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 after teaching instrumental music with a total of 38 years in the Iowa towns of Goldfield, Rockwell City/Lytton, and Pomeroy/Palmer. 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 arranging, along with handling activities and functions associated with the Orchestra. Denny is the one to contact for booking the Orchestra and to purchase the two Al Welsh Orchestra CDs, "Puttin' On The Hits" and "Ballroom Dance Favorites". 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, soon making him a 50 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 flugelhorn, sings some vocals, serves as our audio and design tech person, and also 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 35 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 one of the band's vocalists. Since Marlene flies airplanes, he is the band's designated pilot! One of his airplanes is pictured on the cover of the band's newest CD, "Ballroom Dance Favorites". Marlene has been playing in the Al Welsh Orchestra for over 30+ years of his 50+ years of playing in various dance bands. He is also a retired banker who resides in Rippey, IA.
	Chuck Radke, a resident of Grand Junction, IA, plays keyboard with the orchestra and has been a member for over 30 years. He is a retired band director, having taught many years at East Greene and Panorama Community Schools, and has recently retired from teaching privately along with his wife, Virginia, for many years. He has many years experience playing in many professional dance bands and is also a woodwind player in 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 50+ years and is a very well known area drummer. Very dedicated to his craft, he has very rarely missed a performance. Don lives in Gowrie, IA and is a retired painting contractor. He also plays drums with the Stratford Rhythm Ramblers.
	Brad Bleam,  is our newest member who plays bass, having been with the band for about 3 years. Brad's day job is directing instrumental music in the Manson/Northwest Webster Community Schools. If he can find time, Brad also plays bass for other area musical organizations that call on him regularly. Brad lives at Twin Lakes and likes to fish and sail, so we call on him when we venture out into "uncharted waters"!