December 1st, 2025 is the deadline to register for the Chilliwack Music & Dance Festival. Competition dates are:
February 25-28 - Junior Piano
March 4-7 - Senior Piano
Small group performance classes will take the place of individual lessons the week before the recital to give students the opportunity to gain practice experience in an in-formal setting. Some performance classes will be scheduled online to allow distance-learning students the opportunity to perform.
Monday & Tuesday students will have both an individual lesson & a small group performance class this week to make up for lessons missed due to stat holidays earlier in the term.
The studio recital will take place on Friday, December 2th, 2025 at the Chilliwack Cultural Center, Rotary Hall. The event will begin at 6:30 pm. Students are asked to arrive 5-10 minutes early and bring a small plate of goodies to share in the reception following the recital.
Adult students are welcome to come out and support each other in their learning journey. Enjoy an evening of dessert, appetizers, and wine and plan to perform some of the pieces you have learned this term for the group.
Students are asked to bring a small treat to share with the group.
Lessons end for the term on Friday, December 19th, 2025.
There are no lessons December 22 - January 2nd.
Lessons resume after Christmas Break on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
No lessons February 16th, 2026 - Family Day Stat holiday.
Junior Piano performance classes take place at the Chilliwack Cultural Center February 25 - 28 2025. A full event schedule will be made available to participants closer to the event.
Senior Piano performance classes take place at the Chilliwack Cultural Center March 4 - 7 2025. A full event schedule will be made available to participants closer to the event.
No lessons March 16 - 27.
Lessons resume after Spring Break on Monday, March 30th, 2026.
There are no lessons Monday, April 6th, 2026 - Easter Monday Stat Holiday.
There are no lessons Monday, May 18th, 2026 - Victoria Day Stat Holiday.
Piano and theory lessons are available to students over the summer months. Current students are strongly recommended to sign up for a minimum of 2 piano lessons over the summer to help maintain their current level of skill and musicianship. All students taking RCM piano or theory exams in the summer are required to have weekly lessons until the date of their exam.
Registration for the summer term takes place in June. Sign-up sheets will be distributed in June. Students may select the times & dates of their summer lessons from the lesson times available.
Tuition for the summer term is due July 1st, 2025.
The studio recital will take place on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at Sardis Community Church. The event will begin at 6:30 pm. Students are asked to arrive 5-10 minutes early and bring a small plate of goodies to share in the reception following the recital.
Adult students are welcome to come out and support each other in their learning journey. Enjoy an evening of dessert, appetizers, and wine and plan to perform some of the pieces you have learned this term for the group.
Students are asked to bring a small treat to share with the group.
Location: Andy’s House.
Piano and theory lessons are available to students over the summer months. Current students are strongly recommended to sign up for a minimum of 3 piano lessons over the summer to help maintain their current level of skill and musicianship. All students taking RCM piano or theory exams in the summer are required to have weekly lessons until the date of their exam.
Registration for the summer term takes place in June. Students may select the times & dates of their summer lessons from the lesson times available.
Tuition for the summer term is due July 1st, 2025.
Small group performance classes will take the place of individual lessons the week before the recital to give students the opportunity to gain practice experience in an in-formal setting. Some performance classes will be scheduled online to allow distance-learning students the opportunity to perform.
June 1st is the re-registration deadline for current students. Current student wishing to re-enroll in piano lessons for the 2025/2026 school year must submit their registration before this date. Following June 1st, new piano students will be accepted if there is space.
Be part of an unforgettable evening featuring the vibrant talent of young, gifted pianists from Chilliwack and beyond as they share the stage with the professional, newly formed Valley Symphony. Immerse yourself in a showcase of extraordinary artistry, where tomorrow’s musical stars will perform captivating pieces that inspire and amaze. From enchanting melodies to powerful crescendos, every note will surely resonate with passion and precision.
This evening will conclude with a stunning performance from our special guest, Ukrainian pianist Oleksandr Luchkov.
“Rising Piano Stars” is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of music, talent, and the boundless possibilities of the piano. Whether you’re a classical music enthusiast or enjoy live performances, this spectacular event is one you won’t want to miss! The concert will feature the premier of the 1st movement of Kathleen Feenstra’s piano concerto Takeoff, performed by Ethan Xia.
https://www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca/ccc-event/rising-piano-stars/
🎶 Cocktail Fundraiser: An Elegant Evening of Music & Community
Hosted by local realtor Beyond Visscher | Supporting Rising Piano Stars
Join us for a stylish night of cocktails, live music, and purpose—alongside the Rising Piano Stars concert at the HUB International Theatre.
✨ Enjoy:
Curated drinks & hors d’oeuvres
Live performances by Chilliwack BCRMTA students
A silent auction with hand-picked items
Great company in a relaxed, elegant setting
🎟 Tickets: $59 | $10 off with Rising Piano Stars ticket (use code piano25)
📍 Location: HUB International Theatre - O’Connor Group Art Gallery
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💬 View or donate to the silent auction
Come solo or bring a friend—connect with community and support the next generation of classical music talent.
The honours concert featuring the top performance from the Chilliwack Music Festival will take place a 7 pm at the Chilliwack Cultural Center.
April 1st, 2025 is the deadline for students to submit their own compositions to the BCRMTA Student Composer Competition.
See https://bcrmta.bc.ca/student-composer-competition/ for details.
There are no lessons March 17th 2025 - March 28th 2025 due to Spring Break.
The dates for the piano classes of this competition are March 4th - 7th 2025.
Registration deadline: December 1st, 2024. (Registration is now closed)
See https://chilliwackmusicanddancefestival.com/ for more details.
Small group performance classes will take the place of individual lessons the week of the Chilliwack Music Festival to give students the opportunity to gain practice experience in an in-formal setting. Some performance classes will be scheduled online to allow distance-learning students the opportunity to perform.
Lessons resume on Monday, January 6th, 2025 after the winter break.
There are no lessons December 20th, 2024 - January 3rd, 2025 due to Christmas Break.
Adult students are welcome to come out and support each other in their learning journey. Enjoy an evening of dessert, appetizers, and wine and plan to perform some of the pieces you have learned this term for the group.
Students are asked to bring a small treat to share with the group.
The studio recital will take place on Friday, December 6th, 2024 at Sardis Community Church. The event will begin at 6:30 pm. Students are asked to arrive 5-10 minutes early and bring a small plate of goodies to share in the reception following the recital.
Small group performance classes will take the place of individual lessons the week of the recital to give students the opportunity to gain practice experience in an in-formal setting. Some performance classes will be scheduled online to allow distance-learning students the opportunity to perform.
December 1st, 2024 is the deadline to register for the Chilliwack Music & Dance Festival.
The Chilliwack BCRMTA (BC Registered Music Teachers Association) is hosting it’s annual Canada Music Week recital at Sardis Community Church.
Piano and theory lessons are available to students over the summer months. Current students are strongly recommended to sign up for a minimum of 2 piano lessons over the summer to help maintain their current level of skill and musicianship. All students taking RCM piano or theory exams in the summer are required to have weekly lessons until the date of their exam.
Registration for the summer term takes place in June. Sign-up sheets will be distributed in June. Students may select the times & dates of their summer lessons from the lesson times available.
Tuition for the summer term is due July 1st, 2024.
Adult students are welcome to come out and support each other in their learning journey. Enjoy an evening of dessert, appetizers, and wine and plan to perform some of the pieces you have learned this term for the group.
Please bring a small treat to share with the group.
Location: Andy’s House
An all-studio recital will take place on Friday, June 14th at 6:30 pm at Sardis Community Church. Awards will be given out following the recital and light refreshments will be served in the lobby. All students are asked to bring a small plate of goodies to share.
Small group performance classes will take the place of individual lessons the week of the recital to give students the opportunity to gain practice experience in an in-formal setting. Some performance classes will be scheduled online to allow distance-learning students the opportunity to perform.
Piano and theory lessons are available to students over the summer months. Current students are strongly recommended to sign up for a minimum of 3 piano lessons over the summer to help maintain their current level of skill and musicianship. All students taking RCM piano or theory exams in the summer are required to have weekly lessons until the date of their exam.
Registration for the summer term takes place in June. Students may select the times & dates of their summer lessons from the lesson times available.
Tuition for the summer term is due July 1st, 2024.
June 1st is the re-registration deadline for current students. Current student wishing to re-enroll in piano lessons for the 2024/2025 school year must submit their registration before this date. Following June 1st, new piano students will be accepted if there is space.