BIR 103 - Band Instrument Cleaning and Sanitization

Credits 2
Students learn proper cleaning techniques on instruments of the woodwind and brasswind families. This course includes instruction in the Texas-style flush, ultrasonic cleaning, and other techniques. Emphasis is placed on the safe storage, use and the proper disposal of chemicals used in the repair industry.
Course Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the personal safety equipment required in the cleaning of band instruments in the BIRT cleaning facility.
Demonstrate knowledge of the cleaning equipment used in the BIRT cleaning facility with emphasis on personal safety and the safety of other individuals in the cleaning facility.
Demonstrate the use of the chemicals used in the band instrument repair industry with emphasis on safe usage, safe storage, and safe, responsible disposal.
Employ safe usage and set up of Ultrasonic cleaning equipment its chemicals and its applications.
Perform the “Texas Flush” technique of cleaning brasswind musical instruments.
Perform safe, responsible, Ultrasonic cleaning of band instruments.
Perform safe, responsible, Traditional chemical cleaning of cleaning band instruments.
Assemble and disassemble band instruments including, but not limited to; flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone, safely, efficiently, and responsibly.
Discriminate the proper cleaning technique to suit the particular instrument and situation at hand, emphasis to be placed on maintaining the integrity of the finish of the instrument.