🎵 Six Months to Success: The Inspiring Journey of a Young Singer to Cégep Saint-Laurent

When a young singer decided to audition for the renowned Cégep Saint-Laurent music program, she knew the challenge would be significant. With only a few months to prepare — and little knowledge of music theory, dictation, or solfège — her dream seemed difficult to achieve.

That was before she discovered the Conservatoire de musique de la Montérégie and its educational partner, Productions Largo. Together, these two institutions share a clear mission: to make high-quality music education accessible to everyone, regardless of their starting level.

🎵 Six Months to Success: The Inspiring Journey of a Young Singer to Cégep Saint-Laurent

When a young singer decided to audition for the renowned Cégep Saint-Laurent music program, she knew the challenge would be significant. With only a few months to prepare — and little knowledge of music theory, dictation, or solfège — her dream seemed difficult to achieve.

That was before she discovered the Conservatoire de musique de la Montérégie and its educational partner, Productions Largo. Together, these two institutions share a clear mission: to make high-quality music education accessible to everyone, regardless of their starting level.

At the Conservatoire de musique de la Montérégie, we often see it firsthand: families who welcome a piano into their home don’t just bring in music — they create a space for connection, creativity, and calm.

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On October 1, 2022, on the occasion of International Music Day, the Conservatory launched its 2022-2023 season, which marks its 20th anniversary! Held to a sold-out crowd, this anniversary gala allowed those present to appreciate all the talent of young artists. For many, this event was a first public performance!

My name is Lauriane Bélisle and I have been a violin student with Marie-Anne Rozankovic for 8 years. In recent years, I have had the chance to participate in several concerts at the Conservatoire de musique de la Montérégie (CMM), notably with the symphony orchestra. I also taught violin for a year at the Conservatory. I am currently an undergraduate doctoral student in medicine at the University of Montreal.

My name is Charles-Antoine and I am a software engineering student at the École de Technologie Supérieure. I lived two winters in Ste-Anne-des-Monts, in Gaspésie, where I combined work, study and skiing.

My name is Emma St-Laurent. I am a student in the law program at Sherbrooke University.

My name is Pierre Tripard. I am a sound designer and composer, mainly for theatrical projects. I have been playing the guitar for 12 years and the saxophone for 9 years.

…I started at the age of 8 at École Félix-Leclerc, an elementary music school. Luckily, there was a piano at my grandmother's home and I enjoyed touching the keys every time I visited her….

According to family legend, I asked for piano lessons when I was 5 years old after I saw a pianist on television. Perhaps it was rather my grandmother's deep desire to learn piano…

I started taking piano lessons when I was about 5 years old with my Aunt Helena who occasionally taught music at her home.

I started playing music at the age of 4. The violin was my first instrument and remained, throughout my journey, the instrument of choice..