[2] Following his graduation from the Conservatoire de Paris he joined the teaching staff at the Orford Art Centre in Quebec in 1961.
He also joined the faculty of the CMQQ in 1962 as professor of saxophone and wind chamber music; a post he held for several decades.
His notable pupils include Jean Bouchard, Claude Brisson, Jacques Larocque, and Rémi Ménard among others.
[2] While a college student, Bourque toured as a recitalist in concerts mounted by Youth and Music Canada in 1960 and 1961.
The quartet actively performed and recorded together for more than 20 years; giving tours both in Canada and abroad.