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Programs: 16 Years - Adult

16 Years - Adult

Learning music as an adult has a host of powerful benefits for mind, body and spirit. Studies repeatedly show that playing an instrument is one of the best forms of “brain training” to keep minds sharp as they age, and playing in a classical, jazz or world music ensemble is a great way to make friends with similar interests and become a part of the welcoming and supportive VSO School community.

Scroll down to see the range of activities available for adults:

July 8-12 Mon-Fri

SUMMER ’24: Wind Ensemble Camp

Double bass student

July 15-19 & July 22-26

SUMMER ’24: Jazz Workshops

Summer guitar course for adults

July 8-12 Mon-Fri

SUMMER ’24: Adult Guitar Explorations

Music technology online course

Tuesdays

SPRING ’24: Digital Skills

Wednesdays

SPRING ’24: Jazz Spotlights Series

Mondays

Music and Math

Concert April 20, 2024; Deadline to apply January 14, 2024

Riopelle Project

International Artist Masterclasses

VSO musician mentor

VSO Mentorship Events

February 12-16, 2024

VSOSoM Festival for Strings

Mar 4-10, 2024

VSOSoM Festival for Piano

Saturdays

APR ’24: Percussion Ensemble

Various Days & Times

JAN ’24: Winds & Brass Chamber Ensembles

Winds chamber group

Tuesdays

’23-’24 Aureum Chamber Winds

Fridays

Monthly Jazz Jams

Fridays

SPRING ’24: Writing Jazz Together

Multi-generational choir Vancouver

Wednesdays

SPRING ’24: Multi-Generational Choir

Mondays

SPRING ’24: Adult Violin Classes

Jazz piano class

Mondays or Tuesdays

SPRING ’24: Adult Piano Classes

Mondays (every 2wks)

SPRING ’24: Adult Piano Masterclass

Harp masterclass

Tuesdays (every 2wks)

SPRING ’24: Harp Masterclass

Sunday, Mar 24

MAR ’24: Sisters in Jazz Day

Thursdays

SPRING ’24: Song School

Adult Guitar ensembles

Tuesdays, Thursdays

SPRING ’24: Adult Guitar Ensembles

Mondays

SPRING ’24: Recorder Technique Workshops

Wednesdays

’23-’24 What Makes It Jazz?

May 12-15, 2024

Future of Excellence Competition

2023-24

The VSOSoM Performance Prep Program

Saturdays

’23-’24 Youth String Ensembles

Cello group class

Sundays

’23-’24: Cello Ensembles with Bo

Thursdays

’23-’24 Camerata Ensemble

Various Days

’23-’24 Chamber Music Program

Mondays

’23-’24 Big Band

Various Days

’23-’24 Jazz Combos

Sundays

’23-’24 Azalea Chinese Music Ensemble

Online recorder ensemble class

Tuesdays

’23-’24: Recorder Ensemble

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