The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Grand Valley State University is committed to providing information to support the overall wellness of all of our community.

Individuals in the performing arts face unique wellness issues, including neuromusculoskeletal wellness, hearing wellness, and vocal wellness. 

For information on these areas, please click below:

An Overview of Health Issues for Performing and Visual Arts Students

This document was prepared by the Council of Arts Accrediting Associations:

An Overview of Health Issues for Performing and Visual Arts Students

Basic Information on Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Health

This document was prepared by the National Association of Schools of Music and the Performing Arts Medicine Association:

Basic Information on Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Health

Basic Information on Hearing Health

This document was prepared by the National Association of Schools of Music and the Performing Arts Medicine Association:

Basic Information on Hearing Health

Promoting Student Well-Being

GVSU Division of Student Affairs has produced a pamphlet for faculty and staff on general wellness:

 Promoting Student Well-Being