Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, there will be various health and safety procedures in place during music as recommended by NFHS and NAfME which utilize CDC-based practices:
Health and Safety in Music:
There are several recommendations and procedures that will be in place in order to promote healthy music activities as suggested by NAfME.
Front Facing
Limited to No Physical Contact
Student Personal School Supplies
Primary Student Crafted Instruments
Student Crafted Instrument Projects: plastic egg shakers, paper roll kazoos, water bottle guiros, paper plate tambourines, etc.
Elementary/Middle Student Instruments
Plastic Mixed Percussion: sanitize with wipe OR spray/towel
Wood Mixed Percussion: wash hands before and after use
String Instruments: sanitize strings and plastic parts only
Keyboard/Mallets: sanitize keys and mallets
Recorder Flute: Students assigned instrument or purchase own ($3.95 West Music) for virtual learning and will receive a folder with music for study with weekly performance evaluations.