Monique Simone began performing with the Windsor Classic Chorale in 1994. She holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree in violin, an A.R.C.T. Teacher’s Certificate in piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and a Bachelor of Education degree. She studied piano with Sister Elizabeth Therese of the Ursuline School of Music, Earl Moss at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and a professor affiliated with Wayne State University. Monique studied violin with Lillian Sheirich and Arlene Jansen at the University of Windsor, and began her violin studies with Mrs. St. Germaine at St. Cecile Academy.
Monique has taught at various music schools, including the Ursuline School of Music, St. Cecile Academy, Artist’s Journey, and the Walkerville Centre for the Performing Arts (woodwinds and piano). Since 2004, she has also maintained a private teaching studio in LaSalle. In addition to serving for many years as an accompanist for the University of Windsor’s Music Program, she has performed at festivals and given numerous solo recitals.
In July 2013, Monique performed as accompanist in a workshop-concert hosted by Kathy Costa, featuring special guests from New York, lyricist Kait Kerrigan and composer Brian Lowdermilk, in Future of Broadway at All Saints Church in Windsor. Career highlights include performing for John Washburn of the Vancouver Chamber Choir, serving as rehearsal pianist for Maestro John Morris Russell, and playing the second piano part in Carmina Burana with the WCC. In May 2012, she presented a solo community recital with vocalist Mari Voelker, Mari Sings, at Paulin Memorial Presbyterian Church in Windsor.
Born and raised in Windsor, Monique has been teaching music privately since 1986. She continues to perform throughout Windsor and Essex County at various events and weddings.
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