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I play these instruments...: Bb Trumpet, C Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Herald Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Mellophone, Kazoo, Spoons

I perform...: Big Band/Swing, Brass Band, Quintet, Church/Worship, Freestyle, I fake it

My preferred equipment:: Stock horn w/minor improvements, Modified/Custom Horn

My most memorable trumpet experience:: Playing for the Prime Minister and First Lady of Trinidad. Playing for Yanomamo tribe in jungle of Venezuela.

About Me:: Played in 32 countries. Recorded 7 solo cd's. Play primarily Christian music. Enjoy playing all kinds of music. I make no claim of being one of the best, but I find when I give my best the Lord uses it. My ministry Web Site: www.donshire.com. I also own the Raw Brass trumpet case company and build the cases.

Hope to find___________ in Trumpet City...: Tips on practice technique, performance and helpful modifications to trumpets.

At 3:52pm on October 23, 2008, Dennis Clouse said…: Hey Don!
Welcome to the site! I see you play a Schilke with a tuning bell. So do I. I guess that's why I recognized it. Which model do you have? Mine is the B1L with the standard yellow brass bell. I have been wanting a darker, richer sound, But a heavy weight bronze bell is a little pricey for me right now. I did just get heavy valve capps today. It does seem to make a difference.

At 3:55am on February 2, 2009, MIKEY Schmidt said…: Hello Don,

Mikey here

Well, there goes the neighborhood, ha!

Hope you are doing well!

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