COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ADVANCED BRASS INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MZÜ 3526 ADVANCED BRASS INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2

Offered By

Horn

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

LEVENT GÖKMEN NACAROĞLU

Offered to

Horn
Trumpet
Tuba
Trombone

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide advanced maintenance and repair skills for brass instruments (horn, trumpet, tuba, trombone), further reducing the dependency of conservatories and orchestras on external repair services. It seeks to enable students to master complex repair techniques and perform instrument restoration independently, adhering to professional standards.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Diagnose complex structural issues in brass instruments and develop solutions.
2   Perform professional repairs using advanced soldering techniques and specialized repair equipment.
3   Adjust intonation and tone quality to optimize the acoustic performance of instruments.
4   Independently perform advanced repair tasks such as removing large dents and restoring instrument bodies.
5   Develop skills in documenting maintenance and repair processes and creating a professional portfolio.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Advanced instrument diagnostics: Analysis of structural and acoustic issues, identification of complex problems, and development of a solution plan.
2 Introduction to special repair equipment and safe usage, Learning the use of precision tools (e.g., dent removal machines
3 Advanced soldering techniques: Large-scale soldering repairs, Professional soldering applications.
4 Repair of large dents: Body restoration techniques, Advanced dent removal methods.
5 Polishing of the instrument body and surface restoration, Aesthetic and functional surface repairs.
6 Acoustic performance optimization: Intonation and tone quality adjustment, Sound quality enhancement techniques.
7 Advanced reconstruction of valve systems, Complete valve renewal and precision adjustments.
8 Repair and replacement of broken or damaged pipes, Pipe repair and replacement procedures.
9 Maintenance and repair of instrument coatings (nickel, silver plating), Coating restoration and protection techniques.
10 Advanced restoration project I for instruments, Complex repairs as a group project.
11 Advanced restoration project II for instruments, Continuation of the project and individual applications.
12 Assessment of students' competence in disassembling and reassembling instruments, Individual performance evaluation.
13 Maintenance and repair of instruments performed by students II, Application as a group project II.
14 Overall evaluation and professional feedback, Course summary and student feedback.

Recomended or Required Reading


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Advanced hands-on workshops, one-on-one technical guidance, complex repair simulations, training on specialized equipment use, case studies, group discussions, and Professional feedback sessions.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 OPG OPINION GRADE
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE roundKNT * 0.80+DK*0.20


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Instructor's assessment of the student's work during the semester

Assessment Criteria

Instructor's assessment of the student's work during the semester

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students must come prepared with the necessary materials for each lesson.They must be careful to avoid damaging the instruments. There is a 70% attendance requirement for the course.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

kerim.gurerk@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Tutorials 14 1 14
Lectures 14 1 14
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 42

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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