At Wilder & Davis luthiers, we believe that it is possible to change things. As a full-fledged player in society, our duty is to act in a concrete and responsible manner. Through the initiatives we support, both locally and internationally, we want to prove that music, business and civic involvement contribute to the well-being of all.

Artistic involvement

Supporting local artists and orchestras is part of our mission. We are pleased to partner with orchestras that bring pride to our community.

  • Official luthier of the Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra
  • Concerts : The studio regularly hosts artists and ensembles for very intimate concerts of classical and contemporary music. To receive the program, sign up on our Facebook page or write to info@wilderdavis.com.

Civic involvement

We want to contribute to building a fairer world by getting involved in projects with a social vocation.

  • Founder (Tom Wilder) of IPCI-Canada: Originally founded as the Pau-Brasil Conservation Project by Tom Wilder in 2002, the non-profit organization IPCI-Canada is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of Caesalpinia echinata, a Brazilian tree species commonly known as pernambuco or pau-brasil. For more information, visit the IPCI-Canada website.

  • Partner of the Garage à musique of the Fondation du Dr Julien: the Garage à musique is a social development project through the collective practice of music.
  • Partner of Share the Warmth : Based on the principles of the Venezuelan program “El Sistema”, Share the Warmth has created its own approach which is to use music as a lever and tool for social development for children in grades 2 to 5 in the Pointe-Saint-Charles neighborhood of Montreal.

  • ConCuerda Partner: ConCuerda is a project for the restoration and repair of stringed instruments of children and adolescents who play in orchestras in Colombia.
  • Partner of the Espace Transition project of the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center : Espace Transition is a project that aims for social integration through the strength of a group of young people united around a common artistic objective.
  • Music for Kids Program Partner: Music for Kids is a music education initiative conceived by Kent Nagano and organized by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. It aims to introduce preschoolers to intensive music learning in order to support their overall development and thus contribute to their long-term academic success.

  • Partner of the Montreal Cello Ensemble: The Ensemble's mission is to ensure that children who demonstrate talent, potential and dedication can have access to the highest level of musical education possible.

Throughout the year, we collect donations of instruments, cases, accessories and strings, new or used, which we give to the various projects.

Professional involvement

Our membership in several professional associations allows us to stay up to date with the latest techniques and to stay in touch with our colleagues around the world.

  • Member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers
  • Member of the International Agreement of Master Violin and Bow Makers
  • Member of the Violin Society of America
  • Member of the Manufacturers Forum

Free workshops for students

We offer free workshops on the maintenance of stringed instruments and bows, the history of violin and bow making, and instrument making. Some teachers ask us to travel, while others prefer to come to our workshop with a group. The format of the meeting is always adapted to the age and level of the students and the needs of the teacher.