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The OM Preludes
As a prelude to the Orchestre’s concerts, our young guests treat the public to a musical performance lasting about 20 minutes.
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Our initiatives
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Concerts in healthcare settings
Because music is good for the soul, the OM and the Société pour les arts en milieu de santé (SAMS) have teamed up to put on concerts and lift the spirits of those living in long-term care homes (CHSLDs) in Greater Montréal.
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Tutti
Tutti is a unique event inspired by the Philadelphia Orchestra’s PlayIn initiative. For the occasion, the OM brings together musicians of all ages and skill levels. Amateur musicians play on stage at the Maison symphonique alongside OM musicians in a rehearsal conducted by artistic director and principal conductor, Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
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Orchestral Conducting Academy
The Orchestre Métropolitain and its conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin are thrilled to announce the next-generation conductors who will take part in the first edition of the Academy of Orchestral Conducting.
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The Orchestra Up Close
You’ll learn about the instrument’s history, what it’s made from, how its sound is produced and its role in the orchestra. You can also hear each instrument’s unique sound in three symphonic excerpts. This project was made possible thanks to support from the Foundation of Greater Montréal’s COVID-19 Collective Fund.
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Teaching resources
Developed with our educational partners, these turnkey teaching resources provide various activities, including musical creation, performance and appreciation, adapted to various grade levels.
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Pre-concert Talks
Radio-Canada TV and radio host Mario F. Paquet draws on his love of classical music to guide audiences through the OM’s program. The talks will feature guest artists and will take place one hour before each concert at the Maison symphonique de Montréal and venues in most of the city’s boroughs.
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Master classes
Every season, alongside educational partners, the OM offers a series of master classes given by its musicians, conductors and guest soloists.
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The OM is Buzzing: Génial!
The Orchestre Métropolitain invites you to discover the fascinating musical world of insects with conductor Nicolas Ellis and popular scientist Martin Carli.
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OM Music at Noon
In September, downtown Montréal’s public parks are transformed into outdoor concert halls. Office workers and passersby can enjoy free performances by Orchestre Métropolitain musicians! …
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Listening Zone
Whether it’s the lyricism of the oboe line or the triumphal blaze of the trumpets, all the favourites picked by OM musicians have the power to move you. These excerpts from the works, often first encountered when their pickers were young, are introduced and commented on with all the passion…
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OMNI Music Competition
This year’s OMNI Competition will give young people the opportunity to share their talent in a friendly competition that creates a sense of togetherness, a core value of OM musicians and conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Not only will the event build a network of young musicians who share a passion for…
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