[Trombone-l] New to the list

[Paul Abel]

Greetings fellow trombonists,

I'm not a new trombonist, just new to the list.  I have a degree in 
performance from Ithaca College, having graduated in '85. Did 2 years 
grad work at The University of North Texas from '87 - '89. I am an 
instrument repair tech in Rochester, NY. I began learning repair at 
Allied Music in the summer of '85. I worked at United Musical 
Instruments (now C.G Conn Selmer) from '89 to '91 as a technical 
assistant in quality control and engineering. I then worked as a repair 
tech at Biviano Music in Niles Ohio, then for 7 years as a tech at 
Volkwein's Music in Latrobe, Pa. I returned to Rochester in '99 to work 
for Central Music Supply. I witnessed the transition From Central Music 
to American Music and now Music and Arts Center. Since '01, I have been 
self employed in my own repair business, Brass and woodwind Shop. I 
service 6 school districts in Monroe County, and do much of the repair 
work for Eastman students and area professional players. I have been 
active as a freelance bass trombonist in all the places I've lived and 
continue to gig as much as is possible here in Rochester and upstate NY.

I'm looking forward to getting "caught up" with what's going on in the 
trombone world. I'm also looking forward to hopefully hearing from some 
old trombonist friends and technician friends. I'm also more than happy 
to answer any technical questions, as I believe my background could be 
helpful to my fellow trombonists, having worked "on the inside" of a 
horn factory.

Best to all,

Paul Abel
Brass and Woodwind Shop
Rochester, NY.