A survey was conducted beginning April 28, 2021 to assess the level of spread events that occurred in school-based music programs. 3,000 surveys were returned and analyzed in June 2021. Visit the National Federation of State High School Programs page linked to locate the full report or listen to the video as Dr. James Weaver and Dr. Mark Spede discuss the findings. This … [Read more...] about New Release: Assessing the Risk of Music Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic (June 23)
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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
James Weaver Shares Details of the Performing Arts Aerosol Study
In August, an aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and a coalition of more than 125 performing arts organizations has generated a second set of preliminary results that provides further optimism for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on performing arts … [Read more...] about James Weaver Shares Details of the Performing Arts Aerosol Study
Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Produces Encouraging Preliminary Results
An aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and a coalition of more than 125 performing arts organizations has generated a second set of preliminary results that provides further optimism for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on performing arts activities. Preceded … [Read more...] about Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Produces Encouraging Preliminary Results