The success and musical flavor of the Orchestra comes
from it's Unparalleled cast of Excellent Musicians
Woodwinds
Tom Harrah: Tom has been leading sax sections since 1950, playing with all the local bands and many of the greats including Tommy Dorsey's Band.
Joe Fine: Joe has been playing with local and touring bands for over 25 years. Joe teaches private music lessons to aspiring musicians and is on the faculty at UCO.
Mark Hensley: Mark is not only an accomplished woodwind specialist, he also directs the jazz band at Midwest City High School in the Mid/Del school district.
Dr. Heath Jones: Dr. Jones is at home playing rock, jazz, or classical. He teaches at Oklahoma Christian University and we are glad he is playing with us.
BRASS
Wes McLennan: Being a successful trumpet player and school band director for over 30 years, Wes has tutored and inspired a staggering number of young musicians. Many are now teaching and performing professionally all over the world.
Chad McLennan: Son of Wes, Chad is an outstanding trumpet player. Not only has Chad played with some of the finest local and touring musicians, he is the best up and coming custom pool cue maker in the world right now.
John Horton: John has played with numerous local and touring bands. John started the band "The Martini Kings" when the swing craze was going strong. John is an exceptional trombone player.
Rhythm Section
Joe Wright: From here to L.A., Las Vegas, and back Joe has performed with many great and thankful musicians. Joe's musical arrangements have been featured by numerous bands nationwide. We're greatful that Joe is the heartbeat for Floyd Haynes and his Orchestra.
John Cole: John has played bass for several local and touring bands including Russ Morgan, Bobby Lane, and many others. John can be seen most Sunday mornings in the orchestra at Crossings Community Church.
Bob Norris: Bob flies in just to play with us. As a federal avaiation pilot, Bob may be in California at 4:00 pm and playing piano with us at 7:00. Bob has played with numerous bands all over the country and now he's home with us.
