Klarinet Archive - Posting 000345.txt from 1998/08

From: Neil Leupold <nleupold@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Trumpet Playing Can Be a Heart Stopper
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 00:06:11 -0400

On Tue, 11 Aug 1998, David C. Blumberg wrote:

> Trumpet Playing Can Be a Heart Stopper
> The study is one of a growing number that look at the health of performing
> artists, says Kris Chesky, director of research and education for the
> University of North Texas Center for Music and Medicine in Denton.
> "It's a very important study," Chesky says. "It's not suggesting that there is
> a risk associated with playing the trumpet, but it shows what kinds of
> dramatic effects it can have on the heart."

I hope such studies continue -- and go more and more in-depth
with respect to all orchestral instruments. The article was
fascinating. Thanks for posting it Dave.

Neil

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