IPod, you hear
This week is Buds In The Schools Week in several Philadelphia schools.
Philadelphia is joining a national push to teach kids how to listen to music on headphones and ear buds without damaging their hearing. There will be concerts at six Philadelphia schools aimed at getting the word out about rising trends in hearing loss related to this practice.
Studies show kids are over using iPods and similar devices, which can contribute to hearing loss. And right now nearly 20 percent of adolescents experience hearing loss. That’s 5 percent over the rates of the last 15 years.
The concerts will feature jazz and world music artist Oran Etkin and 2009 GRAMMY nominee and Parents’ Choice Awardee Brady Rymer.
Buds In The Schools Week Concert Schedule:
Tuesday, November 16
10:00 a.m.
John Hancock School
3700 Morrell Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 281-2604
Tuesday, November 16
1:00 p.m.
Stephen Decatur School
3500 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2606
Wednesday, November 17
10:00 a.m.
Andrew Jackson School
1213 South 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6223
Wednesday, November 17
1:00 p.m.
Alexander Adaire School
1300 East Palmer Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4712
Thursday, November 18
10:00 a.m.
Blakenburg School
4600 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5505
Thursday, November 18
1:00 p.m.
Leidy School
1300 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 581-5500
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