Music

Saxophonist Dave McLaughlin believes in helping others

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 23:00

Toronto saxophonist Dave McLaughlin has devoted his life to doing good and not even the pandemic has slowed him down.

Lemen named principal at Forest Park

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 11:21

By LEANN BURKE 

Gayso looks to continue success at Jasper

Fri, 04/05/2019 - 13:21

JASPER — Chad Gayso was a pup, fresh out of college, when he landed the Forest Park Junior-Senior High School band director gig in 2004. Now a decorated veteran who has continually guided the Marching Rangers to state-level glory, the Ferdinand man will soon march to the beat of a new band.

GOLDSTEIN: Musician Dave McLaughlin believes in giving back

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 09:12

oronto saxophonist Dave McLaughlin is always helping others.

It was instilled in him as a child by his father and grandmother while growing up in Montego Bay, Jamaica, before he emigrated to Canada in 1991.

Simpkins receives music collection

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 10:16

North Montgomery High School and Northrdige Middle School Director of Bands Andy Simpkins is the recent recipient of a collection of band music penned by the prolific arranger Dr. Bill Moffit, a former director of the Purdue University “All-American” Marching Band.

Eastern Hancock hires new band director

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 14:11

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Look closely at the careers of the world’s renowned doctors, lawyers and others who have found great success in their professional pursuits, and you’ll find more often than not that music impacted their life in some way, said music teacher Randy Adams.