Mission
At the heart of the OSJM’s history and mission are the values of transmission and support for the next generation of musicians.
The Orchestra provides a pedagogical framework for developing the talents of young musicians aged 13 to 24, and offers them concert opportunities that showcase their talents. To that end, each year the OSJM presents three concerts in its regular series, in addition to special performance opportunities. Whether it’s on-demand concerts or collaborations with guest choirs and soloists, in Canada or abroad, we’re always on the lookout for opportunities to offer our young talent a quality audience and experience.
Mission
At the heart of the OSJM’s history and mission are the values of transmission and support for the next generation of musicians.
The Orchestra provides a pedagogical framework for developing the talents of young musicians aged 13 to 24, and offers them concert opportunities that showcase their talents. To that end, each year the OSJM presents three concerts in its regular series, in addition to special performance opportunities. Whether it’s on-demand concerts or collaborations with guest choirs and soloists, in Canada or abroad, we’re always on the lookout for opportunities to offer our young talent a quality audience and experience.
History
Founded in 1976 by Sandra Wilson CM, L.Mus., the Orchestra has contributed to the musical training of nearly 2,500 musicians.
Many of these young talents have gone on to pursue solo careers or join professional orchestras such as the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, the Orchestre Métropolitain, Les Violons du Roy, or other orchestras elsewhere in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.
The Orchestra has given over 400 concerts, created a dozen works by Quebec composers, and recorded over 50 albums. The young members of the Orchestra have had the opportunity to showcase their talents around the world, thanks to major tours across Canada, Europe, Asia and the United States.
History
Founded in 1976 by Sandra Wilson CM, L.Mus., the Orchestra has contributed to the musical training of nearly 2,500 musicians.
Many of these young talents have gone on to pursue solo careers or join professional orchestras such as the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, the Orchestre Métropolitain, Les Violons du Roy, or other orchestras elsewhere in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.
The OSJM has been led by three musical directors: Jacques Clément, Mario Duschesnes and, since 1986, Louis Lavigueur.
Louis Lavigueur, musical director for 38 years, has left his mark on the OSJM and thousands of young people through his pedagogical and artistic qualities. Under his leadership, the Orchestra is considered one of the finest youth orchestras in Canada.
The OSJM has been led by three musical directors: Jacques Clément, Mario Duschesnes and, since 1986, Louis Lavigueur.
Louis Lavigueur, musical director for 38 years, has left his mark on the OSJM and thousands of young people through his pedagogical and artistic qualities. Under his leadership, the Orchestra is considered one of the finest youth orchestras in Canada.