Used instruments shared in many schools' band and music classes may be crawling with potentially harmful germs, reveals a new study in the Academy of General Dentistry journal. Woodwind and brass ...

In a new study of band instruments, researchers uncovered bacteria, mold and yeast on samples taken from mouthpieces and internal chambers as well as carrying cases. MCT Photo The musical instruments ...

The musical instruments kids play in school bands and orchestras are traveling denizens of bacteria and fungi, say the authors of a new study. Music education is great for kids, they note, but please, ...