I am an award-winning musician, composer, and sound designer (Félix Award, Prix Françoise-Gratton) with more than 25 years of artistic creation and over 30 years in educational settings. My work spans composition, sound design, performance, and interdisciplinary collaborations across Cirque Éloize, theatre, film, and education. As a versatile educator, I teach music, improvisation, drama, electronic composition, and audiovisual creation in elementary, secondary, and specialized workshops. I ground my teaching in expression, collaboration, authentic learning, and intrinsic motivation.

STÉFAN BOUCHER

I am an award-winning musician, composer, and sound designer (Félix Award, Prix Françoise-Gratton) with more than 25 years of artistic creation and over 30 years in educational settings. My work spans composition, sound design, performance, and interdisciplinary collaborations across Cirque Éloize, theatre, film, and education. As a versatile educator, I teach music, improvisation, drama, electronic composition, and audiovisual creation in elementary, secondary, and specialized workshops. I ground my teaching in expression, collaboration, authentic learning, and intrinsic motivation.

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I am an award-winning musician, composer, and sound designer (Félix Award, Prix Françoise-Gratton) with more than 25 years of artistic creation and over 30 years in educational settings. My work spans composition, sound design, performance, and interdisciplinary collaborations across Cirque Éloize, theatre, film, and education.

As a versatile educator, I teach music, improvisation, drama, electronic composition, and audiovisual creation in elementary, secondary, and specialized workshops. I ground my teaching in expression, collaboration, authentic learning, and intrinsic motivation.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Professeur de musique at Écoles Primaires Jules Verne et Lambert Closse
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Teaching music to primary school students, developing musical programs and fostering students' appreciation of music and sound.
Professeur de musique at Académie Ste-Thérèse (école secondaire)
December 31, 1991 - August 1, 2025
Music teaching at the secondary school level, developing students' musical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Éducateur at École primaire LeCaron
December 31, 1997 - August 1, 2025
Educational roles focused on assisting and supporting students' development in a primary school setting.
Musicien en direct at Festival Avignon / Frédérick Gravel
January 1, 2024 - Present
Touring with 10 live performances featuring musical composition and live performance on stage for dance shows.
Musicien en onde at Radio-Canada
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Performed as a musician for multiple broadcast episodes, contributing live music for television shows like "Bouillant de culture" and "Si on se faisait du bien".
Musicien sur scène, compositeur musical, mise-en-scène at Nos Ghettos / JF Nadeau + FTA
December 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Composed musical pieces, performed live on stage, and collaborated in stage direction for the show Nos Ghettos.
Musicien en onde at VRAK TV / Stéphane Bellavance
December 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Provided musical contributions for 28 episodes of a TV broadcast show.
Concepteur sonore et compositeur at Various Companies and Productions
January 1, 1997 - Present
Created sound design and original music for plays, films, television series, digital applications, and live shows including Cirque Eloize and Radio-Canada productions.
Music Teacher / Artistic Educator at Écoles primaires Jules-Verne and Lambert-Closse
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Taught music, led interdisciplinary projects, and facilitated collective creation workshops.
Music Teacher at École primaire Le Caron
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1997
Led workshops in improvisation, role-playing, filmmaking, and musical creation.
Music Program Developer at Académie Ste-Thérèse (Secondary)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Developed a music program centered on instrumental practice, artistic creation, and collaborative learning.
Artistic Educator / Creative Facilitator at École Robert-Gravel
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Artistic interventions in music and theatre.
Private Music Teacher at Self-employed / Private Studio
January 1, 1996 - Present
Private teaching since 1996: voice, guitar, piano, trumpet, electronic composition.

Education

Majeur at Université de Montréal
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992
Baccalauréat - Interprétation Jazz at Université McGill
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1991
Art et Lettres et en Musique at Cégep de St-Laurent
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1988
D.E.S. at Polyvalente Antoine-de-Saint-Exupéry
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1985
BA / Ancient and Medieval History at Université de Montréal
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Bachelor's degree / Jazz Performance at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Diploma / Arts & Letters + Music at Cégep Saint-Laurent
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
High School Diploma at École Antoine-de-Saint-Exupéry
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025

Qualifications

Prix Françoise Gratton et prix de la critique (AQCT)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Félix album alternatif de l’année (Basta Radieux-sceptique AUDIOGRAM)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other