Programs

– Promotes development of ensemble skills and chamber music repertoire year-round

Winter session: Jan 12 – Feb 16
Spring session: Apr 6 – May 12
Fall session: Oct 26 – Dec 1
Coachings will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time for coaches and students
Venue: to take at either place at either student’s home or coach’s studio
Performance: YVR International Airport
Participating students also receive an additional $10 discount for any others 2019 programs and a chance to participate in Masterclass Plus

– Join other students to excel in our 3rd annual summer camp, a fun and inspiring environment!

An intensive 6-day program with coachings, workshop/group activities, masterclass, and chamber orchestra
Dates: July 2 – 7
Venue: VSO School of Music
Students will be learning 2 chamber works with two different ensembles during camp
Final gala concert: July 7, Pyatt Hall
Tuition: $580, Application fee: $30, Early bird discount: $15 off before May 15
Scholarships and bursaries available (applications must be received before June 1)

– Learn, watch and interact with visiting internationally renowned guest artists

Distinguished visiting artists to conduct guest masterclass and talk about their program with PCMA students
Students will attend guest artist performance (under guidance of our faculty) at the Vancouver Playhouse
Cost: free of charge to PCMA students except for admission to performance at the Playhouse
Guest artists, date, venue: TBA

-PCMA offers a flexible and creative approach to adult students participation and performance

Weekly coaching sessions available September to June
Time and venue can be arranged to best suit everyone’s schedule and location (coaching could be conducted at student’s home if location is not an issue)
Cost: TBA
Performance: every 3 to 4 months, PCMA will arrange a Hausmusik, or House Music, gathering for students to mingle and share their musical passion in an intimate, casual house concert setting, which was how chamber music originated around 200 years ago