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SUMMARY:Winter Break Building Closure
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed for the holidays. See you in the New Year!
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winter-break-building-closure/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Building Closure
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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 21\, 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 29. 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/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses and Workshops
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SUMMARY:The 41st Annual German Lieder Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Classical Voice department offers this opportunity for current students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music to perform one or two German Art Songs\, compete\, and receive feedback from renowned and respected adjudicators.The audience can expect to hear some of the most beautiful and beloved songs in the German repertoire as well as some rare gems. \n\nCompetitors will be performing within the spectacular acoustic of Alix Goolden Performance Hall. \n\nThe German Lieder Competition (January 24th\, 2024) is the second production in the Conservatory’s popular Classical Competition Series which includes The Margaret Abbott English Art Song Competition (October 25); The Italian Song Competition (March 6\, 2024); The French Art Song Competition (April); The World Languages Competition (June). \n\nJoin us and bear witness to the sharing of musical souls that embodies the true Spirit of Song! You will be amazed at the beauty\, the courage\, the drama\, and the joy involved in friendly competitive singing! Follow our intrepid competitors and marvel at their transformation as they progress from competition to competition and develop as performing artists.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/german-lieder-competition-2024-01-24/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Info Night
DESCRIPTION:The event is hosted on the following dates: \n\n\nWednesday\, January 24 at 7pm. Victoria\, Room 224 (entrance at 900 Johnson Street). This event is also hosted online via Zoom. ( Join Zoom Meeting https://vcm-bc-ca.zoom.us/j/82846011526\, Meeting ID: 828 4601 1526) \n\nWednesday\, January 31 at 7pm. Langford\, Studio 2 (210-1314 Lakepoint Way\, Langford BC\, in the YMCA building- entrance by the library) \n\n\nThe Victoria Conservatory of Music Postsecondary Department hosts its annual Info Night for students and parents interested in learning more about Postsecondary and Advanced Training 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 – 12-18 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\, 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 (Director 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’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/info-night-jan-24-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, CA
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SUMMARY:The Village Choir with Special Guest Sam Weber
DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this concert in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street\n\n\n\n This event is SOLD OUT  \n\n Special Guest Sam Weber\nCo-Directed by Claire Butterfield & Oliver Swain\nWith Ashley Wey and Damian Graham  \n\n The Village Choir is a 100+ community choir for all people and all voices. Performing a mix of Folk\, Soul\, Rock\, and Pop with some of Victoria’s finest joining them at recitals including Ashley Wey (Piano) and Damian Graham (Percussion). For this concert\, they are thrilled to have special guest Sam Weber leading the choir for a few tunes and performing a set of his own. Weber is a Canadian singer-songwriter\, guitarist\, music producer and recording engineer who launched his solo music career in 2014 with the release of Shadows in the Road. His subsequent studio albums\, Valentina Nevada\, released in 2016\, and Everything Comes True\, released in 2019\, were critically acclaimed and toured internationally. In 2020\, Weber was a featured player on every track from the Bahamas album\, Sad Hunk\, serving as direct support for Bahamas on a 20 date US tour in October 2021. His fourth studio album\, Get Free\, released in 2022\, received praise from NPR\, CBC\, BBC and Fretboard Journal. Weber has collaborated and performed with Madison Cunningham\, Bahamas\, Dawes\, Anna Tivel\, Lucius and The Watkins Family. His forthcoming album\, Clear and Plain\, is set to arrive in the spring of 2024.  \n\n The balcony is closed for this event.   \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts
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SUMMARY:The Gettin' Higher Choir "The Spirit of Yes"
DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this concert in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street  \n\n\n\n The Gettin’ Higher Choir presents “The Spirit of Yes” with special guest Barbara McAfee — A fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region  \n\n The choir will warm your hearts and raise the roof\, with songs from folk and classic rock\, a sea song\, a rousing gospel standard\, and several songs of Barbara’s\, sung together with her. We welcome Barbara back for her second visit\, and we know her solo set will move and inspire you.   \n\n Since 1996\, the Gettin’ Higher Choir has been welcoming all voices and affirming singing as everyone’s birthright — and yes\, we would want to hear you sing! Shy voices can rediscover the joy of singing\, and seasoned singers can find new harmonious company. The Gettin’ Higher Choir is co-directed by Cathy Baker and Dick Jackson in Victoria\, BC\, Canada.  \n\n We seek to embrace and celebrate humanity’s highest aspirations through music\, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds. There is no audition\, and no singing experience is required\, just a desire to sing in harmony with others.   \n\n The GHC is grateful for the help of the BC Choral Federation.  https://bcchoralfed.com  \n\n The balcony is closed for this event.
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/the-gettin-higher-choir-the-spirit-of-yes/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Info Night
DESCRIPTION:The event is hosted on the following dates: \n\n\nWednesday\, January 24 at 7pm. Victoria\, Room 224 (entrance at 900 Johnson Street). This event is also hosted online via Zoom. \n\nWednesday\, January 31 at 7pm. Langford\, Studio 2 (210-1314 Lakepoint Way\, Langford BC\, in the YMCA building- entrance by the library) \n\n\nThe Victoria Conservatory of Music Postsecondary Department hosts its annual Info Night for students and parents interested in learning more about Postsecondary and Advanced Training 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 – 12-18 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\, 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 (Director 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\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’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/info-night-jan-31-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills\, Langford\, 1314 – Lakepoint Way\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 0S2
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SUMMARY:Winds & Brass Department Faculty Concert Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Works by Violet Archer\, Catherine McMichael\, Joseph Kreutzer\, and Arthur Maddox. \n\nAdmission is by donation and will raise funds for the Winds & Brass Summer Intensive Program for middle and high school students. \n\nPlease note: Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. \n\nFaculty and guest performers include: \n\nMarsha Elliott-Edwards\, flute\nEmily Nagelbach\, flute\nMelissa Goodchild\, clarinet\nPatricia Kostek\, clarinet\nJack Edwards\, saxophone\nAlexander Richards\, saxophone\nRobert Holliston\, piano\nDouglas Hensley\, guitar\nMary Jill McCulloch\, flute\nShoko Inoue\, piano
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winds-brass-faculty-concert-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
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