Musicians' health and wellness

On this page, you will find examples of resources related to certain aspects of hearing conservation.

Find additional resources by searching with relevant keywords in the Library's catalogue.

Another way to find information on these topics is to link to the following subject headings. Each link retrieves all items in the Library's collection that have been assigned the given description, based on the item's subject matter:

• Deafness, Noise induced - Prevention
• Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced Prevention & Control
• Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced Physiopathology​

• Evaluation of the Noise Exposure of Symphonic Orchestra Musicians by Matilde Alexandra Rodrigues, Marisa Alexandra Freitas, Maria Paula Neves, and Manuela Vieira Silva
  
  A journal article on the risks orchestral musicians take with regard to their hearing. 
   
• Hear the Music: Hearing Loss Prevention for Musicians by Marshall Chasin
  PDF
  
  Written by the Director of Auditory Research at the Musicians' Clinics of Canada, this is an important guide on the subject of hearing loss for musicians. Offers information on the anatomy of hearing, medical problems associated with long-term noise exposure, hearing protection, and practical advice on preventative measures.
   
• Hearing Loss in Musicians: Prevention and Management by Marshall Chasin
  E-book
  
  Written for those who work with musicians on hearing problems, this book offers more in-depth information than the author's other book on the subject, which is geared towards musicians themselves.


• Musicians' Clinics of Canada: Publications and References
  
  Articles related to acoustics, music and hearing aids, and music and prevention of hearing loss.  


• Musicians' Clinics of Canada: Hearing Loss FAQs


• Protect Your Hearing Everyday by the National Association of Schools of Music and the Performing Arts Medicine Association
  
  Written for music students, this short guide covers many aspects students should be aware of to protect their hearing in the long-term.
   
• SoundAdvice: Concert Halls and Theatres
  
  Information about exposure to high levels of noise in orchestras and bands. Aimed towards both musicians and music administrators, the site discusses typical decibel levels for different instruments. Includes guidance on noise risk assessment and planning in large ensemble settings.


• A Sound Ear II: The Control of Noise At Work Regulations 2005 and Their Impact on Orchestras, published by the Association of British Orchestras (2010)


• Vox Cura: Resources: Information and guidance related to voice disorders, provided by a group of voice-care specialists based in Toronto.
   

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