Guidance

Covid-19 Guidance

• Performing Arts Aersol Study/Revised Guidance (NFHS/CBDNA) 
  • Video Conversation of Results
  • Full Paper on Study (peer reviewed and published)
  • NFHS Guidelines (updated 8/12/2021) 
    • Summary of changes – Rehearsal time extended to 50 min (with all mitigations in place) and Physical Distancing reduced to 3 feet.
• Guidance for Indoor Music Performances – revised 5/20/2021
• Performing Arts Aerosol Study/Guidance (NFHS/CBDNA) – 3rd round of preliminary results
  • Video Conversation of Results (with Lead Researchers and Co-Chairs)

  • Written Report of Data

• IHSMA Return to Learn Guidance for the Band, Choir, and Orchestra Classroom
• Masking Resource Ideas (Face Mask and Instrument)
  • DIY Face Mask pattern for SINGERS!!! 
  • Face Mask pattern with flap for woodwind and brass players 
  • Face Mask pattern with overlapped opening for woodwind and brass players
  • DIY Instrument Bell “masks” tutorial (use 50 Denier or heavier nylon)
• IHSMA Covid-19 Facility Signage
  • NFHS/ArtsED infographic
  • All Signs (English)
  • All Signs: (Spanish)
  • All Signs – Poster size (English)
  • All Signs – Poster size (Spanish)
• Performing Arts Aerosol Study results/guidance (NFHS/CBDNA) – updated 8/14/2020
  • IHSMA Summary sheet  – second round of results
• Colorado State University – Performing Arts Study
  • Aerosol Study Preliminary Results – presented 8/21/2020
• NFHS/NAfME 2020 Fall Guidance for Music Education
  • NFHS Introduction to Guidance
  • Guidance Document
• NFHS Guidelines for Return to High School Marching Band Activities
• FAQ – Covid-19, Summer Music Activies, Return to Learn

Other Guidance 

• Guidance for Streaming Music Concerts
• Guidance for Schools regarding Non-Exempt Music Usages
  • BMI’s High School License
• Guidance on Good Conduct/GPA Polices with regard to Co-Curricular and Curricular Activities
• School Start Date
• Religious Music in Public Schools
• Guidelines for Bands at Athletic Contests
• Competitions for Cash Prizes