Microcredential in
Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIRT) Basics
Registration is completed with SUNY Potsdam.
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY 13676
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
10.1 CEUs
Continuing education units
$1,775.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Specialized skills in the art of instrument repair are at the heart of making every music program and every music performance run smoothly! This Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIRT) Basics microcredential is a graduate-level program designed for music educators, musicians, and professionals seeking foundational skills in band instrument repair. Whether you're looking to enhance your ability to maintain school instruments, explore a career in repair technology, or expand your professional expertise, this program provides hands-on learning in essential repair techniques. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to apply for positions such as instrument repair technician or music educator with repair expertise.
A face to face microcredential from SUNY Potsdam (10.1 CEUs). Registration is completed with SUNY Potsdam.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIRT) Basics Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Flute Repair
Clarinet Repair
Saxophone Repair
Trumpet Repair
Trombone Repair
Rotary Valve Instrument Repair
Large Brass Repair
Double Reed Instrument Repair
Drum Repair
Soldering
Dent Repair
Instrument Cleaning
Making/Using Tools
Sourcing Tools/Supplies
Workshop Safety
Problem Solving
Communication
Business Acumen
Management
Organizational Skills
Career outlook
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Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reskilling Fund (Grant)
Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.
Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.
WIOA Individual Training Account (WIOA)
Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding, through your local career center.
Who qualifies: Adults and dislocated workers approved by a New York career center.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.