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Recitals & Events

Upcoming Events

Join us for student recitals, faculty concerts, and community celebrations. All events are free and open to the public.

Featured Event

Equal Measure Festival

Our annual festival celebrating historically-excluded composers — women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ composers.

Schedule — March 1, 2026

3:30 PM Student Recital
4:30 – 5:30 PM Professional Concert
5:30 PM Student Recital

Professional Concert

Violist Tawnya Popoff and pianist Tina Chang present a concert of music by women composers in celebration of our Equal Measure Festival. Both are acclaimed local musicians with versatile international careers — don't miss this chance to hear them perform!

Featuring works by Rebecca Clarke, Reena Esmail, Patsy Gritton, Violet Archer, Lili Boulanger, Clara Schumann, and Alma Clarke.

Tickets

For the professional concert. General seating — tickets sold at the door.

Adults $20
Seniors $15
Kids Free

Venue

Trinity Grace United Church

803 E 16th Ave, Vancouver

Near Fraser and Kingsway

2026 Events

Next Event

March

1

Equal Measure Festival

Our annual festival celebrating historically-excluded composers (women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ composers). Featuring student recitals at 3:30 & 5:30 PM and a professional concert at 4:30 PM with Tawnya Popoff (viola) and Tina Chang (piano).

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Trinity Grace United Church

April

12

Faculty Benefit Concert

5:00 PM
Trinity Grace United Church

June

7

Year End Recital #1

3:30 PM
Trinity Grace United Church

June

14

Year End Recital #2

5:00 PM
Trinity Grace United Church

Venue Location

Trinity Grace United Church

803 E 16 Ave, Vancouver

Near Fraser and Kingsway

Attending Our Events

  • All events are free and open to the public
  • Please be a respectful audience member during performances
  • Welcoming to all regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or religious affiliation

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Community Music School

A non-profit society formed in 2008 by professional musicians and teachers. We offer students of all ages the opportunity to study with highly qualified instructors.

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