On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Vancouver Symphony Day of Music presented by BMO will return with over 100 free concerts, celebrating a wide variety of musical genres at twelve stages across Vancouver. Every year, Day of Music celebrates the joy that music brings and its power to create meaningful connections with others, while showcasing the extraordinary range of musical talent and artistry in our community. Music lovers can discover a wide variety of experiences including performances by the Mohammed Assani Trio, Saluting Chinese Musical Masterpieces with Zhimin Yu, Mini Music Makers classes for toddlers, a workshop by the Royal Academy of Punjab Dance, a concert at the Orpheum with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and many more!
“Here at the VSO and VSO School of Music, we believe that the power of music should be a vital part of everyone’s daily life and we’re working to make music accessible to everyone in the community.” says Angela Elster, President & CEO of the VSO and VSO School of Music. “Day of Music is the VSO’s largest community engagement event of the year; employing hundreds of local musicians, showcasing the greatest variety of genres, and reaching over 25,000 members of the community in a single day. We invite you to spark your musical curiosity and discover your next favourite local artist or explore a new genre of music.” Audiences can enjoy performances between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at twelve stages across the Lower Mainland, including the Orpheum, next door at the VSO School of Music, Bill Curtis Square and Helmcken Plaza in Yaletown, Christ Church Cathedral, TELUS Garden, Deloitte Summit, and pop-up performances at YVR.
The day will culminate with a free concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of VSO Music Director Otto Tausk at the Orpheum at 8:00 p.m. For those outside of the Lower Mainland, free digital performances and educational seminars will be available a DayofMusic.ca, including a special live broadcast of the VSO’s evening concert.
Full concert details and schedules can be found at DayofMusic.ca.
Day of Music is made possible through the generous financial assistance of its presenting sponsor BMO. For a list of full sponsors and partners, please visit DayofMusic.ca.
About Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1919, the VSO is the third largest symphony orchestra in Canada, and the largest performing arts organization in Western Canada. The VSO creates, curates, and connects irresistible musical experiences—performing 150+ concerts annually in its home, the Orpheum, as well as numerous venues throughout Metro Vancouver, and online. The VSO is one of a handful of orchestras worldwide that has its own music school: the VSO School of Music. The organization delivers extensive education programs reaching more than 50,000 young people annually, and community engagement initiatives that reach a further 100,000+ people. Maestro Otto Tausk is the VSO’s Music Director and the Artistic Advisor of the VSO School of Music.
About VSO School of Music
VSO School of Music, founded in 2010, is a 25,000 square foot state of-the-art music school located adjacent to the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Vancouver. With a mission to enrich lives through the joy of learning, playing and performing the world’s great music, the VSO SoM develops experiences that are accessible to all, regardless of age, ability, playing level or economic circumstances; and by nurturing creative and engaged members of society through achievement in the musical arts. With a roster of over 2,000 students, the School is proud to offer individual or group instruction by members of the Vancouver Symphony and other highquality music educators.
Media Contact
Advanced interviews are available with Angela Elster (President & CEO), Otto Tausk (Music Director) and local musicians taking part in the day’s festivities. To book an interview in advance or RSVP your outlet’s attendance for June 1, please contact:
Cameron MacRae
Vice President, Marketing & Sales, VSO & VSO School of Music
cameron.macrae@vancouversymphony.ca
604.696.4296
