Timely aid for musicians in need

The Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec (GMMQ) is establishing a new fund to support musicians in need. Called the Fonds Jean-Carignan in honour of the celebrated violinist who died on February 16, 1988, the fund will provide timely aid for musicians who are experiencing financial and social difficulties.

A remarkably talented musician whether playing folk or classical music, “Ti-Jean Carignan” grew increasingly deaf from years of labouring in a factory. Forced to “earn a living” by working in “the shop with machines and pile-drivers”, in his words, he eventually had to abandon music altogether. With this new fund, the GMMQ will be giving professional musicians the chance to continue their careers by supporting them during difficult times.

François Dompierre, composer and orchestra conductor recognized and animator on Espace musique at Radio-Canada will be the official spokesperson of the fund. 

Next steps:
•    Constitution of the Board;
•    Adoption of bylaws;
•    Definition by the Board of the operating rules, the procedure for filing an application and aid criteria;
•    Publication of the bylaws of the Fund, the composition of Board and the application forms.

The aid will begin once these steps are completed during the year 2012.

For any information ou for a donation, please contact us!

Contact Fonds Jean-Carignan
Stéphanie Gaudreault
514 842-0608, # 229
sgaudreault@gmmq.com