The registration system is owned by Quokka Systems Consulting Ltd and operated on behalf of the Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society (VEMS). The objective of this system is to allow parents to book their children into music ensembles operated by VEMS. Dates and pricing of each offering is subject to change and correction without notice. Refunds…
Category: FAQs
VEMS Registration and Refund Policies
Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society (VEMS) ensembles need to meet a minimum number of enrolled participants to run. In the circumstance where minimum numbers are not met, participants will be notified at least one week in advance and will receive a full refund. If a student’s behaviour is deemed consistently disruptive to a rehearsal, after consultation…
VEMS Privacy Policy
The Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society (VEMS) privacy policy applies to all Board members, workers, volunteers, and those people using VEMS’ services. VEMS collects only the necessary personal information to provide services and to issue tax receipts. VEMS does not share data with other organizations. VEMS will not disclose personal details for purposes other than it…
Beginner Band FAQs
Q: What is Beginner Band?A: Children in grades 4 to 7 are shown how to use one of flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or euphonium/baritone. No previous music experience is required. Grade 4s due to physical constraints may be required to use the smaller instruments. The basics of making music as a team are explored…
How Can my School Access VEMS Music Programs?
VEMS typically connects with Parent Advisory Councils and Principals at individual schools to discuss what will work. There are many factors including the number of students, grades the school covers and availability of spaces to hold the programs. We love coming to PAC meetings to explain how everything works. To kickstart the process, we have…
How Do You Choose Music for Kids to Sing?
One of the challenges of choral music for children is meeting fulfilling the complex priorities of what works for children singing in groups. For example, when you hear music on the radio, and sing along, try to imagine that particular song in the voices of a group of children. Plus, they only have a piano…