AboutMike Pawul Expertise I am familiar with most trumpets, cornets, and flugelhorns. I can answer most questions about playing and musicality. Best of all, if I can't answer it directly I play regularly in five bands and have several "old timers" that are familiar with most things that I am not. I collect, repair, and refinish old horns and have sold over 350 with more than 230 on ebay
Experience I have played since 1965 and studied with many directors and trumpeters. I have been collecting since 2002 and have over 150 horns in my personal collection. I have done repair and refinsh since 2003 and have done over 500 horns.
Organizations Kosair Shrine Brass Band and Dance Band, The Notables, The Mello Tones, Bourbon City Brass Band,
River Cities Concert Band,
University of Louisville Community Band,
Member of Trumpet Players International Network (TPIN),
Bugles Across America (BAA),
Education/Credentials I played at Brunswick High School. I played through college and have a BS in Business Administration from Trinity College.
Awards and Honors Without being vain, numerous awards and have played in several honor bands.
Question Two questions 1. I have a F.A. Reynolds Silver Plated (?)horn that has a bell mesuring at 4.5 It has made by F.A.Reynonds acrost the bell with Cleveland O, Number 2693, The Trumpet is in great working order... I have had this trumpet for over 30 years and I find myself looking for informaion on this horn, can you point me in the rite direction. 2. I see that you played in the Shrine band, Have you Traveled?
Thanks
Mark
Answer Mark, Sorry for the delay but I had to work the last 11 days at 12 hours a day and today is my first day off. First, you have an original Reynolds horn that dates to about 1938. They are great players and look very nice. Here is a link for you to learn everything you ever wanted about the company and Foster Reynolds.
Next, I have traveled to competitions with the Shrine band across the south and lower east coast. As they age my temple doesn't go as far, or as often, as they used to. It is a shame more players don't join the group. The shrine overall is seeing less members than in the past. And the average age continues to go up without new blood joining. If you aren't in a shrine band please consider joining one.
