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in Quebec City. He was promoted to organist at the church in 1915, a position he held until his death in Quebec City in 1961. A much sought after teacher, he taught at both the École normale Laval and at the
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with his father at the age of eight and he remained his principal teacher until he was thirteen. From 1900 to 1903 he was a pupil of
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was made which included works composed by Gagnon and works with which he was known for playing. Organists on the recording included
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in 1906–1907. In 1906 he earned a certificate from the
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often performed in their recitals. Two of his works,
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from 1917 to 1933. In 1923 he joined the faculty of
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