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Montréal, October 29, 2026– Pierre Rancourt, this season’s guest artist in the Happy Hour Concert series at Jeunesses Musicales Canada, will present In Félix’s Shoes on November 19, at the Joseph-Rouleau Hall. Accompanied by Chantal Bergeron (violin, mandolin, accordion), Andrew Wells-Oberegger (oud, hulusi, percussion), and double bassist Francis Palma-Pelletier, Pierre Rancourt (vocals, guitar, jaw harp, […]

Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release Montréal, October 20, 2026 – The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. At its October 8 meeting, the Board elected Claude Laflamme, Aurélie Moroso and Noémie Ouellet-Gendron as directors of the Foundation.  Their complementary backgrounds in finance, governance, […]

Press ReleaseFor immediate release   Montréal, October 13, 2026 — The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation launches its annual fundraising campaign today under the theme “Every Artist Has a Beginning. Help Write What Comes Next.” By highlighting the journeys of former Jeunesses Musicales Canada artists, the Foundation invites the public to support emerging musicians and introduce […]

Montreal, October 1st, 2026 – Beginning October 15, Montreal audiences will have the opportunity to hear the talented and dynamic marimbist Krystina Marcoux at Jeunesses Musicales Canada’s (JMC) Joseph-Rouleau Hall. A multidisciplinary artist recognized for her musicality and theatrical flair, Marcoux has been selected as JMC’s artist-in-residence for the 2026–2027 season. Through this residency, she invites […]

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 […]