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The ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Music Department is an Institutional Member of theÌýStudents are encouraged to supplement information obtained in their lessons, master classes, and guest lectures regarding performing artist health and safety issues by utilizing some of the resources listed below. Additionally, SVPA students are encouraged to become student members of PAMA in order to obtain information about local resources available. To become aÌýstudent member of PAMA, please go to:

Injury Prevention and Performing Artist Health

Protecting Your Hearing Health

Musculoskeletal Health and Injury

Psychological Health

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Equipment and Technology Safety

• Students working as stage managers in Veronica Hagman Concert Hall must complete a training session on how to safely move the grand pianos on stage. ContactÌýLaura PiechotaÌýfor information.
• Students working as audio/recording technicians must complete a training session on how to safely use the sound system and recording equipment, and how to safely lift and carry stage monitors. ContactÌýDr. O’GradyÌýfor information.

Acoustic Conditions in Practice, Rehearsal, and Performance Facilities

• Although ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ’s acoustically-treated practice, rehearsal, and performance facilities meetÌý, students must be mindful of exposure to excessive noise levels for extended periods of time. OSHA guidelines define excessive noise levels as 90 decibels or higher for more than 8 hours. For more information, pleaseÌý for a decibel comparison chart.