Oscar Martel

Oscar Martel (February 1848 – 1924) was a Canadian violinist,[1][2] composer[3] and violin teacher.

[4] He then studied at the Collège de L'Assomption and at the Royal Conservatory of Liège.

His notable pupils included Eugène Chartier, Calixa Lavallée[6] and Alfred De Sève.

[7] Martel performed as a concert violinist in Montreal[8][9] and Ottawa and in other parts of Quebec and Ontario.

[10] Martel created a number of compositions for violin, and he published a book containing arrangements of Canadian melodies with piano accompaniment.