Orchestre Symphonique de Québec: Brain and music conference by Dr Andréanne Sharp
September 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Telus Studio, Grand Théâtre de Québec.
Free activity, but registration required
This lecture by researcher and professor Andréanne Sharp will allow you to learn more about the benefits of music on the brain, as well as on hearing protection. The event will be hosted by Marie-Ève Paquin, Cultural Mediation Coordinator at the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, and will conclude with a public Q&A session.
Location: STUDIOTELUS, Grand Théâtre de Québec
Music is a real workout for the brain! Playing a musical instrument engages several senses: sight (to read sheet music), touch (to feel the instrument’s vibrations), movement (to play the notes), and of course, hearing. This multisensory training improves the ability to process and integrate information from different senses.
It is also a great source of pleasure in human life, capable of triggering a wide range of emotions. Music accompanies life’s milestones and can even help maintain hearing abilities as we age. Excessive sound exposure—whether linked to amplified listening or professional music practice—can, however, cause irreversible hearing damage.
This lecture offers a reflection on the balance to be maintained between musical enjoyment and hearing protection. Through scientific data, concrete examples, and practical advice, we will explore how to listen to music better, prevent the risks of hearing loss, and make music a long-lasting ally for well-being and quality of life.