{"id":1797,"date":"2023-03-02T14:31:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T19:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sixtrum.com\/ensemble-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:53:10","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sixtrum.com\/en\/sixtrum-2\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column]\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"biographie\" data-id=\"35\" id=\"SR7_35_1\" class=\"rs-ov-hidden\" data-version=\"6.7.55\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_35_1-71\" data-key=\"71\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-bg id=\"SR7_35_1-71-1\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sixtrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ensemble-percussion-sixtrum.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"ensemble-percussion-sixtrum\"><\/noscript><\/sr7-bg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_35_1-69\" data-key=\"69\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_35_1-69-1\" class=\"sr7-layer\"> Exploring contemporary<br \/> percussion since 2007<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_35_1-69-5\" class=\"sr7-layer\"> Exploring contemporary percussion since 2007<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_35_1-100\" data-key=\"100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t<image_lists style=\"display:none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/sixtrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banniere-charles_HR.png\" data-libid=\"2467\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" title=\"banni\u00e8re charles_HR\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly9zaXh0cnVtLmNvbS93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wMS9iYW5uaWVyZS1jaGFybGVzX0hSLnBuZw==\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/sixtrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-SIXTRUM_logotype_X-blanc.png\" data-libid=\"2469\" title=\"SIXTRUM_logotype_X-blanc\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly9zaXh0cnVtLmNvbS93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wMS8xLVNJWFRSVU1fbG9nb3R5cGVfWC1ibGFuYy5wbmc=\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/sixtrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ensemble-percussion-sixtrum.jpg\" data-libid=\"2432\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" title=\"ensemble-percussion-sixtrum\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly9zaXh0cnVtLmNvbS93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8wMS9lbnNlbWJsZS1wZXJjdXNzaW9uLXNpeHRydW0uanBn\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/image_lists>\n\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-module>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.SR7 ??={};SR7.PMH ??={}; SR7.PMH[\"SR7_35_1\"] = {cn:100,state:false,fn: function() { if (window._tpt!==undefined && window._tpt.prepareModuleHeight !== undefined) {  _tpt.prepareModuleHeight({id:\"SR7_35_1\",el:[900,900,768,960,720],type:'standard',shdw:'0',gh:[900,900,743,565,349],gw:[1240,1240,1024,778,480],vpt:['-200px'],size:{fullWidth:true, fullHeight:true},fho:',10%',mh:'0',onh:0,onw:0,bg:{color:'{\"orig\":\"transparent\",\"type\":\"solid\",\"string\":\"transparent\"}'}});   SR7.PMH[\"SR7_35_1\"].state=true;} else if(SR7.PMH[\"SR7_35_1\"].cn-->0)\tsetTimeout( SR7.PMH[\"SR7_35_1\"].fn,19);}};SR7.PMH[\"SR7_35_1\" ].fn();\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;64&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;64&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Sixtrum<\/h1>\n<h3>Percussion ensemble<\/h3>\n<p>Since 2007, Sixtrum has ceaselessly explored the universe of contemporary percussion. Through dozens of collaborations with Canadian and international composers and ensembles, hundreds of concerts for audiences of all ages on local, national and international stages, thousands of hours of rehearsal playing millions of notes, the ensemble has established a signature in Montreal and abroad. This signature reflects the ensemble\u2019s area of expertise\u2013 contemporary percussion \u2013 and their creative approach to performing music in concert. Together, the multi-talented percussionists of Sixtrum endeavour to renew their artistic universe through constant interaction with other musical genres and other forms of expression on stage.<\/p>\n<p>Interpreters of existing repertoire, as well as composers and creators of original new works, Sixtrum has commissioned 30 Canadian premieres, and presented 40 World premieres and 15 Canadian premieres. Sixtrum regularly performs the iconic works of <strong>John Cage<\/strong> or <strong>Iannis Xenakis<\/strong>, <strong>Mauricio Kagel<\/strong> or <strong>Steve Reich,<\/strong> yet often collaborates as co-creators on innovative projects and composes for their own productions (<em>How Great Turtle Rebuilt the World, Ligeti de p\u00e8re en fils, 6D<\/em>, or the more recent <a href=\"https:\/\/sixtrum.com\/en\/programmers\/directions6\/\"><em>Directions 6<\/em> <\/a>and the new show for young audiences, <a href=\"https:\/\/sixtrum.com\/en\/programmers\/archipel\/\"><em>L&#8217;Archipel aux mille sons<\/em><\/a>). In addition to performing the essential works, Sixtrum has initiated numerous commissions and collaborations that showcase composers from today\u2019s contemporary music scene. Sixtrum also creates \u201cperformance pieces\u201d as a designer of total experiences. With this in mind, the ensemble regularly collaborates with director Michel G. Barrette to transform the concert into a complete performance\u00a0(<em>Exotica, How Great Turtle Rebuilt the World, Histoire de Gestes, 6D \u2013 Six Dimensions of Percussion,<\/em> <em>Bat\u00e8ches, Rythmopolis).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sixtrum regularly collaborates with orchestras and other Qu\u00e9bec and international contemporary music ensembles, such as the <strong>Percussions de Strasbourg<\/strong> (France),\u00a0 <strong>Orchestre Symphonique de Montr\u00e9al<\/strong>, <strong>Musiques 3 femmes, I Musici, the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de Musique Contemporaine du Qu\u00e9bec, Sacr\u00e9 Tympan, Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan<\/strong> (Toronto), <strong>Percussions Claviers de Lyon<\/strong> (France) and <strong>Ju Percussion Group<\/strong> (Taiwan). The ensemble has also collaborated with dance and theatre companies <strong>O\u2019Vertigo<\/strong>, <strong>Tableau d\u2019h\u00f4te,<\/strong> and <strong>Black Theatre Workshop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While exploring new possibilities within the universe of contemporary percussion, Sixtrum eagerly experiments with new technologies for original projects with other ensembles and organisations. The ensemble has presented many of these projects at festivals in Canada and abroad: <strong>Festival Musica<\/strong> (France), <strong>Time:Spans<\/strong> (New York),<strong> Elektra, Mutek, Montreal Nouvelles Musiques, Festival International des Musiques Actuelles de Victoriaville<\/strong>, <strong>Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo<\/strong> (France),<strong> Jacob&#8217;s Pillow<\/strong> (USA). Sixtrum has also performed the opening night concert for the <strong>Percussive Arts Society International Convention<\/strong> in San Antonio (USA) in 2015, for an audience of 1500 percussionists from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Sixtrum has received numerous prestigious prizes and nominations, including a Coup de Coeur <strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Contemporary Music from the <strong>Acad\u00e9mie Charles Cros <\/strong>in 2017 (CD <em>De la percussion<\/em>), a <strong>Prix Opus<\/strong> from the<strong> Conseil Quebecois<\/strong> <strong>de la musique <\/strong>for<strong> Creation of the Year<\/strong> (2014) for <em>Le R\u00eave de Gr\u00e9goire <\/em>by P. Michaud (Chants Libres, SMCQ, Quasar, Bozzini, Sixtrum ), a <strong><em>Prix Arrimages<\/em> <\/strong>Sixtrum from the<strong> Jeune chambre de commerce de Montr\u00e9al <\/strong>(2011) for <em>Lumi\u00e8res!<\/em>, and two <strong>Montreal English Theatre Awards <\/strong>for &#8221;<strong>Outstanding Contribution to Theatre&#8217;<\/strong>&#8216; and &#8221;<strong>Outstanding PACT Production<\/strong>&#8221; for the creation and performance of the music for the theatre production <em>Ang\u00e9lique<\/em> in 2018 (Tableau d\u2019h\u00f4te\/Black Theatre Workshop). Most recently Sixtrum was awarded <strong>Prix Opus Concert of the Year \u2013 <\/strong>Modern and Contemporary Music for the <em>Grand Concert du 30e anniversaire du NEM<\/em> (2018-19), <strong>Prix Opus Musical Event of the Year<\/strong> for original production <em>Rythmopolis<\/em> (2018-19) and <strong>Prix Opus Concert of the Year \u2013 <\/strong>Modern and Contemporary Music for <em>Les Espaces Physiques<\/em> (2023).<\/p>\n<p>Finally, their original work on the play <em>Ang\u00e9lique<\/em> earned them the <strong>Outstanding Contribution to Theater<\/strong> and <strong>Outstanding PACT Production <\/strong>awards at the Montreal English Theatre Awards.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/sixtrum.com\/ensemble\/historique\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"\">History<\/a>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; 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