Originally from St-Césaire, Québec, flutist and vocalist Gertrude Létourneau completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Music at the University of Ottawa, a Master’s Degree in Performance at the University of Montreal and a Licentiate in Performance and Communication Skills at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England. She also studied flute with Geoffrey Gilbert in Florida.
Gertrude is an active freelance musician presenting concerts in various senior homes. She is also a member of Duo Cecilia with Catherine Donkin, pianist. The duo present concerts in several concert series in the Ottawa area, including concerts for Chamberfest. For 23 years, she worked as a therapeutic musician at Perley Health in Ottawa.