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Date Posted: 12:13:46 10/16/07 Tue
Author: Frank Calhoun
Subject: Repairs

What types of repairs, if any, should a band director do him/herself? And, if a repair is made, should it be done just to last through a performance, or should it be permanent?

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[> Re: Repairs -- Ashley Diemer, 09:34:36 01/27/08 Sun [1]

I am no expert on this matter at all, but I, as a band student have some thoughts on the matter. It all depends on the circumstances. I believe that if the band teacher knows how to fix the instrument and is confident in his abilities, then he should be able to fix it, if he has time. If he is not confident that he can fix it completely, then fixing it just to last for the performance would be good, and then later they can get it fixed by a professional.

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[> Re: Repairs -- greg king, 08:26:52 02/12/08 Tue [1]

orchestra and band teachers should know how to extensively repair and instrument. in some rural communities people dont have repair shops near by or even a music store for that matter so who else could repair the instrument? it could takes weeks or even months if you send the item away which takes away from valuable practice time and as a director you could be missing a sax or a violin for a few weeks. i also believe that schools of music should offer such classes for their students it would be very beneficial in the long run.

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[> Re: Repairs -- Tasia B, 08:22:07 03/25/08 Tue [1]

I honestly truly believe that instrument repair should be a class mandatory for all music ed students to take. I think band directors should know how to fix minor problems that would happen on a daily basis. They should know how to unstick a tuning slide or replace a cork or pad. Definitely not for permanant, but a professional isn't always there to save the day!

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[> Re: Repairs -- John Weber, 15:46:40 04/03/08 Thu [1]

I agree with most of the people here. A band director needs to be able to care for the band's tools. Imagine what would happen if a valve on a trumpet suddenly stuck on the first day of band camp. Bigger problems, such as a stepped on flute or sax that got mangled, would be better left in the hands of someone who specializes in instrument repair.

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