16 Years Old +
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. Playing in a classical, jazz or world music ensemble is a great way to make friends with similar interests and become part of the welcoming and supportive VSO School community.
Scroll down to see the range of activities available for adults:
Mon-Fri
SUMMER ’25: Azalea Chinese Music Camp (7 yrs+)
Select Mondays
SPRING ’25: Adult Piano Masterclass
Wednesdays
SUMMER ’25: Youth Film Scoring Workshop (12–19 yrs)
July 14-18 & July 21-25
SUMMER ’25: Jazz Workshops (14 yrs+)
Mon-Fri
SUMMER ’25: Adult Guitar Explorations (16 yrs+)
Wednesdays
SPRING ’25: Jazz Spotlights Series
Wednesdays, Thursdays
SPRING ’25: Adult Violin Classes
Mondays
SPRING ’25: Adult Piano Classes
Select Tuesdays
SPRING ’25: Adult Harp Workshop
Thursdays
’24-’25 Camerata Ensemble
Sundays
’24-’25 Azalea Chinese Music Ensemble
Tuesdays
’24-’25 Aureum Winds
Sundays
’24-’25: Cello Ensembles with Bo
Tuesdays, Thursdays
’24-’25: Adult Guitar Ensembles
Tuesdays
’24-’25: Recorder Ensemble
Saturdays
’24-’25 Youth String Ensembles
VSO Mentorship Events
February 10-14, 2025
VSOSoM Festival for Strings
Mar 3–7, 2025
VSOSoM Festival for Piano
Select Tuesdays
SPRING ’25: Adult Vocal Technique
Tuesdays
SPRING ’25: Song School
Sunday, May 18
MAY ’25: Sisters in Jazz Day
Various Days
’24-’25 Chamber Music Program
Various Days & Times
’24-’25: Winds & Brass Chamber Ensembles
Mondays
’24–’25 Big Band
Various Days
’24–’25 Jazz Combos
Mondays
SPRING ’25: Adult Beginner Recorder
International Artist Masterclasses
May 25-28, 2025
Future of Excellence Competition
The VSOSoM Performance Prep Program
VSOSoM Sinfonietta
Mondays
Music and Math
Sat Jul 12 & 19
SUMMER ’25: Vocal Technique for Adults
