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The VSO School ADVANTAGE – Music, your way, for Life

Western Canada’s newest and most exciting music school, The VSO School of Music seeks to establish, nurture and enhance lifelong relationships with the world’s greatest and evolving musical traditions. Our programs and faculty offer one-of-a-kind learning experiences for all ages and abilities.

Located in downtown Vancouver, next to the Orpheum Theatre, the School’s exclusive association with the acclaimed Vancouver Symphony Orchestra offers unparalleled opportunities to begin, strengthen and enhance your experience of music, including one-to-one lessons on orchestral and other instruments, Innovative classes for early childhood learning, Opportunities to make music with others, Courses and Seminars for adults and youth, RCM and College Prep courses, Masterclasses with visiting artists and unique composition classes in creating your own music. Students also have the opportunity to perform in and attend student and faculty recitals in the acoustically-excellent Alan and Gwendoline Pyatt Hall, one of Vancouver’s most exciting new performance spaces.

We hope to open up the world of music for you in new and exciting ways, and look forward to welcoming you to the VSO School of Music.

What's Coming Up...

Summer Programs - Registration Now Open!
July and August 2013

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Places are limited so sign up now to reserve your space! 

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