Links

The Arts Office—The Arts Office administers grants made by the District of North Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver in support of arts and culture.
Capilano Flute Choir—This ensemble of accomplished adult players, under the direction of Mark McGregor, includes piccolos, C flutes, alto flutes, and bass flutes. Its repertoire ranges from the seventeenth century to the present and includes classical music, folk music, world music, jazz, and show tunes.
Lions Gate Sinfonia—Under the baton of Clyde Mitchell, this professional North Shore orchestra appeals to diverse audiences with orchestral masterworks, educational programs, and special events.
North Shore Chamber Orchestra—Charles Inkman directs this North Vancouver-based string ensemble, which welcomes amateur players of all ages and abilities.
Parks and Community Services—This department of the District of West Vancouver administers grants to cultural and arts organizations through its Community Development, Youth, and Families branch.
A Guide to Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Musicians—Do you experience mental roadblocks such as panic attacks and anxiety while practising and performing? This website offers some practial tips that can help.
Vancouver Academy of Music—From its comprehensive facility in Vanier Park, the Academy offers a wide range of classical training for students of instrumental music, vocal music, and ballet. It offers private lessons, master classes, technique classes, opera workshops, and opportunities to play in various chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras.
Vancouver Cello Club—Founded by Ian Hampton in 1969, the Vancouver Cello Club promotes interest in the cello repertoire and brings together professional, amateur, and student cellists through workshops, master classes, and recitals.
Vancouver Community Network—This nonprofit Internet service provider helps individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizatios maximize their access to the Internet. Its free services include public-access computers, Internet access, email, computer training, and website hosting.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music—Located next to the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Vancouver, the VSO School of Music offers individual lessons on orchestral and other instruments, innovative classes for early childhood learning, courses and master classes for youth and adults, and Royal Conservatory of Music and college preparation courses. Instructors include visiting artists as well as members of the VSO.
West Coast Symphony Orchestra—Led by Bujjar LLapaj and a number of guest conductors, this community orchestra includes high-calibre musicians from all walks of life. It performs in the Lower Mainland and in outlying areas such as Bowen Island, Whistler, and Vancouver Island.
West Coast Amateur Musicians’ Society—WCAMS is a nonprofit organization of instrumentalists, singers, and music lovers from BC and beyond. The only organization in western Canada offering educational music holidays for amateur musicians and their families, WCAMS provides top-level instruction, fellowship, and recreation for members and free summer concerts for the public.
West Vancouver Community Arts Council—From its headquarters in the charming waterfront Silk Purse Arts Centre, the West Coast Community Arts Council supports artistic and other cultural activities for residents of the North Shore.
West Vancouver Youth Band—Providing excellent music education for nine- to nineteen-year-olds, the West Vancouver Youth Band has four bands under the baton of Doug Macauley and two string ensembles under the direction of Nicholas Urquhart.