The student will build on previous skills learned in diagnosing and repairing basic problems associated with woodwind instruments. Techniques of disassembly, tenon fitting, head corking, key fitting, padding, key corking, regulation as well as play testing the instrument will be covered. In addition, nomenclature, care of metal and finishes, body straightening, key alignment, spring replacement, and soft soldering will be taught. As a project for the course, the student will perform a complete repad on a flute including record keeping and invoicing requirements. It is recommended that the student have playing skills on the instrument prior to enrolling, as a playing proficiency is required for completion of the course. Grading is based on project evaluation and written tests. (Prerequisite: BIRT1100 or field experience commensurate with course content as determined by instructor) (4 Credits)

Course Outline

The following list of course goals will be addressed in the course. (*designates a CRUCIAL goal)

1. *Identify general shop safety rules and procedures
   
2. *Exhibit professional band instrument repair technician behavior
   
3. Identify nomenclature
   
4. Construct flute screwboard
   
5. *Identify HMIS safety labeling and associated rules
   
6. Identify disassembly sequence
   
7. *Perform disassembly procedure
   
8. *Apply BIR Program rules and policies
   
9. *Identify location and use of safety equipment
   
10. Identify assembly sequence
    
11. *Identify BIR glossary of terms
    
12. *Perform assembly procedure
    
13. *Apply general shop safety rules and procedures
    
14. *Identify BIR program rules and policies
    
15. *Describe regulation procedure
    
16. Perform inspection
    
17. *Apply HMIS safety labeling and rules
    
18. Identify venting requirements
    
19. *Perform body and key cleaning
    
20. Identify pivot screw types
    
21. Perform solid hinge key fitting
    
22. Identify body composition types
    
23. Perform hollow hinge tube key fitting
    
24. Perform tapered (knock) pin removal/installation
    
25. Machine flute push rod
    
26. Perform tenon joint fitting
    
27. *Install head cork assembly
    
28. Perform key straightening
    
29. Perform key and post alignment
    
30. Perform pad cup alignment
    
31. Manufacture plastic flute leveling tool
    
32. Describe pad types and styles
    
33. Demonstrate pad selection and use
    
34. *Perform pad installation
    
35. *Perform vacuum test
    
36. Identify spring types and sizes
    
37. *Perform key cork contouring
    
38. *Perform combination key regulation
    
39. *Adjust venting and pad travel
    
40. *Perform lost motion removal
    
41. Describe lubricant applications
    
42. Perform key mechanism lubrication
    
43. Perform pressure test
    
44. *Perform play testing procedure
    
45. *Prepare invoice

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