Concerts
2025-2026 Season
Sat. September 6, 2025 – VYSO 25-26 Season First Rehearsal & Open House
8:30 – 2 pm – St. James Community Square – 3214 W. 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Sun. November 23, 2025 – VYSO Concerto Competition Finals Round – Public Event
Time 2:30 pm – St. James Hall – 3214 W. 10th Ave, Vancouver
Admission by Donation
Sun. November 30, 2025 – DB / JR / INT Orchestras Concert – Winter Prelude
2:00 pm – Michael J. Fox Theatre – 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby
Admission by Donation
Sun. December 14, 2025 – Senior Orchestra Concert – Winter Prelude
2:00 pm – Michael J. Fox Theatre – 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby
Admission by Donation
Sun. March 15, 2026 – Rising Stars – Intermediate / Junior Orchestras Concerto Winners’ and Debut Orchestra Concert
2:00 pm – Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver *Ticketed event
Sun. March 15, 2026 – Rising Stars Senior Orchestra Concerto Winners’ Concert
7:00 pm – Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver *Ticketed event
Sun. May 17, 2026 – Debut / Junior / Intermediate Orchestras Season Finale
2:00 pm – Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver
Adult $25 | Child under 12 $15 | Tickets
Sun. May 17, 2026 – Senior Orchestra Season Finale
~featuring Guest Soloist, Henry Shapard, cello
7:00 pm – Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver
Adult $25 | Child under 12 $15 | Tickets
*All events are subject to change without notice.
Join us on Sunday, March 15 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts for our Rising Stars Concerts. The program features the winners of our Concerto Competition as they take the stage as soloists with their orchestra in an inspiring afternoon and evening of music. In addition to these spotlight performances, each orchestra will present its own major works, showcasing the depth, artistry, and musical excellence that define the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra.
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
The VYSO presents approximately 6 to 9 concerts each year. Led by acclaimed professional Conductors, Dr. Jonathan Girard, Dr. Richard Dorfer, Samuel Ivory and Nadia Petriw, performances take place in both community settings and professional venues.
