Ithaca College

Through the Healthy Living for Musicians Initiative, The Ithaca College School of Music is committed to keeping our students happy and healthy. We offer programs and services, in conjunction with departments across campus, to clear your mind, heal your body, and protect you as a musician. These new courses are available in the spring:

Course Title: Prevention of Music Related Injuries
MUMC 41300-01
This course examines the physical and mental factors, which affect the performance of musicians. Basic anatomy and physiology will be covered with major emphasis on injury prevention. In depth discussions will focus on practice habits, postures, and stress management.

Primary Instructor:
Nicholas Quarrier

TR 9:50-10:40 AM
JJWCM 4308
Block 1
1 credit

Course Title: Cultivating Meditative Awareness for Musicians and Others
MUMC 28700
Students will explore their own values, beliefs, behaviors, and trace the cause for and sources of. In addition, students will discover how they express those values and beliefs though their actions and learn to evaluate the effects of these values and beliefs upon their daily lives. Ultimately, students will come to understand the developmental process of identity formation.

Primary Instructor:
Michael Z. Faber

TR 4:00-5:15 PM
Muller Chapel   
Block 1
3 credits