Albert was born near Murray Lake, not too far from Cochin. From an early age, he wanted to become a fiddle player. He obtained a fiddle by playing at weddings, funerals, dances, etc. Albert had contradictory experiences with the church regarding fiddle music. While Father Cochin was a fiddle player, another priest had opposed to dances (specifically music) being held in the school across from the Cochin Catholic Church. The interview focuses on his career and knowledge as a fiddle player. He also served in Korea, where he played in a military band. Keywords: Employment, Religion, Warfare
Boyer, Albert (Hap). Interview by the Gabriel Dumont Institute. Transcript. October 5, 2001. Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture. Gabriel Dumont Institute. http://www.metismuseum.ca/resource.php/06748