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:
Wednesdays and Saturdays
’26-’27: Jazz Institute
Various Days
’26-’27: Jazz Combos
Mondays
’26-’27: Big Band
Mondays
’26-’27: Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Select Mondays
SPRING ’26: Adult Piano Masterclass
Mondays
SPRING ’26: Adult Guitar Classes
Tuesdays, Thursdays
SPRING ’26: Adult Vocal Technique
Thursdays
’25-’26: Camerata Ensemble
Mondays, Wednesdays
SPRING ’26: Adult Piano Classes
Wednesdays
SPRING ’26: Adult Ukulele Ensemble
Tuesdays, Thursdays
’25-’26: Adult Guitar Ensembles
Wednesdays
SPRING ’26: Adult Violin Classes
Tuesdays
’25-’26: Aureum Winds
Select Tuesdays
’25-’26: Song School
Tuesdays
’25-’26: Recorder Ensemble
February 2-5, 2026
VSO School of Music Festival for Strings
Various Days & Times
’25-’26: Winds & Brass Chamber Ensembles
Sundays
’25-’26: Azalea Chinese Music Ensemble
Sundays
’25-’26: Cello Ensembles with Bo
Future of Excellence Concerto Competition
March 2–6, 2026
VSO School of Music Festival for Piano
Various Days
Chamber Music Program
Thursdays
SPRING ’26: Vocal Jazz Masterclass
Wednesdays
SPRING ’26: Jazz Language III: Jazz Arranging & Advanced Composition
Sundays
’25-’26: Jazz Jams
International Artist Masterclasses
Various Days
SUMMER ’26: VSO School of Music International Young Artists Festival
Various Dates & Times
SUMMER ’26: Piano Camps (6–16 years)
Wednesdays
SUMMER ’26: Film Scoring Workshop (11–18 years)
July 27–30
SUMMER ’26: Azalea Summer Camp (12+ years)
Monday-Friday
SUMMER ’26: Band Camp: Winds, Brass and Percussion (13+ years)
July 13–17 and July 20–24
SUMMER ’26: Jazz Workshops (14+ years)
Saturday-Sunday
SUMMER ’26: Vocal Jazz Weekend Intensive (15+ years)
Saturday-Sunday
SUMMER ’26: Percussion Weekend Workshop (15+ years)
Saturdays
SUMMER ’26: Adult Vocal Technique (16+ years)
Tuesday - Sunday
SUMMER ’26: Summer Vocal Intensive
Monday-Friday
SUMMER ’26: Adult Guitar Explorations (16+ years)
Tuesdays, Saturdays
’25-’26: Suzuki Cello Group Classes
Saturdays
Youth String Ensembles
The VSO School of Music Performance Prep Program
VSO Mentorship Events
