More Than Music Lessons : Special Opportunities

GUEST ARTIST MASTERCLASSES Fee: FREE for VSOSoM & full-time students / $15 for the general public

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1. Adrianne Pieczonka, soprano Wed, Sep 18

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2. Oliver Gannon, jazz Wed, Feb 5

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3. Anne-Sopie Mutter, violin Mon, Jun 8

The world’s most renowned performing artists pass their artistry on to the next generation in these public masterclasses featuring select VSOSoM students, held in beautiful Pyatt Hall. This year’s guest artists include Anne-Sophie Mutter; Adrianne Pieczonka; Gary Hoffman; Gidon Kremer; Sergei Babayan; Oliver Gannon and more!

THE ARTIST’S CORNER One-day presentations Recommended for: Adults who are curious about music and musicians Fee per presentation: $35 (includes lunch)

Get close to key figures of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and VSO School of Music, and learn what goes on behind the music in a series of fascinatingly intimate presentations for the VSOSoM community.

1. Otto Tausk, VSO Music Director

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2. Vern Griffiths , Principal Percussion

Check our website for the current schedule of Guest Artist Masterclasses and Artist’s Corner events

vsoschoolofmusic.ca EXCLUSIVE INTERACTIONS WITH THE VSO VSOSoM students enjoy exclusive interactions with VSO musicians, get access to listen to rehearsals, and perform in side-by-side concerts and pre-concert performances. Students under 35 can take advantage of the VSO’s TD ALL ACCESS PASS for $15 tickets, while students age 35 and up can access a 25% ticket discount. Please contact us for more details.

THE FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE COMPETITION May 6–14, 2020

This Competition celebrates the aspirations of young musicians studying at the VSO School, by awarding winners in both a junior and senior division the chance to perform as a soloist with the VSO during the following season, scholarship funding and other opportunities. The Competition opens for entry in January 2020.

VSOSOM ANNUAL FESTIVALS Strings — Feb 24–29, 2020 Piano — March 2–7, 2020

These encouraging and supportive festivals are an exclusive opportunity for VSOSoM students to play for an experienced professional in a small class setting and receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze award as well as valuable performance feedback. Selected Gold Medalists are invited to perform at a celebration recital on the final day, and scholarship funds are distributed. Both the classes and recital are open to the public to observe.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

The VSO School of Music believes public performance is a vital part of music learning for students of all ages and abilities. Regular opportunities to perform are provided in the form of All-School Recitals, Studio Recitals and Informal Recitals. These concerts are all free and open to the public. Check our website “What’s On” section for dates, and speak to your instructor to make sure you don’t miss your chance to step onstage and share your music.

FAMILY MUSIC DAY & OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Sep 7, 2019, 10am – 2pm

The VSO School celebrates families and music! We invite you to explore the School and meet faculty members at this fun, free event. Join us for interactive fun with instruments, singing, open rehearsals, sample lessons and classes, and more, at this special day of discovery for curious children of all ages and their families.

DEPARTMENTAL MASTERCLASSES

Masterclasses allow students to gain a fresh perspective from another instructor, observe feedback given to fellow musicians and get a little performance practice at the same time. Free departmental masterclasses are scheduled for piano, string, voice and guitar students.

THE VSOSoM DISCOUNT

The VSOSoM Discount offers students taking private lessons special reduced fees to also attend group classes and ensembles, making a full musical experience more cost-effective. To be eligible, students must be registered for weekly private lessons for the term in which the group activity takes place.