Health and Safety Policy
The Music program at York College is committed to maintaining the general health and safety of its students, faculty, and staff. Guarding against injury and illness, as well as raising awareness with accurate and specific information for music students and faculty, is essential for a healthy music-making community. In addition to general health and safety promotion, the Music Program has also developed specific strategies for promoting the musculoskeletal, aural, and vocal health of the music community. Information about these areas of health will be provided each academic year to the students and faculty in the program, both in written form and in lectures/presentations.
Music students' private instructors are considered valuable resources for health and safety issues specific to the playing of specific instruments. Music faculty in the classroom, rehearsal hall, and private studio are charged with monitoring the aural, vocal, and musculoskeletal health of their students, especially in terms of overuse or abuse of the ears, voice, or specific muscle groups. Instruction and resources will be made available to faculty who seek additional information regarding healthy performing practices. Music faculty will recommend licensed medical professionals for situations that demand resources beyond a general musician’s health information.
The primary factor in staying safe and healthy is YOU and the personal decisions you make.
Students are personally responsible for avoiding risk and preventing injury during study in the York College Music program.
The following resources will provide you, the active musician, with basic information about various areas of health and will include strategies and recommendations for maintaining optimal conditions in the practice room, rehearsal hall, and on stage.