Régis Rousseau

Régis Rousseau studied music at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Chicoutimi, Concordia University, and the Université de Montréal. He received his organ training in the classes of Robert Girard, Bernard Lagacé, and Réjean Poirier. He then pursued advanced studies with Jean Boyer, professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon, thanks to grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Quebec Ministry of Culture, and the French government. A graduate of the Conservatoire with a First Prize, he earned a doctorate in music in 1994. Régis Rousseau regularly gives recitals in Canada and Europe. He has been heard on several occasions on Radio-Canada. Very active in Montreal’s musical community, Mr. Rousseau has diverse interests. He teaches organ and music history, works as an accompanist at Concordia University, and performs in chamber music ensembles. He also directs the choir at the Espace 7000 Cultural Centre, which he founded. As Vice-President of LAUDEM, the Canadian Association of Liturgical Organists, he dedicates part of his time to promoting the role of the organist in the Church. The titular organist and music director at the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in Montreal, Régis Rousseau actively participated in the restoration project of the church’s Casavant organ.