Trumpets

Hold cursor on pictures to see biographies		 Eric is a founding member of the band and was its leader for a decade. He emigrated from Den Bos in 1979 and returns every year to celebrate Carnival. Because of his well-developed sense of taste and style, Eric is the self-appointed master of protocol. In this role he never fails to adjust the coats, scarves and hats of the more slovenly band members. This zeal and enthusiasm is also the hallmark of his musicianship. He can always be heard
ERIC BOS

 
Trumpet
Founding Member
Master of Protocol   
 
Originally from Coevorden, Gerry has found fulfilment and excitement in Canada as an autoworker at Ford and as a member of Tomatosoup. He is one of the band's dependable bus drivers.d uses . Recently retired, he enjoys more time his with family, and fishing and boating on Lake Erie.
GERARD AHLERS

Second Trumpet
Bus Co-ordinator
Secretary
Simon is a seasoned musician who has been playing trumpet since childhood in Hoogkarpel, Holland. He came to Canada with his family in 1956. For many years, he was a trumpet player in popular dance and rock and roll bands. He is the band's president and he uses the whistle to signal the start and the end of selections. Simon is retired and devotes his energies to family, home and golf.
SIMON SWART


First Trumpet
President
Randy is a lapsed trumpet player, who after a prolonged absence, returned to the instrument several years ago. He has quickly regained his skills and now is among the best musicians in the band, ably handling many lead trumpet parts. Randy is a Soup Bus driver. He is one of the younger members and has a demanding job as bakery manager in London market. Randy enjoys driving both his golf balls and his classic automobile.
Randy
SCHLEIHAUF


Lead Trumpet
Bus Driver

Pete, a man of many talents, has played tuba and Soup Pot. He now provides harmony parts on trumpet. Pete was born in Stevensbeek and came to Canada in 1963 with his wife, Ria. Together they built a very successful farming operation east of London. Pete and Ria are both strong supporters of the band. In retirement they enjoy travel and being with family, and taking part in church activities.
PETER DE KLEIN


Second Trumpet

TOMATOSOUP HOME SAXOPHONESLOW BRASS PERCUSSION