Gertrude Létourneau

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Gertrude Létourneau is originally from St-Césaire, Québec. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Music at the University of Ottawa and her Master’s Degree in Performance at the University of Montreal. She was involved in two innovative programs: the “Musical Performance and Communication Program” in Toronto and the “Performance and Communication Skills Program” at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England. These courses focused on connecting with the audience and finding new venues to perform.

Gertrude worked as a therapeutic musician at Perley Health in Ottawa for 23 years. She is an active freelance musician presenting concerts in various senior homes. As a member of the Music and Health Research Institute at the University of Ottawa, she will present her workshop “Building Bridges for older adults living with dementia” in May 2024. She has led workshops on performance and communication skills, Building Bridges at Orford Music as part of the: “Formation de médiation par la musique” of the Université de Montréal. She has presented music-theatre performances across Canada and has taught children of all ages, including those with learning disabilities. She also studied flute with Geoffrey Gilbert in Florida and has received the National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary.

Gertrude is a member of Duo Cecilia with Catherine Donkin, pianist. She released two CDs: “Habanera” for flute and guitar with Garry Elliott and “histoires d’amour…” for voice and piano. She was a finalist in the singing competition Ma Première Place des Arts 2017 in Montreal. Gertrude has presented concerts in various venues in the Ottawa area including the National Arts Centre and Almonte in Concert with the internationally acclaimed traditional music group “The Chris Norman Ensemble”.