The International Master Teacher program celebrates the unique connection between the VSO School of Music and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as young students enjoy the opportunity to take masterclasses with some of the world’s greatest performing artists. At each event, up to four of the VSOSoM’s advanced students will receive one on one coaching from a leading professional in their field for this in-person masterclass, which will be available to attend in-person, in Pyatt Hall, or view virtually via the VSO’s livestreaming portal.

Livestreams begin on the listed dates and times and are available for on-demand streaming for a period of two weeks following the premiere.

Tickets are $15 for the general public, and FREE for currently enrolled VSOSoM students. If you are eligible for free tickets, you will receive an email with a code to reserve your place.

Additional masterclasses and educational events with Vancouver Symphony principal players are offered through the VSO Mentorship Program

Past 2024-25 Masterclasses

• Chamber Masterclass with PRAZAK QUARTET, November 9, 2024
• Jazz Piano Masterclass with BENNY GREEN, September 15, 2024

2023-24 Masterclasses

• Violin Masterclass with VADIM GLUZMAN, May 30, 2024
• Chamber Masterclass with NEW ORFORD STRING QUARTET, May 18, 2024
• Chamber Masterclass with VIANO QUARTET, April 30, 2024
• Violin Masterclass with AUGUSTIN HADELICH, April 11, 2024
• Big Band Masterclass with OSTARA PROJECT, March 4, 2024
• Guitar Masterclass with ANIELLO DESIDERIO, February 29, 2024
• Piano Masterclass with ERIC LU, February 23, 2024
• Piano Masterclass with ALEXANDRA DARIESCU, February 15, 2024
• Jazz Masterclass with SARAH HANAHAN & JOE FARNSWORTH, January 27, 2024
• Voice Masterclass with SUSAN PLATTS, November 30, 2023
• Piano Masterclass with LOUIS LORTIE, October 19, 2023
• Violin Masterclass with SARAH CHANG, October 11, 2023

2022-23 Masterclasses

• Piano Masterclass with JON KIMURA PARKER, November 10, 2022
• Composition Masterclass with VIVIAN FUNG, November 12, 2022
• Chinese Music Masterclass with WU MAN, November 23, 2022
• Violin Masterclass with HILARY HAHN, January 14, 2023
• Honouring Black History Through Jazz: An Evening with the CAILI O’DOHERTY QUINTET, February 13, 2023
• Vocal Performance Masterclass with MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN-LEE, February 15, 2023
• Piano Masterclass with JANE COOP, March 1, 2023
• Chamber Music Masterclass with the VIANO QUARTET, March 23, 2023
• LUCAS & ARTHUR JUSSEN in Conversation with Otto Tausk, March 30, 2023
• Piano Improv Masterclass with WAYNE MARSHALL, May 4, 2023
• Brass Masterclass and Q&A with HÅKAN HARDENBERGER, May 18, 2023

2021-22 Masterclasses

• Piano Masterclass with STEWART GOODYEAR
• Piano Masterclass with CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN
• “Success in Music, Success in Life” with JENS LINDEMANN
• Chamber music Masterclass with the NEW ORFORD STRING QUARTET
• Violin Masterclass with BLAKE POULIOT
• Cello & Chamber Masterclass with MISCHA MAISKY
• Concert and workshop with ARKAI
• 4 Hands Piano Masterclass with ANGELA CHENG & ALVIN CHOW
• Pipeline Vocal Project acapella concert and workshop
• Piano Masterclass with JANE COOP

2020-21 Masterclasses

• Vocal Masterclass with ADI BRAUN
• Piano Masterclass with STEWART GOODYEAR
• Piano Masterclass with JANE COOP
• Chamber Music Masterclass with ISTVÁN VÁRDAI
• Performance Masterclass with MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN
• Piano Masterclass with ANGELA CHENG

The VSO School of Music is grateful to the following supporters of the International Master Teacher Program:

Piano masterclasses generously supported by the Jemini Foundation
All other masterclasses generously supported by the Azrieli Foundation

View VSOSoM 2023-24 Registration Policies

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