Jean-François Normand

Jean-François Normand is a highly sought-after performer in the Canadian music scene, and he has established himself as a prominent figure in the world of music education. He is an alumnus of the Juilliard School and currently holds positions as a professor at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal, McGill University, and is a valued member of the faculty at the Orford Music Academy. Through his teaching, he has nurtured talented students who have achieved success in various competitions, including the “Stepping Stone” of the Canadian Music Competition, the OSM Competition, and the Grand Prize of the Prix d’Europe.

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During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following:

• Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)