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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

PRIVATE LESSONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

MASTERCLASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

EARLY MUSIC EDUCATION: MUSIC EXPLORERS BACH BABIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOZART MITES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ROSSINI RASCALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 VOYAGERS *NEW* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 NAVIGATORS *NEW* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

BEYOND MUSIC LEARNING MANDARIN THROUGH MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BRAIN BOOSTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BRAIN BOOSTERS MATH WIZARDS . . 7 SCIENCE EXPLORERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 READING & WRITING CIRCLE . . . . . . . . . . 7

SUZUKI PROGRAM PREP CLASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 VIOLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 VIOLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CELLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FLUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PIANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 HARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

GROUP PIANO FIRST STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 LEAPS & BOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PIANO DRILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MARY BUCKERFIELD WHITE CHORAL PROGRAM KITS POINT CHORALE *NEW* . . . . . . . 11 RAINCITY CHORUS *NEW* . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 VANIER PARK VOICES *NEW* . . . . . . . 11 SCHOLA CANTORUM *NEW* . . . . . . . . . 11

ORCHESTRAL TRAINING PROGRAM PRE-JUNIOR STRINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 JUNIOR SYMPHONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 INTERMEDIATE SYMPHONY . . . . . . . . . . 12 VAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA . . . . . . 12

YOUNG ARTIST COLLEGIATE PROGRAM *NEW* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . 14 CELLO, GUITAR, HARP AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES . . . . . . . . . . . 14 UKULELE CAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

JAZZ AND SONGWRITING DAL RICHARDS SCHOOL OF SWING JAZZ ORCHESTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 THE ART OF SONGWRITING *NEW* . . 15 JAZZ & POP PIANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM PRIVATE LESSONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ADULT INSTRUMENT AEROBICS *NEW* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MUSIC THEORY 101 *NEW* . . . . . . . . . . 17 THE ART OF SONGWRITING *NEW* . . 17 ADULT JAZZ ORCHESTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 THE CORELLI PROJECT: BAROQUE SCHOLARS *NEW* . . . . . . . 17 THE CORELLI PROJECT: BAROQUE STRING ENSEMBLE . . . . . 17

RCM EXAM PREPARATION THEORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 PEDAGOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

COMPOSITION AND CONDUCTING . . 21

FACULTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

REGISTRATION AND SCHOOL POLICIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the following partners:

Welcome to the Vancouver Academy of Music

Founded in 1969, VAM has been spreading a love of learning and musical excellence for generations of aspiring musicians. Discover your passion for music and performance at VAM’s inspiring location at Vanier Park, minutes from downtown Vancouver but steps away from the ocean! Joseph Elworthy-VAM Executive Director

From early childhood to adult learning, VAM is an inclusive learning environment that explores the transformative power of music. Our proven programs and methods have produced some of Canada’s most acclaimed musicians in addition to a 48-year alumni database filled with music lovers.

VAM’s hand-selected faculty is composed of Vancouver’s finest musicians and educators from organizations such as Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Opera, and UBC School of Music.

Come experience the legacy of excellence at VAM and prepare to reach unimagined musical heights!

Discover the advantages of Vancouver’s first community music school:• Numerous performance and competition opportunities• Masterclasses and workshops with world-renowned musicians• Flexible payment options and bursary support• Free parking in a traffic-calmed location• Innovative programs and exchanges with national and international partners

2016-2017 SEMESTER DATESSeptember 6: First Day of InstructionOctober 10: Thanksgiving Day HolidayNovember 11: Remembrance Day HolidayDecember 19-January 3: Winter BreakFebruary 13: Family Day (private lessons only)March 13-17: Spring BreakApril 14-16: Easter HolidaysApril 17: Easter Monday (private lessons only)May 22: Victoria Day (private lessons only)June 30: Academic Year Ends

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PRIVATE LESSONS VAM’s faculty roster contains internationally recognized educators and Vancouver’s leading performers providing expert instruction for all ages and skill levels. VAM lesson packages provide flexibility of scheduling allowing students to select the number of desired lessons. • Trial (1 lesson)• Half-semester package (9 lessons)*• Single-semester package (18 lessons)• Full-year package (36 lessons)• Custom package (number of lessons to be decided with the teacher)*

Lesson Fees: $77.50 per hour / $58.50 per 45 min / $39 per 30 min

Department Head Lesson Fees: $85 per hour / $63.75 per 45 min / $42.50 per 30 min

* Students wishing to register for fewer than 18 lessons per semester must obtain permission from their private teacher.

MASTERCLASSESApply the techniques and interpretive ideas discussed in your lesson to the masterclass stage, where you will receive constructive feedback from expert faculty and supportive colleagues. The masterclass format includes an assigned piano accompanist and provides an excellent avenue for students to enhance their performance skills and stage deportment.

INTERMEDIATE PIANO MASTERCLASS Instructor: Amanda Chan (Piano Department Head)Recommended for: RCM 6-9; Ages 10-14Class Time: Second Wednesday of the month (October – May), 5:30-7:30pmSemester Fee: $20 per class; 50% discount for VAM private students.

ADVANCED PIANO MASTERCLASS Instructor: Amanda Chan (Piano Department Head)Recommended for: RCM 9+; Ages 14+Class Time: First Wednesday of the month (October – May), 5:30-7:30pmSemester Fee: $20 per class; 50% discount for VAM private students.

COLLEGIATE PIANO MASTERCLASSInstructor: Lee Kum-Sing (Distinguished Professor of Piano)Recommended for: Students referred by VAM facultyClass Time: Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00pmSemester Fee: FREE auditing options for VAM students enrolled in private lessons.

VOICE MASTERCLASS Instructor: Robyn Driedger-Klassen (Voice Department Head)Recommended for: Ages 12+Class Time: Sundays, 2:00-4:00pm (once per month)Semester Fee: $20 per class; 50% discount for VAM private students.

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COLLEGIATE VOICE MASTERCLASS Instructor: Robyn Driedger-Klassen (Voice Department Head)Recommended for: Students referred by VAM facultyClass Time: Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pmSemester Fee: FREE auditing options for VAM students enrolled in private lessons.

INTERMEDIATE VIOLIN MASTERCLASS Instructor: Lawrie Hill (Violin Co-Department Head)Recommended for: RCM 7-9; Ages 10-14Class Time: Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.

ADVANCED VIOLIN MASTERCLASSInstructor: Nicholas Wright (Violin Co-Department Head)Recommended for: RCM 9+; Ages 14+Class Time: Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.

VIOLA MASTERCLASSInstructor: Isabelle Roland (Viola Department Head) Recommended for: RCM 7+; Ages 10+Class Time: Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.

CELLO MASTERCLASSInstructor: Ariel Barnes (Cello Co-Department Head)Recommended for: RCM 7+; Ages 10+ I Class Time: Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.

STRING BASS MASTERCLASS *NEW*Instructor: Dylan Palmer I Recommended for: RCM 7+; Ages 10+ Class Time: Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.

CONCERTANTE STRING ORCHESTRADirector: Nicholas Wright I Instructors: Ariel Barnes, Dylan Palmer, Isabelle RolandRecommended for: RCM 9+; Ages 14+ I Class time: Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pmSemester fee: included in masterclass tuition feeClass Description: Following the great tradition of string orchestras who perform without a conductor, Concertante features hand-selected members from VAM’s weekly string masterclasses that form the basis of this distinguished ensemble.

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EARLY MUSIC EDUCATION: MUSIC EXPLORERSThe cognitive benefit of music education for children is without scientific question. Using a blended approach of proven methods such as Suzuki, Orff, and Kodaly, Music Explorers is a journey of discovery designed to build a strong foundation for the well-rounded musical skills needed for private instruction.

BACH BABIESInstructor: Chloé Hurst (Department Head) I Recommended for: Ages 3-18 monthsClass Times: Mondays, 2:00-2:45pm; Tuesdays, 9:00-9:45am; Thursdays, 11:00-11:45amSemester Fee: $180Class Description: Join your child in their first explorations of the musical world! Sing interactive songs with the help of an animal friend, learn to play an instrument, and use dance to feel the music in your body in this introduction to the benefits music has to offer you and your child.

MOZART MITESInstructor: Chloé Hurst (Department Head) I Recommended for: Ages 18 months - 3 yearsClass Times: Mondays, 3:00-3:45pm; Tuesdays, 10:00-10:45am; Thursdays, 10:00-10:45amSemester Fee: $180Class Description: Watch your child develop coordination, confidence in solo performance, and the ability to work with others through singing, playing, and movement.

ROSSINI RASCALSInstructor: Chloé Hurst (Department Head) I Recommended for: Ages 3-4 Class Times: Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm; Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45am; Thursdays, 9:00-9:45amSemester Fee: $180Class Description: Dive into musicianship skills with elements of the Orff and Kodaly methods with the exploration of several different percussive instruments.

VOYAGERS *NEW*Instructors: Chloé Hurst (Department Head); Caroline Jang I Recommended for: Ages 4-5Class Times: Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm; Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45pm; Saturdays, 10:15-11:00am; Saturdays, 2:15-3:00pm I Semester Fee: $180Class Description: Build the essential tools needed for musical discovery including reading, ear training, and instrument knowledge.

NAVIGATORS *NEW*Instructors: Chloé Hurst (Department Head); Caroline Jang I Recommended for: Ages 6-7Class Times: Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm; Wednesdays, 5:00-5:45pm; Saturdays, 11:15am-12:00pm; Saturdays, 3:15-4:00pm I Semester Fee: $180Class Description: Fine-tune those navigation skills and use them to launch into the new journey of private music instruction!

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BEYOND MUSICLEARNING MANDARIN THROUGH MUSICInstructor: Suzanne SuRecommended for: Ages 3-6 (no prior Mandarin knowledge required)Class Time: Saturdays, 1:30-3:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Fun-filled music and language games will introduce essential Mandarin language skills by speaking in correct tones, recognizing graphic symbols, and analyzing speech patterns in a class that incorporates rhythm, song, expressive movement, and instrument playing.

BRAIN BOOSTERSInstructors: Lisa Amini; Tonia Allen I Recommended for: Ages 4-7Class Times: Saturdays, 12:30-2:00pm; Sundays, 12:00-1:30pmSemester Fee: $490 (additional material fees apply)Class Description: This popular program exclusive to VAM engages both sides of the brain through a combination of music and math activities that develop cognitive and rational thinking while fostering natural curiosity for discovery and creativity.

BRAIN BOOSTERS: MATH WIZARDSInstructor: Lisa Amini I Recommended for: Ages 8-13Class Times: Saturdays, 2:00-3:30pm; Saturdays, 1:30-3:00pm; Sundays, 10:30am-12:00pmSemester Fee: $490 (additional material fees apply)Class Description: Math Wizards utilizes self-motivational tools and materials that will strengthen comprehension of math and logic. Weekly assigned work and follow-up corrections ensure a strong foundation for future learning progress. Math Wizards instills an enjoyment of learning math based on a personalized system of learning that motivates children to independently develop analytical skills.

SCIENCE EXPLORERS Instructor: Lisa Amini I Recommended for: Kindergarten - Grade 2Class Times: Sundays, 3:45-5:15pmSemester Fee: $370 (includes materials)Class Description: Designed for advanced students, Science Explorers is an introduction to the scientific method, exploring thematic lessons – Earth & Space Sciences, Life & Physical Sciences – based on the provincial science curriculum.

READING & WRITING CIRCLE Instructor: Lisa Amini I Recommended for: Grades 3-7Class Times: Saturdays, 3:45-5:15pmSemester Fee: $550 (includes materials)Class Description: In a program based on the provincial Language Arts curriculum, students will enhance their reading comprehension and explore the elements of powerful writing: ideas, organization, voice, conventions, word choice, and sentence fluency.

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SUZUKI PROGRAMBased on the belief that children learn a musical instrument as naturally as they learn to speak, the Suzuki method is widely accepted as one of the most effective forms of music instruction. VAM was one of the first North American institutions to incorporate Suzuki and has since been recognized as a global leader in the teaching method. Parents are required to participate in the learning experience by attending lessons and group classes in addition to reinforcing learning points with daily home practice.

SUZUKI PREP CLASSESInstructors: DeAnne Eisch (violin), Isabelle Roland (viola), Mark Luchkow (viola), Audrey Nodwell (cello), Joan Hurst (piano), Heather Beaty (flute), Miya Otake (harp)Recommended for: Ages 4-6Class Times: Violin – Saturdays, 1:45-2:30pm; Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30pmViola – Saturdays, 10:30-11:15amCello – Saturdays, 9:00-9:45amFlute – Saturdays, 12:45-1:30pmPiano (1st semester only) – Fridays, 4:00-4:45pm; Fridays, 4:45-5:30pm; Saturdays, 10:30-11:15am; Saturdays, 2:30-3:15pm Semester Fee: $260Class Description: Suzuki prep class covers essential building blocks such as instrument geography, holding position, and rhythm and singing exercises.

SUZUKI VIOLINInstructors: DeAnne Eisch (Department Head), Evelyn Creaser-Rumley, Candace Fong, Alana Lopez, Mark Luchkow, Cicely Nelson, Rosalind O’Keefe, Ashley Plaut, Janna Sailor, Nicki Stieda, Erin WongRecommended for: Ages 4+ (following completion of Suzuki Prep Class)Class Times: Performance 1 – Saturdays, 9:45-10:30amPerformance 2 – Saturdays, 9:45-10:30am Performance 3 – Saturdays, 9:45-10:30amPerformance 4 – Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 5 – Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30pmPerformance 6 – Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 7 – Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 8 – Thursdays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 9 – Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pmSemester Fee: $350; FREE for VAM private students.

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SUZUKI VIOLAInstructors: Isabelle Roland (Department Head) and Mark LuchkowRecommended for: Ages 4+ (following completion of Suzuki Prep Class)Class Times: Performance 1 – Saturdays, 11:15am-12:00pmPerformance 2 – Saturdays, 12:00-12:45pmPerformance 3 – Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30pmPerformance 4 - Mondays, 5:15-6:00pmPerformance 5/6 – Mondays, 6:00-6:45pmSemester Fee: $350; FREE for VAM private students.

SUZUKI CELLOInstructors: Audrey Nodwell (Department Head), Kristl Armstrong, Cyrena Huang, Mary ThomsonRecommended for: Ages 4+ (following completion of Suzuki Prep Class)Class Times: Performance 1 – Mondays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 2 – Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 3 – Mondays, 4:45-5:30pmPerformance 4 – Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30pmPerformance 5 – Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 6 – Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30pmPerformance 7 – Mondays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 8 – Wednesdays, 5:15-6:00pmPerformance 9 – Thursdays, 4:45-5:45pmSemester Fee: $350; FREE for VAM private students.

SUZUKI FLUTEInstructor: Heather Beaty (Department Head)Recommended for: Ages 4+ (following completion of Suzuki Prep Class)Class Times: Performance 1 – Saturdays, 12:45-1:30pmPerformance 2 – Fridays, 4:00-4:45pmPerformance 3 – Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30pmSemester Fee: $350; FREE for VAM private students.

SUZUKI GROUP PIANOInstructor: Teresa Ho (Department Head)Recommended for: Ages 4+ (following completion of Suzuki Prep Class)Class Times (2nd semester only): Fridays, 4:00-4:45pm; Fridays, 4:45-5:30pmSaturdays, 10:15-11:00am; Saturdays, 2:30-3:15pmSemester Fee: $350; FREE for VAM private students.

SUZUKI GROUP HARPInstructor: Miya Otake (Department Head) I Recommended for: Ages 4+ Class Times: Sundays, 1:45-2:45pm (bi-weekly)Semester Fee: $350; FREE for VAM private students.

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GROUP PIANO PROGRAMVAM’s piano lab is a perfect place to learn fundamentals such as keyboard geography, note reading, chord recognition, hand formation and piano posture.

FIRST STEPS GROUP PIANOInstructors: Rebecca Kelly; Caroline Jang I Recommended for: Ages 4-7 starting pianoClass Times: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm; Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm; Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm; Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am; Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm; Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm I Semester Fee: $460Class Description: Learn with your child in a supportive group setting that enables parents to support their child’s learning at home while making music a shared family experience.

LEAPS & BOUNDS GROUP PIANOInstructor: Rebecca Kelly I Recommended for: Ages 5-8 with previous piano experienceClass Times: Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm; Saturdays, 12:30-1:30pm I Semester Fee: $460Class Description: Now that the basics of note reading and keyboard geography have been covered, it’s time to coordinate hands-together and playing/recognizing chords.

PIANO DRILLSInstructors: Caroline Jang; Christopher Wong I Recommended for: VAM piano students wanting to supplement and reinforce their private lesson curriculum in a weekly and/or drop-in class.Class times:Beginners (Suzuki 2-3/RCM 1-3): Mondays, 3:30-4:30pmIntermediate (Suzuki 4-5/RCM 4-7): Fridays, 5:30-6:30pmAdvanced (Suzuki 6-7/RCM 8-10): Fridays, 6:30-7:30pmSemester Fee: FREE for students enrolled in VAM piano lessons.Class Description: Students will build their ear training, note reading, and technical skills through fun activities and drills in the motivating peer environment of VAM’s digital piano lab. Registration available via sign-up sheets on the Piano Department notice board.

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MARY BUCKERFIELD WHITE CHORAL PROGRAMKathleen Allan - Director of Choral Studies I Caroline Jang - Head Vocal Coach

VAM’s Mary Buckerfield White Choral Program is Vancouver’s premiere choral experience for singers of all ages. Exploring repertoire from all regions, periods, and genres, VAM’s choirs perform at the highest level in a joyful and exploratory learning environment. Singers will experience a comprehensive rehearsal approach, incorporating elements such as ear training based on RCM requirements, ensemble musicianship, historical context of the repertoire, physics of sound and singing, music theory, and vocal technique.

Vocal placement sessions are required for all choirs. To schedule a free session, please email [email protected].

KITS POINT CHORALE *NEW*Instructors: Kathleen Allan, Caroline Jang I Recommended for: Ages 8-12* Class time: Saturdays, 9:00-10:15amSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students; FREE for VAM voice, piano, and guitar students (additional material fees apply).†

Class Description: Kits Point Chorale performs repertoire spanning across all cultures and genres. Rehearsals introduce fundamental singing technique, ensemble musicianship, and draw from methods of Orff, Kodaly and RCM ear training.

RAINCITY CHORUS *NEW*Instructors: Kathleen Allan, Caroline Jang I Recommended for: Ages 13-18* Class time: Saturdays, 10:30am-1:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students; FREE for VAM voice, piano, and guitar students (additional material fees apply).†

Class Description: Think creatively and work collaboratively with an ensemble of experienced young musicians who wish to push the boundaries of choral performance and explore the vast array of treble repertoire from around the world and throughout history.

VANIER PARK VOICES *NEW*Instructors: Kathleen Allan, Caroline Jang I Recommended for: Ages 18+ Class time: Sundays, 3:00-5:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students; FREE for VAM voice, piano, and guitar students (additional material fees apply).†

Class Description: VAM’s adult choir is for those who wish to pursue their love of choral music with an open mind and a desire for challenge. The choir will perform diverse repertoire while developing vocal technique and musicianship in an encouraging and convivial setting. While some music experience is an asset, we welcome singers with varying degrees of music-reading ability.

SCHOLA CANTORUM *NEW*Instructors: Kathleen Allan, Caroline Jang I Recommended for: Ages 15+ Class time: Sundays, 1:30-3:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students; FREE for VAM voice, piano, and guitar students (additional material fees apply).†

Class Description: This elite chamber ensemble performs challenging repertoire from the Renaissance and Baroque periods in addition to 20th- and 21st-century compositions. With fast-paced, challenging rehearsals, Schola Cantorum is perfect for the experienced chorister who seeks the highest standard of excellence.

*Young men with changed voices who wish to train their falsetto under the guidance of VAM’s vocal faculty are welcome to remain in the treble ensembles. In consultation with the director, they may also opt to sing in one of the mixed-voice choirs.†Material fees will vary but will not exceed $50. For more information, email [email protected].

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ORCHESTRAL TRAINING PROGRAMPerforming in a symphony orchestra is an exhilarating experience that teaches young musicians essential life-skills such as communication, respect, and working together as a team. VAM’s Orchestral Training Program is comprised of four levels of training that strike a balance between excellence and enjoyment.

Placement auditions are required for all levels except Pre-Junior Strings and are subject to a fee of $20 ($10 for VAM students). Students may simultaneously audition for the Chamber Music Institute for no additional fee. For information on audition requirements and scheduling, visit vam.ca.

PRE-JUNIOR STRINGS Conductor: DeAnne EischInstructors: Stefan Hinstersteininger; Kathryn Emiko Hinstersteininger-LeeRecommended for: Strings; Ages 5-7, Suzuki 2-3/RCM 1-3Class Time: Thursdays, 4:45-5:30pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Pre-Junior Strings offers the first level of orchestral training. It is ideal for string students with no prior ensemble experience beginning to learn sight-reading skills. Repertoire includes arrangements of familiar music ranging from popular songs to movie soundtracks.

JUNIOR SYMPHONY Conductor: DeAnne Eisch Instructors: Stefan Hinstersteininger; Kathryn Emiko Hinstersteininger-LeeRecommended for: Ages 7-10, Suzuki 3-4/RCM 3-5 Class (entrance by audition)Class Time: Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Junior Symphony focuses on repertoire from the Baroque and Classical periods. Fundamental orchestral skills such as bow techniques, phrasing, musical terms and creating a blended orchestral sound are explored.

INTERMEDIATE SYMPHONYConductor: Kathleen AllanInstructors: Leading musicians from the VSO and Vancouver OperaRecommended for: Ages 10-14, Suzuki 4-7/RCM 5-8 (entrance by audition)Class Time: Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Intermediate Symphony performs a diverse range of repertoire spanning Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. Independent preparation is highly emphasized as chair assignments are based on seating auditions at the beginning of each semester.

VAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAConductors: Leslie Dala (conductor); Kathleen Allan (associate conductor)Instructors: Leading musicians from the VSO and Vancouver OperaRecommended for: Ages 14+, Suzuki 7+/RCM 8+ (entrance by audition)Class Time: Fridays, 4:30-7:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: VAMSO performs four times a year at the Orpheum Theatre, performing seminal masterpieces from symphonic repertoire in frequent collaboration with the Vancouver Bach Choir. Independent preparation is mandatory as chair assignments are based on seating auditions at the beginning of each assigned concert program. Recent repertoire includes Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, Mozart’s Requiem, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

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YOUNG ARTIST COLLEGIATE PROGRAM *NEW*VAM’s Young Artist Collegiate Program (YACP) is designed to give musically exceptional high school students a head start into college-level studies. Students will study under the inspirational direction of some Vancouver’s leading instructors and will have opportunities to perform in many situations including VAM’s YACP Emerging Artist Showcase giving them valuable insight into the life of a professional musician.

In this advanced and intensive program, students will take college-level courses in the areas of theory, history, ear training, conducting, and orchestration in addition to private lessons and ensembles. Credits are part of the Music Performance Diploma program at VAM’s S. K. Lee College and may in some circumstances count as credit toward a Bachelor of Music Degree.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: High school students entering grades 9 through 12 with a proven record of exceptional musical achievement.

TUITION: Annual tuition: $3995 (scholarships and bursaries available to fund up to 85% of tuition)

IMPORTANT DATES: Application deadline: May 31, 2016Auditions and written entrance test: June 7-8, 2016

For more information, visit vam.ca.

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLESCHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTEFind out why chamber music is regarded as the pinnacle musical experience as you perform masterpieces under the expertise of Canada’s foremost chamber music figure, Professor Andrew Dawes (Order of Canada).

Placement auditions are required for entrance into the Chamber Music Institute and are subject to a fee of $20 ($10 for VAM students). Students may simultaneously audition for the Orchestral Training Program for no additional fee. For information on audition requirements and scheduling, visit vam.ca.

Instructors: Andrew Dawes (CMI Director); members of the Koerner Quartet; Amanda Chan; Evelyn Creaser-Rumley; Lee DucklesRecommended for: Ages 10+, Suzuki 4+/RCM 6+ (entrance by audition)Class Time: To be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the teacher and students.Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.

CELLO ENSEMBLEInstructor: Lee Duckles I Recommended for: Ages 10+, Suzuki 7+/RCM 8+Class Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Intermediate to advanced players come together and explore the diverse range of music composed and arranged for cello choir while enhancing their technical and ensemble skills.

GUITAR ENSEMBLEInstructor: Hahn Nguyen I Recommended for: RCM 5+Class Times: Thursdays, 5:00-5:45pm; Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm (adult only); Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm (performance practice, once per month)Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: From Flamenco to The Beatles, explore a wide range of musical repertoire that accommodates varying playing levels and ensemble experience, all delivered in a fun and supportive environment.

HARP ENSEMBLEInstructor: Miya Otake (Harp Co-Department Head)Recommended for: VAM harp students I Class Time: Saturdays, 3:00-4:00pm (bi-weekly)Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Improve your technique, sight reading and ensemble skills in a fun and stimulating class that will spur progress and smiles.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLEInstructor: Martin Fisk I Recommended for: Ages 13+ with 2+ years of playing experienceClass Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Experience the fun and exhilaration of percussion ensemble and the rich influence of global cultures and exotic sounds in a friendly atmosphere that encourages creativity.

UKULELE CAFEInstructor: Ellen Marple I Recommended for: Novice and experienced playersClass Times: Grande (Ages 8-12) – Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm; Venti (Ages 13-17) – Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm; Trenti (Ages 18+) Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Join the movement! Ukulele is definitely the ‘happening’ instrument. This fun-filled class will introduce this most accessible instrument to beginners as well as provide a jamming ensemble for ukulele virtuosi!

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JAZZ AND SONGWRITING DAL RICHARDS SCHOOL OF SWING JAZZ ORCHESTRADirector: Ellen MarpleInstructors: leading musicians from the Jazz/Swing communityRecommended for: Ages 12+ I Class Time: Saturdays, 2:00-5:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Named in honour of Vancouver’s very own ‘King of Swing’ and VAM supporter, Mr. Dal Richards, School of Swing students perform classic repertoire from the Count Basie and Duke Ellington libraries while learning the fundamentals of improvisation and the Swing style led by some of the industry’s most respected names.

THE ART OF SONGWRITING *NEW*Instructor: Benton Roark I Recommended for: Ages 13+ with a basic knowledge of theory and the ability to play an instrument. I Class Time: Saturdays, 1:00-1:45pm Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students; FREE for students enrolled in Jazz Orchestra.Class Description: Discover text setting, harmony, and storytelling while exploring unique and compelling voices within the popular medium in this introduction to the art and craft of writing songs. The class includes writing exercises, listening, and analysis of songs in addition to ongoing presentation and discussion of students’ work in a supportive class environment.

JAZZ & POP PIANO GROUP CLASSInstructor: Cole Tinney I Recommended for: Ages 10-14, Suzuki 4-7/RCM 5-8Class Times: Mondays, 4:30-5:30pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Designed for pianists who have acquired fundamental piano skills and are interested in exploring beyond the Classical repertoire to incorporate such styles as Jazz, Pop, Ragtime and Swing. Students will learn the basics of improvisation, chord recognition and reading from a chord chart.

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ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM VAM is a place of inspiration and exhilaration for adult learners. Whether you are rediscovering the trumpet ‘under the bed’ or are taking on a new challenge, VAM’s diverse faculty has the expertise to support your musical journey.

PRIVATE LESSONSVAM’s faculty roster contains internationally recognized educators and Vancouver’s leading performers providing expert instruction for all ages and skill levels. VAM lesson packages provide flexibility of scheduling, allowing students to select the number of desired lessons.

• Trial (1 lesson)• Minimum package (4 lessons)• Half-semester package (9 lessons)• Single-semester package (18 lessons)• Full-year package (36 lessons)• Custom package (number of lessons to be decided with the teacher)

Adult Learning Lesson Fees: $65 per hour / $48.75 per 45 min / $32.50 per 30 minDepartment Head Lesson Fees: $85 per hour/ $63.75 per 45 min / $42.50 per 30 min

ADULT INSTRUMENT AEROBICS *NEW*Instructors: Mark Ferris (violin); Anthony Cheung (viola); Joseph Elworthy (cello); Caroline Jang (piano); Joslin Romphf-Dennis (voice)Recommended for: Adult learnersClass Times (once per month):Violin - Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm Viola - Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm Cello - Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm Piano - Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm Voice - Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm Semester Fee: $20 per class; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Tune up your skills in a motivating, peer-supported environment with monthly group exercises designed to supplement private instruction.

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MUSIC THEORY 101 *NEW*Instructor: Benton Roark I Recommended for: Adult beginnersClass Time: Saturdays, 3:30-4:30pm Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Strengthen your music reading and analysis skills through an introductory study of music theory to develop a solid foundation for the study of a musical instrument.

THE ART OF SONGWRITING *NEW*Instructor: Benton Roark I Recommended for: Adults with a basic knowledge of theory and the ability to play an instrument. Class Time: Saturdays, 1:00-1:45pm Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students; FREE for students enrolled in Jazz Orchestra.Class Description: Discover text setting, harmony, and storytelling while exploring unique and compelling voices within the popular medium in this introduction to the art and craft of writing songs. The class includes writing exercises, listening, and analysis of songs in addition to ongoing presentation and discussion of students’ work in a supportive class environment.

ADULT JAZZ ORCHESTRADirector: Ellen MarpleInstructors: Leading musicians from the Jazz/Swing communityRecommended for: Adult learners Class Time: Saturdays, 2:00-5:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Strut your stuff playing classic charts by Count Basie and Duke Ellington while learning the fundamentals of improvisation, tonal blend, and sight-reading led by some of the industry’s most respected names.

THE CORELLI PROJECT: BAROQUE SCHOLARS *NEW*Instructor: Benton RoarkRecommended for: Adults with a basic knowledge of music theory and historyClass Time: Saturdays, 2:30-3:15pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for students enrolled in VAM private lessons and/or in the Baroque String Ensemble.Class Description: Develop a deeper understanding of Corelli, Handel, Bach, and their contemporaries by examining the theoretical and historical context of musical masterworks of the middle to late Baroque.

THE CORELLI PROJECT: BAROQUE STRING ENSEMBLE Instructors: Stefan Hintersteininger; Kathryn Emiko Hintersteininger-Lee Recommended for: Adult string players able to read musicClass Time: Saturdays, 3:30-5:00pm Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for students enrolled in VAM private lessons and/or students enrolled in Baroque Scholars.Class Description: Corelli’s concerti for string orchestra are a virtual handbook on how to play a string instrument. Strike up new friendships with a vibrant new ensemble that will help you brush up on your technical skills while acquiring a deeper understanding of the musical significance and historical context of Corelli’s masterpieces. Take a journey with works such as Corelli’s Christmas Concerto as your musical guide!

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RCM EXAM PREPARATION RCM Theory and History exams provide an excellent means of enhancing essential musicianship skills that greatly spur progress for instrumental training. VAM shares a close institutional relationship with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) that includes our official designation as Vancouver West exam centre.

MUSICIANSHIPInstructors: Heather Beaty; Chloé HurstRecommended for: Ages 7+, Suzuki 2+/RCM 2+Class Times: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm; Fridays, 4:00-5:00pm; Saturdays, 9:00-10:00amSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Students will cover the basics of intervals, triads, basic key signatures, and terminology to improve their music reading proficiency.

RCM THEORY: BASIC RUDIMENTSInstructors: Kathleen Allan; Heather Beaty; Chloé HurstRecommended for: Ages 8+, Suzuki 3+/RCM 4+ (must have completed Musicianship or equivalent on Music Rudiments Placement Test)Class Times:Single Semester* (14 weeks): Tuesdays, 5:00-7:30pm; Saturdays, 9:00-10:30am; Saturdays, 3:00-4:30pmFull Year (32 weeks): Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Learn the basic elements of music notation including pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, transposition, analysis, and musical terms.

RCM THEORY: INTERMEDIATE RUDIMENTSInstructors: Kathleen Allan; Heather Beaty; Chloé HurstRecommended for: Ages 9+, Suzuki 4+/RCM 5+ (must have completed Basic Rudiments or equivalent on Music Rudiments Placement Test)Class Times:Single Semester* (14 weeks): Fridays, 5:00-6:30pm; Saturdays, 10:30am-12:00pmFull Year (32 weeks): Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: A continuation of Basic Rudiments, including all key signatures, triads, and extended terminology.

RCM THEORY: ADVANCED RUDIMENTSInstructors: Kathleen Allan; Heather Beaty; Chloé HurstRecommended for: Ages 9+, Suzuki 5+/RCM 6+ (must have completed Intermediate Rudiments or equivalent on Music Rudiments Placement Test)Class Times:Single Semester* (14 weeks): Saturdays, 12:30-2:00pmFull Year (32 weeks): Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: A continuation of Intermediate Rudiments, including cadences, transposition of some orchestral instruments, and melody writing.

* Students have the option to start single-semester Rudiments classes in September or January

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RCM THEORY: BASIC HARMONYInstructor: Edward TopRecommended for: Ages 10+ (must have completed Advanced Rudiments or equivalent on Music Rudiments Placement Test)Class Times:Full Year (25 weeks): Mondays, 4:00-5:15pmFull Year (32 weeks): Saturdays, 10:00-11:00amSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: The basics of four-part chorale writing in the style of Bach, structural analysis, and melody writing.

RCM THEORY: INTERMEDIATE HARMONYInstructor: Edward TopRecommended for: Ages 11+ (must have completed Basic Harmony)Class Times:Full Year (25 weeks): Mondays, 5:15-6:30pmFull Year (32 weeks): Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: A continuation of Basic Harmony including modulation, applied dominant and leading-note chords, and structural analysis of larger forms.

RCM THEORY: ADVANCED HARMONY*Instructor: Edward TopRecommended for: Ages 11+ (must have completed Intermediate Harmony; previous or concurrent completion of Counterpoint highly recommended)Class Time: Full Year (25 weeks): Mondays, 6:30-7:45pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Advanced chromatic harmony and modulation to remote keys. Contrapuntal two-part writing covered in Counterpoint is extended to create compositions in the Baroque style.

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RCM THEORY: COUNTERPOINT*Instructor: Edward TopRecommended for: Ages 11+ (must have completed Intermediate Harmony)Class Time: Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm (1st semester only)Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Materials learned in Harmony are applied to two-part contrapuntal writing in the style of the Baroque period. Introductory fugal analysis included.

RCM THEORY: ANALYSIS*Instructor: Edward TopRecommended for: Ages 11+ (must have completed Advanced Harmony)Class Time: Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm (2nd semester only)Semester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Building on the basic analytical skills developed in Rudiments and Harmony, students will explore art song, small and large instrumental forms, the fugal style of J. S. Bach, and important 20th-century compositional techniques.

*Please note, new RCM requirements for the ARCT level only require completion of two of the following classes: Counterpoint, Advanced Harmony, and Analysis.

RCM HISTORY: MUSIC HISTORY IInstructor: Ruth Enns (History Department Head) I Recommended for: Ages 12+Class Time: Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: An introduction to the study of music history through an overview of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-Century periods.

RCM HISTORY: MUSIC HISTORY IIInstructor: Ruth Enns (History Department Head)Recommended for: Ages 12+ (must have completed Music History I)Class Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: A greater exploration of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical style periods with an emphasis on the development of different musical genres.

RCM HISTORY: MUSIC HISTORY IIIInstructor: Edward TopRecommended for: Ages 12+ (must have completed Music History II)Class Time: Saturdays, 5:30-6:30pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Students will investigate the music of the 19th and 20th centuries including Canadian music. Topics include popular music and jazz in addition to traditional Western music.

RCM TEACHER’S ELEMENTARY PEDAGOGY: WRITTENInstructor: Rebecca KellyRecommended for: Students interested in ARCT and above (no prerequisites) Class Time: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm (1st semester only) I Fee: $665Class Description: Students will learn about issues related to teaching beginning students with an emphasis on topics that lend to written discussion.

RCM TEACHER’S ELEMENTARY PEDAGOGY: VIVA VOCEInstructor: Rebecca Kelly I Recommended for: RCM Piano 9+ (must have completed Teacher’s Elementary Pedagogy: Written)Class Time: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm (2nd semester only) I Fee: $665 Class Description: Students will learn to address pedagogical issues through interactive discussion and practical demonstration.

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COMPOSITION AND CONDUCTINGCOMPOSITION Instructor: Edward Top (Composition Department Head)Recommended for: RCM Intermediate Rudiments +; Ages 12+Class Time: Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: Combine your knowledge of music theory with your desire to create! Feel the support and camaraderie of fellow aspiring composers in a supportive group environment where compositional ideas, techniques and styles are discussed and applied.

CONDUCTINGInstructors: Edward Top; Leslie DalaRecommended for: Advanced instrumentalists with a solid music theory/history foundation.Class Time: Fridays, 2:00-4:00pmSemester Fee: $350; 50% discount for VAM private students.Class Description: A perfect opportunity for aspiring conductors or for those interested in enhancing their current skills. This class will focus on baton technique, score reading, orchestration and choral/orchestral conducting styles.

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VAM FACULTYBASSOON: Sophie Dansereau

BEYOND MUSIC: Tonia Allen / Lisa Amini / Suzanne Su

CELLO: Ariel Barnes, Co-Department Head / Joseph Elworthy, Co-Department Head Audrey Nodwell, Suzuki Department Head / Kristl Armstrong / Alexander Cheung Robin Copas / Lee Duckles / Judith Fraser / Stefan Hintersteininger / Cyrena Huang / Cristian Markos / Zoltan Rozsnyai / Mary Thomson / Rebecca Wenham

CHAMBER MUSIC: Andrew Dawes, CMI Director

CLARINET: Anne-Katherine Coope / Christopher Lee

COMPOSITION: Edward Top, Department Head / Jacqueline Leggatt / Benton Roark Douglas Smith

CONDUCTING: Leslie Dala / Edward Top

DOUBLE BASS: Dylan Palmer / Leanna Wong

EARLY MUSIC EDUCATION: Chloé Hurst, Department Head / Caroline Jang

FLUTE: Heather Beaty, Suzuki Department Head / Brenda Fedoruk / Paul Hung Nadia Kyne / Mark McGregor / Christie Reside

FRENCH HORN: David Haskins / Andrew Mee

GUITAR: Hanh Nguyen / Alain Reiher

HARP: Miya Otake, Co-Department Head / Joy Yeh, Co-Department Head

OBOE: Marea Chernoff / Roger Cole / Erin Marks / Geronimo Mendoza

PERCUSSION: Martin Fisk / Katie Rife

PIANO: Lee Kum-Sing, Distinguished Professor / Amanda Chan, Department Head Teresa Ho, Suzuki Department Head / Gaye Alcott / Lorraine Ambrose / Martha Brickman / Brenda Campbell / Alana Chan / Sheila Hardy / Chloé Hurst Joan Hurst / Chiharu Iinuma / Caroline Jang / Rebecca Kelly / Monica Lee Donna Lee-Leung / Sabrina Lin / Julie Lowe / Saida Matyukov / Angela Schiwy Djina Stojkov / Sarah Templeton / Cole Tinney / Krystyna Tucka / Yumiko Van Rooi Juan Wang / Christopher Kin Ming Wong / Libby Yu

SAXOPHONE: Michael Morimoto

THEORY: Jacqueline Leggatt, Department Head / Kathleen Allan / Heather Beaty Chloé Hurst / Benton Roark / Douglas Smith / Edward Top

TROMBONE: Gregory Cox / Ellen Marple / Andrew Poirier

TRUMPET: Alexander Cannon, Brass Department Head / Ellen Marple

TUBA: Peder MacLellan

VIOLA: Isabelle Roland, Department Head / Anthony Cheung Emilie Grimes / Mark Luchkow / Manti Poon

VIOLIN: Lawrie Hill, Co-Department Head / Nicholas Wright, Co-Department Head DeAnne Eisch, Suzuki Department Head / Hannah Chung / Evelyn Creaser-Rumley Mark Ferris / Candace Fong / David Gillham / Kimiko Hamaguchi / Kathryn Emiko Hintersteininger-Lee / Jason Ho / Domagoj Ivanovic / Kalissa Landa / John Littlejohn / Alana Lopez / Cicely Nelson / Rosalind O’Keefe / Ashley Plaut Rebecca Rittich / Janna Sailor / Nicki Stieda / Edward Top / XueFeng Wei Robin Wenham / Rebecca Whitling / Erin James Wong

VOICE & CHOIR: Robyn Driedger-Klassen, Department Head / Kathleen Allan, Director of Choral Studies / Rosalind Beale-Dala / Alan Corbishley / Chloé Hurst Caroline Jang / Brian Lee / Alan MacDonald / Joslin Romphf Dennis / Sarah Tatto Sarah Templeton

REGISTRATION: Register online at vam.ca; tuition and fees must be paid in full upon registration. Registration for classes between September and June are subject to an annual registration fee of $75. In addition to covering administrative costs, this fee grants membership to the Vancouver Academy of Music Society and free admission to all VAM events.PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payment may be made by cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or Interac. A $35 service charge will be applied for any returned cheques. Payment plan options via post-dated cheques are available. Please contact [email protected] for more information.PRIVATE LESSONS: Lessons are offered:• During the full academic year (36 weeks)• Scheduling is decided based on the mutual convenience of the teacher and student• A trial lesson may be scheduled based on the hourly lesson fee ratesLESSON ATTENDANCE: Student Absences: Missed lessons by the student will only be made up under special circumstances at the discretion of the teacher.Instructor Absences: If an instructor is absent, every effort will be made to reschedule the lesson at a time that is suitable for both the instructor and student. If the instructor is unable to make up a lesson, the student will receive a refund or credit to be applied to future lessons or classes.MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: Courses listed in this brochure may not be available if they do not meet the minimum requirement of enrollment. HOLIDAYS AND CLOSURES: Please check vam.ca for important information on holidays and other important dates. CHANGING INSTRUCTORS: It is highly recommended that students do not change instructors during the middle of a term. In such cases, approval must be granted by the Executive Director before any transfer can be made.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: No refunds will be issued after the fourth week of class instruction or the ninth week of private instruction. To withdraw from private lessons, two weeks’ notice is required to both the instructor and the registrar. For more information, contact [email protected]. If a student’s behaviour is deemed consistently disruptive to a class, the instructor will have right to deny entry into the class after consultation with the parents.BURSARIES: VAM is grateful to its many donors who have provided funds to help students in need of financial assistance. Please visit vam.ca for bursary application information.BUILDING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9am to 10pm / Saturday, 8am to 6pm / Sunday, 9am to 5pmOFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9am to 6pm / Saturday, 9am to 2pm / Sunday, closedSAFETY AND SECURITY: Security cameras located in interior hallways and exterior doorways Private security patrol / First aid trained staff on siteDIRECTIONS, PARKING AND TRANSIT: VAM is located at Vanier Park at Kits Point in a cultural oasis that includes the Bard on the Beach, Museum of Vancouver, H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, Maritime Museum, and City Archives.Address: Vancouver Academy of Music 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 4R9Parking: VAM patrons have exclusive access to 100 free parking stalls as well as a three-car drop-off/pick-up area directly in front of the school. In the event of VAM’s parking lot being at capacity, two-hour free parking is in close proximity as well as pay parking across from the school. Transit: VAM is walking distance from downtown across the Burrard Street Bridge. Convenient bus routes include the 2, 22, 4, 44, and 84.CONTACT VAM: T: 604.734.2301 / F: 604.731.1920 / vam.ca / [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016-2017: Yuen Pau Woo, Chair Michael Baker Dr. Raymond Dong Henry Lee Ian MacIntosh Abdul Pirbhai Rona Radler Suzanne Scott Norman Tsang Monique Wilberg Eric Wilson

STAFF:EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Joseph Elworthy ([email protected])ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR: Cecilia Ng ([email protected])DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Gloria Wong ([email protected])CONTROLLER: Elaine Lee ([email protected])REGISTRAR: Nicole Hurst ([email protected])S.K. LEE COLLEGE REGISTRAR: Dr. Ruth Enns ([email protected])MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE: Daniel Marshall ([email protected])FRONT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: Marsha Bahador ([email protected])LIBRARIAN/ORCHESTRA MANAGER: Jacqueline Leggatt ([email protected])BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANAGER: James Oh ([email protected])

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