Band Instrument Repair | AAS
Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
68
Location
Sioux City
Estimated Program Costs Required Classes

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.

You must have applied to the college within the past two semesters in order to register for this program. Please allow 24 hours for your application to process before booking an appointment with an advisor.

Meet Your Advisor

Fran DeJong
Fran DeJong
Admissions Representative
fran.dejong@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3345
Sioux City Campus, Admissions
Book Appointment

Required Classes for Band Instrument Repair | AAS

For a list of current required classes, visit:
https://catalog.witcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2661&returnto=907

 

Meet Your Faculty and Staff

MS
Mark Schmedinghoff
Band Instrument Repair Technology Instructor
mark.schmedinghoff@witcc.edu
Call  712.317.3360
Sioux City Campus
 

Estimated Program Costs

In-state tuition and fees: $14,144.00 *
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $14,552.00 *
Educational fees: $97.00/semester
Tools: $2,100.00
Estimated books: $200.00/semester **
Estimated transportation and personal expense: $2,273.00/semester
Estimated student housing and food: $3,400.00/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. Use our class search page to find more information specific to each class. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
** The cost of books varies per program.