Golden Ears Jazz Band Music Coordinator:
Ed Dumas
Ed Dumas now serves as our Music Coordinator. He is the co-founder of
the Golden Ears Jazz Band, formed in September 2004, where he served as
conductor and educator when Golden Ears Jazz Band was an adult learning
jazz band. Ed stepped aside in June 2007 and now acts as Music Consultant
for the band. Originally a trumpet player, Ed had also filled in with
trumpet or flugel horn with the jazz band.
Ed is a very respected and well established music teacher and band conductor
for over 20 years within the community of Maple Ridge. As well as his
interests in Golden Ears Jazz Band, Ed also conducts the Maple Ridge Concert
Band as well several bands at Thomas Haney Secondary School and a variety
of elementary schools. He is also past conductor of the Abbotsford Concert
Band and the Whalley Legion Band. He has been a guest conductor and trumpet
coach at music camps, retreats and concerts around the province.
Ed is joined by his wife Laurie and two children Jenna and Drew as members
of the Maple Ridge Concert Band.
