Event details
- 21 December 2025
- 10:30
- L’Entrepôt (2901, boul. Saint-Joseph, Lachine)
- Aucun billet requis / Entrée gratuite
Come celebrate Christmas with a warm, festive event presented by Concerts Lachine!
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Holidays with choirs, small ensembles, and soloists from the COVIQ Duff-Court organization, as well as from Martin-Bélanger, Très-Saint-Sacrement, and Paul-Jarry schools, along with members of our Lachine community.
In addition to the choirs, you’ll hear ukulele, guitar, piano, and violin performances by young musicians guided by teachers Camilo Marìn, Jennifer YM Lee, Ivette Burgois, Margaryta Osypchuk, Brigitte Secco, and Patrick Kearney.
These young artists will move you with their talent and their Christmas spirit, while offering beautiful musical discoveries.
Join us for a warm and festive moment, and help us create a brand new Christmas tradition for Lachine.
LOCATION / TIME
L’Entrepôt (2901, boul. Saint-Joseph, Lachine)
Arrival: 10:30 a.m. | Concert start: 11:00 a.m.
COST
Cost: Free, no ticket required
This project is made possible through the financial support of the Government of Québec and the City of Montreal as part of the Montréal Cultural Development Agreement.
This concert is presented in collaboration with the Lachine Borough.
SOLOISTS AND ENSEMBLES
| Interprètes | Pièces |
|---|---|
| David Santiago Rueda Sanchez, guitare solo Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow, Cégep André-Laurendeau, COVIQ (Comité de vie de quartier de Duff-Court) Professeur: Patrick Kearney |
Nothing Else Matters 1990, Metallica, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich |
| Lil TY, chant rap Project Word, Pearson Adult Career Centre (PACC) |
Closure 2025, Lil TY |
| Miranda Chen, guitare Bibliothèque Saint-Pierre & École Martin-Bélanger Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
The Sound of Silence 1964, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon |
| Andy Riane Keinfag Moungang, guitare Bibliothèque Saint-Pierre, École Dalbé-Viau, COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Die with a Smile 2024, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars |
| Naomy Ayleen Reyes Alfaro, guitare Bibliothèque Saint-Pierre, École Martin-Bélanger Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Remember Me 2017, Robert Lopez |
| Soliste: Kaylee Victorya Orcel, chant & guitare Ensemble de 7 guitaristes Bibliothèque Saint-Pierre, Écoles Martin-Bélanger, Dalbé-Viau COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Last Christmas 1984, George MichaelPink Pony Club 2019, Chappell Roan |
| Ensemble de 7 guitaristes Bibliothèque Saint-Pierre, Écoles Martin-Bélanger, Dalbé-Viau, COVIQ Professeur, soliste et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, chant, guitare |
C’est la vie 2012, Khaled et al. |
ÉCOLE MARTIN-BÉLANGER
| Interprètes | Pièces |
|---|---|
| Chorale I Professeure: Ivette Burgois Accompagnement: Victor Manuel Suárez Marín, pianiste |
Douce nuit, sainte nuit! 1818, Franz Xaver Gruber |
| Chorale I Professeure: Ivette Burgois |
Mi burrito Sabanero 1972, Hugo Blanco |
| Ensemble II Professeure: Ivette Burgois Accompagnement: Victor Manuel Suárez Marín, pianiste |
Kwangena thina bo Chant traditionnel sud-africain |
| Chorale II Professeure: Ivette Burgois Accompagnement: Adrián Pérez Álvarez, guitariste |
Petit papa Noël 1946 Henri Martinet & Raymond VincyFeliz Navidad 1970 José Feliciano |
| Chorale III Anayansi Islas Flores, Naomi Lucia Hernandez Lujan, Aurea-Marie Dubord Marin, solistes Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Je veux 2010 Zaz, Kerredine Soltani, Tryss |
| Chorale IV Emmanuelle Nancy Mbazoa, Katherine Velasco De La Cruz, Luisana Infante Sanchez, Andrea Daniela Cahuich Bricerno, solistes Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
C’est la vie 2023 MIKA, Tristan Salvati, Doriand |
| Ensemble III Professeur: Camilo Marín |
Promenade en traîneau 1949 Leroy Anderson |
| Ensemble IV Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
À mon arrivée à Montréal 2024 Camilo Marín |
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ENTRACTE
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COVIQ
(Comité de vie de quartier de Duff-Court)
ET ÉCOLE PAUL-JARRY
| Interprètes | Pièces |
|---|---|
| Angel Simon Acosta, piano solo Cégep du vieux Montréal COVIQ Professeure: Jennifer YM Lee |
Menuet en sol mineur 1725, Johann Sebastian BachAmiga Mía 1997, Alejandro Sanz |
| Brian Mjitow Forbang, piano solo École Dalbé-Viau COVIQ Professeure: Jennifer YM Lee |
Can-Can 1858, Jacques OffenbachChiapanecas Début XXe siècle, Bulmaro López FernándezSonate au clair de lune 1801, Beethoven |
| Stacy Teghen Forbang, piano solo École Dalbé-Viau COVIQ Professeure: Jennifer YM Lee |
Twilight Tapestry 2010, Randall HanseldBluebird 2017, Alexis FfrenchPassacaglia 1720, G.F. Handel |
| Stacy Teghen Forbang, violon Brian Mjitow Forbang, piano École Dalbé-Viau COVIQ Professeure et accompagnement: Margaryta Osypchuk |
Spring Hop – Rainy Day 2025, Margaryta OsypchukCanon et gigue en ré majeur v. 1865, Johann Pachelbel |
| Benidito Masaki, Jayden Frédérick, duo-chant COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Die with a Smile 2024, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars |
| Benidito Masaki, chant solo COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Skyfall 2012, Adele Adkins, Paul Epworth |
| Nathan Godwin, chant solo COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Ainsi valse la vie 2019, Black M, Vianney |
| Ibrahim Baldé, ukulélé (niveau avancé) COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Aura Lee 1861, George R. Poulton |
| Issa Haidara, ukulélé (niveau débutant) COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Ode à la joie 1824, Beethoven |
| Mariam Mohammed, chant Ensemble V, ukulélé (niveau avancé) COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Birds of a Feather 2024, Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell |
| Chorale I et 4 ukulélistes (niveau avancé) École Paul-Jarry COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
C’est la vie 2012, Khaled et al. |
| Chorale II et trio Antoine Guionnet, Serena Brassard, Talia Séguin Lalonde, chant École Paul-Jarry Professeure: Margaryta Osypchuk Pianiste: Jennifer Lee |
Free 2025, Jenna Andrews et al.Do-Re-Mi Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II |
| Ensemble VI École Paul-Jarry Accompagnement: Margaryta Osypchuk, violon; Camilo Marín, guitare |
Viva la Vida 2008, Coldplay |
| Chorale COVIQ Professeur et accompagnement: Camilo Marín, guitare |
Your Idol 2025, Saja Boys (KPop Demon Hunters)Jingle Bell Rock 1957, Joe Beal, Jim Boothe |
ÉCOLE TRÈS-SAINT-SACREMENT
| Interprètes | Pièces |
|---|---|
| Chorale I Professeure et accompagnement: Brigitte Secco, piano |
Fatouya Chant traditionel SénégalaisSi on chantait ensemble 1983, Jean LapointeAucun – PaixDes mots de paix 2024, Chant folklorique contemporainMetal X-Mas Titre original |
| Chorale II Professeur: Camilo Marín |
Danser autour du sapin vert 1965, Johnny MarksSomewhere in My Memory 1990, John Williams, Leslie Bricusse |
Biographies
CAMILO MARÍN, CHORALE, UKULÉLÉ, GUITARE
Edwin Camilo Marín Ortiz, a teacher, guitarist, and composer, brings over 14 years of experience to music education and composition. Holding a master’s degree in music composition, he is dedicated to promoting music as a tool for social change through education and artistic creation.
IVETTE BURGOIS, CHORALE
Born in Matanzas, Cuba, she graduated in music from the University of the Arts of Havana (ISA). A conductor of choirs and orchestras, as well as a professor of choral conducting, she has led various professional and amateur choir ensembles. She has presented a range of symphonic and choral works with renowned orchestras in her hometown. Additionally, she has worked in various countries as a choir conductor, leading workshops with amateur choirs and participating in festivals and competitions.
PATRICK KEARNEY, GUITARE
Patrick Kearney, a classical guitarist from Montreal, is known for his remarkable virtuosity and expressive musicality. A prize-winner from a young age, he studied at the École Normale de Musique de Paris, earning the Superior Diploma with highest distinction. He has since built an international career, performing and giving masterclasses across Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As a soloist, he has appeared with ensembles such as I Musici de Montréal, the Orchestre Philharmonique de l’Îsle, and Ensemble Appassionata. A strong advocate for contemporary music, he has commissioned and premiered several works for guitar. His recordings include Stringendo, Diabolico, Impressions, and Novae. Patrick Kearney teaches at McGill University, Concordia University, and Vanier College.
Margaryta Osypchuk, a Canadian-Ukrainian violinist, is a graduate of McGill University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in performance at the Schulich School of Music. She has performed in Italy, Germany, France, and Brazil as both a soloist and chamber musician. Passionate about musical education, she teaches violin to children, emphasizing curiosity, creativity, and the joy of playing together.BRIGITTE SECCO, CHORALE
Brigitte Secco holds a bachelor’s degree from the Université de Montréal and furthered her studies in Vienna with the Wiener Tänze Quartet. Having devoted many years to accompanying, she remains highly active in the musical community. On December 18, she will perform with the group QW4RTZ at Salle Pauline-Julien, joined by about sixty children.
JENNIFER YM LEE, PIANO
Jennifer YM Lee is the artistic and music director of several ensembles, including the Bach et Baroque Ensemble and the Arc-en-ciel Choir. With over twenty-five years of experience, she is currently completing a doctorate in art studies and practice at UQAM while serving as an assistant conductor. Known for her inclusive and human-centered approach, she is dedicated to sharing her passion for music through conducting, pedagogy, and professional training. In September 2025, she offered a traveling choral-conducting training program in the Magdalen Islands alongside Lucie Roy.
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