The PGCM is a registered non-profit music school that strives to provide the highest quality of music education and performance for students from beginner to professional levels. The Conservatory offers one-on-one lessons in a variety of instruments and musical styles and provides a number of group lessons and performance ensembles. The Conservatory also provides a diverse concert season by our faculty and guest artists.

Music is an essential part of any child or adult's education and life experience. Learning an instrument can improve concentration, coordination, character (through diligent practice), self-confidence (through performance), appreciation of different kinds of music, and ability to express ideas and emotions. In other words, a quality music education can provide the tools needed for success in life.

Discovering different genres of music through playing an instrument can also be an incredible life-long joy. If you want to fall in love with music, then the Prince George Conservatory of Music is just the place to do it!

Cello Lessons Now Available!

The Conservatory is pleased to welcome our newest faculty member, cellist Laine Longton.

Laine received her B Mus. in cello performance from the University of Victoria and her Masters of Music in Performance and Literature from the University of Illinois. Laine is the Director of Strings at the UBC Summer Music Institute.  She teaches at the  Mozart School of Music, the Dena Wosk School of Performing Arts at the Jewish Community Centre, and privately.  She is currenty the Teaching Assistant for Contemporary Players at UBC, a core member of the Vancouver Island Symphony in Nanaimo, BC and a guest musician with the PGSO. For Laine's full bio, follow the link to her website:  https://lainelongton.wordpress.com/cello/

Laine will be available to teach in person and online, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Please call the conservatory at 250-564-7467 to schedule lessons.

 

Notice of Online AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Prince George Conservatory of Music will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm online via Zoom. All members will be sent an invitation link. For more information, please call 250-564-7467.

French Connection

A live concert featuring violin, piano, harp, flute and voice, presented by the PGCM faculty.

When: Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 pm

Where: Trinity United Church (corner of 5th and Union St.)

Admission is by donation. Limited seating, masks required. Call 250-564-7467 to book seats.

 

We're Hiring!

The Conservatory has openings for the following positions: Piano Teacher (part-time to full time,) Guitar Teacher (part-time.)

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for teaching all ages and levels of students. A flexible schedule is a must as many parents will request after school lessons. The ideal candidate will possess an accredited Bachelors of Music Degree (or will at the start date of the position) and/or ARCT. We teach to the standards of the Royal Conservatory of Music, and the majority of our students perform in the District Music Festival each year and complete Conservatory level exams at the end of the year. We also encourage our teachers to perform in our annual faculty concert series. The start date for these positions is as soon as possible. Our school year runs September to June, 36 weeks, closing for school holidays.

If you would like to become a part of our team at the Conservatory, please send a cover letter and resumé,  with references, to the Prince George Conservatory of Music, attention Allison Bell, Artistic Director, at pgconservatory@gmail.com to set up demonstration lesson and interview time.

 

We acknowledge that the Prince George Conservatory of Music is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli-T'enneh.

 

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