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Abstract

With my project “Portraits de mon chez-moi”, or “Portraits of my home” in English, I embarked on a compositional journey focused on exploring my cultural and musical heritage, aiming to help me find and develop my own artistic voice. As a Québécois, I feel a strong connection to culture and its preservation, a sentiment I embraced from a young age. I created this project to deepen my understanding of my culture and its roots, allowing me to incorporate it authentically into my music and preserve it in the process. Through detailed case studies, transcriptions, and practice of the music, I was able to connect with it on a profound level, gaining the musical tools and inspiration needed to compose a personal and culturally authentic album. This project will return to Quebec, where it will be presented not only as a show and musical performance but also as a cultural and historical exploration of Quebec’s musical tradition. I mention “a part” here because this is only the beginning of something much larger, as I have opened a door to endless possibilities by exploring different styles, each of which could form different theses. I will continue researching and composing, extending my project into new musical directions and locations around the world, all while sharing my story and preserving the essence of my identity and voice that I discovered during the creation of this project.

Publication Date

7-1-2025

Campus

Valencia (Spain) Campus

Keywords

Quebec music; Quebec culture; Composition; Incorporation of musical devices; Contemporary Jazz

“Portraits de mon chez moi”: My Compositional Journey Through Quebec’s Musical History

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