Spark to Flame Student Showcase

The entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music -

entrance at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event.

Admission is free with an RSVP ticket. All are welcome. 

About the event 

The annual Spark to Flame concert, presented by the Ann & George Nation Conservatory School of Classical Music, is a cherished event that nurtures the talents of young, emerging artists as they take their first steps toward professional musicianship. In this milestone year, as the Victoria Conservatory of Music celebrates its 60th anniversary and 25 years of performances in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall, the event promises to be more memorable than ever. 

Open to all Conservatory students, soloists are selected through a rigorous audition process and then guided by Conservatory faculty in the weeks leading up to the concert, including special rehearsals with an orchestra. 

This year’s performance, held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, will spotlight seven exceptional student soloists, accompanied by an ensemble of peers, faculty, and professional musicians for an evening of inspiring music. 

Free admission to this concert is made possible through the generous support of the Music Performance Trust Fund  

Student Soloists 

• Michelle George (piano) 

• Joanne Jiang (cello) 

• Simi Luttrell (piano) 

• Isidora Uhlman (violin) 

• Emilia Vozian (flute) 

• Sylvan Wilkinson (saxophone) 

• Jack Yang (piano) 

Venue Accessibility 

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.