’by Bourne and McLeod,’Vera’s Cafe’ by Mark Perry and many more. Colleen has toured the province with The Other Guys Theatre Company’s hit folk musical ‘Good Timber’.

Colleen’s music has been featured in plays, documentaries and radio stations across the US, Canada, Germany, Holland and the UK. Her appearances include touring all over for festivals and concerts in Canada and the US. Most recently she joined the ‘Back to the Garden’ roots tour with Dan Lapp, Mae Moore, Neil Osbourne, Doug Cox, Carolyn Mark and Oliver Swain.

Colleen is a rock singer/ folk singer/ songwriter/ actor with a BFA in Theatre. She is also an instructor for The History of Rock and Roll and the Beatles as well as a songwriting mentor at both the University of Victoria and Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Francis Dick
Born in 1959 into the Musqamakw Dzawadaenutw Band (the four tribes of Kingcome Inlet), Francis Dick is a contemporary Native artist and a member of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation. She is a descendant of the supernatural Wolf, Kawadelekala, who became the first of the Kingcome people.

The image of this mythical being is prominent in much of Francis Dick’s native art, acknowledging her contemporary ties to her cultural heritage. Francis holds this very near to the centre of her spirit, as she relies on this hereditary knowledge for her strength. “Before anything else, my work is about honouring my life process, my journey, through my fires, from places of pain and darkness to places that I might stand in my truth; my work is not a career, it’s a way of life.”

Francis began her career as a social worker after receiving her degree from the University of Victoria, but quickly realized that her true calling in life was to honour her natural artistic talents.

Francis Dick’s first aboriginal painting, Kawadelekala, was created, then published, as a way to honour her grandmother’s life and spirit after her death in December of 1985. Four months later, her youngest brother, Jesse, took his own life. She created her second aboriginal painting as a way to acknowledge her love and honour for her brother. The pain of losing Jesse took her to a doorway where her journey of self discovery began through her northwest coast art.

Francis Dick is an integral member of the native art community, and is frequently requested to speak for various community organizations, women’s groups and university classes. She has been invited to speak as a guest lecturer as far away as Europe and has had native art exhibitions all around the globe, including China and the Middle East. Francis’ native art has been exhibited in various art galleries and museums, including a permanent exhibit at the Ethnological Museum in Berlin. Her aboriginal paintings, as well as articles and interviews, have been published in books, calendars and magazines all over North America, Asia and Europe.

Although Francis Dick’s primary forms of artistic expression have been her aboriginal paintings, prints and singing, she also works with gold and silver, and is an accomplished writer and performer of native ceremonies.

Jesse Campbell
Jesse Campbell is a Michif mural artist, public arts consultant, and director of Tah’lum (Tah-lum) Indigenous Artists collective. On his mother’s side he is Michif (mih-chiff) from St. Boniface as well as Salteaux (su-toh) from Waterhen Lake Manitoba.

On his Fathers side he his mixed English, german, and French ancestry. Jesse has been painting murals professionally since 2010 and has worked on some of the largest murals on the west coast including the Naat’sa’maat unity wall project on the Ogden Point Breakwater as well as the Rock Bay mural here in Victoria.
Jesse also works as a mentor to emerging Indigenous artists and as the Director of Tah’lum Indigenous artists collective.

Cedar Lopatecki
Cedar Lopatecki is an experimental guitarist who draws on a wide range of influences, from blues to classical and ambient music. With endless possibilities, Cedar seeks to explore meaning and thought through the medium of sound. Having grown up on the rural west coast, nature plays a massive role in their life as well as their inspiration, shaping how she approaches her creativity.

Sailing the Salish Sea was released by Adam Dobres on his 2016 album Kin. It is a song of celebration for the land and waters we live on, marvelling at their majesty, playfulness, and beauty. To quote the author himself, “When I play this piece I hope that the listener joins me in imagining and appreciating this magical part of the world.”

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

We honour Canoo and Access 2 Passes. For priority seating or other accommodations, contact us in advance.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit

Margaret Abbott Memorial English Art Song Competition
2025-10-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by Donation.

As 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.

Voice Competitions

The Voice Department offers annual Song Competitions for current students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music to perform, compete, and receive feedback from renowned and respected adjudicators.

First 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.

View the list of Voice Competitions here.

About the English Art Song Competition

The Voice department provides this opportunity for current students with their instructors recommendation to perform English Art Songs. (NB: Seniors only – two songs competitive option*, one song non-competitive.)

First and Second Prizes as well as Honourable Mentions are available to be awarded for each competition, and for the Annual Margaret Abbott Memorial English Art Song Competition up to $3,000 in scholarship funding is available to be awarded to participants in the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions.

Student participants perform in Alix Goolden Performance Hall and receive feedback from adjudicators.

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

We honour Canoo and Access 2 Passes. For priority seating or other accommodations, contact us in advance.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit

Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert
2025-10-23 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-30 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-06 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Robin & Winifred Wood Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4, Canada
Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission.

About the Concert

Come join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected!

Ranging from Bach to Brubeck to Bluegrass to Beatles, as well as originals and beyond, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public, to share in the joy of music.

Since September 1979, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programming.

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

We honour Canoo and Access 2 Passes. For priority seating or other accommodations, contact us in advance.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit

SmartSmart Presented by Impulse Theatre
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Robin & Winifred Wood Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4, Canada
Entrance to this event in Wood Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street.

Ticketed Event Dates

Wednesday, November 5, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday, November 6, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Sunday, November 9, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Impulse Theatre presents SmartSmart by Adrienne Wong

Take your phone to the theatre! Join Adrienne Wong for crafts, storytelling, and surprises. Leave your phone on.

Smartphones are one of many ‘modifications’ humans make to themselves in the name of advancement. Early cybernetic devices have ranged from contact lenses to cochlear implants. Now haptics on our phones remind us to drink water, notifications urge us to get enough sleep, and our senses are extended by a web of computers accessible from the pocket-sized terminals we tuck under our pillows at night. This is a new work that explores pervasive media and our relationships to our devices, how they extend our senses, and affect our relationships with other humans and ourselves.

Find out more about the show and other events at Peek Fest at www.impulsetheatre.ca/peek-fest.html

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit

Camosun College Open House - Learn about our Postsecondary Program
2025-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Camosun College – Interurban Campus, 4461 Interurban Road, Victoria, V9E2C1, CA
Since 1979, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as their official Music Department — and we’re excited to be part of Camosun’s Open House 2025!

The Camosun College Open House is on Saturday, November 8 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at their Interurban Campus (4461 Interurban Road, Victoria). Bring your questions and engage in hands-on activities, presentations and campus tours. Students, staff and instructors from across the college will be on hand to answer questions.

Come find our table to learn more about our Postsecondary Diploma in Music Performance and Certificate programs, all accredited by Camosun College. Whether you’re dreaming of a career in music or just getting started, we’re here to answer your questions.

Can’t make it to the Camosun Open House? Join us for one of our Info Nights!

Thursday, November 20
Thursday, February 5
Tuesday, March 3

Check out our website to learn more about our programs and why to choose the Victoria Conservatory of Music!

We’d love to hear from you!

We’re more than happy to connect with you one-on-one. Call 250-386-5311 or email David Visentin or Megan Harton at postsecondary@vcm.bc.ca to arrange a time.

Welcome to the Creep Show
2025-11-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Welcome to the Creepshow: a Burlesque and Drag Spectacle
Saturday, November 8th
19+ | ID Required

6:30pm VIP Early Access
7:00pm Doors
8:00pm Show

On Saturday, November 8th, the historic Alix Goolden Hall will transform into a den of delightfully dark glamour for the second edition of Welcome to the Creepshow: a Burlesque and Drag Spectacle – where cabaret collides with classic horror. Think Universal Monsters, a dash of Vincent Price, and a whole lot of wicked tease. We’ll have ghouls, fools, and terrors that will make your heart stop.

This year’s spine-tingling lineup features international headliner – the Glam Reaper herself – Bettie Bombshell (Australia), alongside a cast of local legends ready to thrill, chill, and seduce.

Featuring:

🦇 Eddi Licious
🦇 Cherry Cheeks & Persi Flage
🦇 Holly Shirt
🦇 Henrietta Dubet
🦇 Call Us Men
🦇 Khushi
🦇 Robin Wood
🦇 Sweetness the Clown & Raspberry Bidet
🦇 JJ Rabbit

TICKET DETAILS

VIP Tier #1 $90

30 Min Early Entry & Meet n Greet with Bettie Bombshell
Front Row Seating

Access to VIP lounge
Show Poster & Goodie Bag

VIP Tier #2 $70

Second & Third Row Seating
Access to VIP lounge
Show Poster

General Admission $50

Contribute to the community ticket pool by adding a $25 sponsored ticket to your cart!

Limited Discounted Community Tickets available, email virescent.ent@gmail.com to acquire the discount code

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

Seating is row seating on curved wooden benches with backs and no cushion.

Ear plugs and masks will be available for anyone who may want them.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit

Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants
2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Entry for this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street

Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants Fallen Angel Tour 2025

The Unfaithful Servants have been heralded as one of Canada’s finest acoustic groups and Shari Ulrich has long been considered a legend in Canadian Folk music. For this special evening, each artist will perform their own individual sets plus there will be various collaborations throughout the night, bringing these two musical worlds together in an exciting display of Canada’s finest, all on one stage.

Shari Ulrich is a multiple Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter and a cherished voice in Canadian folk music for decades. Known for her beloved work as a solo artist and with groups such as The Hometown Band, Pied Pumkin, and collaborative projects with Barney Bentall, Bill Henderson, and Roy Forbes, Shari Ulrich brings her signature warmth, wit, and deep musicality to the stage. Renowned for her soaring vocals and skill on violin and piano, Ulrich’s songs are both deeply personal and universally resonant.

The Unfaithful Servants are an exciting folk-bluegrass-Americana quartet praised for their rich harmonies, masterful musicianship, and compelling songwriting. Based on Vancouver Island, and heralded as “BC’s Most Exciting Newgrass Band”, the group is touring their new album ‘Fallen Angel’ and has been making waves in Canada and the USA with their edge of your seat live performances and critically acclaimed recordings. Widely regarded as one of Canada’s standout acoustic ensembles, The Unfaithful Servants continue to earn a devoted following across the roots music world.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience two of Canada’s most celebrated acoustic acts—each with their own distinct voice—coming together on one stage for an unforgettable evening of masterful musicianship and inspired collaboration.

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

We honour Canoo and Access 2 Passes. For priority seating or other accommodations, contact us in advance.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit

14th Annual Victoria Conservatory of Music Chamber Competition
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Entrance to this competition in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation.
As the duration of the competition 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.
End time is subject to change.

About the Competition
The Victoria Conservatory of Music Chamber Competition is designed to inspire young chamber groups from the Conservatory to push the limits of their abilities as teams and discover the joys of making music together with friends in a richly challenging experience. Playing for professional judges, groups split into Junior and Senior Categories compete for prizes generously donated by local businesses and individuals.

Previous year judges have included: Terry Tam, Arthur Rowe, Sharon Stanis, Lorraine Min, Dolores Vann, Michelle Mares, Joanna Hood, Andrew Dawes, Pamela Highbaugh, Kenji Fuse, Norman Nelson, Soile Stratkauskas, Timothy Vernon, Matthew White, Guiseppe Pietraroia, David Gilham, and Alexandra Pohran Dawkins. In one evening, audience members are treated to all the levels of chamber music being performed at the Conservatory; as well as seeing the incredible progress that individual Victoria Conservatory students and groups have made since the previous year.

Venue Accessibility
The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit

Winds & Brass Department Collage Concert
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N4
Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation.

About the Concert

Join us for solo and chamber music performances by students (and sometimes faculty!) from the Winds & Brass Department.
Collage Concerts showcase the wealth of diversity in our department, from young beginners to emerging professionals playing a variety of instruments. These curated concerts are always a delight to attend!

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

We honour Canoo and Access 2 Passes. For priority seating or other accommodations, contact us in advance.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
