VANCOUVER WESTCOAST MUSIC SOCIETY
Registered Name: VANCOUVER WESTCOAST MUSIC SOCIETY
Business No: 890947245RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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VWMS supports young B.C. musicians in multiple classical music disciplines through scholarships, bursaries and a concert performance.
Vancouver Westcoast Music Society (VWMS) is passionate about supporting young, aspiring B.C. musicians in all classical music disciplines to further their training and education. We award annual scholarships and bursaries and provide each of our award winners the opportunity to develop and perform a program before an appreciative audience.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Operating since 1905 to promote classical music, VWMS began offering scholarships in 1923 and bursaries in 1977. These funds helped many artists as they began their careers including Donald Bell, Jean Coulthard, Barbara Custance, Ben Heppner, Jon Kimura Parker, Jamie Parker, the Chooi brothers (Timothy and Nikki), and Avan Yu.
Our Scholarship competitions are open to musicians between 13 and 30 and operate under three categories - voice, piano and orchestral instruments - with each discipline held every third year. Our yearly bursary competitions are open to students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary music program in any music discipline. Three winners in each competition receive cash awards. All competitions have qualified adjudicators.
Concerts
Our winners plan and perform a one-hour concert program, which is a significant development experience. The young performers have shone and engaged us with wonderful concerts.
Our concert season runs from September until June. Concerts are held at the Unitarian Church in Vancouver, B.C., featuring both award-winning students and occasional guest musicians. The Society's 100-plus members and visitors enjoy monthly concerts followed by refreshment hour, when members can socialize and meet the artists. Concerts are open to the public with tickets available at the door. All events are advertised on the VWMS website and through social media. VWMS welcomes male and female members.
Your Donation
We need your help to continue our important work in the music community. Please consider one of these two options for your donation:
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Scholarships and bursaries: We guarantee that your donation will go directly to deserving musicians
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A concert Sponsorship ($600): You or your organization can be recognized as an event sponsor in our program for one of our monthly concerts.
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