Building for excellence, together.
The Encore campaign is a vision to build a purpose-designed music facility and reimagine existing spaces and classrooms at Vancouver College.
A decade ago, our community transformed vancouver college’s campus.
With Encore, we build on the vision of Our Next Century, creating a new facility where music, creativity, and whole-person education come alive. More than a building, Encore is a commitment to faith, character, and the arts—honoring past achievements while inspiring tomorrow’s leaders and extending a legacy of excellence for generations to come.
12,000 Square Feet of Possibility
This new facility is designed to inspire learning, creativity, and collaboration at every scale. From rehearsal rooms to recording studios, every corner will serve as a platform for growth.
Where every note builds confidence
Music teaches discipline, resilience, and the courage to perform. In these spaces, our boys will discover their voice and the confidence to share it.
Because Music shapes the whole person
Alongside academics and athletics.The arts are integral to developing character, imagination, and faith Music deepens the experience of becoming men of compassion and integrity.
Because Music shapes the whole person
Music teaches discipline, resilience, and the courage to perform. In these spaces, our boys will discover their voice and the confidence to share it.
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Why Encore Matters
“This last phase of our Campus redevelopment – the music facility and related redevelopment – rounds out over a decade of building and giving back to this community that has given so much to all of us.”
Celia Courchene, Vice Chair & Secretary – Board of Directors
Why Encore Matters
“We believe in the transformative, connective, nature and power of music in all of its forms. It breaks down walls and builds, it inspires and moves us.”
Paul & Melissa Meehan, Honorary co-Chairs
Why Encore Matters
“As an active person, music always picks me up and energizes me. Song is such a powerful way for all of us to worship together, when we all know the familiar, uplifting tunes and lyrics”
Daryl Weaver, President
Why Encore Matters
“Music has taught me far more than how to read notes or play rhythms. It’s taught me how to work hard when things don’t come easily. It’s taught me discipline—how to manage my time, push through frustration, and keep showing up.”
Caleb Ocampo, Vancouver College Student
Encore In Motion
A living timeline of the Encore Campaign—capturing the milestones, moments, and impact shaping what comes next
Campaign Preparations – Stakeholder Focus Group and Interviews
Board Approves New Capital Project
Paul and Melissa Meehan Pledges $2.5 Million to Construction of Music Building
Encore Campaign Officially Launches – October 15
$7.6 Million Raised Toward $14 Million Goal
Finnegan Ball Raises $400,000 for New Music Building
Groundbreaking
$10.4 Million Raised Toward $14 Million Goal
Construction Begins
Every Generation Adds Its Voice
Vancouver College
5401 Hudson Street
Vancouver, BC
V6M 0C5
1.604.261.4285
encore@vancouvercollege.ca
For major gifts or campaign inquiries:
Paula Aceto
Director, Advancement
paceto@vancouvercollege.ca
604.261.4285 Ext: 269
About Vancouver College
Encore Campaign Prospectus PDF
Building Floorplan PDF
View Flythough Video
Campaign Cabinet:
Honorary co-Chairs
Paul and Melissa Meehan
Celia Courchene
Mark Cylwa
Brian Duong
Nick Maile
Jennifer Murtagh
Michelle Rupp
Neal Stratton
Daryl Weaver
President
Paula Aceto
Director, Advancement
Ronith Cogswell
Campaign Consultant