CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
- String pedagogy (violin and viola, Paul Rolland's string pedagogy, pre-college teaching)
- Movement in instrumental playing
- Musculoskeletal injury prevention and Arts medicine
- The body in philosophy
- Modelling learning
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 2013-2016. Doctoral Research Scholarship from Fonds de recherche du Québec Société et culture (FRQSC), $60 000 CAD
- 2013. Canadian Federation of University Women (AFDU), Quebec Division, $1500 CAD
- 2002. Governor General's Academic Medal (Collegiate Bronze), award to the student graduating with the highest average from a post-secondary diploma level
- Many study and travel grants, detailed list available upon request
ASSISTANTSHIPS
- Teaching and research assistant with Dr. Josée Vaillancourt, Université Laval
- Research assistant with Dr. Judy Palac, Michigan State University
- Research assistant with Dr. Louise Mathieu, Université Laval
RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATIONS
- 2016. Applied Research and Development Methodology in the Study Entitled "Design of a pedagogical tool to facilitate the acquisition of sound basic movements by violinists at the beginning of their violin studies", American String Teachers Association Conference, Tampa, FL.
CONFERENCE WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
- 2014. The musicians' body: for better of for worst (J. Gagnon & J. Robitaille, OT), Québec Music Educators' Association (FAMEQ) Conference, Trois-Rivières, Canada.
3 hours workshop, in French - 2013. The body: A violinist's first instrument, FAMEQ Conference, Sherbrooke, Canada.
1.5 hour workshop, in French - 2007. The non judgmental approach, Anna-Marie-Globenski School of Music (EPAMGUL) Conference, Québec City
45 minutes workshop, in French - 2007. The left hand in motion, Musical Society the Mouvement Vivaldi (SMMV) Conference, Québec City
1 hour workshop, in French
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Since 2008. General Manager of the Julie Gagnon Violin School (www.ecoleviolon.com)
- 2003-2012. Violin, viola, chamber music, and orchestra teacher in many schools
- 2006-2011. Head of a high school string program
- 2006-2008. Assistant pedagogical advisor at the SMMV
- Violin, viola and cello adjudicator
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Citizenship: Canada
- Languages: French and English
REFERENCES
Josée Vaillancourt, Ph.D. (Research Advisor)
Professor of Music Education, Université Laval [email protected] |
Louise Mathieu, D.A. (Research Co-advisor)
Professor of Music Education, Université Laval [email protected] |