Noodle factory BIG BAND
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The Rhythm Section
The Trumpet section
Wayne McGrath
Wayne McGrath, trumpet player and music educator currently is a member of Higher Function, the Memphis Rebels and the High Street Dixieland Band. Wayne began playing cornet at an early age and joined the Port Elgin Town Band under the direction of Ed Smith. Wally Scott, was his first trumpet teacher. In the mid-sixties, Wayne joined the “Comets” and played at the Casino each summer for four years and also played along with his dad in the Doug Matheson Band. Meeting master teacher Don Johnson was the deciding factor in attending the University of Western Ontario studying music. A successful music teaching career in Port Elgin at both elementary and secondary levels resulted in his induction into the Saugeen Shores Hall of Fame in 2008. Wayne has performed in numerous musical groups including 25 years with the Stardust Big Band. He has played with Razz-ma-tazz, the Symphony, the Noodle Factory and is the founding member of the Men In Black horn line which has joined Lulus rock band on many gigs. Wayne has been a long time member of the Southampton Summer Music staff. He has been writing and arranging more and more which includes the horn parts for the Jailhouse Rock Band, Noodle Factory, Port Elgin Community Band, Summer Music and the Southampton Community Band. Brian Windross
After many years teaching music at Chesley District Community School, Brian has moved to Owen Sound District Secondary School. Brian is a long-time trumpet instructor at Southampton Summer Music. Brian, a founding member of Noodle Factory, is a university-trained vocalist and he lights up the stage with his energetic performances. |
Al Mullin
Al is a trumpet player, music educator and conductor who for over 25 years taught instrumental music for the Avon Maitland District School Board. While an undergraduate he obtained a degree in piano performance, studying with John Paul Bracey at Western University. Trumpet studies have been with James Ford (Western University), Rbt. Oades (Univ. d’Ottawa), Don Johnson (Humber College), and jazz with Mike Malone (Mohawk College). Post-graduate conducting courses have been with Simon Streatfield (Vancouver Symphony, et al). In the 1990s Al worked in the Grey/Bruce/Huron area as director of the Lighthouse Swing Band. In 1998 he started a new career as a ship musician travelling the world, playing in show bands, dance bands and jazz with the major cruise ship companies: Cunard, Princess, Norwegian, Celebrity, Holland America, etc. After 16 years he has settled down in Goderich, again directing the Lighthouse Swing Band, playing cornet in “The Howlin’ Dog Vintage Jazz Band” and the Kincardine Brass Band which just leaves time for French horn in the Goderich Laketown Band, trumpet in The Suncoast Brass Quartet, solo performances and lately, The Noodle Factory. Tim Eaton
Tim Eaton is a third generation trumpet player who has performed in South America and the Caribbean. As well he has performed the fanfares at the Stratford Festival His musical experiences include performing with bands of the Royal Canadian Regiment and the Royal Regiment of Toronto,He has also taught music and drama in Northern Ontario and Owen Sound. Locally he played with the Stardust Big Band and he has been playing with the Georgian Bay Symphony since 1991. Tim just retired from a career of teaching music and drama. |
The Trombone Section
The Sax Line
Our Vocalists
The Program
All of the arrangements for Noodle Factory Big Band are written by Ian Burbidge except "Orange Coloured Sky" which was arranged by Don Buchanan.
The program includes 4 original compositions - Eat Your Greens, Brown Sugar, In The Noodle (maybe not so original) and Sunday Afternoon
There will also be arrangements in many styles. Some of the titles are - Blue Moon, Thriller, Another Day of Sun, Summertime, When Your Smiling, My Favourite Things
The program includes 4 original compositions - Eat Your Greens, Brown Sugar, In The Noodle (maybe not so original) and Sunday Afternoon
There will also be arrangements in many styles. Some of the titles are - Blue Moon, Thriller, Another Day of Sun, Summertime, When Your Smiling, My Favourite Things
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