VEMS is setting up programs at a variety of schools. Please see the list below of linked PDFs for more information about your school and its programs. False Creek ElementaryFalse Creek Elementary Choir Champlain Heights AnnexChamplain Heights Annex Choir L’Ecole BilingueGuitar at L’Ecole BilingueChoir at L’Ecole Bilingue Seaside ElementarySeaside Elementary Junior ChoirSeaside Elementary Beginner Band…
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Laura Secord Junior Choir at their School Carnival
On May 8, the Junior Choir at Laura Secord entertained their families and school mates with two songs in the chaotic outdoors! They are about a month away from their final concert, but the singers, under the direction of Sharon Chu, were acting like a seasoned group. Note that singing outside is not easy for…
VEMS lends a hand in Burnaby
VEMS’ Beginner Band program is being offered on Sunday nights to Grade 7 Burnaby District school kids starting in January. After the Burnaby District cancelled their band program (see https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/06/04/burnaby-teachers-urging-bc-government-school-funding/ for details) concerned Burnaby parents contacted us. VEMS had recently completed the launch of its Beginner Band program (now in three Vancouver schools) and our…
Festival of Lights
On December 18, 2025 the Trafalgar Elementary Choirs had their final performance for the term. There were enthusiastic parents and family members in the crowd. Both the Junior and Senior Groups performed Festival of Lights. They had only a quick run-through before the concert to see how the groups would sound together. You be the…
Carol Singing – South Granville – Dec 6
On Saturday December 6, some of our grades 4 to 7 singers — along with brave parents — will be entertaining the Granville and Broadway area. We were invited by the South Granville Business Improvement Association to participate in this event:Sip, Shop & Sparkle in South Granville Did you know that there are proven health…
VEMS Choirs Sing on CKNW
On November 25, 2025 the two Senior Choirs from Hudson and Trafalgar performed at the CKNW’s Kids’ Fund day on radio. Choirs from around the city are invited to be background music for an hour each. Hudson was on from 10 AM to 11 AM and Trafalgar was on from 1 PM to 2 PM. This…
Fall 2025 Registration is Open
If your school community is participating in the program and we’ve sorted out logistics, you can register online. Our system provides the ability to request financial assistance. If your school is not showing, please contact president@vems.ca. Sometimes it’s all a matter of timing! For school communities wishing to bring extracurricular music to life, please look…
Maritime Museum – Light Up the Harbour 2024 – More Pictures!
Our friends at the Maritime Museum graciously shared these awesome photos taken by Christian Zane. This was December 12, 2024. Kids from at least 8 different schools joined forces for the celebration.
Maritime Museum – Light Up The Harbour 2024
We invited our Senior Choirs from all over the city to join the Maritime Museum in its annual Light Up the Harbour celebration. On December 12, 2024 we arrived with 47 kids and their parents to help with the festivities. Catherine Campolin, our Choral Program Director led the kids. Dave Dagta our pianist kept the…
Musical Halloween 2024
We have below a selection of “scary” music groups from October 31, 2024. Don’t anyone say that choir and band isn’t spooky fun!