Joe Boucher
OICMF Big Band
trombone
Born and raised on Orcas Island, Joseph Boucher fell in love with the trombone at the age of ten. He quickly became involved with the local community band and often played in church services at Orcas Island Community Church. Mr. Boucher began music studies in 2009 at Eastern Washington University, where he focused on classical trombone. Later that school year, Mr. Boucher was featured in the 2010 Musicfest Northwest Highlight Concert performing the Launy Grøndahl Trombone Concerto. Following university, he played two seasons with the Coeur d’Alene Symphony and gigged around the Spokane area.
In 2017, Mr. Boucher returned to Orcas Island, where he resides today. He has been active in various musical groups on Orcas, including the Orcas Island Community Band, Orcatrazz, the Dust Bunnies, and Turtleback Brass.
Sponsor: Marsha Wiener