A public music conservatoire in Val-d'Or, Quebec, offering musical training from primary school through the second university cycle.
The Conservatoire de musique de Val-d'Or is a teaching institution whose pursuit of excellence combines a personalized experience with a friendly atmosphere. It is located at 88, rue Allard in Val-d'Or, in the heart of Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The Conservatoire is one of the nine conservatoires in Quebec. Its contact phone number is 819 354-4585.
The Conservatoire was founded by Edgar Davignon. Its vision was a dream shared by Wilfrid Pelletier and Edgar Davignon, who believed talent is everywhere and must be sought out. Their vision helped develop talents in the most remote regions of Quebec.
The Conservatoire offers a continuum of musical performance training ranging from primary school to the second university cycle. Its musical mission is directed at all young artists of Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The teaching staff is composed of musicians committed to developing their students' skills. Admission routes include an audition-based preconservatoire, college-level training, first and second university cycles, and post-master's perfectionment internships.
The Conservatoire has a concert hall that is available for rental.
The Conservatoire is a public institution and a state corporation funded by the Government of Quebec. It is attached to the Ministry of Culture and Communications, through the Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec.