2026-27 Term Dates
| FALL | Sat, Sep 12 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | 14 weeks |
| WINTER | Mon, Jan 4 – Sun, Mar 14, 2027 | 10 weeks |
| SPRING | Tues, Mar 30 – Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | 12 weeks |
Spring Break
- Week 1: March 15-19, 2027
- Week 2: March 22-25, 2027
The VSO School of Music is CLOSED from Thurs, Dec 24, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 and on the following holidays:
2026
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 3 – BC Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – Truth & Reconciliation Day
- October 11 – Thanksgiving Sunday*
- October 12- Thanksgiving Monday
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
*Building open. No classes or lessons.
2027
- February 15 – Family Day
- March 26 – Good Friday
- March 27 – Easter Saturday
- March 28 – Easter Sunday
- March 29 – Easter Monday
- May 24 – Victoria Day
Ensembles:
Although these generally follow the group class term dates, please check your individual ensemble page for specific information:
Youth String Ensembles
Camerata Adult String Ensemble
Chamber Music Program
Big Band
Jazz Combos
Humoresque Recorder Ensemble
Azalea Chinese Music Ensemble
In general, please double check the dates for your program on its webpage and during registration, as some programs may have unique dates.