I have spent many a summer in Orford… Canada can and should be proud of having created a place where music is king and where its talents can be furthered.
Menahem Pressler
pianist and Academy master
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Welcome to Orford Music
Once known as the Orford Centre for the Arts, Orford Music is an oasis of music and art nestled in the heart of Mount Orford National Park. Every year, we host an international Festival and a classical music summer program, as well as offering concerts throughout the Fall and Winter seasons. Also, the artist residencies program provides an inspiring retreat for emerging and established artists. Orford Music is a charitable organisation with strong links to the broader community here in Quebec’s Eastern Townships of Quebec.
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Mission
To train, support, and propel today’s and tomorrow’s artists by offering a high-level environment that fosters creation, meaningful exchange, and the emergence of innovative artistic projects.
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Vision
Orford Music aspires to be an internationally recognized artistic incubator, placing culture at the heart of collective development.
Building on an exceptional site, a unique artistic ecosystem, and 75 years of history, Orford Music seeks to establish itself as a leading hub for artistic creation, training, and presentation—grounded in excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
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Values
Inclusion : Placing people at the core of our mission by cultivating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where artistic passion can be shared and nurtured with respect, openness, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
Excellence : Fostering continuous personal and artistic growth within a demanding yet inspiring setting, where rigor, integrity, and passion guide every action.
Creativity : Fostering exploration, boldness, and imagination, grounded in the conviction that artistic evolution emerges when we dare to venture beyond established paths.
Perseverance : Pursuing our mission with resilience, rising to challenges, and making ambitious decisions—even when the path forward is uncertain.
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Charitable Status
Orford Music is a registered charity and is authorised to issue official receipts for income tax purposes. Our charity registration number is 122918642RR0001.
Board of Directors
Orford Music’s Board of Directors is the driving force behind our artistic and educational mission. The Board handles strategic files, guides the work of the team and ensures good governance of the organization.
*in French only
Staff
Our dedicated team is here to help make your Orford Music experience everything you hoped for.
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Music is the heart of everything we do!
When you choose Orford Music, you are investing in our primary mission: to spark the creativity of artists at the launch of their careers and throughout their professional development.
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