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Francois Boucher was born in Montreal,
Canada, June 4,
1861. His family of French descent. He spent his boyhood
in Montreal, and received his education at the city's public and high
schools. He was always passionately devoted to music, and in
1876 went to the Royal Conservatory, Liege, Belgium, where he remained
two years studying music and harmonies.
After that time he returned to Canada, and
studied with Jehin Prume. He was head violin teacher at the
Toronto Conservatory of Music for three years, leaving that place to
tour with Carreno and
Albani. Mr. Boucher was identified with
many of the musical ventures held in the capitals of the various
Provinces of Canada, in which his train and experience were given full
play. He was conductor of the great Ottawa Musical Festival
given under the patronage of the Marquis of Lorne and Lady Lansdowne,
and in a number of other affairs of national significance.
His local residence dates from 1892, since which time he has devoted
himself to teaching the violin. He is the author of several
instrumental compositions that have won high praise from
musicians.
Mr. Boucher was married in 1883 in Ottawa. His
wife was Miss Noel De Tilly. They have two children, both
daughters.
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