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MAVC Malta School of Music – Classical Voice Department, Presented ‘Opera at the Citadel’

On Thursday, 29th May 2025, the Malta School of Music at Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) marked a memorable cultural celebration with the performance of Opera at the Citadel at the Citadel Cultural Centre in Gozo. The event formed part of the commemorations marking the 50th Anniversary of Music Education at the Malta School of Music. The evening opened with a welcome address by Mr Victor […]

30 May |

“Erasmus+ ‘DigiTech Methods’ Project showcased on National Television”

On May 16th, 2025, the Erasmus+ project DigiTech Methods was highlighted on the TVM program Ghaddi S’hawn, hosted by Ms. Antonella Vassallo. Representing the initiative, Mr. Roderick Camilleri, Head of the Malta School of Art, and Ms. Leanne Lewis, Educator, discussed the project’s objectives and outcomes. The initiative is coordinated by Mikiel Anton Vassalli College and funded by […]

Dr. Moira Azzopardi Barbieri Appointed as Malta’s National Coordinator for the European Association for Music in Schools (EAS)

The Malta School of Music, part of the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, is proud to announce that Dr. Moira Azzopardi Barbieri has been appointed as the National Coordinator (NC) for Malta for the European Association for Music in Schools (EAS). Her appointment, which spans from the 2025 EAS Conference until the 2027 Conference, underscores Malta’s […]

29 May |

Il-Festa tal-Festi – MAVC School of Art workshops in aid of MCCF

Under the distinguished patronage of the President of Malta, Dr. Miriam Spiteri Debono, the beautiful gardens of Verdala Palace recently hosted Il-Festa tal-Festi, a vibrant three-day annual event dedicated to fundraising for the Malta Community Chest Fund. Hundreds of schoolchildren from Dun Karm Xerri (Naxxar), St. Theresa School (Mrieħel), St. Margerita College (Żabbar and Cospicua), and […]

12 May |

‘Turn Creativity into a Career’ – Teach Music

Choose the Teaching Profession – Teach Music (contemporary guitar) This is a targeted promotional campaign on the teaching profession with the focus of Visual and Performing Arts Education, as part of MEYR’s human capital planning (New National Education Strategy 2024-30: Wellbeing Educators) Production: Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) 2025

9 May |

Visual Exhibition at the Malta School of Art: SoA Students Bring College Production Opera “TRAB” to Life with Striking Visuals

The School of Art recently concluded a series of work that saw its talented students collaborate with their dedicated art educators to create the captivating visuals for the MAVC College Production Opera titled “Trab.” This year’s production was particularly significant as it presented an opera in Maltese, penned by George Peresso with a musical score […]

8 May |

SoA Professional Development

Following training acquired through the Erasmus Digitech Methods Project, on the 14th and 15th of April, the staff at the Malta School of Art participated in a dynamic two-day hands-on session and workshop centred on implementing digital technology in their teaching practices as part of their professional development. The first day focused on the use […]

National day for Mourning – “Trab: The Rest Is Dust” scheduled for Saturday 26th April 2025 has been CANCELLED

We regret to inform that the performance of “Trab: The Rest Is Dust” scheduled for Saturday, 26 April 2025 has been cancelled. This decision comes in observance of the national day of mourning following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. All tickets for the 26 April performance have automatically been voided and will not be valid for admission. We […]

23 April |

Red & White Concert Bridges Maltese and Polish Contemporary Music

https://timesofmalta.com/article/concert-bridges-maltese-polish-contemporary-music.1108617 , MALTA – On April 16, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) hosted Red & White (Czerwono–Biały) at St. Joseph Retreat in Rabat , a vibrant evening of contemporary classical music featuring Polish performers from the Maxime Orchestra and new works by Maltese and Polish composers. Conducted by Andrzej Mandryka the works included debut performances by Maltese […]

“Francesco Schira: A Maltese Voice on the European Operatic Stage”

Francesco Schira (1809–1883) was a Maltese-born composer, conductor, and vocal coach who made his mark on the international stage. Born in Valletta into a musical family, he was the youngest of four brothers and enrolled at the Milan Conservatory at the age of nine. Schira went on to teach voice at the Royal Academy of Music […]

16 April |