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The Vancouver Musicians Association (VMA) is the largest musicians' association in Western Canada, boasting over 1,900 members who represent a diverse array of genres within the music industry. As an affiliate of both the Canadian Federation of Musicians and the American Federation of Musicians, the VMA has been advocating for the interests and welfare of professional musicians since 1901. Dedicated to enhancing working conditions, establishing fair compensation rates, and lobbying for the music industry, the VMA serves as a unified voice for artists facing challenges such as rising inequality and globalization pressures. By negotiating collective agreements and facilitating contracts, the VMA strives to protect and promote the vibrancy of the music scene in British Columbia. Generated from the website

Vancouver Cantata Singers was founded in 1957, and has become one of Canada’s preeminent, award-winning choral ensembles. The Vancouver Cantata Singers has become known for technical virtuosity, fine blend and exceptionally high performance standards encompassing 500 years of choral repertoire. VCS has been awarded the Canada Council’s top prize in choral singing, the Healey Willan Grand Prize, more than any other choir in the country. Led by Paula Kremer since 2013, VCS also commissions new works from critically acclaimed composers which have led to extremely successful and innovative collaborations with regional and international artists and ensembles.