STRINGS & GUITAR
Strings & Guitar The VCM has a rich resource of dedicated faculty in the disciplines of violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar (both classical and electric), harp, historical instruments and folk fiddling. The strings faculty provide the most up to date learnings in individual and group classes for beginners, as well as for accomplished solo performers, chamber ensemble artists, orchestral players, and for teachers in training.
“Bringing music to the hearts and minds of students opens up worlds of imagination and creativity. The confidence required to present these ideas, along with the discipline to harness them, prepares a student to face any challenge in life.” Michael van der Sloot
..................... Department Head: Michael van der Sloot, violin/viola Michael van der Sloot began his musical studies with one of Canada’s foremost string teachers, his brother William van der Sloot. He later received his Bachelor and Masters degrees on the viola at UBC, studying with Gerald Stanick, with Post-Graduate studies at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria with Thomas Riebl. In addition to successes at various solo and chamber competitions, Michael has represented Canada in international solo competitions and recorded for CBC radio. Michael has played with most of the Symphonies in Western Canada. His performances have taken him throughout Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy, including performances at the Theatre Rue Champs Ellysees in Paris, and the Musikverein in Vienna. Michael’s talents as a teacher and adjudicator are very much in demand. His students frequently receive top awards at National and International Competitions.
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