Sarah McLachlan School of Music, Vancouver Music School

The Sarah McLachlan School of Music is a free music program in Vancouver, British Columbia aimed at youth who do not have the financial means to take music lessons. The school is dedicated to helping young people find their voice.

Sarah's Story

“When I was growing up, we had music in our schools. It was a given. These days many of these programs are not available. I don’t know what I would have done without music in my life when I was growing up. I was unpopular and picked on, but for me, music was my refuge and solace – the one thing I knew I was good at; it fed me and kept me going.”

- Sarah McLachlan

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“SOM offers so much more than music lessons to students, it gives us an opportunity to find our light, our potential. SOM is a place of hope and possibilities. Where students of all ages can come together and share a common passion.”

- Vivian, Voice graduate of SoM

Attention Sarah McLachlan School of Music, formerly SMMO, Alumni: we want to hear from you! We would love to be in touch, to invite you to concerts and events and to hear all about what you are up to now. Send your information to Emma at info@sarahschoolofmusic.com

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Recent Videos

SoM Students perform at The Looking Glass Foundation Gala

The Looking Glass Foundation Gala on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver BC It Don't Have to Change, Words and Music by John Stephens and Dave Tozer Performed by Voice Group 2 choir, directed by Kirstn Hawson, with Isaiah D. on bass guitar, Carmichael W. on djembe and Erin Hope Goldsmith on piano Vocal Soloists: Evie B., Natasha P., Summer A., Aidan F.

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Student Happenings

Chin Injeti at SoM

We were so honoured to have Grammy award winning, hip-hop artist Chin Injeti on the Sarah McLachlan School of Music stage on February 22 for the first of our SoM Presents… series. Also performing were our very own instructors Robin Layne and Stephen Fisk with their new trio 4III2. What a wonderful evening of music and community building!

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Friends of the School

Canucks for Kids Fund

Thank you to The Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) for dedicating resources to assist charities which support children’s health and wellness in British Columbia and for sponsoring this year’s Studio 2012 spring break program at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music.

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