Samson M Flancbaum
Musical Instrument Technician
Samson Flancbaum is an instrument repair technician joining the faculty in 2025. At Crane he manages the inventory of over 1200 tech and professional instruments for the school working to maintain and repair them.
Samson holds dual Bachelor of Music degrees in Euphonium Performance and Music Theory from The Crane School of Music, graduating in 2013. He went on to earn his Master of Music in Euphonium Performance, with a focus in Music Theory, from the University of North Texas in 2015.
During his academic training, Samson developed a strong interest in instrument repair, learning directly from skilled technicians at both Crane and UNT. This passion led him to pursue a formal apprenticeship at a respected repair shop in Aledo, Texas, following the completion of his graduate studies. He remained with the shop as a full-time technician, eventually serving as Repair Foreman from 2019 to 2022, where he managed daily operations and oversaw complex restorations.
In addition to his repair work, Samson spent three years working in 911 emergency services as a telecommunicator, while continuing to perform repairs part-time. He returned to The Crane School of Music to join the faculty as an Instrument Repair Technician, bringing with him a wealth of hands-on experience and deep technical knowledge.
Samson is a certified Muramatsu and Straubinger technician and is highly proficient in all aspects of band and orchestral instrument repair. He specializes in the maintenance and restoration of vintage and high-end instruments, combining meticulous craftsmanship with a performer's insight.
As a musician Samson performs on both Euphonium and Trombone and is an active arranger and orchestrator of Klezmer music for all instrumentations. Additionally outside of work Samson enjoys tabletop gaming, resin work, leather crafting, and spending time with his family.