The Don Wright Faculty of Music is excited to offer a course in:
"HEALTH AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE"
3949B
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course we will explore the relationship between health and music performance. This exploration will include factors that shape the performance of healthy musicians as well as health risks and illnesses that can be encountered by professional and amateur musicians. Social determinants of health and advocacy issues for musicians’ health will also be addressed. This course will contribute to your understanding of how health professionals, policy makers, funding agencies, arts management organizations, educators and musicians themselves can contribute to improved health outcomes in this special population. Throughout the course, cases, videos, readings and guest lectures will enhance your understanding of the complex interactions between health and music performance.
No specific background knowledge in either health sciences or music is required to take this course. The students enrolled come from a variety of backgrounds. This diversity is warmly welcomed and is an asset to the learning experiences in this course.
If you have difficulty adding the course, please contact Diane Mills (519) 661-2111 ext. 85352.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Explain the impact of music performance on health (positive and negative).
- Describe steps musicians can take to improve their performance, using cognitive and physical strategies.
- Illustrate basic postural alignment and understand the ergonomic concerns and solutions for major instrument groups and for singers.
- Articulate the risk factors, common injuries and treatment for playing-related musculoskeletal injuries and neurological impairments.
- Describe common concerns and associated treatments for achieving emotional well-being in music performance.
- Implement educational programs for stakeholders about the health risks and benefits of music performance.
- Demonstrate health promotion activities that will impact on health in music performance.
- Advocate for musicians’ health and well-being with a variety of stakeholders.
This course will be offered on Mondays 6 – 9pm, HSB 11
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