Vancouver Academy Of Music

The Music Performance Diploma (MPD), either Instrumental or Voice, is a full-time, four-year program featuring private studies with a faculty of distinguished performing artists in residence at VAM. It is offered to high school graduates interested in majoring in piano, voice or orchestral instruments. Students receive intensive training as music performers, along with classes in music theory, ear training, and history. There are many performance opportunities as soloists, chamber musicians, and orchestra or opera ensemble members. A Bachelor of Music (B.) performance degree can be completed through our Bachelor of Music transfer program, offered in collaboration with Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL). VAM Music Performance Diploma courses can be transferred as a block to TRU-OL to complete the music requirements of the degree. TRU-OL offers the extra academic credits students need by distance education or by transfer from other accredited institutions. This degree is accepted at Canadian and U. universities and conservatories. It is possible to graduate with a B. (Performance) degree from TRU-OL at the same time as a student finishes the VAM Music Performance Diploma. Students can also opt to complete the extra academic courses after earning our MPD. The Artist Music Diploma (AD) is for musicians with a degree who are preparing for a performance career. Students work closely with our distinguished teachers, following a regular schedule of private lessons, master classes and recitals. There are also opportunities to take leading roles in our large musical productions, such as section leader or soloist in VAM orchestra concerts at the Orpheum Theater, or singing roles in VAM opera productions. A supportive environment is provided from which to engage in the competitions and auditions that are part of the life of a young artist.