PERSONAL MUSIC HISTORY

• North Meeklenberg High School Band
• UNC Charlotte, BNC - BA Degree Business Administration
• Alpha Kappa Psi - Business Fraternity
• UNC Charlotte Band
• UNC Charlotte Choir

BANDS/GROUPS PLAYED IN

• The Tempests Band - Charlotte, NC
• New Horizons Band Dallas
• UpSwing Jazz Orchestra
• Plano New Horizons Band
• Kings of Swing Band

CAREER/RETIREMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Recorded "Would You Believe" Album on Smash records with The Tempest Band
• Wrote the Flute solo on "Would You Believe"
• Played flute and Bari Sax on the album
• Tillman Distributors - sold musical and office equipment wholesale to retail stores
• Traveled Texas and Oklahoma

FAMILY

• Melba C. Brawley - wife
• Andrew Brawley - son
• 2 daughters - Kristin Lopez, daughter with a daughter and son

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

• Music #1, playing in bands
• Walking, hiking, gym exercises
• Yard work, building, mechanics

OTHER

• Church Elder - Preston Hills Presbyterian Church