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