Montreal Cello Ensemble

The Montreal Cello Ensemble provides intensive music training to talented Montreal children. Our goal is to ensure that children who show talent, dedication, and a love for music can receive the highest level of music education with no financial barriers. Every child admitted into our program receives either a full or partial scholarship that includes instruction, the use of an instrument, and accessories. They pursue their studies as well as perform with cellists Genevieve Guimond and Gary Russell of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, educator Josh Fink, pianist Sandra Hunt, and Montreal Conservatory students Elliott Tsai and Emmanuel Marquis-Pelletier.

We are a registered charity that receives support from the Julian Family Foundation, the Azrieli Foundation, Fondation Sandra et Alain Bouchard, the Molson Foundation, the Unitarian Church of Montreal, law firm BLG, luthiers Wilder & Davis, anonymous donors, and private donors.

No experience is required. Most of the students we take have no previous musical experience. You can read what the parents of our young musicians have to say about us here. You can learn more about our at home practice method PAL here. You can apply here.