VIS Ambassadors are people in our community that believe that the arts make our lives better and produce thriving communities that are more enjoyable places to live for everyone. VIS Ambassadors (formally Women of Note) support the concept of Life-Long Learning which helps deepen one’s understanding of music and enjoyment of a live performance at any age. These types of experiences enrich the mind, fuel the imagination and generate an interest in music and artistic expression. Everyone and anyone who wishes to advocate for Music Education in our communities can be a VIS Ambassador.
Our 2026 Music Education Campaign A Future in Tune aims to raise $27,000 towards our next project currently in creation by Assistant Principal Cellist, Alexandra Lee, and Principal Bass Trombonist, Scott MacInnes. Help us create the audiences and musicians of the future by helping us reach our goal by the end of the 2025-2026 season.
VIS Integrated Music
Education Program
VIS Ambassadors believe that all children should experience the Symphony by attending a performance, meeting a musician or learning about an instrument. For more than 20 years, funds raised through Ambassador memberships have brought thousands of children to hear &
see a live Symphony concert designed specifically for 9- and 10- year olds. In January each year, every Gr. 4 student in school districts 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) and 71 (Comox Valley) travel to their local concert hall for this experience. We are currently working on the next concert program, to be premiered in 2027, that includes not only a performance, but classroom worksheets, activities and videos
Life-Long
Learning
VIS Ambassadors support special learning opportunities like Open Rehearsals, pre-show chats and lectures with special musical guest speakers. VIS Ambassadors have first access to these paid and free events.
Support Music Education Today!
To become a VIS Ambassador an annual membership of $180 or $15/month is required. VIS Ambassador memberships are tax-deductible. You will receive a charitable tax receipt for the entirety of your membership.
Become a VIS Ambassador today and advocate for music education at every age!
Questions? Call VIS Office 250.754.0177
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