AboutVikrant Singh Badwal Expertise I can answer question about trumpet playing techniques and general musicianmanship. I have great insight on the characteristics of good trumpet playing. I can answer questions that cover good tone, expanding range, sustaining endurance, and breakdown practice techniques. I can also answer questions about trumpet maintenance and small repairs applicable to brass instrumentation. I can also discuss general brass playing techniques. Since, I recently graduated from college, I am not able to answer questions that are in the post-university level of this genre.
Experience 15 years of playing trumpet-from elementary school to college graduation. 1 year of playing fluegelhorn. 1 quarter of playing baritone horn. 1 season of bass drum in percussion ensemble.
Organizations Cal Poly Mustang Marching Band- 7 seasons
Cal Poly Mustang Pep Band- 5 seasons
Cal Poly Wind Orchestra/Ensembles- 6 years
Cal Poly Brass Ensembles- 3 years
Cal Poly University Jazz Band- 1 year
IHS Cavalry Marching Band- 4 seasons
IHS Symphonic Band- 3 years
IHS Jazz Band- 2 years
Education/Credentials B.S. Electrical Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
2.5 years of private trumpet lessons.
Collegiate musician in jazz, pep, marching, wind orchestra and brass ensembles.
High school musician in jazz, marching, and symphonies.
Awards and Honors Cal Poly Mustang Marching Band- Lead Drill Designer- 5 years
Cal Poly Wind Orchestra- Principal Trumpet- 2 years
IHS Jazz Band- Lead Trumpet- 1 year
IHS Cavalry Marching Band- Co-Section Leader- 1 season
Question My friend was given a trumpet with "Utona" engraved on it. It looks quite old. Where and when was it made? Is this a collector item or are they widely available. I can't seem to find any information about them anywhere.
Answer Hi Marty,
The "Utona" instrument is made by the WM Frank Co. The horn is not widely available and I would need a serial number to age it. The most information I was able to find was that W. Frank started his own instrument company in Chicago after leaving Holton.
