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Maybe they could just play softer? I'm not sure you can wear earplugs when playing with an orchestra. You kind of have to hear the other parts. Chewing gum is probably not a good idea either if you're playing a woodwind instrument.
Posted by: nursecindy | August 31, 2011 at 11:28 AM
"Members of the orchestra in the "upper strings" - the violins and violas - are told they "need to be protected from piccolo (especially)" who sit behind them."
As a recovering viola player, I'm pretty sure that we can take care of the piccolos. Just don't ask any questions.
Posted by: Not My Usual Alias | August 31, 2011 at 11:31 AM
is that movement really necessary?
Posted by: sandy | August 31, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Agreed, Cindy. Putting chewing gum in the ears doesn't really work very well, especially if it's moist from chewing, rather hard to remove.
However over the (full) ear headphones or in-ear earbuds may help.
Posted by: funny man | August 31, 2011 at 12:07 PM
We went to a concert last week (Chicago the band - awesome), and I had to tear up a (clean) tissue and make homemade earplugs, it was so loud. Not complaining, since we were so close I could see all their wrinkles.
Posted by: Coconuts | August 31, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I wish Monty Python's Flying Circus could have a go round with this breaking study of BBC musicians hearing.
Garrett Morris: THE TELEGRAPH REPORTS NEW HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR MUSICIANS IN THE BBC’S ORCHESTRAS! THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CHEW GUM AND SIT FURTHER APART TO AVOID DAMAGING THEIR HEARING!
Posted by: MOTW | August 31, 2011 at 12:37 PM
what?
ok, who was complaining that the gubmint had to step in with this study? how many deaf violinists do you know? you'd think that downtoen was knee-deep in musicians covering their ears and writhing in agony.
"Even their own playing can be stressful: "The adrenaline rush you thrive on in performance can turn under certain circumstances to unhealthy stress that is associated with raised blood pressure, compromised immunity and changes to metabolism."
how much adreniline is acceptable to these nincompoops? i suppose a job at the library would produce hearing problems by being too quiet and would screw up your blood pressure by being to boring. GAAH!
Posted by: mudstuffin in klumbus | August 31, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Prime example of bureaucrats with not enough to do. Someone needs an oboe solo sideways.
Posted by: Loudmouth | August 31, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Percussionists can play and chew gum at the same time? Who knew?
Why are there no warnings about truly dangerous instruments like accordions and bagpipes?
Posted by: Ralph | August 31, 2011 at 02:14 PM
a colonoscopy performed on a bassoon... hm...
Posted by: mudstuffin in klumbus | August 31, 2011 at 02:15 PM
If an orchestra played Stravinsky and nobody was listening, would it make a sound.
Posted by: Loudmouth | August 31, 2011 at 02:33 PM
I've heard they told the trombone, french horn, and trumpet players to just put a sock in it. At least they had enough good sense to leave the tuba players alone. I personally play piano, guitar,violin, and iPod. The only writhing in agony I've ever seen is in the person listening to me play the first 3 instruments. I also like to sing. A lot.
Posted by: nursecindy | August 31, 2011 at 02:50 PM
sits in front row for cindy's concert presentation
Posted by: MOTW | August 31, 2011 at 04:18 PM
If a tree fell on the symphony and stopped it from making a sound...
Posted by: hogsatemysister | August 31, 2011 at 07:13 PM
After 25 years of marriage I've learned to do the same things to preserve my hearing. And sanity.
Posted by: Wingnut | September 01, 2011 at 12:17 AM