The International Performing Arts Aerosol Study has been released pre-press ready under the title, "Measurements and Simulations of Aerosol Released while Singing and Playing Wind Instruments" at: https://scholar.colorado.edu/concern/articles/hq37vp75r This study was possible because of a partnership across academic departments and institutions and collaboration with the … [Read more...] about International Performing Arts Aerosol Study – Released Pre-Press Ready
2021 WMEA Proactive Advocacy Summit
Many Wisconsin teachers have expressed concern about how support for music education may look post-pandemic. WMEA is offering an advocacy summit on February 16, 2021 from 6:30-8:30pm to support educators with tools and resources for local conversation about 2021-22 student needs, allocation, scheduling, and resources. Educators and administrators from across the state will … [Read more...] about 2021 WMEA Proactive Advocacy Summit
WI DPI – Arts Education School Operating Considerations (Updated November 23, 2020)
The latest "Arts Education School Operating Considerations" (November 23, 2020) information has been shared on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Arts Education website: https://dpi.wi.gov/.../Arts_Education_Considerations-_11... Feedback about this matter can be shared directly with DPI by through email at: COVID-19questions@dpi.wi.gov or through their … [Read more...] about WI DPI – Arts Education School Operating Considerations (Updated November 23, 2020)
NFHS 3rd Round- Preliminary Studies Release on November 13, 2020
At 12:00 Central on Friday, November 13, the National Federation of State High School Associations will release information from the 3rd round of preliminary studies related to COVID-19 mitigation. The following will be available: A one-page summary Aerosol Production and Mitigation Effects Efficacy of Bell Covers and Masks Keyhole Expellation of Aerosol … [Read more...] about NFHS 3rd Round- Preliminary Studies Release on November 13, 2020
WI DPI November 6 Infection Control/Mitigation Measures Update for Arts Education
On November 6, the Department of Public Instruction updated their document, "Interim COVID-19 Infection Control and Mitigation Measures for Schools", to include the following information (document pgs 13-14): The playing of wind instruments indoors is not recommended by DHS. The use of bell covers to mitigate risk of dispersing respiratory droplets is not supported due … [Read more...] about WI DPI November 6 Infection Control/Mitigation Measures Update for Arts Education