Author: CIOCM Administration

Enjoy these musical selections from several of our Quebec-born organist friends.

Laurence Jobidon • Rachel Laurin • Jacquelin Rochette • Isabelle Demers • Yves-G. Préfontaine … [more]

Saturday June 18th at 2PM

Don’t miss the surprise visit of the Bach-Mobile as it makes a stop in Warwick, Quebec on Saturday June 18 at 2 p.m. Come see and hear our a mobile organ console piloted by … [more]

Things to Know About Immaculée-Conception’s Organ

• The organ of Immaculée-Conception was built by Rudolf von Beckerath and inaugurated on September 24, 1961
• The church’s previous organ was moved and installed in Christ-Roi Church in Shawinigan in 1960 in preparation for the arrival of the Beckerath, 
• The organ was the 3rd … [more]

An Interview with Ruotong Zhu

Read our interview with Ruotong Zhu below & scroll down to see how you can be our next featured organist!

What is your first memory of the organ? It was in the school concert hall that I first learned about the organ. I had never heard music from a pipe organ before, and I was amazed at the sheer size … [more]

Sunday, May 29 at 3 PM

Inaugural Concert with Isabelle Demers
Ascension of Our Lord Church, Westmount 
Tickets: Free admission — Voluntary offerings
PROGRAMME … [more]

Compositions by Rachel Laurin

Rachel Laurin is both an accomplished organist and a renowned and prolific composer. She was Associate Organist alongside Titular Raymond Daveluy at St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal from … [more]

Two concerts to add to your calendar! 

LE PRINTEMPS DE LA MUSIQUE – The Bach-Mobile presents another outdoor organ performance! Thanks to the Bach-Mobile, the general public will … [more]

An Interview with Julie Pinsonneault

Read our interview with Julie Pinsonneault below & scroll down to see how you can be our next featured organist!

What is your first memory of the organ? The organ is a family affair in my home. As my father is an organist, the organ has always been part of my life. When I was little, I often accompanied … [more]

The CIOC celebrates co-founder John Grew’s birthday!

We sat down recently for a special interview with CIOC co-founder John Grew where he filled us in on what led to the creation of the CIOC, his first experiences with the pipe organ, and if he has a favorite organ! Then, premiering on April 30th at 11AM, we celebrate … [more]

The streets were alive with the sound of organ music!

October is organ month and last October we celebrated in style! In addition to the Canadian International Organ Competition and related jury concerts, the Festival des Couleurs de … [more]