WAYNE PAGE

Wayne Page found an active music scene when he arrived at Drake University in 1980, & it did not take him long to be a part of it. There were on the road gigs with the Don Hoy Orchestra as well as opportunities to play with the Des Moines Big Band, a group of which he has been a member since the late 1990s. In addition to his weekly gig with the big band, Wayne performs with the Turner Center Jazz Orchestra, Max Wellman, Fred Gazzo, the Des Moines Symphony, & his own quartet. Wayne is also a first-call saxophonist for national touring acts including Harry Connick Jr., Leslie Gore & The Temptations. In addition to his playing credits, Wayne has been a valued educator, sharing his years of experience & knowledge with middle to high school students in the community.