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Michel Duchesneau is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Music, University of Montreal, where he has taught since 2002. He serves as Director of the Observatoire interdisciplinaire de création et de recherche en musique (OICRM), a strategic research group focused on interdisciplinary music studies. His work bridges musicology, sociology, and cultural mediation, with leadership roles in international projects like ACTOR (Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration).
His research explores:
- French music of the early 20th century, particularly through critical analysis of musical press archives
- Sociology of music audiences and reception practices
- Mechanisms of contemporary music creation and dissemination
- Cultural mediation strategies in digital and institutional contexts
Duchesneau's publications emphasize historical musicology and sociocultural frameworks, with recurring themes in French modernism, music criticism, and interdisciplinary methodologies. His articles frequently analyze archival materials to trace cultural discourses.
Awards & Recognition:
- Prix du recteur (2012) for academic excellence
- DENT Medal from the Royal Musical Association (2012) for exceptional musicology contributions
He has supervised over 30 graduate students in musicology and mediation, and secured major grants from SSHRC, FRQSC, and CIHR for projects including:
- Historical studies of French concert audiences (1870-1939)
- Partnerships on music mediation professionalization
- Interdisciplinary analyses of music in postwar societies
Duchesneau leads the OICRM research group, coordinating international teams studying music creation, reception, and interdisciplinary methodologies. He developed graduate programs in music mediation and advises cultural institutions like the Festival de Lanaudière.
