Noel’s experience in the music and audio industry spans that of drummer/percussionist, composer, producer and engineer, and teacher. Noel was born in Birmingham England and Raised in Guelph, Ontario. Noel studied percussion under David Campion (Tafelmusik, Stratford Festival Orchestra) and composition under Glenn Buhr and Richard Windeyer at Wilfrid laurier University. Noel has since launched BAM Productions and recordings with co-founder Steve Hamilton in May of 2003. He has been a finalist in the Pan-American Composers Competition as well as performer and recording artist with the likes of the Skydiggers, Sandy Horne of the Spoons, Brian Byrne, Word People, Tim Tibbitts, the Nota Bene Baroque Orchestra, Thunder Bay Symphony, Jessy Bell-Smith and Shane Philips.