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Press ReleaseFor immediate release   Montréal, Wednesday, September 30, 2026− Jeunesses Musicales Canada is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors: Samuel Chaput, CPA, Plant Controller at Cascades, who joins the Board as Treasurer, and Annie Bouthillette, ASC-C.Dir., corporate director, who joins as a Director. A CPA auditor, Samuel Chaput brings […]

Montréal, September 28, 2026 – The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation announces that Bennett Van Barr, violinist, has won the 21st Peter Mendell Award. The $5,000 award recognizes the excellence and promise of a young classical musician. The final took place on September 27 at Jeunesses Musicales Canada’s Joseph-Rouleau Hall in Montréal. Three young string players […]

Press ReleaseFor immediate release Montreal, August 4, 2026 – The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the success of its Annual Golf Tournament, held on August 3rd at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. Thanks to the generosity of its participants, partners, and donors, the event raised more than $100,000 net in support of […]

For Immediate Release Montreal, Thursday, July 30, 2026 – The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation is proud to announce the three finalists for the 21st edition of the Peter Mendell Award, an annual prize recognizing the outstanding talent and exceptional potential of Canada’s emerging string players.  Following a rigorous selection process, the jury has selected the following finalists:  Amellie Gendron, violin, age 22 Student […]

Montreal, June 30, 2026 – The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jérémie Tunis and Ms. Michèle Guevremont to its Board of Directors. These two new appointments strengthen the Board’s expertise in key areas such as law, human resources, governance, and organizational development, while reflecting a genuine commitment to […]

Press ReleaseFor immediate release Montreal, June 11, 2026 — Under the banner of boldness, Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JMC) proudly unveils Joseph-Rouleau Hall’s 77th season. For the 2026–2027 season, JMC presents a rich musical journey where variety takes centre stage. Featuring guest artists, JMC Concert artists, beloved children’s classics, and new productions, this season’s lineup is sure […]

Montreal, June 4, 2026 — It is with profound sadness that Jeunesses Musicales Canada and the Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation learned of the passing of Peter Mendell, a devoted patron of the arts, passionate musician, and longtime friend of Canada’s emerging musical talent, yesterday, June 2, 2026. For more than twenty years, Peter Mendell and […]

Press ReleaseFor immediate release Montreal, May 20, 2026 — The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation is proud to announce the success of its Classical Cabaret Evening, held on May 19 at Le Monastère in Montreal. Thanks to the generosity of guests, partners, donors, and collaborators, the event raised nearly $157,500 in support of emerging musicians and […]

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   New Brunswick, May 19, 2026 – Jeunesses Musicales Nouveau-Brunswick (JMNB), through the Laetitia-Cyr Fund, is proud to award seven scholarships totaling $10,000 to seven musicians from New Brunswick. Under the chairmanship of Mr. Luc Gagnon, President of JMNB, Mr. Michel J.C. Cyr (committee member, lawyer and lecturer at the Faculty […]

Montreal, May 7, 2026 – The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation held its annual scholarship awards ceremony in Montreal on May 6, celebrating the talent, determination, and exceptional promise of a new generation of Canadian artists.  As part of the 2025–2026 call for candidates, the Foundation awarded more than $120,000 to 29 recipients, selected from nearly 95 applications submitted from across the country. These scholarships will enable young […]