Concerts
The VYSO presents approximately 6 to 9 concerts each year. Led by acclaimed professional Conductors, Dr. Jonathan Girard, Dr. Richard Dorfer, Nadia Petriw and Jin Zhang, performances take place in both community settings and professional venues.
2024/2025 SEASON – VYSO 95th Anniversary
Sat. September 7, 2024 – VYSO 24-25 Season First Rehearsal & Open House
8:30 – 2 pm – St. James Community Square – 3214 W. 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Sun. November 10, 2024 – Senior Orchestra Concerto Competition
1:00 – 8:00 pm – St. James Hall – 3214 W. 10th Ave, Vancouver
Sun. November 17, 2024 – INT / JR Orchestras Concerto Competition
1:00 – 8:00 pm – St. James Hall – 3214 W. 10th Ave, Vancouver
Sun. November 24, 2024 – DB / JR / INT OrchestrasΒ Concert
2:00 pm – Michael J. Fox Theatre – 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby
Sun. December 8, 2024 – Senior Orchestra Concert
2:00 pm – Michael J. Fox Theatre – 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby
Sun. February 23, 2024 – Debut / Junior / Intermediate Orchestras Concert
2:00 pm – Centennial Theatre – 2300 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver
Sat. March 8, 2024 – Senior Orchestra Spring Concert
7:00 pm – Christ Church Cathedral – 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Debut / Junior / Intermediate / Senior Orchestras
2:00 pm – Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver – 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets
We encourage you to join us for a concert! Admission to most of our concerts is by donation (the minimum suggested donation is $10 per person). For special event concerts, ticket information will be available here on our website.
Notable Guest Artists
VYSO students have the privilege of being inspired and guided by the work of guest musical artists, including notable conductors, composers and renowned performers in the freelance musical community of Metro Vancouver. Our guest artists are affiliated with: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Bach Choir, Vancouver Opera, Vancouver Academy of Music, University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Borealis String Quartet, Infinitus Trio, The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, and Victoria Symphony.
Soloists
Our musicians have an opportunity each year to compete to perform as soloists with their orchestras. Please see Annual Concerto Competition for more information