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Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIRT) Basics

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIRT) Basics
Total credits (published)
9
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Certificate in Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIRT) Basics is designed for music educators and other musicians seeking professional development in the basics of instrument repair, or those interested in exploring instrument repair technology as a potential career. Instrument repair and maintenance is essential to the sustainability of any school music program. However, a declining number of repair technicians has led to a national workforce shortage, which has in turn resulted in both long delays in repair times and lack of access to technicians. In response to student demand and workforce needs in New York State and beyond, The Crane School of Music has created this new micro-credential.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_a8fd3ac6
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Required Courses: 9 Credits

    3 items
    1. MUCE 533
      Band Instrument Maintenance for Wind Educators 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MUAI 632
      Advanced Woodwind Repair 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MUAI 633
      Advanced Brass Repair 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Note(s)

    3 items
    1. Each course is a one-week session, Monday through Friday (classes meet 8am to 5pm daily)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. All three courses must be completed to earn the micro-credential, but students are welcome to take only one or two courses if desired, space allowing.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. The micro-credential can be completed over multiple summers but is primarily designed to be done in one.
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. SUNY College at Potsdam, catalog 2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog — https://catalog.potsdam.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=2653&returnto=893. Captured page pages/0158.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.