BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Victoria Conservatory of Music - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Victoria Conservatory of Music
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T223741
CREATED:20250923T212718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T212718Z
UID:10003643-1779390000-1779395400@vcm.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Young Artist Academy Junior Chamber Ensembles 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\n\nAbout the concert\n\nJoin us for a special concert featuring students from the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Junior Orchestras and Junior Young Artists Academy. Enjoy performances by the Junior Chamber Ensembles and orchestras including Junior Orchestra\, and the Intermediate Orchestra. This showcase highlights the ensemble work these young musicians have developed throughout the term — a joyful celebration of growth\, collaboration\, and musical expression. \n\nThe Junior Chamber Ensembles are part of the Conservatory’s Gary Karr Young Artists Performance Academy and includes advanced string students ages 12 to 15 who are selected through audition. These students participate in weekly chamber music coaching\, rehearsals\, and mentorship\, building both their musical and leadership skills. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 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.  \n\nWe honour Canoo and Access 2 Passes. For priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance.   \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/young-artist-academy-junior-chamber-ensembles-and-junior-orchestras-concert-may-2026/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Orchestra_1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T214500
DTSTAMP:20260610T223741
CREATED:20260114T000941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T214123Z
UID:10004048-1779478200-1779486300@vcm.bc.ca
SUMMARY:CelloFest: Opening Concert
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Desmond Hoebig\, Minna Rose Chung\, Brian Yoon\, Lorraine Min and Laura Loewen. \n\nThis concert is in Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \n\n\n\nAbout CelloFest Opening Concert\n\nCelloFest 2026 opens with a dazzling evening featuring acclaimed cellists Desmond Hoebig\, Minna Rose Chung\, and Brian Yoon\, joined by pianists Lorraine Min and Laura Lowen. This cello extravaganza spans centuries of repertoire\, with works by Bach\, Debussy\, Chopin\, Mehmari\, Morlock\, Cassadó\, and Popper\, to celebrate the instrument’s rich\, expressive voice. \n\n \nDesmond Hoebig\nDesmond Hoebig is a former Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and has enjoyed an international career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and orchestral principal. A prizewinner at the Munich International Competition and the Tchaikovsky Competition\, he has appeared as soloist with major orchestras across North America and abroad. Former principal cellist of the Cleveland\, Houston\, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestras\, he is also a Juno Award-winning chamber musician and a longstanding presence at leading music festivals. \n\nMinna Rose Chung\nKorean-American cellist Minna Rose Chung is Professor of Cello at the University of Manitoba and co-author of CelloMind: Intonation and Technique\, an internationally acclaimed pedagogy method. An active performer and chamber musician\, she tours widely with the Borealis Piano Trio and the Nacka Duo and performs regularly with major Canadian orchestras. She is the founder and director of Project Rio\, supporting the Rio International Cello Encounter in Brazil\, and is a recipient of multiple national awards for her contributions to performance and pedagogy. \n\nBrian Yoon\nBrian Yoon enjoys a multifaceted career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, adjudicator\, and teacher\, and serves as Principal Cello of the Victoria Symphony. He was also recently appointed as Co-Head of Strings at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. A First Prize winner of the Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition\, he has performed extensively across Canada in repertoire ranging from Bach and Beethoven to George Crumb and Metallica\, and has received support from the BC Arts Council\, the Canada Council for the Arts\, and the Sylva Gelber Music Foundation. \n\nLorraine Min\n\nLorraine Min is a Steinway Artist and critically acclaimed pianist renowned for her poetic artistry and brilliant virtuosity. Praised by The New York Times for her “impeccable phrase-shaping and crystalline sound\,” she has performed internationally in major concert halls across North America\, Europe\, Asia\, Australia\, and South America. A dynamic soloist and chamber musician\, Min is a prizewinner of major international competitions and is frequently heard on CBC and ABC (Australian) radio. \n\nLaura Loewen\n\nPraised for expressivity\, virtuosity\, and committed playing\, Canadian collaborative pianist Laura Loewen is an extremely versatile musician equally comfortable in traditional and contemporary repertoire. Her regular duo partners include Allen Harrington\, saxophone\, Minna Rose Chung\, cello\, Colin Ainsworth\, tenor\, Tracy Dahl\, soprano\, and Monica Huisman\, soprano. Dedicated to sharing her passion for ensemble playing and coaching\, she is Professor of Collaborative Piano and the Vocal Coach at the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Faculty of Music. \n\n\nCelloFest 2026\n\nCelloFest is a three-day event at the Victoria Conservatory of Music featuring renowned cellists and pedagogues Desmond Hoebig (former Professor at Rice University; former Principal Cello of Cincinnati\, Houston and Cleveland orchestras) and Dr. Minna Rose Chung (Professor at the University of Manitoba; co-author of CelloMind). \n\nCelloFest begins with the Opening Concert on Friday\, May 22 at 7:30 pm in Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Following Friday’s concert\, Dr. Chung and Mr. Hoebig will each lead a masterclass for young aspiring cellists on Saturday\, May 23 on the stage of AGPH. CelloFest concludes with a Final Concert on Sunday\, May 24 featuring the participants of the masterclasses and a cello choir. \n\nCelloFest gratefully acknowledges the Gail O’Riordan Climate & the Arts Legacy Fund at Victoria Foundation for their generous support. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 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.  \n\nWe honour Canoo and Access 2 Passes. For priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance.   \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/cellofest-opening-concert/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CelloFest_Cellists_1200x675px.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T223741
CREATED:20260420T202132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T214317Z
UID:10005172-1779528600-1779539400@vcm.bc.ca
SUMMARY:CelloFest: Masterclass with Dr. Minna Rose Chung
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. \nEntrance: By donation \n\n\nAbout the Masterclass\n\nExperience an engaging and insightful masterclass with renowned cellist and educator Dr. Minna Rose Chung\, presented as part of CelloFest at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. \n \nKnown internationally for her thoughtful and innovative approach to teaching\, Dr. Chung brings a unique perspective shaped by her work as Professor of Cello at the University of Manitoba and co-author of CelloMind: Intonation and Technique. In this public masterclass\, selected cellists will have the opportunity to perform and receive individualized coaching\, delving into the subtleties of technique and musical expression. \n \nObservers will gain a rare behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative process between artist and student\, offering valuable insights for musicians and audiences alike. Whether you are a cellist\, teacher\, or music enthusiast\, this session promises to deepen your understanding of the artistry and craft of cello playing. \n \nProgram (subject to change) \n \nBrahms: Sonata in E minor\, Op. 38\, I. Allegro non troppo \nSchumann: Adagio and Allegro\, Op. 70  \nBruch: Kol Nidrei\, Op. 47 \nBoccherini: Sonata in A major \nKabalevsky: Concerto in G minor\, Op. 49\, I. Allegro \nSaint-Saëns: Concerto in A minor\, Op. 33\, I. Allegro non troppo \n\n\nCelloFest 2026\n\nCelloFest is a three-day event at the Victoria Conservatory of Music featuring renowned cellists and pedagogues Desmond Hoebig (former Professor at Rice University; former Principal Cello of Cincinnati\, Houston and Cleveland orchestras) and Dr. Minna Rose Chung (Professor at the University of Manitoba; co-author of CelloMind). \n\nCelloFest begins with the Opening Concert on Friday\, May 22 at 7:30 pm in Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Following Friday’s concert\, Dr. Chung and Mr. Hoebig will each lead a masterclass for young aspiring cellists on Saturday\, May 23 on the stage of AGPH. CelloFest concludes with a Final Concert on Sunday\, May 24 featuring the participants of the masterclasses and a cello choir. \n\nCelloFest gratefully acknowledges the Gail O’Riordan Climate & the Arts Legacy Fund at Victoria Foundation for their generous support. \n\n \n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 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.  \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance.   \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/cellofest-masterclass-with-dr-minna-rose-chung/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CelloFest_Chung_1200x675.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T223741
CREATED:20260420T202616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T214422Z
UID:10005173-1779544800-1779555600@vcm.bc.ca
SUMMARY:CelloFest: Masterclass with Desmond Hoebig
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. \nEntrance: By donation \n\n\nAbout the Masterclass\n\nJoin distinguished Canadian cellist and teacher Desmond Hoebig for a special masterclass presented as part of CelloFest at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. \n \nCelebrated for his artistry as a soloist\, chamber musician\, principal cellist and longtime professor at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music\, Mr. Hoebig brings decades of performance and teaching experience to this inspiring session. In this public masterclass\, selected participants will perform and receive personalized guidance\, with a focus on refining technique and deepening musical interpretation.  \n \nAudiences are invited to observe the behind-the-scenes process that shapes expressive and polished performances. This masterclass provides a unique opportunity to experience world-class teaching and artistry up close. \n \nProgram (subject to change) \n \nHaydn: Concerto in C major\, Hob.VIIb:1\, III. Finale. Allegro molto \nGoltermann: Concerto in D minor\, Op. 76\, I. Allegro moderato \nBréval: Sonata in G major\, I. Brillante \nMendelssohn: Sonata in B-flat major\, Op. 45\, I. Allegro vivace \nPaganini: Variations on a Theme by Rossini \nCassadó: Requiebros \n\n\nCelloFest 2026\n\nCelloFest is a three-day event at the Victoria Conservatory of Music featuring renowned cellists and pedagogues Desmond Hoebig (former Professor at Rice University; former Principal Cello of Cincinnati\, Houston and Cleveland orchestras) and Dr. Minna Rose Chung (Professor at the University of Manitoba; co-author of CelloMind). \n\nCelloFest begins with the Opening Concert on Friday\, May 22 at 7:30 pm in Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Following Friday’s concert\, Dr. Chung and Mr. Hoebig will each lead a masterclass for young aspiring cellists on Saturday\, May 23 on the stage of AGPH. CelloFest concludes with a Final Concert on Sunday\, May 24 featuring the participants of the masterclasses and a cello choir. \n\nCelloFest gratefully acknowledges the Gail O’Riordan Climate & the Arts Legacy Fund at Victoria Foundation for their generous support. \n\n \n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 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.  \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance.   \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/cellofest-masterclass-with-desmond-hoebig/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CelloFest_Hoebig_1200x675.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T223741
CREATED:20260501T175303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175303Z
UID:10005188-1779546600-1779552000@vcm.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Baroque/Fiddle Recital Party
DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this event in Wood Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. \n\n\nAbout the Recital Party\nOn Saturday\, May 23 at 2:30pm in Wood Hall come and see the fruits of our first year running an innovative program which uses ‘Baroque’ music as a template to teach technique and musical styles to our fiddle students. \nWe believe that Fiddle music and Baroque music have much in common and we have been exploring these similarities over the past term. Our three Baroque Faculty teachers will be showcasing their students in this unique recital. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility\nThe 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.  \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance.   \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/baroque-fiddle-recital-party-2026/
LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Family-Day-Langford-2026_1200x675.jpg
GEO:48.427185;-123.358299
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robin & Winifred Wood Hall 900 Johnson Street Victoria British Columbia V8V 3N4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Johnson Street:geo:-123.358299,48.427185
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T223741
CREATED:20260420T201430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T214511Z
UID:10005171-1779627600-1779634800@vcm.bc.ca
SUMMARY:CelloFest: Final Concert
DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. \nEntrance: $10 suggested donation \n\n\nAbout the Concert\nCelebrate the finale of CelloFest with an exciting afternoon of music performed by the talented participants. Hear repertoire shaped through masterclasses and lessons with our distinguished artists\, showcasing each student’s artistic growth and refinement. \n\nThe concert will conclude with a cello ensemble of over 20 performers\, bringing together the full community of participants and bringing the festival to a resonant close. \n\n\nCelloFest 2026\n\nCelloFest is a three-day event at the Victoria Conservatory of Music featuring renowned cellists and pedagogues Desmond Hoebig (former Professor at Rice University; former Principal Cello of Cincinnati\, Houston and Cleveland orchestras) and Dr. Minna Rose Chung (Professor at the University of Manitoba; co-author of CelloMind). \n\nCelloFest begins with the Opening Concert on Friday\, May 22 at 7:30 pm in Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Following Friday’s concert\, Dr. Chung and Mr. Hoebig will each lead a masterclass for young aspiring cellists on Saturday\, May 23 on the stage of AGPH. CelloFest concludes with a Final Concert on Sunday\, May 24 featuring the participants of the masterclasses and a cello choir. \n\nCelloFest gratefully acknowledges the Gail O’Riordan Climate & the Arts Legacy Fund at Victoria Foundation for their generous support. \n\n \n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 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.  \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance.   \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/cellofest-final-concert/
LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4
CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CelloFest_1200x675.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR