[Choir] Important question--please reply!!!

[Frances Krushenick]

I think it will be safe following these guidelines.


On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 9:19 AM Sue Stukey via Choir <
choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:

> Hi, all,
> This plan seems as safe as it can be and I'd have no qualms about singing
> with you all.
> (are the masks in yet?)
> Cheers,
> Sue
>
> On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 9:10 AM Donia Prince via Choir <
> choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> As we get closer to getting the blessing to hold  indoor choir
>> rehearsals, the question has come up from the covid task force of "how safe
>> do choir members feel singing with these guidelines?"
>> If you think you might participate in choir this fall, could you review
>> this and then answer that question?  Just reply to me, for
>> confidentiality and so that no one is influenced by anyone else's response.
>>
>> Here are the guidelines that have been put out by the group that has
>> been doing the research that is that standard for performing arts
>> organizations:
>>
>> -Sing with well-fitting masks
>>
>> -Keep 6 ft distance
>>
>> -Rehearse in well-ventilated spaces.  Outdoors is best, established HVAC
>> systems next, with air exchange rate of 5 ACH or better.
>>
>> -Rehearse indoors for no longer than 30 minutes before allowing for a
>> complete air exchange.  Outdoors, 60 minute limit.
>>
>>
>>
>> Here is the link to that organization's home page, where you learn more
>> about all of this if you wish.  You might want to look at the short video
>> titled "Covid mitigation strategies for choir" which you can find on that
>> page.
>> https://www.nfhs.org/articles/unprecedented-international-coalition-led-by-performing-arts-organizations-to-commission-covid-19-study/
>>
>> Here is the plan I have proposed:
>>
>> --Meeting at the large space at the North Branch Nature center.
>> They have a new, state of the art HVAC system with an air exchange rate
>> of 9 ACH. (meaning the air is replaced inside 9 times per hour).  We can
>> also open windows.
>> --I measured, and we can fit 25 people singing in there at 6 ft
>> distance.  We will be careful about this.
>> --Sing with the singer's masks, or ones with equal coverage.
>> --We will sing in 3 --1/2 hour segments, with  10 minute breaks out of
>> the room in-between, in order for a complete air exchange to happen.
>> (Total of 2 hours together, 1 -1/2 hours singing)
>> --At the end of each 1/2 hour segment, we could take masks off for 5 or
>> 10 minutes to sing maskless.  In that amount of time, any aerosols that
>> escape won't have the time to spread, nor would there be long enough
>> exposure to be problematic.  We can adjust this according to current
>> conditions and people's comfort level.
>>
>> So, how safe do you feel singing with these guidelines?  Thank you for
>> answering!
>>
>> Donia
>>
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