BIR 124 - Clarinet Family Repair Techniques

6 Credits
This course introduces students to specific repair techniques of members of the clarinet family, focusing on padding, regulation and body repair techniques. Students learn specific aspects of repair related to instruments of the clarinet family. It also gives them the opportunity to fabricate specialized tools and learn to repair clarinet instrument cases and latches. Students learn the history and development of the clarinet.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the history and development of the clarinet, including the important manufacturers of the clarinet both past and present.
Disassemble and assemble a Bb clarinet in an expedient fashion.
Identify component parts of the Bb clarinet.
Demonstrate full understanding of the procedures of complete regulation of the Bb clarinet including the removal of unacceptable lost motion.
Accurately evaluate a Bb clarinet to determine the repair necessary to make the clarinet fully functional.
Demonstrate the ability to return a Bb clarinet to playing condition.
Perform a mechanical overhaul on a Bb clarinet.
Recognize the other members of the clarinet family including, but not limited to; Eb soprano clarinet, Eb alto clarinet, and Bb bass clarinet.