Victoria Conservatory of Music

🎵 What will you discover this fall? 🍂

New season, new classes, new ways to make music! Our Fall group programs are continuing to open, with opportunities for children, youth and adults to learn, play, sing and connect.

Whether you’re ready to try something completely new or looking for a way to keep making music you love, take a look at what’s now on the schedule.

🔗 Explore the Fall Course Calendar: https://vcm.bc.ca/learn/group-classes/course-calendar/

🎻 Come try a violin or cello!

Curious about learning a string instrument? We’re bringing our Strings Instrument Petting Zoo into the community this August and September!

Stop by and try a violin or cello with guidance from Victoria Conservatory of Music instructors. It’s a fun, hands-on way to explore music, ask questions, meet our faculty, and learn more about individual lessons and group classes at our Westhills, Langford campus.

📍 Fridays at the Station, at Langford Station
Friday, August 21 | 4:00–8:00 pm
Friday, August 28 | 4:00–8:00 pm

📍 Westshore Town Centre, find us by Dollarama/Fresh Co.
Sunday, August 23 | 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday, September 6 | 11:00 am–5:00 pm

✨ Free to attend — drop in anytime!

Whether you’re exploring music for yourself or looking for a musical adventure for your child, come say hello and discover the joy of playing violin or cello!

🎶 A week of singing starts today!

Today, singers from across the region come together for the 2026 Choral Summer Intensive—a week of immersive rehearsal, learning and music-making led by Artistic Director Brian Wismath and pianist Wendy Stofer.

At the end of the week, they’ll take the stage for a vibrant celebration of Canadian choral music, featuring works by Harry Somers, Lydia Adams, Eleanor Daley, Sarah Quartel and more.

Experience the beauty and diversity of Canada’s choral voice at their final performance:

📅 Saturday, August 22 | 7:00 pm
📍 Alix Goolden Performance Hall (entrance at 900 Johnson Street)
🎟️ Tickets: https://vcm.bc.ca/event/choral-summer-intensive-final-performance-2026/

Come hear what a week of intensive music-making can create. 🇨🇦🎶

🎶 Last chance to register!

Our Choral Summer Intensive begins August 17, and we've extended the registration deadline to give singers a little more time to join us.

Spend a week exploring Canadian choral music with conductor Brian Wismath, culminating in a final performance.

📅 August 17–22
✅ Registration closes August 17

Register today! https://vcm.bc.ca/learn/summer-intensive-programs/choral/

🍂 Fall classes are opening for registration!

Whether you’re joining us for your very first music class or returning to make music with friends, our group programs offer inspiring opportunities for students of all ages to learn, create and grow together.

Some classes are open now, with more on the way. 📌 Bookmark our Course Calendar and check back throughout August as new offerings are added.

Find your next musical adventure this fall!

🔗 Explore classes: https://vcm.bc.ca/learn/group-classes/course-calendar/

🎶 The voices of OperaFest 2026 take the stage August 15!

Over the past two weeks, OperaFest students have been singing, rehearsing, learning, and creating together as they prepare for Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas.

Now, after days of coaching and collaboration with Conservatory faculty, they’re getting ready to bring this beautiful Baroque masterpiece to the stage of Alix Goolden Performance Hall.

✨ Come see the culmination of their hard work!

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕑 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm
📍 Alix Goolden Performance Hall
🎟️ By donation — suggested $20

Learn more: https://vcm.bc.ca/event/operafest-2026-dido-aeneas/

🎺 Today our Winds, Brass & Percussion Young Artist Summer Program kicks off at the Victoria Conservatory of Music!

Over the next week, talented young musicians will be learning, rehearsing, and making music together—and you're invited to hear the results.

Join us on Friday, August 14 for the Final Celebration Concert, featuring chamber and ensemble performances by our incredible students.

📅 Friday, August 14
🕒 3:00–4:30 pm
📍 Alix Goolden Hall (entrance at 900 Johnson Street)
🎟️ Admission by donation

🎻 Ready to start your musical journey?

Discover violin, viola, and cello at the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s free Strings Open House! Meet our instructors, hear student performances, explore lesson and group class options, and try a string instrument for yourself.

Whether you’re brand new to strings or looking for the next step, this is a great opportunity to learn more about our Strings program.

📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
🕚 11:00 am–12:30 pm
📍 Alix Goolden Performance Hall (entrance at 900 Johnson Street)
🎟️ Free event — all ages welcome!

Learn more: https://vcm.bc.ca/event/strings-open-house-sept-5-2026/

🎶 Experience the power of Canadian choral music — get your tickets now!

Join the 2026 Choral Summer Intensive singers for their final performance, celebrating the beauty and diversity of Canada’s choral voice.

Featuring works by Harry Somers, Lydia Adams, Eleanor Daley, Sarah Quartel, and more, this inspiring concert brings together contemporary compositions and folk traditions in a vibrant showcase of Canadian choral artistry.

📅 Saturday, August 22 | 7:00 pm
📍 Alix Goolden Hall (entrance at 900 Johnson Street)
🎟️ Tickets: https://vcm.bc.ca/event/choral-summer-intensive-final-performance-2026/

Prepared through an intensive week of rehearsal, this performance highlights the commitment and artistry of the participating singers, led by Artistic Director Brian Wismath with pianist Wendy Stofer.

Choral Summer Intensive Final Performance - Victoria Conservatory of Music The Choral Summer Intensive concludes with a performance celebrating a vibrant cross-section of Canadian choral repertoire.

🎭 Experience one of opera's greatest masterpieces—live in Victoria.

Join the Victoria Conservatory of Music for OperaFest 2026: Dido & Aeneas, a fully staged production of Henry Purcell's Baroque masterpiece featuring chamber orchestra, choir, and outstanding emerging artists.

This captivating production showcases award-winning Conservatory vocalists alongside professional musicians in a powerful afternoon or evening of unforgettable music and drama.

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕑 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm
📍 Alix Goolden Hall (entrance at 900 Johnson Street)
🎟️ By donation (suggested $20)

Learn more at https://vcm.bc.ca/event/operafest-2026-dido-aeneas/