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 lessons & 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 with a leading professional in their field, leading up to an in-person masterclass which will be available to attend in-person, in Pyatt Hall, or view virtually via the VSO’s livestreaming portal.
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

Brass Masterclass and Q&A with
HÅKAN HARDENBERGER
Generously supported by
The Azrieli Foundation
Thurs, May 18 | 5-7pm
Past 2022-23 Masterclasses
- Piano Masterclass with JON KIMURA PARKER, November 10, 2022 (supported by the Jemini Foundation)
- Composition Masterclass with VIVIAN FUNG, November 12, 2022 (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
- Chinese Music Masterclass with WU MAN, November 23, 2022 (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
- Violin Masterclass with HILARY HAHN, January 14, 2023 (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
- Honouring Black History Through Jazz: An Evening with the CAILI O’DOHERTY QUINTET, February 13, 2023 (supported by the US Consulate of Vancouver)
- Vocal Performance Masterclass with MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN-LEE, February 15, 2023 (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
- Piano Masterclass with JANE COOP, March 1, 2023 (supported by the Jemini Foundation)
- Chamber Music Masterclass with the VIANO QUARTET, March 23, 2023 (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
- LUCAS & ARTHUR JUSSEN in Conversation with Otto Tausk, March 30, 2023 (supported by the Jemini Foundation)
- Piano Improv Masterclass with WAYNE MARSHALL, May 4, 2023 (supported by the Jemini Foundation)
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