Goderich Laketown Band

Hugh began is early music training in Windsor playing Euphonium at the age of ten.  A few years later Hugh switched over the Trombone.  Hugh attended Assumption College high school and was inspired by teachers Jim Tamburini (Detroit Symphony) and Gil Grossitti (teacher, club and studio musician).  Hugh gained much experience in Windsor playing with the Windsor Symphony, local big bands and directing his own summer big band in those early 1970’s.  He continued his music studies at the University of Western Ontario in London focusing on music education and upon graduation for teachers College began his teaching career in Goderich in 1978 at Goderich District Collegiate Institute.  Hugh has taught in Clinton at Central Huron Secondary School for fourteen years and has recently returned to Goderich.  He has also directed the Bayfield Winds, numerous Goderich Little Theater musicals, and has recently begun playing again with Lighthouse Swing Band in Kincardine.  Hugh joined the Goderich Laketown Band in May of 2007 conducting the band at its 40th anniversary celebrations in July.  He continues to be active many musical endeavors in the community. 

         Past President - Ken Dunn

         President - Wanda Keith

         Vice President - Steve Hearn

         Treasurer - Gary Sholdice

         Secretary - Judy Stuart

         Librarian - Bonnie Dunn with assistants Lesley McEwan and Lisa Ringuette

         Uniforms/Equipment/Instruments - Murray Keith

         Sunday Concerts - Jim Peters

         Social Convenor - Lisa Ringuette

         Conductor – Hugh McGregor

         Assistant Conductor – Jason Le Roux