Vancouver Music Schools

The Vancouver Academy of Music

• The Vancouver Academy of Music is a non-profit institution that was created with the sole intention of improving the quality of music education that students in western Canada receive. The program emphasizes both private instruction and public performance as essential aspects of its curriculum. The academy offers programs of instruction for students in both high school and college. High school students can complete a performer's certificate, while those holding a bachelor's degree in music can receive an artist's diploma. For those who have not yet benefited from instruction at the collegiate level, a Bachelor of Music degree is offered in conjunction with Thompson Rivers University.

  The Vancouver Academy of Music

  1270 Chestnut St.

  Vancouver, BC V6J 4R9

  Canada

  604-734-2301

  vam.bc.ca

University of British Columbia

• The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers various programs of study in the music field. Students can pursue diploma programs or degree programs. Diplomas are offered in the areas of performance studies and collaborative piano studies. At the undergraduate level, UBC offers a Bachelor of Music degree (B.Mus.) or a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) which allows students to either major in music, minor in music or pursue honors studies. The school offers four different graduate degree programs: the Master of Music, Master of Arts, Doctor of Musical Arts and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

  UBC School of Music

  Music Building

  6361 Memorial Road

  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

  Canada

  604-822-3113

  music.ubc.ca

Vancouver Community College

• Students wanting to pursue music studies at the junior college level may consider Vancouver Community College (VCC). The music department at VCC offers a diploma program in the field of musical performance. This program is primarily designed for students interested in music, but undecided about whether or not to follow it as a career path. Students at VCC can also pursue a Bachelor of Applied Music degree which is offered as a full-time program of study designed to last two years. Part-time studies are available, but restrictions exist which make it more advantageous for students to pursue full-time studies.

  VCC School of Music

  1155 E Broadway

  Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5

  Canada

  604-871-7297

  music.vcc.ca