Sophie Dupuis is a francophone composer from and based in New Brunswick. A colourful artist with a diverse portfolio, she has been commissioned and performed by soloists and groups including Ballet-Opéra-Pantomine, Duo Holz, Ventus Machina, Made in Trio, Din of Shadows, Thin Edge New Music Collective, ECM+, Quasar and Esprit Orchestra. Her first album, Comme bon lui semble, featuring a collection of visual-art-inspired works, was released at Navona Records in October 2023.
 

Sophie has distinguished herself during her academic studies, earning numerous prizes and grants, and carving a place for herself in several competitive professional development opportunities. She has been receiving generous funding regularly from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, artsNB, FACTOR and Socan Foundation for her projects. She was chosen by composer James Rolfe to receive the Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize Protégée Award, and by contemporary voice specialist Janice Jackson to share the Friends of Canadian Music Award. Her album received a 2024 Music NB Awards nomination for "Enregistrement de l'année" (recording of the year).

Aside from her activities as a composer, she works as a freelance violinist, arranger and music educator. She is actively engaged in her community as a volunteer and cultural worker.

 

Sophie holds a Bachelor of Music in composition from Dalhousie University, a Master of Music and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Toronto. She lives in Edmundston, NB.