Educational Programs
We offer a variety of interactive school workshops tailored to students' needs, considering their academic level and French language proficiency, whether in a Francophone school or French immersion. Each workshop is personalized to provide an enriching experience, whether it involves songwriting, discovering the history of Francophone communities, or exploring the culture and importance of the French language in Canada. Students can also participate in concerts under the guidance of mentor musicians, immerse themselves in an authentic kitchen party during a jam session open to all experience levels, or discover and play traditional Newfoundland and French-Canadian folk instruments. Through this flexible and immersive approach, each workshop is designed to actively engage students and strengthen their connection to Francophone culture.
School Concerts
Our school concerts offer a lively and interactive experience tailored to the grade level and linguistic context of Francophone and French immersion schools. These concerts combine education and entertainment by highlighting the region's musical heritage and historical stories through original and traditional songs. They allow students to discover compositions inspired by local Francophone history, explore the sound archives of Francophone Newfoundland singers, and enjoy French translations of traditional anglophone songs. By incorporating participatory and interactive songs, the concerts encourage student collaboration and engagement.
Educational Objectives
Our school workshops aim to raise students' awareness of the Francophonie of Newfoundland and Labrador through traditional music. They allow them to discover the Francophone historical and cultural heritage, identify French and French-Canadian influences in local music, and recognize the traditional instruments used. Finally, these workshops encourage active student participation through singing and musical games, thus fostering musical expression and group cooperation.
Past Workshops
March 2024 – Jamais Trop Tôt Competition – Rocher-du-Nord, l’ENVOL, and Boréale Schools
Songwriting workshops supervised by the Festival International de la Chanson de Granby for French-language high schools in St. John’s and Labrador.
Level: Ages 14 to 17
April 2024 – Les Rendez-Vous TN-L – Clarenville High School
Mini-conference and concert on the importance of French-language folk music for French immersion students.
Level: Grades 10 to 12
May 2024 – À La Croisée Des Îles – Sainte-Anne and Notre-Dame-du-Cap Schools
Mini-conference on the use of music to preserve history and storytelling in schools in the Francophone region of Newfoundland.
Level: Kindergarten to Grade 12
February 2025 – French Immersion School Tour – Gander and Marystown Schools
Workshops and concerts to discover the importance of the Francophonie in Canada through musical games for French immersion students in primary, elementary, intermediate, and high schools in the central region of Newfoundland.
Level: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Winter 2025 – Theme Song Writing – École des Grands-Vents
Series of workshops on musical exploration, writing, and recording an anthem for the Francophone elementary school in St. John's.
Level: Kindergarten to Grade 4
Winter 2024, 2025, 2026 - La Boîte À Musique – École Rocher-du-Nord
A unique workshop organized by Port-Aux-Poutines for students from the St. John's Francophone high school to form musical groups and prepare for a concert.
Level: Grades 5 to 12