LOW BRASS

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John, (aka Jan), came to Canada with his family from The Hague in 1953. After his retirement as a London elementary school teacher and principal, he became reacquainted with the baritone, an instrument he last played in high school. John arranges music for the band and is its music leader, announcer and webmaster. When not involved with music and computers, John enjoys travel, Grand Bend, casual golf, and barbecuing.
JOHN
ZEEMAN


Baritone
Music Director
Treasurer

 Glen, a retired clergyman, is a solid trombonist and anchor for the low end of the band. As a retired church minister in Woodstock. Glen always models values such as patience, decorum and sobriety; however, whether this will have any positive effect on a crew of incorrigible reprobates is debatable. It is great to have Glen with us!
GLEN WRIGHT

Trombone

John was born and raised in London. His career in music which spans six decades, started his music career in London where, after one lesson he played tuba in high school. Later he added string bass to his repertoire. His skills have been in demand ever since and he has played with many jazz combos, dance bands and with well-known artists. John also ejnoyed a successful career with the University of Western Ontario as as an electrical engineer.
JOHN CARROTHERS

Tuba/ Sousaphone
 Don is an accomplished musician. A native of England he was a professional bandsman in military bands in both Britain and Canada. Don also enjoyed a second career as a transit bus driver in London. Always looking for new challenges, and having fully mastered the reed family including the saxophone, clarinet and oboe, Don has recently decided to add the Baritone, which he now plays with great zeal in two bands.
DON WRIGHT


Baritone

Kerry is a retired secondary school teacher of geography who shares his musical prowess with several bands; however, only Tomatosoup is privileged to hear his repertoire of naughty lyrics to countless familiar melodies. Although Kerry was born and raised in Canada, he is trying to be as Dutch as possible, but finds that difficult, as he is a reasonable and receptive person by nature. Kerry also enjoys golf, curling, travel, family and entertaining friends.
KERRY BENSON

Tuba
 Dave, the master of oom-pah-pah, is likely the Band’s most versatile musician. He has been heard on the valverombone, double-bell euphonium, tuba and sousaphone - all with amazing energy and precision. Dave lives in Brantford and regularly makes the long drive to London to be at rehearsals and performances. From time to time, he brings his daughter Amanda, an associate band member, to join in on trumpet.
DAVE STORY


Sousaphone

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