Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 6, 2010
• Invested on: November 17, 2010

Pierre Rolland is deeply committed to the Canadian music community. A professor in the Université de Montréal's music department, this oboist and cor anglais has long contributed to the development of musical institutions and the next generation of musicians. As director of the Orford Arts Centre, he helped develop this internationally acclaimed music academy. Moreover, as the volunteer artistic director of Pro Musica, he has been dedicated to promoting chamber music for many years. He organizes concerts given by renowned Canadian and international artists, and strives to discover young talent here at home and abroad.