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PROTECT-A-BAND PROGRAM
Student musicians are at extremely high risk for NIHL with 45% of them suffering permanent hearing damage by the age of 25. (Musician Educators are also at extremely high risk.) The Ear Peace Foundation Protect-A-Band program provides band, orchestra, and choral directors with everything they need (including access to discounted hearing protection!) to ensure their performing music students know how to protect their hearing and will be able to enjoy music and listening for a lifetime.
Professional Musicians
Recent research* suggests that professional musicians are at a much higher risk of developing hearing loss and tinnitus than the general public due to their frequent exposure to loud music. Professional musicians had a four times greater risk of experiencing Music-Induced Hearing Loss and a 57% higher incidence of tinnitus.
Young Musicians
Most young people, including student musicians, are unaware of the risks of hearing loss due to their exposure to music. Nonetheless, according to research, 45% of student musicians experience the damaging and permanent effects of NIHL.
Protect Your Student Musicians
It is imperative for student musicians to understand that, while NIHL is progressive and permanent, it is also preventable! Ear Peace Save Your Hearing Foundation is proud to offer our Protect-A-Band Program designed to help educate student musicians about NIHL and its prevention and provide them (and their Band Directors) with access to significantly discounted musician’s filtered earplugs. Please see the links below for information on how to participate.