Founded in 1919, the Grammy and Juno-award winning Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is one of the largest arts organizations in Western Canada, Canada’s third largest orchestra, and one of the few orchestras in North America to have its own music school. The VSO and Music Director Maestro Otto Tausk celebrated the orchestra’s 100th anniversary season in 2018-2019.

The mission of the VSO is to create, curate and connect irresistible musical experiences. The VSO fulfills its mission by presenting passionate, high-quality performances of classical, popular, and culturally diverse music; creating meaningful engagement with audiences of all ages and backgrounds; and developing and delivering inspirational education and community programs. Performing more than 150 concerts per year throughout Vancouver, the surrounding communities, and the province of British Columbia, the VSO serves over 270,000 patrons annually, including 50,000 children and young adults. The VSO has an operating budget of $18 million, 104 full-time employees (70 musicians and 34 staff), and is governed by a 21-member board of directors.
About the VSO School of Music and the Tovey Centre for Music

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music (VSO School of Music) is a purpose-built facility that opened in 2011. The VSO School of Music embraces a community-centered philosophy, with a vision to lead by leveraging the strengths of the VSO and its musicians through complementary and joyful learning experiences. It enriches the lives of students of all ages, infant through adult, by facilitating the learning, playing, and performing of the world’s great music. The VSO School of Music offers comprehensive and integrated programs taught by exceptional and passionate faculty whose goals are to engage and inspire students while celebrating their accomplishments.


Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

This department handles inquiries and issues from customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve problems.

Customer Support

This department focuses on managing and supporting various development initiatives and projects.

Development Services

This department oversees strategic decision-making and provides guidance to the organization through its members.

Governance Council

This department focuses on creating and producing high-quality musical content.

Music Production

This department oversees the management and execution of artistic initiatives within the organization.

Artistic Operations

This department is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events to ensure successful experiences.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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Teams

Customer Support

Development Services

Governance Council

Music Production

Artistic Operations

Event Management

Offices

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Org chart

Teams

Customer Support

Development Services

Governance Council

Music Production

Artistic Operations

Event Management

Offices

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