MUSIC and COVID-19
We all recognize that information is changing rapidly and the flurry of information can be confusing. Musicians and Music Educators around the world have been researching and experimenting in order for us all to return to music making safely. We all want to make music again and we can and we will, but just like everything else, it will look a little different.
The BC Music Educators' Association has created the following document which has been reviewed by the BC Centre for Disease Control and includes feedback of BC Medical Health Officials. Please note that this document does not contain RULES but is meant to provide GUIDANCE. It has been cited on page 32 of the Provincial COVID-19 Heath and Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings.
In addition to the SD71 Health and Safety Protocols, G.P. Vanier will also be encouraging the use of additional measure such as instrument covers. The use of these covers cannot be mandated but they will be provided to students free of charge should they choose to use them.
We all recognize that information is changing rapidly and the flurry of information can be confusing. Musicians and Music Educators around the world have been researching and experimenting in order for us all to return to music making safely. We all want to make music again and we can and we will, but just like everything else, it will look a little different.
The BC Music Educators' Association has created the following document which has been reviewed by the BC Centre for Disease Control and includes feedback of BC Medical Health Officials. Please note that this document does not contain RULES but is meant to provide GUIDANCE. It has been cited on page 32 of the Provincial COVID-19 Heath and Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings.
In addition to the SD71 Health and Safety Protocols, G.P. Vanier will also be encouraging the use of additional measure such as instrument covers. The use of these covers cannot be mandated but they will be provided to students free of charge should they choose to use them.
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ROOM 180 and COVID-19
- Physical distancing of 2 meter is required in music classes regardless of cohort. Students are not required to wear their mask while in this class, but are welcome to do so when not playing their instrument if they choose.
- When making music, the instructor is required to wear a non-medical face mask and shield, unless 6m away from students.
- The outside door to the classroom will remain open during class, regardless of weather conditions to aid ventilation.
- The air velocity of riser vents has been maintained but with the new covers, air is now directed downward.
- 2 meter spacing has been marked on the floor between each chair and a designated stand will remain with that chair.
- Chairs and Stands will be wiped down by the occupant between classes with SD71 approved cleaning products deemed safe for student use.
- Condensation Collection Pads (puppy pads/meat tray pads) provided for all brass instruments. Students are responsible for disposal of their pad at the end of rehearsal.
- Instrument Masks and Bags – in SD71 this is optional however, they will be provided at no cost, use is strongly encouraged.
- Musician Masks – this is optional. Various styles are available to purchase online or patterns to make your own can also be found online.
- Enter class in an orderly manner from the hallway using the back entrance to the school by the practice rooms when possible.
- Sanitize your hands (handy dandy hands free hi-hat station)
- Put your backpack at your chair, cell phone in your bag and turned off.
- Get instrument from storage room
1) Enter storage room from band room - touch ONLY your instrument
2) Exit storage room into hallway
3) Enter band room from band room outside double doors - Get your folder from your folder slot.
- Brass players, pick up your disposable pad
- Go to your seat with materials.
- Check the board for the day’s instructions.
