2023 Marketplace Attendees
To be updated shortly (message as of April 14, 2023)
All Marketplace Exhibitors are listed in alphabetical order. Logos are hyperlinked to the organization's website.
All Marketplace Exhibitors are listed in alphabetical order. Logos are hyperlinked to the organization's website.
The BCMEA Marketplace trade show is proudly set up and serviced by Can-West Display Service Ltd. of Burnaby, BC. Thank you to Tony Morrell and his team of dedicated employees who help us to cost effectively set up a world class industry trade show. If you are in need of quality show set up services, contact Tony and the team at www.canwestdisplay.com
Booth Number: 27 - 28
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British Columbia Choral Federation
The BCCF aims to: Promote & encourage choral activity throughout British Columbia Strengthen public and governmental awareness of choral plans and achievements Serve as a communication resource for everyone involved |
Booth Number: 23
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BC Kodály Society of Canada
The KSBC is a branch of the Kodály Society of Canada and seeks to uphold the vision of our national society. In addition, we strive to bring together a community of musician educators in British Columbia who share the vision of a universal music education based on the principles of Zoltan Kodály and best practices of Kodály-inspired educators from the 20th and 21st century. We seek to discuss, discover, and enact the best quality music education for our current context in British Columbia and in Canada. |
Booth Number: 30
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BC Orff
We recognize that: Children have a natural instinct to move, create their own music and explore their imaginations. Learning about music is an active and joyful experience. Children’s personal growth is enriched through cooperative group experiences. Music is a living force vital to the education of every child in our diverse society. |
Booth Number: 7
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Cadets Canada
A national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the Sea , Army and Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces. Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities. They make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities. Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship. |
Booth Number: 29
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Capilano University Music
Capilano Universtiy Jazz Capilano University offers a comprehensive program for all students looking to pursue a career in music. With offerings such as the University Music Diploma Program, Jazz Studies, Conducting, and more, Capilano University is the place to be! Graduates of the program who have pursued further studies have successfully developed rewarding careers in the following fields: Elementary, Secondary and Post-Secondary Education, Private Music Instruction, Conducting, Composition, Musicology, Performance (Voice and Instrumental), Music Therapy, Music Criticism and Music Publishing. |
Booth Number: 18 - 19
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Casio Canada Ltd.
Casio musical instruments are built on the incredible technologies developed by the Tokyo-based Casio Computer Co., Ltd. As such, Casio offers both very impressive features as well as remarkable value in their complete repertoire of products, ranging from portable keyboards and workstations to incredibly full-featured synthesizers and digital pianos. https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments |
Booth Number: 16
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D'Addario Canada
D’Addario and the D’Addario brands combine to deliver a comprehensive, one-stop shop for all your musical needs. D’Addario strives to manufacture all it’s products in the USA and is committed to being an environmentally conscious company. Brands include D’Addario, Rico, Evans, Promark, Planet Waves, and Puresound. In Canada, a number of brands are exclusively distributed throughout the country namely; BeaverCreek, Tycoon, Suzuki, and more! |
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Booth Number: 22
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Douglas College
We offer a Bachelor of Music University Transfer Program, a one-year Basic Musicianship Certificate, and a two-year Music Technology Diploma. Our Community Music School offers a range of non-credit group classes for youths and adults. |
Booth Number: 17
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Educational World Tours
Founded on the principle that travel provides a uniquely immersive, interactive and dynamic learning experience, Educational World Tours offers an exciting array of student tour packages and custom trips geared to the specific requirements of high schools, colleges, alumni groups and educational institutions. Educational World Tours has been partnering with educators since 2002, collaborating to create hundreds of bespoke student travel itineraries to explore the different cultures, landscapes, peoples and lifestyles across Canada, the US, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa. |
Booth Number: 33
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Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd. and Con Brio Festivals
Ellison Travel & Tours is a full service travel company specializing in customized tours with an emphasis on music performance and festivals worldwide. As the appointed travel provider for MusicFest Canada, Con Brio Festivals, Rhythms Festivals, Show Choir Canada and Choral Mosaic, Ellison has enjoyed particular success with music groups and is Canada’s largest Canadian owned tour operator specializing in festival and performing tours. Visit www.ellisontravel.com |
Booth Number: 46 - 49
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The Empire Music Company
Empire Music specializes in early childhood and classroom instruments, books and accessories. We stock over 2000 music education products including Suzuki and Emus Orff, recorders, rhythm and percussion, guitars and ukuleles. Empire Music publishes the Windsongs Recorder method, the Little Ukers series, and Ukulele in the Classroom and The Ukulele Way materials by James Hill. Contact us for quality products, friendly service and prompt shipping, all backed by our 30-day no-quibble return policy. Proudly family-owned and Canadian since 1948. |
Booth Number: 45
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Ivory Studios
Welcome to The Language of Music, our online music theory course that covers all material needed to pass any entrance exam for post secondary education in music. The Language of Music is designed to teach your students HOW to use the music theory they learn immediately. Each lesson builds in a logical progression, which gives your students understanding AND the ability to harmonize, arrange and score their own melodies. Ivory Studios offers many value-added services, including tutorials for students and on-going support for teachers. Come on over and sign up for your FREE Course Review and Beta Program. Or email us at ivorystudiosmusic@gmail.com, we are here to support you and your students. |
Booth Number: 36 - 43 & 43A
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Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Long & McQuade is Canada's largest music retailer with 63 locations across Canada. We sell a wide range of musical instruments and professional audio products, including rentals, sheet music, and accessories. We also offer repair services, clinics, and lessons in our Lesson Centres. Long & McQuade is dedicated to music education, supporting arts organizations and educational programs year round. |
Booth Number: 35
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Massullo Music Ltd.
Specializing in Musical instrument repairs, rentals, and sales in Vancouver/Burnaby and abroad since 2001. Whether you need cork grease or guitar strings, are looking to purchase an instrument, or need any servicing from a minor adjustment to a full professional overhaul, we have you covered. |
Booth Number: 34
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Simon Fraser University School for the Contemporary Arts
The BFA in Music program has two distinct streams: Composition and Electroacoustic. The Composition stream features the unique pedagogy of engaging professional musicians for reading sessions and performances of student compositions. Every semester, the ensemble of professional musicians is changed so that students learn to write for various instrumental and vocal combinations, each with their own challenges and historical models. SCA is considered a leader in electroacoustic and computer music since the program was founded in the 70s. The current emphasis in the Electroacoustic stream is real-time music and sound applications for both performance and generation along with continuing exploration of history, acoustics and ever-changing technologies. The music program at SCA is uniquely positioned within the interdisciplinary school, encouraging music students to collaborate on film, dance, theatre, and visual art projects as part of their core training. |
Booth Number: 1 - 6
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Tapestry Music
Tapestry Music has been serving the needs of the music education community since we opened our doors in 1996. Now with locations in Vancouver, Victoria and White Rock, owner and Vancouver Opera principal tuba David Sabourin has hired a top notch staff of professional musicians and educators. Our mandate is simple: support and nurture music programs in BC by working with educators to create programs so strong, no administrator would dream of cutting it. Whether you're a student, parent, educator or professional our philosophy is simple: offer you the best service and advice at a competitive price. Ask us about our unique fund raising program that can help stretch your budget |
Booth Number: 8 - 15 & 12A
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Tom Lee Music
Tom Lee Music has proudly been supporting music making within the Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Island communities since 1969. Since our humble beginnings as a small piano retailer in Vancouver, BC, we have grown into one of the largest full-line musical instrument retailers in North America. We provide the very best in musical instruments, equipment, services, and education throughout our eight retail locations and our website. We are well known for supporting the local music community and have received numerous awards in recognition of our dedication to music excellence and support of many community organizations. |
Booth Number: 25
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Townsite Jazz Festival
Founded in 2017, the Townsite Jazz Festival takes place annually in Powell River, BC. Its mandate is to provide an opportunity for secondary and post-secondary school music students to learn from and perform with professional musicians in a live, public setting. This unique model bridges the gap between education and performance and ensures that students are integrated with all levels of musicianship. Past headliners include Dee Daniels, Phil Dwyer, Oliver Gannon, Tanga, the Bruce James Orchestra, Black Gardenia and more, while a limited intake of student ensembles each year ensures that each gets multiple opportunities to strut their stuff as a featured opener. Participants' fees are non-existent, workshops are free, and each ensemble gets to watch at least three full performances. At the helm of Townsite Jazz Festival is artistic director Paul Cummings, a veteran BC music educator and administrator – recipient of the BC Music Educators’ 1995 Outstanding Music Educator Award. To learn about our 2023 festival, which runs April 13-15, visit www.townsitejazz.com. |
Booth Number: 24
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Trinity Western University
Our world craves music, and its rich variety. From the subtle strains of Mozart to the new style of Arcade Fire, we celebrate life, passion and joy through music. We are captivated by music, and its creators and players. At Trinity Western University, you can step into a career in music that fuels your creativity and builds your talent. The breadth of the program allows you to study music education, performance, church music or general music. Our choral program has gained an international reputation, through frequent performances with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and on CBC Radio, in concert at Carnegie Hall in New York, and touring to China, Korea, Eastern Europe and the Ukraine. Instrumentalists play with a concert band or jazz combo, various chamber music ensembles or orchestra. |
Booth Number: 20
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University of British Columbia, School of Music & Faculty of Education
One of the largest and most prestigious music schools in Canada, the UBC School of Music offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree training in performance, composition, and scholarship. With 300 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, the School of Music is a vibrant, collaborative community with the vast resources of a top-ranked university. All School of Music students study, perform, and collaborate with our amazing faculty. Our faculty are passionate teachers and award-winning musicians who perform in orchestras and ensembles around the globe, compose music for the world’s stages, publish in top journals, and perform and produce in acclaimed recordings. UBC Music two wind ensembles, symphony orchestra, two jazz bands, opera, five choirs, early music and contemporary ensembles, world music ensembles and others. Our students also rehearse and perform in UBC's world-class concert halls and performance spaces, from state-of-the-art Chan Centre for Performing Arts, to the historic Old Auditorium and intimate Roy Barnett Recital Hall. Graduates from UBC Music work in major orchestras, opera companies, chamber ensembles, and in music composition, production, technology, and administration all over the world. They hold prestigious research and teaching appointments in universities, colleges, and public schools. There are a multitude of post-degree paths for musicians and music scholars. |
Booth Number: 26
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University of Victoria, School of Music
If you're looking for a program that offers world-class training in a supportive learning environment, then the UVic School of Music is where you belong! Discover music and experience education through hands-on-learning. The Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education is the ideal program if you wish to teach music in K-12 school system. This degree offers excellent career prospects: all graduates of this program, followed by the professional year (Post-Degree Professional Program) in the Faculty of Education who have sought work in schools, have successfully found jobs. Visit finearts.uvic.ca/music for more information. |
Booth Number: 31
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Vancouver Community College
VCC Music offers a two-year diploma and a subsequent two-year Bachelor of Applied Music Degree. Both credentials emphasize the development of skills and experience toward becoming a successful professional in music. VCC is highly regarded for its academic and skills curricula, as well as its emphasis on music and media, career opportunities and performance techniques courses. At VCC Music, we welcome “music from every direction” - our singers, scholars, instrumental performers and composers engage with classical, jazz, rock, pop, and music traditions from many cultures. This diversity is exemplified by our range of ensembles: Chamber Jazz Orchestra, VCC Concert Choir, Voices Plus ensemble, Caribbean Ensemble, Willan Choir, New Orleans Ensemble, Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble, Future Ensemble, The Cars and Beck Ensemble (2019-2020), Gamelan Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, and others. VCC faculty are among the finest artist-teachers in the province and, together with our alumni, continue to have significant critical and commercial success in the industry. |
Booth Number: 44
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Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals
From their founding by the Knights of Pythias (1923) to their assumption (1960) and continued stewardship by the Kiwanis Club of Vancouver, the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals have become BC’s premier music festivals; the oldest and largest of their kind in the province, and one of the largest Music Festivals in Canada. Every year over 7000 music students participate across four distinct events – the Jazz Bands Festival; the Choral Festival; the Concert Band & Orchestra Festival; and the Main Festival for solo musicians and small ensembles, including piano, strings, voice, brass, woodwinds, guitar, harp and Chinese ethnic instruments. In 2009 we became a separate Society. We gratefully acknowledge the continued financial support we receive from the Province of British Columbia through Community Gaming Grants, and now seek new community partnerships for 2019 and into the future. Your financial support will nourish the personal development and life-changing experiences that our Festivals offer to Metro Vancouver’s youth, as they learn to prepare, focus, and compete in order to excel in their music and in life. The Festivals’ past, present and future are rooted in a common purpose: to inspire musical excellence in all participants. |
Booth Number: 21
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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO)
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra believes that music is vital and essential to a well-rounded education and enriching life. As part of our commitment to bring the incredible world of symphonic music to people of all ages, we have developed and currently implement eleven education and community programs. The Vancouver Symphony's programs are guided by the following vision and mission statements: VISION To continue the development and enhancement of our position among leading fine and performing arts educators, in collaboration with musicians and other music educators, in order to enrich the lives of people in British Columbia. MISSION To develop and offer symphonic music education programs and related experiences, incorporating emerging technologies, that integrate into existing BC Ministry of Education curricula as well as provide lifelong learning for all ages. |
Booth Number: 32
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Yamaha Canada Music
Yamaha Music Education programs began in 1966 in Canada and the Yamaha Music Education System has an enrolment of approximately 10,000 students taught by over 160 teachers in 50 locations from coast to coast. The National Education Department for Yamaha music education in Canada is located at 135 Milner Avenue in Toronto, Ontario. All national Yamaha programs are developed in conjunction with the Yamaha Music Foundation in Japan. Yamaha Canada also owns and operates a corporate Yamaha Music School in Toronto. This flagship location is the national R & D centre and teacher training facility for Yamaha. |
