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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - victoria-bc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Strings Open House DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T181803Z UID:10005205-1788606000-1788611400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family,music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this free event in Alix Goolden Hall is through th e Victoria Conservatory of Music’s main entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \n\nThis event is free and registration is encouraged. Register here. \n\ n\nAbout the Strings Open House\nWelcome strings players! Interested in st udying violin\, viola\, cello\, double bass\, guitar\, or harp at the Vict oria Conservatory of Music? Join us for this free event! \n\nFamilies and prospective students of all ages are invited to learn about our lesson opt ions and group classes for strings\, meet the instructors\, and enjoy perf ormances by students at the Strings Open House. There will be violins\, ce llos\, guitar\, and harp available for newcomers to try. We hope you will join us and explore everything the Conservatory Strings program has to off er! \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelc hair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, ele vator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gende r-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-vis it LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T181803Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/strings-open-house-sept-5-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Strings Instrument Petting Zoo at Westshore Town Centre DTSTART:20260906T180000Z DTEND:20260907T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005213-1788692400-1788714000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Curious about learning a string instrument? Stop by our Instru ment Petting Zoo at Westshore Town Centre (by Dollarama/ FreshCo) and try a violin or cello with guidance from Victoria Conservatory of Music instru ctors. \n\nWhether you’re exploring music for yourself or your child\, t his is a fun\, hands-on opportunity to ask questions\, meet our faculty\, and learn more about individual lessons and group classes offered at our W esthills\, Langford campus. \n\nDate & Time: Sunday\, September 6 | 11:00 am–5:00 pm \n\nFree to attend. Drop in anytime! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Westshore Town Centre\, 2945 Jacklin Road\, Langford\, BC\, V9B 5 E3\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/strings-instrument-petting-zoo-at-westshore-to wn-centre-sept-6-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Faculty Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20260910T193000Z DTEND:20260910T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005217-1789043400-1789047000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. \nFree admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nKicking off the season\ , this special edition of our Thursday Lunch Concert series features perfo rmances by the talented faculty of the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Postsecondary Music Performance Diploma and Certificate programs. \n\nFrom Classical to Contemporary\, expect a dynamic range of solo and ensemble w orks that reflect the depth\, versatility\, and artistry of the musicians who mentor our postsecondary students. This is a unique opportunity to hea r the educators on stage—artists who inspire the next generation and sha pe the creative direction of the program. \n\nSince September 1979\, the V ictoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as i ts exclusive provider of music programming. This concert marks the beginni ng of a season of midday musical discoveries. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \ n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street leve l. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and seve ral accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-faculty-thursday-lunch-concert-s ept-10-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discover Strings! Free Drop-In Sessions DTSTART:20260915T223000Z DTEND:20260915T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005210-1789486200-1789489800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family,music DESCRIPTION:Curious about violin\, viola\, or cello? Kids ages 6–11 are invited to join us for a fun\, no-pressure drop-in at the Victoria Conserv atory of Music’s Westhills location. Meet our instructor Emma Reader-Lee \, try out instruments\, and see if our Strings for Beginners class is the right fit. No experience needed! \n\nLocation: Victoria Conservatory of M usic\, Langford (YMCA/YWCA building\, library entrance) \n\nDate/Time: Tue sday\, September 15\, 22\, & 29 | 3:30–4:30pm \n\nClass begins October 6 | Register here LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills\, Langford\, 1314 – Lakepoint Way\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 0S2 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/discover-strings-free-drop-in-sessions-sept-15 -2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discover Strings! Free Drop-In Sessions DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260922T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005214-1790091000-1790094600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family,music DESCRIPTION:Curious about violin\, viola\, or cello? Kids ages 6–11 are invited to join us for a fun\, no-pressure drop-in at the Victoria Conserv atory of Music’s Westhills location. Meet our instructor Emma Reader-Lee \, try out instruments\, and see if our Strings for Beginners class is the right fit. No experience needed! \n\nLocation: Victoria Conservatory of M usic\, Langford (YMCA/YWCA building\, library entrance) \n\nDate/Time: Tue sday\, September 22 & 29 | 3:30–4:30pm \n\nClass begins October 6 | Regi ster here LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills\, Langford\, 1314 – Lakepoint Way\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 0S2 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/discover-strings-free-drop-in-sessions-sept-22 -2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discover Strings! Free Drop-In Sessions DTSTART:20260929T223000Z DTEND:20260929T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005215-1790695800-1790699400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Curious about violin\, viola\, or cello? Kids ages 6–11 are invited to join us for a fun\, no-pressure drop-in at the Victoria Conserv atory of Music’s Westhills location. Meet our instructor Emma Reader-Lee \, try out instruments\, and see if our Strings for Beginners class is the right fit. No experience needed! \n\nLocation: Victoria Conservatory of M usic\, Langford (YMCA/YWCA building\, library entrance) \n\nDate/Time: Tue sday\, September 29 | 3:30–4:30pm \n\nClass begins October 6 | Register here LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills\, Langford\, 1314 – Lakepoint Way\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 0S2 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/discover-strings-free-drop-in-sessions-sept-29 -2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Constantinople: Estuary DTSTART:20261009T023000Z DTEND:20261009T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005206-1791487800-1791493200@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \n\n\n\nNew Old World Music Society presents Constantinople : Est uary \nKiya Tabassian\, Ablaye Cissoko\, Patrick Graham \n\nThe estuary\, where fresh water meets the sea\, evokes passage\, renewal\, and fertility . It is a space of transition and transformation\, where unexpected possib ilities emerge—much like the musical encounters imagined by Constantinop le. \n\nIn this new collaboration\, Ablaye Cissoko\, master of the kora\, and Kiya Tabassian\, virtuoso of the Persian setar\, cross paths for the t hird time\, blending the currents of their musical memories. At their side \, their long-time accomplice\, percussionist Patrick Graham\, brings rhyt hm and subtlety to this sonic conversation. \n\nOver the years\, their dia logue has deepened\, becoming a rich and inspiring musical exchange. And w hen the stars align\, in the space of a concert\, the kora and the setar i ntertwine their voices to create a captivating universe—suspending time and soothing the soul. \n\n“(…) a rare delight: music unlike anything heard before.” – Le Monde \n\n“In twelve years and three albums\, th ese two virtuosos have sealed the union of the setar lute and the Manding kora\, giving birth to new traditions at the crossroads of the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.” Télérama (TTT) \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nT he 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. T here’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor prior ity seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance. \n\nFor ful l details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/constantinople-estuary/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alexandr Misko DTSTART:20261011T023000Z DTEND:20261011T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005207-1791660600-1791667800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \nThis event is family friendly with $25 tickets for children (un der 16). \n\n\n\nThe international guitar sensation brings his groundbreak ing stage show back to Canada after a SOLD OUT debut! \n\nHailed as “the future of guitar” (Total Guitar)\, Misko is a globally renowned virtuos o known for his jaw-dropping technique\, emotional depth\, and genre-defyi ng style. Fusing classical precision with elements of jazz\, rock\, and mo dern fingerstyle\, his performances are both technically astonishing and d eeply moving. \n\nMisko’s self-taught\, boundary-pushing approach has ca ptivated millions online\, earning him a massive global following and prai se from some of the world’s top music publications. With lightning-fast fingerpicking\, percussive tapping\, and masterful arrangements\, he trans forms a single acoustic guitar into an entire musical universe — live an d without loops. \n\nA must-see for fans of instrumental brilliance\, next -level guitar playing\, and world-class musical storytelling! \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access insid e\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom . \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advanc e. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/alexandr-misko/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cheng² Duo and James Campbell Concert DTSTART:20261025T023000Z DTEND:20261025T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005189-1792870200-1792875600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \n\n\n\nAbout the concert\nVCM Presents is excited to be welcoming the incomparable Canadian sibling duo Cheng² Duo (pronounce d Cheng Squared) featuring cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist Silvie Cheng to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall on October 24\, 2026. Praised globally as “brilliant and absolutely captivating”\, this JUNO-nominated duo’ s musical chemistry promises to draw you in from the first note. \n\nJoine d by special guest and celebrated clarinetist James Campbell\, this concer t is sure to charm audiences with their musical artistry\, delightful stor ytelling\, and emotional depth. \n\nCheng² Duo Bio\n\nRooted in a sibling bond that transcends the familial\, the JUNO-nominated Cheng² Duo (prono unced Cheng Squared Duo) enchants music lovers worldwide with its impassio ned expressivity\, contagious joy\, and instant rapport with listeners. Th eir performances have been described as “brilliant” (The Sunday Times\ , UK)\, “truly exhilarating” (The WholeNote\, Canada)\, and “absolut ely captivating…through a tremendous mastery of their instruments” (Pi zzicato Magazine\, Luxembourg). \n\nCellist Bryan Cheng\, the only prize winner of both the Queen Elisabeth and Geneva International Music Competit ions in 40 years\, and pianist Silvie Cheng\, former Cecilia Concerts Musi cian-in-Residence and National Arts Club Artist Fellow\, have cultivated a lifelong musical dialogue\, forged in childhood and refined through years of shared artistry. Since officially founding the Cheng² Duo with their 2011 Carnegie Weill Recital Hall debut\, they have toured extensively acro ss the Americas\, Europe\, Asia and South Africa. \n\nRecent and upcoming highlights include debuts at the Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango (Bogotá)\ , Frauenkirche Dresden\, Flagey (Brussels)\, Munich Künstlerhaus\, Dame M yra Hess Series (Chicago)\, Chamber Music at the Clark (Los Angeles)\, Har vard University\, Rockport Chamber Music Festival\, Heidelberger Frühling Festival\, Banff International String Quartet Festival\; returns to Isabe l Bader Centre for the Performing Arts (Kingston)\, Ottawa Chamberfest\, S alle Bourgie (Montréal)\, Chamberfest Cheboygan\; and recital tours throu ghout Canada\, Colombia\, Ireland\, India\, South Africa\, and USA. \n\nIn the vanguard of creative programming\, Bryan and Silvie are equally commi tted to presenting traditional masterworks\, rediscovering neglected reper toire\, and championing the music of their time. Since 2013\, they have co mmissioned and arranged 17 new works\, and curated cross-disciplinary conc ert experiences that weave classical and contemporary music with jazz\, po etry\, and visual/media arts. World-class collaborative partners have incl uded photographer and cinematographer Edward Burtynsky\, Mercury Films\, a nd multimedia studio Normal. \n\nCheng² Duo’s four critically-acclaime d albums include Portrait (Centrediscs\, 2023)\, nominated for a 2024 JUNO Award in the category “Classical Album of the Year\, Small Ensemble”\ , Russian Legends (2019)\, Violonchelo del fuego (2018)\, and Violoncelle français (2016). Born in Ottawa and Tokyo to Chinese parents\, Bryan and Silvie’s multicultural roots and Canadian upbringing inform their global musical outlook. They currently have musicals bases in Berlin and New Yor k City. For more information\, follow @Cheng2Duo on social media. \n\nJame s Campbell Bio\n\nCalled “Canada’s pre-eminent clarinetist and wind so loist” by the Toronto Star\, James Campbell has performed solo and chamb er music concerts in 30 countries\, has been a soloist with over 60 orches tras\, including the Boston Pops\, the London Symphony\, the Russian Philh armonic\, and the Montreal Symphony and has performed Copland’s Clarine t Concerto four times with Aaron Copland conducting. He has appeared with over 30 string quartets\, including the Amadeus (when he replaced an ailin g Benny Goodman on a tour of California)\, Guarneri\, Vermeer\, New Zealan d and St Lawrence Quartets. He has made 40 recordings\, including the Debu ssy Rhapsody with Glenn Gould\, the Philharmonia Orchestra of London\, an d the premiere recording of the Berio arrangement of the Brahms F minor So nata with the London Symphony. His recording of the Brahms Clarinet Quinte t was chosen by the BBC and London Times as the best available. More than 30 works have been written for him\, including works by James Macmillan (S cotland)\, Jacques Hetu (Canada)\, David Baker (USA)\, George Shearing (UK /USA)\, Wilhem Jetts (Holland)\, and Keiko Harada (Japan). He has been awa rded a Juno\, Canada’s Artist of the Year\, the Queens Jubilee Medal\, a nd Canada’s highest honour\, the Order of Canada. \n\nJames Campbell has been a Professor of Music at Indiana University since 1988 and Artistic D irector of the Festival of the Sound since 1985. \n\nWe acknowledge the s upport of the CRD Arts & Culture. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johns on Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a d rop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible w ashrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/cheng%c2%b2-duo-and-james-campbell-concert/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261029T193000Z DTEND:20261029T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005222-1793277000-1793280600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-oct-29-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Margaret Abbott Memorial English Art Song Competition DTSTART:20261030T000000Z DTEND:20261030T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005216-1793293200-1793307600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. \nAdmission by Donation. \n\nAs the duration of the competition ma y vary depending on the number of participants\, attendees are welcome to drop in and stay for the length of their preference. To honour the dedicat ion and artistry of our student performers\, we kindly ask guests to enter the venue during applause breaks between performances. Let us come togeth er to support these aspiring musicians on their journey. \n\n\nAbout the E nglish Art Song Competition\n\nCurrent Voice students take the stage at Al ix Goolden Performance Hall to perform English Art Songs. Students compete for recognition and receive feedback from adjudicators. Participation is by instructor recommendation. \n\nFirst and Second Prizes as well as Honou rable Mentions are awarded for each competition category\, and for the Ann ual Margaret Abbott Memorial English Art Song Competition up to $3\,000 in scholarship funding is available to be awarded to participants in the Jun ior\, Intermediate\, and Senior divisions. \n\nView the list of Voice Comp etitions here. \n \n\nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entra nce is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone ou t front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, incl uding a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/ plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/margaret-abbott-memorial-english-art-song-comp etition-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261105T193000Z DTEND:20261105T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005223-1793881800-1793885400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-nov-5-202 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261112T193000Z DTEND:20261112T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005224-1794486600-1794490200@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-nov-12-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hayoung Choi Masterclass DTSTART:20261117T020000Z DTEND:20261117T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005218-1794855600-1794862800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,music DESCRIPTION:This masterclass is in Alix Goolden Hall\, entrance at 900 Joh nson Street. \n\nJoin acclaimed cellist Hayoung Choi for an inspiring mast erclass featuring four outstanding cello students from the Victoria Conser vatory of Music and the University of Victoria. \nKnown for her exception al musicianship\, expressive depth\, and compelling performances\, Choi br ings a distinctive perspective to the study of the cello and the interpret ation of the repertoire. \n\nAbout Hayoung Choi\n\nHayoung Choi is the Fir st Prize Winner of the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition for Cello. She has also received First Prize at the 3rd Krzysztof Penderecki International C ello Competition and the Johannes Brahms International Competition\, as we ll as awards such as the Landgrave of Hesse Prize\, the Leyda Ungerer Musi c Prize\, and the FENDI Music Award. Driven by a deep musical curiosity\, she is committed not only to the core cello repertoire but also to bringin g lesser-known and rarely performed works to light. \n \nChoi made her deb ut at the age of twelve with Camerata Salzburg\, performing Haydn’s Cell o Concerto No. 1. Since then\, she has appeared as a soloist with leading orchestras including the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin\, Los Angele s Philharmonic Orchestra\, Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra\, Belgian Natio nal Orchestra\, Antwerp Symphony Orchestra\, Luxembourg Philharmonic Orche stra\, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra\, European Union Youth Orchestra\, Kre merata Baltica Orchestra\, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester\, Pozna ń Philharmonic Orchestra\, Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra\, Boston Philha rmonic Orchestra\, KBS Symphony Orchestra\, Orquestra Amazonas Filarmônic a and Filarmônica de Minas Gerais. \n \nA passionate chamber musician\, C hoi has collaborated with celebrated artists such as Sir András Schiff\, Gidon Kremer\, Christian Tetzlaff\, and Mitsuko Uchida. She regularly perf orms cello and violin duo works with her younger sister\, SongHa. \n \nBo rn in Bielefeld\, Germany\, in 1998\, she attended the Purcell School in t he United Kingdom and later studied at the Kronberg Academy and the Escuel a Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid under Frans Helmerson\, Wolfg ang Emanuel Schmidt\, and Ivan Monighetti. She is currently pursuing Baroq ue cello studies with Lea Rahel Bader at the University of the Arts Berlin . \n \nHayoung Choi performs on the 1707 “Ex-Starker” Joseph filius Gu arneri cello\, generously on loan from an anonymous patron. \n\n\nVenue Ac cessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at s treet level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\ , and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/hayoung-choi-masterclass/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winds & Brass Department Collage Concert DTSTART:20261119T020000Z DTEND:20261119T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005221-1795028400-1795033800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nJoin us for solo a nd chamber music performances by students (and sometimes faculty!) from th e Winds & Brass Department. \nCollage Concerts showcase the wealth of dive rsity in our department\, from young beginners to emerging professionals p laying a variety of instruments. These curated concerts are always a delig ht to attend! \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out f ront\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, includi ng a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/pla n-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winds-brass-collage-concert-nov-18-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Info Night DTSTART:20261119T020000Z DTEND:20261119T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005225-1795028400-1795032000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The event is hosted both in-person and online on Wednesday\, N ovember 18 at 7:00pm. \n\nIn-person– Victoria Conservatory of Music\, Gr een Room (located just to the left of our main reception desk at the Victo ria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street).\nOnline via Microsoft Te ams. Click here to join. \n\n\n\nAbout Info Night\nThe Victoria Conservato ry of Music Postsecondary Department hosts its annual Info Night for stude nts and parents interested in learning more about Postsecondary Programs i ncluding: \n\nAccredited by Camosun College. Since September 1979\, the Vi ctoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as it s Music Department. \n\n\nDiploma in Music Performance – 2 years \n\nCer tificate in Music Technologies – 18 months (online) \n\nCertificate in M usic Creativity and Performance Foundations – 8 months \n\n\nAccredited by the BC Private Institute Training Branch of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education \n\n\nCertificate in Advanced Music Studies (AIMS) – 1 year\, Full time or part time study in one of four pillars: Performance\, Teachi ng\, Recording & Production\, and Business. \n\n\n\n \n\nThe Postsecondar y Info Night includes an overview of programs from David Visentin (Associa te Dean of Postsecondary Studies) and Megan Harton (Postsecondary Program Assistant)\, as well as a review of admission requirements\, application p rocedures\, and information on dual credit classes through the South Islan d Partnership (SIP). \n\nQuestions are welcome at any time in the present ation and registration is not required. \n\n\nCan’t make it to Info Nigh t?\nCheck out our website to learn more about our programs and why to choo se the Victoria Conservatory of Music! \n\nWe’d love to hear from you! \ n\nWe’re more than happy to connect with you one-on-one. Call 250-386-53 11 or email David Visentin or Megan Harton at postsecondary@vcm.bc.ca to a rrange a time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson St\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, CA URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-info-night-nov-18-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261119T193000Z DTEND:20261119T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005226-1795091400-1795095000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout th e Concert\n\nCome join us as the Postsecondary students share their musica l works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Ba ch to Brubeck to Bluegrass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to sha re in the joy of music. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservato ry of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provi der of music programming. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson S treet entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop- off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washr ooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-nov-19-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winter Serenata DTSTART:20261126T000000Z DTEND:20261126T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005227-1795626000-1795640400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by Donation. \n\nAs the duration of the concert may vary depending on the number of participants\, attendees are welcome to drop i n and stay for the length of their preference. To honour the dedication an d artistry of our student performers\, we kindly ask guests to enter the v enue during applause breaks between performances. \n\n\n\nAbout the Winter Serenata\nThe Winter Serenata is an end-of-year concert presented by Vict oria Conservatory of Music Voice Department\, which allows students the op portunity to perform repertoire that they have been working on during the year in an informal concert production setting. \n\nThis year the Classica l Concert (5:00pm to 6:30pm) will be comprised of students singing classi cal / Musical Theatre repertoire while the Contemporary Concert (7:00pm t o 9:00pm) will present students singing excerpts from the contemporary son g repertoire. \n\n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entran ce is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, inclu ding a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/pl an-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winter-serenata-nov-25-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261126T193000Z DTEND:20261126T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005229-1795696200-1795699800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-nov-26-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Strings Showcase Concert DTSTART:20261127T023000Z DTEND:20261127T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T181803Z UID:10005228-1795721400-1795726800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\nA bout the Concert\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening of music at the Strin gs Showcase Concert\, featuring solo and ensemble performances by students of the Conservatory Strings Department. The concert offers audiences a gl impse into the rich and diverse learning taking place at the Victoria Cons ervatory of Music. Celebrate the achievements of these talented musicians and enjoy the beautiful sounds of strings in this delightful concert. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair acc essible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator ac cess inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutra l washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T181803Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/strings-showcase-concert-nov-26-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Young Artist Academy Senior Chamber Concert DTSTART:20261202T020000Z DTEND:20261202T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005230-1796151600-1796157000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Hall is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donati on. \nEnd time is subject to change. \n\n\nAbout the concert\n\nExperience an inspiring evening of chamber music performed by the talented students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Gary Karr Young Artists Performa nce Academy. This concert features advanced teenage classical instrumental ists who are part of the Conservatory’s Young Artist Academy. \n\nThe A cademy is an audition-based program offering chamber music coaching\, mast erclasses\, collaborative pianist sessions\, and classes that deepen stude nts’ understanding of classical music. \n\nThese dedicated students reh earse intensively\, working closely with coaches and pianists to prepare f or performances like this one — a showcase of refined musicianship\, tea mwork\, and artistry. \n\nJoin us for this special concert and celebrate the achievements of these passionate young musicians as they share the res ults of their hard work and musical exploration. \n\n\nVenue Accessibilit y\n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street le vel. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and se veral accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/young-artist-academy-senior-chamber-concert-de c-1-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Musical Theatre Song Competition DTSTART:20261203T000000Z DTEND:20261203T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005231-1796230800-1796245200@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by Donation. \n\nAs the duration of the concert may vary depending on the number of participants\, attendees are welcome to drop i n and stay for the length of their preference. To honour the dedication an d artistry of our student performers\, we kindly ask guests to enter the v enue during applause breaks between performances. Let us come together to support these aspiring musicians on their journey. \n\n\nAbout the Music T heatre Song Competition\n\nCurrent Voice students take the stage at Alix G oolden Hall to perform one Musical Theatre song. Costume optional\, but en couraged. Students compete for recognition and receive feedback from adjud icators. Participation is by instructor recommendation. \n\nFirst and Seco nd Prizes as well as Honourable Mentions are awarded for each competition category (Junior\, Intermediate\, and Senior divisions). \n\n \n\nVenue Ac cessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible a t street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access insi de\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroo m. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/musical-theatre-song-competition-dec-2-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261203T193000Z DTEND:20261203T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005232-1796301000-1796304600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-dec-3-202 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Young Artist Academy Intermediate Academy and Intermediate Orchest ra Concert DTSTART:20261204T020000Z DTEND:20261204T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005233-1796324400-1796329800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Hall is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donati on. \nEnd time is subject to change. \n\n\nAbout the concert\n\nJoin us fo r a special concert featuring students from the Victoria Conservatory of M usic’s Intermediate Orchestras and Intermediate Young Artists Academy. E njoy performances by the Intermediate Chamber Ensembles and orchestras inc luding the Intermediate Orchestra. This showcase highlights the ensemble w ork these young musicians have developed throughout the term — a joyful celebration of growth\, collaboration\, and musical expression. \n\nThe In termediate Chamber Ensembles are part of the Conservatory’s Gary Karr Yo ung Artists Performance Academy and includes advanced string students ages 12 to 15 who are selected through audition. These students participate in weekly chamber music coaching\, rehearsals\, and mentorship\, building bo th their musical and leadership skills. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 9 00 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There ’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several acce ssible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full det ails\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/young-artist-academy-intermediate-academy-and- intermediate-orchestra-concert-dec-3-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BANDEMONIUM! - Postsecondary Contemporary Combos DTSTART:20261208T020000Z DTEND:20261208T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005235-1796670000-1796677200@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Musi c entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\n\nAbout the C oncert\nDon’t miss the Victoria Conservatory of Music / Camosun College Postsecondary program’s Contemporary combos performing sets of their end of term work. Dynamic soloists and high-energy combos perform everything from the deep tradition of folk\, blues\, and jazz to classic rock and pop . The Folk\, Rock\, Pop\, Blues\, and Jazz Combos perform under directors Stephanie Cadman\, Kelly Nordstrom\, Damian Graham\, Danuel Tate\, and Joe y Smith. \n\n \n\nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out fr ont\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, includin g a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan -your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/bandemonium-postsecondary-contemporary-combos- dec-7-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Chamber Music/ Chorale Showcase DTSTART:20261210T020000Z DTEND:20261210T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005236-1796842800-1796850000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Musi c entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\n\nAbout the C oncert\nDon’t miss the Victoria Conservatory of Music / Camosun College Postsecondary program’s Classical Chamber Music and Conservatory Chorale performing their end of term work. Always a highlight to each Fall and Wi nter Term\, these students perform an eclectic and dynamic mix of repertoi re that surprises and delights our audiences each and every year. \n\nVenu e Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access ins ide\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washro om. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-chamber-music-chorale-showcase-d ec-9-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261210T193000Z DTEND:20261210T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005234-1796905800-1796909400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-dec-10-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ash Grunwald DTSTART:20261221T023000Z DTEND:20261221T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005208-1797795000-1797800400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \nThis is a seated concert. \n\n\n\nAustralia’s premier bluesma n returns to Canada for the second year in a row! \n\nRenowned for his ele ctrifying live shows\, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the r oad in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. \n\nThe festival favo urite brings a high energy\, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour\, part storyteller -Ash has been sell ing out shows all over the world! \n\nDon’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest! \n\nEnshrined by Australian folklore\, live on stage\, Grunwald rocks the house yet touches the soul\, serving a tsun ami of dance\, beats\, roots\, bass ‘n’ blues. He has supported legend s James Brown\, The BlackKeys\, Jack Johnson\, Xavier Rudd\, and Keith Urb an\, among numerous others\, and played sold out festivals across Europe\, Japan\, and North America. \n\nWith six Australian Top-50 albums to his c redit\, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations\, two APRA Awar ds\, and gong for BestInternational Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2 014\, Grunwald is cast in bronze among Australia’s most successful blues musicians. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front \, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodation s\, contact us in advance. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-y our-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/ash-grunwald/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR