SOUND EXPOSURE OF STAFF AT A CONSERVATOIRE

The Acoustics Group has collaborated with the Royal Academy of Music since the enforcement of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations in 2008 [1]. Now, the research has turned towards sound exposure of the staff. Sound monitoring in the form of dosimetry was undertaken during practice, rehearsal and performance for eleven members of staff covering seven disciplines: conducting, piano, strings, vocal, jazz, percussion, and brass. In addition, the auditions were measured for the first time to establish a baseline for sound exposure. The paper presents an analysis of the dataset to assess compliance with the regulations, an average daily level of 85 dBA and a peak of 135 dBC.