Health, Safety and Wellness
Musicians’ Wellness
The MSU College of Music is committed to the health and safety of its students, faculty, and staff. Resources and information collected within this section of the website is designed to inform musicians about the general maintenance of hearing, vocal and musculoskeletal health, and injury prevention. Follow the links below or at left to learn more about:
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) appointments at the MSU College of Music
- Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- Hearing, Vocal, and Musculoskeletal Health
Health and Wellness Steering Committee
The College of Music Health and Wellness Steering Committee's mission is to establish a culture that supports community-wide health and wellness at the College of Music by developing equitable and accessible opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to build resilience, competency in physical and mental wellness practices, and life enhancing skills. We recognize the need for institutional, interpersonal, and reciprocal support to accomplish this goal.
Each area has a representative to the Health and Wellness steering committee who serves as a primary contact for students, faculty, and staff regarding wellness initiatives and concerns. The 2022-23 steering committee members are:
Christine Bastian (chair)
Gwen Dease (percussion)
Richard Fracker (voice)
Arris Golden (conducting)
Emily Henley (staff)
Yvonne Lam (strings)
TBD (brass)
Marcie Ray (musicology)
Karen Salvador (music education)
Anthony Stanco (jazz)
Zhihua Tang (piano)
Mingzhe Wang (winds)
Talitha Wimberly (staff)
Ear Plugs for Hearing Conservation
The College of Music provides complementary foam ear plugs to all students, faculty, and staff for hearing protection for all practice, rehearsal, and performance situations. Musician Earplugs are available for a fee of $14 (exact cash or personal check only). Contact Shawn Mahorney in the Dean's office, myrdasha@msu.edu, (517) 355-4583, or visit room 105 of the Music Building to learn more.
