The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO) was founded in 2003 by Kenneth Hsieh as a non-profit society dedicated to providing a springboard for young talented music graduates to move from student to professional.

The VMO Society is dedicated to the artistic, personal and professional development of outstanding young musicians. It strongly believes that by providing a unique, professional development opportunity for, it will not only prepare them for leadership opportunities in orchestras and ensembles around the world, but also enable them to help enrich cultural experience of their communities. It is our utmost goal to continue to create and provide these professional development opportunities, which include mentorship of a group of experienced professional musicians via live, public performances as well as instructional seminars, classes and workshops led by subject matter experts within the music profession.

Since its inception in 2003, the VMO has helped launch the careers of talented young musicians who are now performing with various musical organizations worldwide. As a testimonial to the success of this program, some of our alumni have continued their involvement with the organization following the completion of the program by joining VMO’s ever growing roster of mentors.

We perform music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. We also perform contemporary and popular music in special concerts with opera companies, choirs, and traditional folk music groups. Our choice of repertoire focuses on music that is commonly asked for in Orchestra Auditions.