The UMSL Department of Music is committed to informing students, faculty, and staff of health and safety issues inherent to performing and listening to music. This includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of hearing, vocal, and musculoskeletal health; injury prevention; and promotion of positive mental health. In addition to materials and resources that may be provided in coursework, we suggest the following resources:
For On-Campus Assistance: UMSL Health, Counseling & Disability Access Services
Etymotic
Janet Horvath: "Playing Less Hurt"
Listen up: Tips for iPod and hearing safety
OSHA
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
In addition, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive overview of hearing health issues for postsecondary schools and departments of music.
Musicians and Their Health Care
Janet Horvath: "Playing Less Hurt"
Gia Publications, Inc.: Body Mapping
Association for Body Mapping Education
St. Louis Alexander Technique
American Society for the Alexander Technique
Guide to the Alexander Technique
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Health
Texas Voice Center
Duke Voice Care Center
Singing for a Living
NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Health
National Center for Voice and Speech
Standard of Conduct
Rules of Procedures in Student Conduct Matters
Equity Resolution Process for Resolving Complaints of Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Other Forms of Discrimination Against a Student or Student Organization
Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Policy
Title IX Policy and Procedures – Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct in Education
Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct in Education/Employment Policy
WebMD: Stage Fright (performance anxiety)
Blocked by Performance Anxiety?
Anxiety & Depression Association of America: Conquering Stage Fright
How to Make Performance Anxiety an Asset
Some of these links are to health-care providers who have expertise in a particular area. No endorsement or recommendation of any modality, provider, or individual practitioner by the University of Missouri-St. Louis is intended or implied. This information is supplied as a service to those who are attempting to find solutions to wellness issues.
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
