In an effort to keep our Members and other colleagues as informed as possible about current and ongoing studies related to orchestras, bands, choruses, and other performing arts, during this COVIC pandemic time, we are providing the following resources. 

Please understand that we provide these articles for informational purposes, only.  It will be necessary for individuals to determine which research document or article may be most appropriate for you, or your organizations, to use. 

*Current articles are highlighted

Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
By Chairs, Mark Spede (CBDNA) and James Weaver (NFHS) on August 31, 2021
Includes an informational video

Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
By Chairs, Mark Spede (CBDNA) and James Weaver (NFHS) on June 23, 2021
music directors & adjudicators article

Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
By Chairs, Mark Spede (CBDNA) and James Weaver (NFHS) on March 19, 2021
For music directors and adjudicators -  

Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
By Chairs, Mark Spede (CBDNA) and James Weaver (NFHS) on November 13, 2020
Updates include:

• The latest written report
• A one-page summary
• Aerosol Production and Mitigation Effects
• Efficacy of Bell Covers and Masks
• Keyhole Expellation of Aerosol
• Refined APS Data Sheets
• CFD Modeling of Small Ensemble Singers and Clarinets
  
  A conversation video with our lead researchers and chairs
  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG1bcAWLazg&t=837s)

Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
By Chairs, Mark Spede (CBDNA) and James Weaver (NFHS) on June 30, 2020

Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study - Encouraging Results - August 6, 2020 
Preliminary Results of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Depict Hopeful Outlook for Future Music Activities - July 16, 2020

CURRENT ARTICLES and RESOURCES

NEA - The Art of Reopening: A Guide to Current Practices Among Arts
Organizations During COVID-19    September 2, 2021

CDC - State-Issued Prevention Measures at the State-Level  September 1, 2021

CDC - State-Issued Prevention Measures at the County-Level   September 1, 2021 

CDC - Event Planning and COVID-19: Questions and Answers   July 14, 2021

CDC - Guidance for Organizing Large Events and Gatherings  May 20, 2021

National Governor's Association - Covid-19: What You Need to Know   September 1, 2021 
Includes links to local community resources and information 

Delta’s Here. Is It Time For Cultural Entities to Require Masks Again? (DATA) -   September, 2021

With the COVID-19 Delta Variant, Are Concerts Safe to Attend?  August 5, 2021
Cleveland Clinic 

Previous Articles:

Fort Collins (CO) Symphony Orchestra - Drive-In - July 4th Concert - July 4, 2020

The Philadelphia Orchestra - Virtual Events 

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Virtual 

The Los Angeles Philharmonic - Sound/Stage - September 25, 2020  

The New York Philharmonic - Learning @ Home

Duke University Mask Study - August 14, 2020   
Some masks are better than others, at stopping virus Duke study shows
Use this link to see photos of the masks (Fig 2.) and Table 1 to read information about each 

ICSOM - Covid - 19
Immunizing Our Orchestras: Vaccine Mandates and the Law - March 2021
Appearing in Senza Sordino, by Kevin Case, ICSOM General Counsel

FOR OUR UK INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTORS GUILD MEMBERS:

Classic FM -
What is the UK government’s latest guidance for rehearsals, concerts and live music venues? - 7 July 2021

itvNEWS - Playing the flute generates fewer airborne particles than speaking, study finds - June 29, 2021

 Italy Shutters Movie Theatres Through Nov. 24, 2020

The National Institute of Health - NIH - COVID 19 APP

BBC.com
"Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread" - August 20, 2020

Classical Music UK
Indoor concerts and performances allowed to take place in England, - July 17, 2020

MaestroArts.com
Reshaping the concert stage  - June 26, 2020 

Wired.com -
'Orchestras are totally safe.....'  - August 7, 2020
The Science Behind Orchestras' Careful Covid Comeback - June 8, 2020

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - (via theStrad.com)
Vienna Philharmonic to begin performing for live audiences again from June - May 27, 2020
Study shows ‘no increased risk to orchestral musicians’ from concerts - May 20, 2020 

Bavarian Radio Chorus
Bavarian Radio Chorus - Risk of Infection with COVID-19  - July 3, 2020

Danish Research
0.5 to 4 metres -  Measurement - aerosol - brass & woodwind instruments - May 15, 2020

Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
Scientists Measure Aerosol Emissions - May 4, 2020