Anne Lauber facts for kids
Anne Lauber was born on July 28, 1943. She is a Canadian composer, conductor, and music educator. This means she writes music, leads orchestras, and teaches music. Many groups have asked her to create new music. These include the Quebec Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In 1985, she won first prize for her piece Arabesque. This was at a big guitar competition in Germany. She became a Canadian citizen in 1972. Her son, Tristan Lauber, is also a well-known concert pianist.
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Early Life and Music Studies
Anne Lauber was born in Zürich, Switzerland. From a young age, she learned to play the violin and piano. In 1964, she received a scholarship. This allowed her to study at the Lausanne Conservatory until 1967. There, she learned from famous teachers like Andras Kovach and Zoltán Kodály. During this time, she also studied music composition privately. Her composition teachers included Jean Perrin and Darius Milhaud.
Moving to Canada
In 1967, Anne Lauber moved to Canada. She continued her studies in music composition. She learned from André Prévost. Later, she joined the graduate music program at the Université de Montréal. She kept studying with Prévost and also with Serge Garant.
Advanced Degrees
Anne Lauber earned two important degrees from the Université de Montréal. In 1982, she received her Master of Music. In 1986, she earned her Doctor of Music. Both of these degrees were in music composition. In 1980, she also studied how to lead an orchestra. She learned conducting privately from Jacques Clément.
Career as a Teacher and Leader
Anne Lauber has taught music at several universities. These include the Université du Québec à Montréal and Concordia University. She also taught at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and the Université de Montréal.
Leadership in Music Organizations
Beyond teaching, Anne Lauber has held important roles. In 1987, she became the vice-president. This was for the Quebec region of the Canadian Music Centre. From 1988 to 1992, she served as its president. The Canadian Music Centre helps promote Canadian music.
