New Orleans Musicians Clinic SAFE SOUND Hearing education piece (brochure form)
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On Sunday, August 5, the Toronto Star published an article in their front-page section highlighting The Conservatory’s Olympic alumni, and focusing on the performance training parallels between music and sport.
Included in this article were:
- Interviews with Conservatory alumni who have competed in the Olympics, past and present
- Quotes from James Anagnoson, Dean, Glenn Gould School, and Jesse Cooney, Centre Coordinator, The Achievement Program
- Mentions of Conservatory Medals and Exams, The Glenn Gould School, The Achievement Program, and “the finest instrument is ...
Key References for Musician Medical Problems by Instrument / Voice Type
As suggested by Dr William Dawson (PAMA)
Piano / keyboards:
Bragge P, Bialocerkowski A, McMeeken J: Musculoskeletal injuries in elite pianists: Prevalence and associated risk factors. Aust J Mus Educ 2008;1:18-31
Brass instrumentalists:
Chesky K, Devroop K, Ford J III: Medical problems of brass instrumentalists: Prevalence rates for trumpet, trombone, French horn, and low brass.Med Probl Perform Art 2002;17(2):93-98
Woodwind instrumentalists (and all types):
Dawson WJ: Common problems of wind instrumentalists. Med Probl Perform Art 1997;2(4):107-111
String instrumentalists:
Lederman RJ: Medical problems of violinists ...
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This bibliography search from the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) focuses on the health problems of instrumental and vocal musicians, dancers and actors. It consists of citations from the medical, musical and popular literature.
http://www.artsmed.org/bibliography.html
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