Young Artist Collegiate Program

VAM’s Young Artist Collegiate Program (YACP) is designed to give musically exceptional high school students a head start into college-level studies. Students will study under the inspirational direction of some Vancouver’s leading instructors and will have opportunities to perform in many situations giving them valuable insight into the life of a professional musician.

In this advanced and intensive program, students will take college-level courses in the areas of theory, history and ear training in addition to private lessons and ensembles. Credits are part of the Music Performance Diploma program at VAM’s S. K. Lee College and may in some circumstances count as credit toward a Bachelor of Music Degree.

Eligibility Requirements

High school students entering grades 9 through 12 (or ages 14 to 18) with a proven record of exceptional musical achievement.

Admission Requirements
1. Live audition
2. Completed YACP application form
3. $100.00 application fee
4. School transcript
5. Two letters of recommendation from professional musicians, either teachers or performers (Download the Evaluation Form)
6. If high school is not in English or entrance audition procedure shows problems with English, proof of English language proficiency will be required.

Annual Fees, 2019-20

The following VAM Tuition Fees are for two 16-week semesters, from September through June. The program can be taken for one, two, three or four years, while the student is in high school.

• $3920 tuition for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents (scholarships and bursaries available to fund up to 85% of tuition)
• $7400 tuition for International students

Administrative fee: $75

Important Dates
Application deadline: May 31 for intake the following September
Download Application Form

YACP Program Outline

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four