Klarinet Archive - Posting 000224.txt from 2001/03

From: Kirstin & Gary <kianga@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Woodwind repair course?
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:49:55 -0500

Prof. Glinch,
Villanova University offers 2 terrific general band instrument repair courses
taught by Chuck Hagler. They are summer 1 week courses attended mostly by music
teachers and fill up quickly. Check their website and/or call the school ASAP!
Gary Gordon

Jim at PSU wrote:

> Does anyone know of a formal course in woodwind repair?
>
> I've been repairing and tweaking my own instruments for years. Recently
> people have been entrusting me with their instruments for simple re-padding,
> joint corks, and finding leaks.
>
> Dealing with mechanical and acoustical problems appeals to my engineer's
> need
> to "find out how it works" and fix it or make it better. I must admit that
> clarinets and saxophones are easier to work on than flutes, oboes and
> piccolos
> but they're all fun to work on. I've purchased the good books on the
> subject,
> and have invented a few tricks of my own.
>
> I find that I really enjoy working on woodwinds, and would like to consider
> doing it professionally. Does anyone know of a formal course in woodwind
> repair? I seem to remember hearing about a intensive summer course at a
> local
> university, but they no longer give it.
>
> I am in the Philadelphia area.
>
> many thanks.
>
> Prof. Glinch
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> James A. McGlinchey
> Asst. Prof. Information Science and Technology
> Pennsylvania State University
> Delaware County Campus
> 25 Yearsley Mill Road
> Media, PA 19063-5596
> (610) 892-1263 (PSU Office)
> jam62@-----.edu
> http://www.de2.psu.edu/faculty/jam62
>
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