Band Instrument Repair Program - Instructors

• Lucas Pemberton

Lucas Pemberton graduated from the Red Wing Repair Program in 1998 and was lead repair technician for the Eckroth Music Store in White Bear Lake, MN. He has served as substitute/adjunct instructor in the BIR program since 2000. He is an active member of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT) serving as clinician in 2009 to teach a hands-on metal operation course through NAPBIRT’s University advanced courses for technicians in Bloomington, IL. Lucas has presented numerous clinics on both repair and instrument maintenance at both regional and national conferences and is among the first clinicians to present a hands-on clinic; this at the 30th anniversary NAPBIRT National Conference. Lucas’ repair clientele includes student and professional musicians throughout the Twin Cities area.

In his own words: "I graduated from this program, became very successful as a technician and now I am teaching the people who, like me years ago, are anxious to make a difference for musicians of all ages. I have a great job."