The workshops

INTRODUCTION TO IMPROV
With Pierre-Jean Cuillerier and Lucie Hébert

Come and learn the basics of Improv through games and individual and group exercises. All you need is a free spirit – and be willing to let loose, experiment, and have fun!
(In French)

TRADITIONAL QUÉBÉCOIS MUSIC With Marie-Clothilde Benoit and Willy leMaistre

Learn all aspects of Québec’s vibrant musical past including call and answer, scatting, jigs, square dancing, foot tapping, and spoons.
After having been trained in classical violin, Marie-Clothilde Benoit set her sights on becoming a fiddle player in the spirit and tradition of Québec. In time, she developped her own unique musical repertoire, which she sometimes accompanies with storytelling. She performs regularly in a trio called Le Grand Respir, along with Daniel Haché and Willy leMaistre or in a duo with leMaistre.
Willy leMaistre grew up in the world of folk music, his father having been one of the principle songwriters for Kate and Anna McGarrigle. Later he studied jazz guitar, arrangement, and composition at Saint-Laurent Cegep. A versatile musician, leMaistre plays guitar and Irish flute, enlivening his already exciting performances with singing and "clogging," in the traditional Québecois style.

Adults & Adolescents/ Beginners & Intermediate
Bilingual

LEARN HOW TO FIDDLE With Marie-Clothilde Benoit

A brief introduction to traditional Québécois music. Here’s a one-day workshop for those with a violin, who want to learn how to play traditional music. A relaxed, yet methodical approach to learning the basics of fiddle playing by ear.

FIDDLE MUSIC FROM AROUND HERE With Marie-Clothilde Benoit

Here’s a chance for those of you who can play the violin at the intermediate level (whether you taught yourself or have classical training). This one-day workshop will give you a chance to learn how to play both traditional Québécois music and Celtic music. The choice of pieces will be left up to the group. You’ll be able to explore different styles and learn by ear or by reading; it’s all up to you.