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SCA CVS, 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC (2026)

01/21/2026

How Sharon Wei says: “It was an epic afternoon in Paris to have so many violists in one room from all over Canada both presenting and cheering each other on!”

Thank you to the International Viola Society, the French Viola Society and to all of our amazing violists who attended and presented.

Congratulations to all! 🎊

📸 Scott Forsyth

10/31/2025

Mark Jackobs joined The Cleveland Orchestra in 1993, after serving as a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He has given recital and chamber music performances in Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall and with the Myriad Ensemble, and has performed at the summer festivals of Aspen, Edinburgh, Mainly Mozart, American Music, Heidelberg Schlosspeile, Interlochen, and Kent/Blossom.

A faculty member of the Cleveland Institute of Music, Mr. Jackobs previously taught at the Encore School for Strings. He has been an adjunct faculty member of the Peabody Conservatory of Music and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and has given master-classes at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Interlochen Arts Camp, the Music Institute of Chicago, Ohio Viola Society, Oberlin Conservatory, Peabody Conservatory, Rocky Mountain Viola Society, and the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Mark Jackobs is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School of Music and an artist diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music. His teachers include Heidi Castleman, Rosemary Malocsay, William Preucil Sr., and Robert Vernon.

10/07/2025

Join us October 21st at 3PM EST Online!

Janine Baller (1967) began her musical education with piano and violin. At the age of 10 she started playing (violin) in a youth orchestra and changed to the viola at the age of 14. In 1985 she started her studies at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague with Ferdinand Erblich (Orlando Quartet) and Orchestral repertoire with Ron Ephrat (Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra).
After a view years as a substitute in all the major Dutch orchestras, she joined the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra as a tutti violist in 1996.
During her studies she played extensively in chamber music ensembles and later served as a leading violist in Domestica Rotterdam for 10 years. In the Rotterdam Philharmonic she worked under chief conductors Valery Gergiev, Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Lahav Shani. Among her most beloved conductors are Simon Rattle, Bernard Haitink, Tarmo Peltokoski, Jukka-Pekke Saraste, and many others.
In addition to her orchestral work, Janine regularly coaches viola players in preparation for auditions, scholarships and during their studies.

10/02/2025

Janine Baller (1967) began her musical education with piano and violin. At the age of 10 she started playing (violin) in a youth orchestra and changed to the viola at the age of 14. In 1985 she started her studies at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague with Ferdinand Erblich (Orlando Quartet) and Orchestral repertoire with Ron Ephrat (Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra).
After a view years as a substitute in all the major Dutch orchestras, she joined the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra as a tutti violist in 1996.
During her studies she played extensively in chamber music ensembles and later served as a leading violist in Domestica Rotterdam for 10 years. In the Rotterdam Philharmonic she worked under chief conductors Valery Gergiev, Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Lahav Shani. Among her most beloved conductors are Simon Rattle, Bernard Haitink, Tarmo Peltokoski, Jukka-Pekke Saraste, and many others.
In addition to her orchestral work, Janine regularly coaches viola players in preparation for auditions, scholarships and during their studies.

05/14/2025

May 11th 2025 VAM ViolaFest Event

Bringing all ages from 5-85 years old together with almost 70 participants was an amazing feat.

Thank you to all who attended and participated.

We were thrilled to have you at Viola Fest! It was an inspiring day filled with music, learning, and connection—featuring masterclasses, body awareness workshops, mini masterclasses, improvisation, luthier workshop and looping sessions, and a wonderful faculty concert. Most of all, it was a joy to see violists of all ages and backgrounds coming together to celebrate our shared passion.

Your support helps us continue to create meaningful opportunities like this for violists across Canada. We look forward to seeing you at future events and continuing to build this vibrant community together.

Stay tuned for more photos and videos from this event to come!

04/02/2025

ViolaFest in Vancouver !
May 11th!
Starts at 9am in Koerner recite hall.
There are plenty of great events , do not miss it if you are around and if you love viola, that's the place to go!

To register , link below !

https://vancouveracademyofmusic.com/violafest-2025/

01/22/2025

🎻 Mock Audition for Violists 🎻

📅 Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
📍 Where: Zoom (link will be provided)

Get ready for upcoming auditions like Calgary, Winnipeg, and Nova Scotia with a Mock Audition featuring a jury of renowned violists who will provide valuable feedback on your performance!

👉 Note: You must be a Canadian Viola Society member to participate. If you’re not a member yet, student memberships are only $15!

💡 This is a great opportunity to practice in a professional setting, receive expert advice, and connect with the viola community.

✨ Don’t miss out! Send us a message to register or to learn more.

11/25/2024

🎶✨ Calling all musicians! 🎻🌟
Join the Canadian Viola Society in spreading holiday cheer! Submit your holiday-themed music video by December 14th for a chance to be featured in our Holiday Celebration Video Premiere on December 21st.

📩 Send your submissions to [email protected] via WeTransfer.

Let’s celebrate the season together through music! 🎄❄️

11/19/2024

Born in France, Axelle Tahiri grew up in a household where music wasn’t a primary focus, but her passion for music emerged early, leading her to a career as a violist. Initially pursuing scientific studies, her love for music ultimately redirected her path.

Axelle earned her master’s degree in performance at the Conservatoire National de Musique et de Danse in Lyon under Françoise Gneri. She then completed a D.E.P.A in Performance at the University of Montreal, where she is now pursuing a doctoral degree under the guidance of Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot. Throughout her studies, she has worked with renowned violists, including Tatiana Mazurenko, Garth Knox, Hartmut Rohde, and Yura Lee.

Since 2018, Axelle has performed as a section violist with several distinguished orchestras, including the Auditorium-Orchestre National de Lyon, where she participated in concerts over three seasons, exploring diverse repertoire and captivating audiences. She also served as a section violist and assistant with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lyon, refining her chamber music skills. Additional engagements include performances with the Orchestre Victor Hugo in Besançon and Montréal’s Orchestre l’Agora.

In 2022, Axelle broadened her artistic scope as a chamber musician for JUNZI ARTS PRODUCTION in Paris, touring with the renowned pop artist WOODKID. This opportunity allowed her to blend classical influences with contemporary music, demonstrating her versatility and expanding her creative horizons.

As a chamber musician, Axelle has performed with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lyon, specializing in Romantic repertoire such as piano duets and quartets. Her sensitive interpretations of complex works have earned praise from audiences and peers alike.

Currently, Axelle is devoted to her doctoral studies, focusing on musical interpretation and innovation. Her journey exemplifies her talent, versatility, and dedication to contributing to the contemporary music landscape.

11/19/2024

Join us for an engaging discussion of scholarly insights from two accomplished PhD students as they present their research and perspectives.

Here is one of the topics they will be presenting: “Ombre et lumière
Rencontre intime entre les complices du Quatuor Classica et le pianiste Jean Saulnier dans un dialogue à la fois fougueux et raffiné. À Paris, au tournant du XXe siècle, on assiste à l’éclosion d’une musique de chambre vraiment nationale. Voyage au tréfonds de l’âme des trois compositeurs Franck, Dubois et Fauré, où coexiste une puissance sonore évoquant celle de l’orgue, ainsi que le miroitement de perles cristallines dans une sensibilité toute française.”

📆November 23rd 5:00PM EST
📍Zoom link sent out to our members

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate 🎉 the academic side of the viola 🎻

11/19/2024

María Fernanda Rubiano Pulido is a versatile violist with a rich background in pedagogy and performance. She has extensive experience teaching violin and viola and has participated in renowned orchestral and chamber music festivals across North America, Latin America, and Europe. Her artistry shines through her active engagement in orchestras, festivals, and educational initiatives.

María Fernanda has been featured in prestigious projects such as the Bregenz Festspiele (Austria), Accademia Vicino (Italy), the 49th Viola Congress (Brazil), and the Festival de Portillo (Chile). She has also performed at the Festival del Lago (Mexico), Interviolas (Colombia), and the International Musique Festival (Ecuador). Her chamber music appearances include performances at Festi Q-artetos and A Tempo Bogotá Festival in Colombia.

She has collaborated with renowned ensembles, including the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, the Filarmónica Joven de Colombia, and the Orchestre Symphonique de Sherbrooke. Her performances have taken her to prestigious venues such as the Elbphilharmonie, Concertgebouw, Wiener Konzerthaus, Kölner Philharmonie, la Maison Symphonique de Montréal, and Koerner Hall in Toronto.

As a former member of the award-winning Nogal String Quartet, María Fernanda performed extensively across Colombia, appearing in concert series and television programs. Currently pursuing a doctorate in viola performance at the Université de Montréal, she also holds a D.E.P.A., a Master’s in Music, and a Bachelor’s degree from Universidad Central in Bogotá. Her mentors include Cynthia Blanchon, Juan-Miguel Hernández, and Raúl García, and she has participated in masterclasses with esteemed violists like Kim Kashkashian, Roger Tapping, Richard O’Neill, and Stephen Wyrczynski.

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