Band Instrument Repair | AAS - Western Iowa Tech Community College

This program prepares you to become band instrument repair technicians. You develop job-entry skills in all areas of band instrument repair and restoration. They become acquainted with the characteristics, physical properties, and problems involved with each musical instrument, as well as the basics of playing each instrument. Work is performed with tools special to the trade. You learn to safely operate a machine lathe, buffing and scratch brushing equipment, lacquering equipment, and special dent-removing equipment. Techniques in woodwind repair are also developed.

Many graduates of the Band Instrument Repair program become employed with retail music stores that service band instruments. Other opportunities for employment are band instrument manufacturers, independent instrument repair shops, and public school systems and colleges. The employment outlook remains strong, as there is a shortage of qualified band instrument repair technicians across the country.

The program is the longest continuously operated band instrument repair program in an American state school.

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Meet Your Advisor

Fran DeJong

Admissions Representative

fran.dejong@witcc.edu
712.317.3345
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book an Appointment https://www2.witcc.edu/admissions/fran

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Band Instrument Repair - 1st Year Band Instrument Repair - 2nd Year

Career Options

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning. View career outlook information.

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Required Classes for Band Instrument Repair | AAS

SDV 108	The College Experience	1
BIR 101	The BIR Industry	3
BIR 105	Repair Shop Safety	1
BIR 140	Woodwind Repair I	4
BIR 150	Brasswind Repair I	4
MUA 174	Wind Instrument Playing Techniques I	1
PSY 111	Introduction to Psychology	3

BIR 110	Instrument Case Repair	1
BIR 135	Small Parts Machining	3
BIR 141	Woodwind Repair II	4
BIR 151	Brasswind Repair II	3
MUA 175	Wind Instrument Playing Techniques II	1
COM 723	Workplace Communications	3

BIR 126	Woodwind Machine Operations	3
BIR 210	Percussion Instrument Repair	4
BIR 240	Woodwind Repair III	4
BIR 250	Brasswind Repair III	4
MUA 176	Wind Instrument Playing Techniques III	1
MUS 100	Music Appreciation	3
BUS 102	Introduction to Business	3

BIR 215	Shop Management Practices	4
BIR 225	Orchestral String Instrument Repair	4
BIR 241	Woodwind Repair IV	4
BIR 251	Brasswind Repair IV	4
MAT 772	Applied Math	3

Meet Your Faculty and Staff

Mark Schmedinghoff

Band Instrument Repair Technology Instructor

mark.schmedinghoff@witcc.edu
712.317.3360
Sioux City, Room A50L

Dr. Michael Rohlena

Assoc Dean of Instruction for Career & Technical Education

michael.rohlena@witcc.edu
712.317.3128
Sioux City Campus, Room B107

Estimated Program Costs

In-state tuition and fees: $13,736.00 *
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $14,144.00 *
Educational fees: $97.00/semester
Tools (one time): $1,500.00
Estimated books: $600.00/semester **
Estimated transportation and personal expense: $2,273.00/semester
Estimated student housing and meals: $3,275.00/semester

* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
** The cost of books varies per program.