Stay tuned for VSOI Chamber Music performances next month. We are thrilled that students are able to come together safely, both in-person and online, at this year’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestral Institute! With generous support from RBC Foundation. #VSOI2021

Day 1 of the in-person VSOI Chamber Music Intensive! 13 ensembles will meet their coaches for their first coachings this weekend at the VSO School of Music. Welcome Chamber Music Students! Thank you RBC Foundation for your support #VSOI2021 #RBCEmergingArtists

We popped into the percussion room to catch the VSOI percussion duo rehearsing with coach and VSO Percussionist, Michael Jarrett. Ensembles are preparing for a recording session in 3 weeks. With generous support from RBC Foundation #VSOI2021

Today the VSO Orchestral Institute kicked off the two virtual programs of #VSOI2021: The Professional Training Program and the Young Musicians Program. We are joined by 106 musicians from around the world incl. USA, Hong Kong, UK, Singapore, and Germany! With thanks to RBC

World-renowned guest artists in action: LIVE and open to the public, our 4 guest artist masterclasses start tomorrow, July 8th, with Violinist Henning Kraggerud, 10AM and Percussionist Eriko Daimo, 2PM. Watch livestream: theconcerthall.ca/music-room-ser… Thank you RBC and Stingray!

Learn from World-renowned musicians at our guest artist masterclasses on July 9th: Alain Trudel* brass @ 10AM and Flutist Leone Buyse, 2PM (PDT) Watch livestream: theconcerthall.ca/music-room-ser… Thank you RBC and Stingray! *Presented by Yamaha Canada and Long & McQuade

“I’ll take Uncomfortably Close Composers for $200” Take a crack at a sample question from our musical trivia socials, masterminded by Gamemasters Erica Binder and Emily Richardson! Who sports this mustache? (Answer posted Mon.) Thank you RBC and Stingray

Keep an eye on our VSOInstitute Instagram account this Wednesday, for an Instagram Take-Over by VSOI student @Jacksonhowardmusic , offering a behind-the-scenes peek of Virtual VSOI. P.S. The moustache belonged to composer Alexander Scriabin! Thank you RBC and Stingray

Students in the Young Musicians Program created their very own "Sonic Quilts" through composition, improv, and audio editing as part of "Putting the E in E-nsemble;" a course designed by composer Alex Shapiro. With generous support from RBC In partnership with Stingray Music

...And that's a wrap! Congratulations to the fabulous students who participated in our virtual festival and made #VSOI2021 a huge success! Share your experience using #VSOI2021 and tag us at VSOInstitute . With generous support from RBC . In partnership with Stingray.

All our guest masterclasses are available to watch FREE. See Leone Buyse, Alain Trudel*, Eriko Daimo, and Henning Kraggerud in action: theconcerthall.ca/music-room-ser… With generous support from RBC In partnership with Stingray *Presented by Yamaha Canada and Long & McQuade

Starting this Friday, join us for a series of Lunch-hour premieres showcasing VSOI student chamber ensembles. Their recordings will be released in a 4-part lunch hour concert series beginning tomorrow with "Diversions", on VSOInstitute's Facebook. Thank you RBC & Stingray !

Our next noon hour will transport you around the globe from Bali, to Japan, and even 1700s Germany! "Landscapes" premieres at noon tomorrow. facebook.com/VSOInstitute With generous support from RBC Foundation. In partnership with Stingray Music.

The final installment of our Chamber Music Feature series is entitled "SIX". Why? We'll leave you to ponder... Premiering at noon tomorrow. facebook.com/VSOInstitute With generous support from RBC Foundation. In partnership with Stingray Music.

Attention musicians! In case you missed our Instagram or Facebook posts, applications are now open for the VSO's Orchestral Institute: VSOI 2022! See the link below for more details about each program. vancouversymphony.ca/the-vso-instit… #vsoi2022 VSO School of Music Vancouver Symphony

Do you aspire for a career in music? The VSOI's Professional Training Program (fully virtual) is for you! Enhance your skills through in-depth mentorship and performance experiences. Learn more on our website! vancouversymphony.ca/the-vso-instit… #vsoi2022 Vancouver Symphony VSO School of Music

If you are a high school student, who is a passionate intermediate to advanced instrumentalist, then the VSOI's Young Musicians Program is an exciting opportunity to advance your skills! Learn more: vancouversymphony.ca/the-vso-instit… #vsoi2022 VSO School of Music Vancouver Symphony

Attention musicians! The VSOI application deadline has been extended to April 20th! Please visit our website for more information. vancouversymphony.ca/the-vso-instit… #vsoi2022 VSO School of Music Vancouver Symphony

One week alert!! Applications for our three VSOI programs are due in one week (April 20)! Information about our programs and incredible faculty can be found on our website: vancouversymphony.ca/the-vso-instit… In partnership with STINGRAY MUSIC #vsoi2022 VSO School of Music Vancouver Symphony

The VSOI's Special Guest Masterclasses are FREE and open to the public! If you are interested in attending, please to register in advance. Featuring: Nicholas Wright, Violin and Jaclyn Rainey, French Horn Register here: vancouversymphony.ca/the-vso-instit…