A Fine Performance by the Young Students of EMJM

Some thirty young students from the Externat du Mont-Jésus-Marie (EMJM) performed their annual concert for the Sisters at Maison Jésus-Marie (MJM).

Under the musical direction of Ms. Carmen Turcotte, this traditional gathering gave the young people the experience of performing outside the walls of their primary school. The intimidating aspect was quickly forgotten in front of such an attentive audience already “under their spell”.

Musical director Carmen Turcotte (left) is a former piano student of Sr. Suzanne Lavallée (right).

Indeed, many of our Sisters have taught music and understand the effort students put into singing and mastering a musical instrument.

Once again this year, the concert was divided into two parts. The first led off with a performance by the choir, directed by Karine Marois. The youngsters sang a number of well-known, upbeat songs. It was hard not to smile and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of these popular tunes. Julien Girard took on the role of piano accompanist.

Then a dozen budding pianists presented their solo pieces. The pieces chosen were generally drawn from the classical repertoire.

Photo credit: Sr. Hélène Harvey