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
Formerly known as both the Camp JMC Orford and as the Orford Arts Centre, the summer music camp of which Gilles Lefebvre dreamt has now become one of the most dynamic and prestigious classical music programs in Canada, welcoming students from all over the world.
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Mission
To spark the creativity of young musicians at the launch of their careers and throughout their professional development.
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Vision
To be recognized as an internationally renowned classical music Academy by forging sustainable ties. To make the Eastern Townships an international centre of gravity for classical music.
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Values
Excellence: To offer the best service possible to our students
Creativity: To capitalize on all available sources of inspiration in a quest for musical innovation
Accessibility: Of our mentors and renowned artists, for our audiences
Sustainability: To transmit knowledge from one generation of musicians to the next
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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 organisation.
*in French only
Staff
Our dedicated team is here to help make your Orford Music experience everything you hoped for.
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Ticket Office
3165 chemin du Parc
Orford, Quebec J1X 7A2
819 843-3981, ext. 232
billetterie@orford.muOpening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
8:30 am to 4 pm -
Bistro
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday
11:30 am to 2 pmThe bistro is also open in the evening when we host professional concerts.