Financial troubles at Vancouver Island University could mean the end of the school’s music programs. The VIU Senate Planning and Priorities Committee voted to approve a proposal to phase out the University’s bachelor of music program, and cancel a jazz diploma program that was set to launch in September. Vancouver Island University faces a deficit of more than 20 million dollars this year, and is aiming to return to balanced budgets by the 2026-27 year. Music has been a part of the school’s educational offerings since 1969.