About Us
Van Tech's Music Program is home to more than 600 students engaged in concert band, orchestra, choir, and chamber music ensembles. While meaningful and lasting education is at the core of the program, more than a dozen in-school and community performances are given each year.
Program Philosophy
The Van Tech Music Program builds on the belief that all students possess both the capacity and desire to express themselves creatively as individuals and as a community. The fundamental principle of music at Van Tech does not seek to produce a collection of virtuoso musicians, but to help prepare students to be educated consumers of music in their youth and adult lives. The following excerpt from the Ministry of Education details the commitment expected from each student:
"To honour the commitment to yourself, and your fellow musicians, by being prepared for for each rehearsals by making every effort to contribute the pursuit of musical excellence"
Students will make progress with consistent and quality home practice, a co-operative and willing attitude in class rehearsals, and a comfort to ask for assistance when needed. Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. Teachers are always available to answer questions and offer help to students. The program will demand nothing less than a commitment to improvement.
"To honour the commitment to yourself, and your fellow musicians, by being prepared for for each rehearsals by making every effort to contribute the pursuit of musical excellence"
Students will make progress with consistent and quality home practice, a co-operative and willing attitude in class rehearsals, and a comfort to ask for assistance when needed. Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. Teachers are always available to answer questions and offer help to students. The program will demand nothing less than a commitment to improvement.
