Education
The Victoria Symphony is committed to providing positive music experiences for children and youth of all ages.
Education Concerts
Musicians in the Schools
Open Rehearsals
vsNEW
vsYOUTH volunteers
vsYOUTH is an enthusiastic group of high school and university students who use their skills and enthusiasm to introduce other young people to the magical world of orchestral music. vsYOUTH members gain valuable experience working with children, make a positive contribution to their community and get to attend Victoria Symphony concerts for free!
More information and how to volunteer with vsYOUTH
Education Concerts
The Victoria Symphony Education Concerts are designed to be a fun, exciting introduction to the symphony for elementary school students. Traditionally, we have offered Education Concerts to students in grades four to seven, reaching approximately 5000 students each season. This year, we are excited to expand our programming to offer concerts for Kindergarten to grade three students as well.
This years concert is titled, 'Big Bongo'. Led by Maestra Tania Miller, the Victoria Symphony's percussion players are let loose in this energetic, fun and exciting concert. The program includes music from all around the world.
The Victoria Symphony education Concerts will be taking place from January 30 to February 1 2008, at the University of Victoria Auditorium, February 11 at the Cowichan Theatre. Teachers in the public school system should contact their school board for booking information. Independent schools and homeschools may book directly through the University of Victoria Box office (250)721-8480.
Download the Teacher's Guide (K-3) (PDF)
Download the Teacher's Guide (4-7) (PDF)
Education Concerts sponsored by Thrifty Foods
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This program is also made possible in part by a donation from Telus |
Musicians in the Schools
Bass trombonist Scott MacInnes at
Crystal View Elementary, March 2006
Have a Symphony musician visit your school!
This program is currently being revised. A new and improved version will be up and running shortly!
Open Rehearsals
Come and experience a unique 'behind the scenes' view of the Victoria Symphony. We are now offering music students and teachers the opportunity to attend an open rehearsal throughout the Symphony's season. Students will gain insight into how a Victoria Symphony concert is put together and how communication between the musicians and the conductor is vital to a successful performance.
vsNEW
vsNEW is a brand new initiative of the Victoria Symphony.
Coordinated by resident composers Anna Höstman and Tobin Stokes,
vsNEW will involve 6 young composers from Victoria. Over 6 months
these composers will work with three Victoria Symphony musicians
and their teachers to produce new compositions. Young composers will learn about
writing for an ensemble and for instruments which they may not
otherwise have access to. This season's ensemble includes Victoria Lindsay (violin), Catherine Carignan (bassoon) and Darren Buhr (double bass).
The students will be encouraged to enter their finished works into
the composition section of the Greater Victoria Performing Arts
Festival 2007 and may even be featured in future Symphony concerts.
The Victoria Symphony is proud to support young artists and hope
that this program will encourage more new explorations into music.
For more information and application forms please contact Karen Manders Community Relations Manager (250) 385-9771, ext 232.
