Élisabeth Moquin
Fiddle: Quebecoise
Level: Intermediate
Sat. October 24 | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Room 4, Basement Christ Church Hall
Explore the pulse and lift of Québécois fiddle with Élisabeth Moquin, known for her driving bow, tight groove, and deep connection to the tradition. This workshop looks at phrasing, ornamentation, and the rhythmic feel that gives Québec tunes their unmistakable character.
Élisabeth Moquin discovered violin and Québécois jig during her childhood in Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham. Her love for Québécois traditional art led her to the Trad Music program at CÉGEP de Joliette, which transformed her musically and personally. Following her studies, Élisabeth cofounded the band É.T.É in 2015, with whom she has travelled the world and recorded three award-winning albums. She has nurtured a unique compositional voice in the world of trad.
A primarily self-taught jig dancer, Élisabeth has performed with the renowned troupe Tissés serrés. Equally passionate for dance and music, her artistic practice leads her to showcase both talents in her ensembles, including her new project SAMEDI. A passionate advocate for trad culture, Élisabethcontinues to travel throughout Québec, researching repertoire and dance steps to push her art forward.