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With the beat of a drum, the blow of a whistle, and the blare of the brass section, marching bands across the country are practicing formations and new musical routines in anticipation of the start of school year. Recognizing the unique needs of these performers, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has issued timely guidelines to ensure safety on the field and in the parade line.
“Marching band members, just like athletes, need to be well conditioned and prepared for …
Four expedient environmental techniques to reduce music exposure along with their rationales are listed below. Depending on the musical environment (or “venue” for those who are musically inclined), some or all of these techniques may be useful, These can also be used for high-school band classes as well. (Much of this information comes from Chasin & Chong6and Chasin7 serves as the basis for the province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour Guidelines on the performing Arts (1993).)
Low frequency bass notes …
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View Permalink ShareArticles on Hearing Loss and Auditory Health via The Musicians Clinic of Canada (Website)
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Stacy Morigneau of the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic gives a talk at Loyola University New Orleans about the health risks that all musicians are exposed to and how to avoid them:
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