Why should I do it?

Entering the music profession is a big decision to make.  It's hugely competitive, you need to be prepared, and you need to know what to expect.  We pride ourselves on offering training of a breadth you can’t get elsewhere.  Here's how:

• We treat you as a professional from the start, rehearsing and performing to a pro schedule.
• We give you maximum responsibility and encourage you to grab every opportunity in a discreetly supported environment.
• We tailor the experience to you and are always on hand for informal advice and support.
• We give you the opportunity to explore smaller-scale repertoire at a high standard - something you don't get in larger symphony orchestras at university or conservatoire, or at a national or county youth orchestra level.
  
• We support our advanced members and alumni by giving them paid professional opportunities with associated organisations wherever we can.
• We show you the reality of life as a jobbing pro – both the fun and the responsibility.
• We show you the value of bringing music to the widest possible audiences by performing high quality concerts in areas where such performances are rare or infrequent.

"VaCO gave me the opportunity to develop leading skills, and chamber music skills in a friendly and fun environment where you weren't being judged and where Xen [Artistic Director] and the tutors treated you as an adult. Had it not been for Xen I wouldn't have had the chance to develop such invaluable skills in a secure environment "                                           VaCO Alumna and professional violinist

Forthcoming Courses

VaCO Easter Course 2012 7-14 April 2012 Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors - The Jonas Centre, Redmire

VaCO Summer 1 Course 21-28 July 2012 Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors - The Jonas Centre, Redmire

VaCO Summer 2 Course 24 August - 1 September 2012 The Cotswolds

VaCO Christmas Course 27-30 December 2012 Yorkshire Dales

Forthcoming Concerts

Aldborough Church Tuesday 10 April

Stokesley Parish Church Thursday 12 April

Kirkby Lonsdale Church Wednesday 11 April

St Cuthbert's Church, Pateley Bridge Friday 13 April

St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth Saturday 14 April