Re: shedding of veils

[Gerry Evoniuk <Gerald.Evoniuk@asu.edu>]

I am an instrumnt repair technician with woodwinds as a specialty. In my job 
here at Arizona State Univ. in Tempe I oversee the maintainence of all 
woodwind brass and string instruments. Almost all string work is 
subcontracted out.

I have worked here at ASU since 1990 and am also the owner of Derert Winds 
Music, a school music leasing company as well as repair shop specializing in 
woodwind and brass instruments that employs 4 full time technicians.

I apprenticed in the early 70's with Leroy Abbott in Syracuse, NY and have 
been in the retail music business in one form or another since 1966. I 
started Desert Winds in 1976.

In my position here at Arizona State and in some respect Desert Winds I am 
often called upon to evaluate instruments both mechanically and monetarily. 
I am well aware of differences in opinion of museum proffesionals as well as 
private owners of "antique" instruments and whether or not they should be 
restored to playing condition. 

I would like to learn more and see this list as a potential network of 
information in this area. 

Gerald Evoniuk
Instrument repair technician
School of Music, Box 870405
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-0405
(602)965-4502
Fax 602-965-2659
email Gerald.Evoniuk@ASU.EDU