The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive set of jointly authored advisory documents on neuromusculoskeletal and vocal health for musicians. Information of a medical nature is provided by PAMA: information regarding contextual issues in music programs, by NASM.
This section of the Web site provides a “tool kit” of documents focused on the neuromusculoskeletal and vocal health of musicians.
Please note:
- Use of these documents is completely voluntary.
- These documents are not standards or procedures for NASM accreditation.
- NASM standards and procedures are found in the Handbook and Membership Procedures published separately by NASM.
- Information is subject to amendment or change at any time without prior notice.
NASM and PAMA acknowledge with gratitude the efforts of the many past and present professionals in various medical, research, and music-related fields who developed the scientific and practical information summarized in this set of resources. They express appreciation to the members of PAMA and NASM communities who made comments and suggestions on drafts of this and other documents in this Web resource.