2016 Student Research Conference:
29th Annual Student Research Conference
29th Annual Student Research Conference
Musicians and Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Josie L. Greenemay*, Abigail M. Wilson, and Hailey M. Koob
Dr. Ilene Elmlinger, Faculty Mentor
The purpose of the project is to explore the risk of hearing loss in music students who play various instruments. The project outlines the differences between instrument categories and their respective noise level. The results of this project will help educate the music department about risks of hearing loss for musicians during practices and performances.
Keywords: hearing loss, musicians, risk, instruments, music department
Topic(s):Communication Disorders
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: -5
Location: MG 1090
Time: 2:00