Members of the Al Welsh Orchestra have been playing together over most of their playing careers. All of the musicians are very loyal members who very rarely miss an engagement, and they are very well received at all of their various performances, whether it be dances in ballrooms, birthday or anniversary parties, conventions, or town celebrations.

	Denny Anderson, trombone player and owner of the Al Welsh Orchestra, has been playing with the orchestra since the late 1970's. Denny retired from the Rockwell City/Lytton Community Schools after 32 years of band directing in the middle school. He is a 36 year member of the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, IA and plays in various other musical organizations. He currently spends time handling various activities and functions associated with the Orchestra. Denny is the one to contact for booking the orchestra and purchasing the Al Welsh Orchestra CD, "Puttin' On The Hits". Contact Denny at www.AlWelshOrchestra.com or P.O. Box 24, Rockwell City, IA 50579, or phone (712) 297-7795.
	Ross Leeper, plays lead saxophone and clarinet, has been playing in this orchestra since 1960, making him a 47 year veteran. Ross now resides in Indianola and is director of bands at Knoxville High School, Knoxville, IA. He is widely known, not only around the state of Iowa, but throughout the nation, especially here in central Iowa, having lived and taught for many years in the Eagle Grove Community Schools. He is a former member of the Karl L.King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, and former director of the Fort Dodge Area Symphony, Fort Dodge Chorale Society, and the Simpson College Bands in Indianola, Iowa. Ross is also the lead arranger for the Al Welsh Orchestra.
	Steve Cook, plays lead trumpet and is director of bands at Perry High School in Perry, IA. Steve grew up in Webster City, which was also Al Welsh's home town. Steve started playing with Al Welsh's Orchestra while still a student in Webster City High School and has about 32 years of duty in the orchestra. Steve serves as the state secretary for the Iowa Bandmaster's Association, a position he has held for many years.
	Marlene Radebaugh, plays alto saxophone and clarinet, along with being the band's vocalist. He flies airplanes and is a retired banker who resides in Rippey, IA. Marlene has been playing in the Al Welsh Orchestra for over 27 years of his 50+ years of playing in various dance bands.
	Chuck Radke, a resident of Grand Junction, IA, plays keyboard with the orchestra and has been a member for over 27 years. He is a retired band director, having taught many years at East Greene and Panorama Community Schools, and currently teaches private instrumental lessons. Chuck also plays clarinet and oboe in several community bands, including the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, IA.
	Don "Pinky" Redman, has been the drummer for the Al Welsh Orchestra over the last 47 years and has hardly ever missed a performance with the orchestra. Don lives in Gowrie, IA and is a retired painting contractor. He also plays drums with the Stratford Rhythm Ramblers.
	Tracie Chandrasekaran, is a resident of Boone, IA where she also teaches Spanish and music. Tracie plays bass in the Al Welsh Orchestra, a position she has held over the last 13 years. Tracie is married and recently became the mother of a new baby girl!