Band Instrument Repair Red Wing Campus OVERVIEW Translate your love of music into a rewarding hands-on career in Band Instrument Repair at Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing. Without quality band instrument repair technicians, the music stops. From across the United States and around the world, students come to Red Wing, Minnesota, to study band instrument repair, where you can learn the skills necessary for employment and advancement in this rewarding, viable career option. Our training is rigorous, requiring tenacity and a desire for excellence. In 2 semesters of comprehensive study, the Band Instrument Repair Diploma program will teach you the fundamentals of repairing clarinets, trumpets, flutes, trombones, saxophones, French horns, oboes, bassoons, and large brass. You will also learn how to fabricate tools and instrument parts using lathes, drill presses, sanders, and bench motors. Incorporating all diploma-level BIR courses, the 2-year Associate of Applied Science in Band Instrument Repair degree adds coursework specific to small business development and marketing; it also includes college-level general education classes such as math, English, and humanities. The A.A.S. was designed primarily for students who want the one-year program, but have sufficient transferable college general education credits to narrow the time frame to complete the A.A.S. degree to one-year. Up to 48 students enroll yearly in Band Instrument Repair, many coming from either performance or music education backgrounds - men and women looking to channel their interests and talents in a challenging educational setting where hands-on practice is central to success. You will join graduates who are successfully employed in repair shops associated with music stores, school districts, and independent repair shops. In 2015-2017, 95% of our graduates found work in the field. For additional information, go to www.redwingmusicrepair.org. To become a student, apply for admission to MSC Southeast. MAJORS WITHIN Band Instrument Repair - AAS Band Instrument Repair - Diploma PROGRAM OUTCOMES Program graduates will be able to: 1. Evaluate, repair and play test a clarinet, flute, sax, oboe and bassoon. 2. Evaluate, repair and play test a trumpet, trombone, horn, and large brass. 3. Perform basic fabrication and repair support techniques using a bench motor, metal lathe and sander, incorporating related accessories and hand tools. 4. Exhibit attitudes and behaviors commensurate with employer expectations. WWW.REDWINGMUSICREPAIR.ORG 18 2020-2022 College Catalog 60 credits 42 credits PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Pay in-state tuition regardless of state/ country of origin Nationally recognized program 80% of coursework is done in a lab setting Hands-on practice is emphasized in a repair shop environment Program has an excellent reputation with employers throughout the country A viable alternative career within the field of music Students come from all over the world to take part in this unique program CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Music Stores and Repair Shops School Districts Musical Instrument Manufacturers Entrepreneurial Opportunities (with experience) JOB PLACEMENT 96%
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