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Sir Andrew Davis, 1944- 20th.April 2024. That rare breed, a kind Conductor.

A witty and affable man, a classics scholar, a composer and a conductor with a huge repertoire.

In Memoriam. Steve Denroche. 21st. Feb. 2024. A versatile musician.

A valuable and cherished member of Vancouver’s music fraternity.

Maestro Seiji Ozawa, 1935-February 6th. 2024.

Took care of the past. Cared for the present. Explored the future.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

….And a happy New Year………………

Un-Speaker-bull.

They boot them out, we drag them in.

Peter Webster, 1944-Sept.16th. 2023. Long time member of the National Arts Centre Orchestra as Violist and Personnel Manager.

Previously, Peter played with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the CBC Vancouver Radio Orchestra and was a member of the Baroque Strings of Vancouver.

Conrad Black.

Born again Canadian.

Jerold Gerbrecht, 1935-March 25th 2023. Prominent Vancouver musician.

Established the VAM as a notable centre for music education in Canada.