2025-26 Term Dates
Private Lessons:
| FALL | Mon, Sep 8 – Mon, Dec 15, 2025 | 14 weeks |
| WINTER | Mon, Jan 5 – Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 10 weeks |
| SPRING | Mon, Mar 30 – Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | 12 weeks |
Group Classes:
| FALL | Mon, Sep 22 – Mon, Dec 15, 2025 | 12 weeks |
| WINTER | Mon, Jan 5 – Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 10 weeks |
| SPRING | Tue, Apr 7 – Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | 11 weeks |
The VSO School of Music is CLOSED from Wed, Dec 24, 2025 – Thu, Jan 1, 2026 and on the following holidays:
2025
- July 1, Tuesday – Canada Day
- Aug 4, Monday – BC Day
- Sep 1, Monday – Labor Day
- Sep 30, Tuesday – Truth & Reconciliation Day
- Oct 11-13, Saturday-Monday – Thanksgiving Weekend
- Nov 11, Tuesday – Remembrance Day
2026
- Feb 16, Monday – Family Day
- April 3, Friday – Good Friday
- April 5, Sunday –Easter Sunday
- April 6, Monday – Easter Monday
- May 18, Monday – 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
Azalea Chinese Music Ensemble
Recorder Ensemble
In general, please double check the dates for your program on its webpage and during registration, as some programs may have unique dates.
Pro-D Day Camps
Give elementary-age kids a full school-day of music and the arts, with VSO School of Music Pro-D day camps (in line with the VSB calendar.)
Spring Break Programs (Mar 16-27, 2026)
Keep kids’ creativity alive over Spring Break with our popular programs. Offerings include half- and full-day camps with optional early drop-off and late pick-up, as well as sample classes and more.
Summer Programs (July & August, 2025)
Try something new, expand your skills or just let your creativity loose during the summer! Programs are available in classical, jazz and world music for summer learners of all ages, from babies to adults.