As likeminded arts and education organizations, NAfME and 52 other national groups have come together to release a unified statement on the necessity of arts education for all students, “Arts Education Is Essential.” We have listened to educators across the country as you grapple with uncertainty in the next and coming school years. With fellow organizations working to preserve … [Read more...] about Arts Education is Essential – National Unified Statement
Archives for May 2020
CBDNA COVID-19 Response Committee Report – Released May 21, 2020
The College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) COVID-19 Response Committee has completed its initial work, and their report is now on the CBDNA website. They have given permission for this report to be shared, and this document will be updated moving forward as it will serve as a "living document". CBDNA shared through their social media that a future series of … [Read more...] about CBDNA COVID-19 Response Committee Report – Released May 21, 2020
Considerations for Schools – CDC.gov May 19, 2020 Report
As some communities in the United States open K-12 schools, CDC offers the following considerations for ways in which schools can help protect students, teachers, administrators, and staff and slow the spread of COVID-19. Schools can determine, in collaboration with state and local health officials to the extent possible, whether and how to implement these considerations while … [Read more...] about Considerations for Schools – CDC.gov May 19, 2020 Report
Music for All – “What Now and How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19
"Music for All" hosted a webinar entitled, "What Now & How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19" on May 19, 2020. This webinar provided a compilation of instrumental music education information and research to date from leading associations, organizations, and composers. During this webinar, hosted by Bob Morrison, resource listeners will … [Read more...] about Music for All – “What Now and How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19
Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
A number of performing arts organizations have joined forces to commission a study on the effects of COVID-19 on the return to the rehearsal hall. It is important to understand what risks exist in performing arts classrooms and performance venues. Specifically, the study will examine aerosol rates produced by wind instrumentalists, vocalists, and even actors, and how quickly … [Read more...] about Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study