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Scott Jolicoeur
Saturday October 26, 7:30 PM
Location: Conservatoire de musique de Gatineau
Scott Jolicoeur is a guitarist based out of Toronto, ON, who is quickly becoming one of Canada’s renowned classical guitarists. He has played and taught all styles of guitar, with specialization in classical guitar. Scott has studied with many great guitarists including Dr. Ian Hodges in Winnipeg, as well as Jeffrey McFadden, Jorge Caballero and Rob Macdonald at the University of Toronto. While at the university of Toronto Scott also studied with Judicaël Perroy in France and René Izquierdo in Spain.
From his studies, Scott has developed a well-refined method for teaching the classical guitar. Some of his previous students have completed examinations at the Royal Conservatory of Music, achieving Honours. Scott has participated in Competitions in Canada and the United States. As a teenager, he earned first place in the open division (ARCT and above), at the Ontario Music Festivals Association Provincial Competition. Lately Scott teaches, plays music at events throughout Toronto and plays concerts in various cities. Scott Jolicoeur is a versatile young professional, who continues to perform and help students of all age groups reach their goals.
Anne-Frédérique Gagnon
Saturday April 5, 7:30 PM
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church (120 Lisgar St)
Anne-Frédérique Gagnon is a classical guitarist from Levis, Quebec. She holds a bachelor’s degree in guitar performance from Université Laval with honors from the Dean’s List of the Faculty of Music. In 2020, she became the first French speaker to enrolled in the University of Alicante classical guitar Master (Spain). She completed a Master’s degree in classical guitar performance at Université Laval with Rémi Boucher (2021-2023), followed by the advance training course at the Conservatoire de Saguenay
with Pascal Valois (2023-2024). She undertook her doctorate degree in September 2024.
Anne-Frédérique regularly participates in festivals and musical academies. She has received several scholarships from the Camp Musical du Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean as well as from the Académie du Domaine Forget. Her curiosity and desire to learn led her to perfect her skills with great guitar masters. She stands out in national competitions, winning several prizes.
In 2023, Anne-Frédérique received a grant from the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec, enabling her to pursue her artistic development in Canada, the United States and Spain. She is particularly interested in discovering the original romantic repertoire for guitar. Her first album, Bridge (2023), features pieces by Canadian composer François Couture, while her second, Virtuoses romantiques (2024), focuses on composers from the 19th century.